In this video of the Atkins Diet Misconceptions series, I deal with the myth that Atkineers simply lose water weight. To some, the Atkins Diet is simply a trip to the sauna nothing more or less. (www.atkinsexposed.org As with any other “Big Lie,” it of coruse starts with the truth and departs rapidly from it. * www.mayoclinic.com * Composition of weight lost during short-term weight reduction. Metabolic responses of obese subjects to starvation and low-calorie ketogenic and nonketogenic diets. J. Clin. Invest. MU Yang, et al. During the first two weeks of the Atkins Diet Induction, the body consumes the remaining stored glucose (glycogen) in the muscles. This typically causes the Induction flu symptoms. However after that period of time, the low carb, high fat diet is responsible for greater weight loss of fat mass and greater prevention of muscle loss than any other diet. I have documented in prior videos the studies that have proven these facts. Here is just one article (Very-low-carbohydrate diets and preservation of muscle mass, Nutrition & Metabolism 2006, www.nutritionandmetabolism.com ) There is no way my 211 weight loss was simply 25.3 gallons of water weight loss. My Body Fat percent dropped 35 percent over the course, and my bench press amount increased 50 pounds. That is not simply water leaving the body.

Me explaining the Atkins Challenge.

and the Pork Rinds… I go over the Acceptable Foods for Atkins Induction and Extended Induction phase and personal advice on how to have a successful Induction phase. Having a successful Induction phase of Atkins is so much more than just losing weight. It is about getting your eating under your control again, getting your blood glucose levels stabilized, starting to learn new healthy habits with food, and finally to experience the magic of ketosis to the person needing to lose weight. Learning new comfort foods is one of the main steps. The low carb recipe sites play a key role in achieving this goal. Here are a few of my favorite: Linda’s Low Carb — users3.ev1.net ADBB Atkins Recipes — www.lowcarbrecipes.org Low Carb Luxury Recipes — www.lowcarbluxury.com

Music Video to Rodney Atkins’ hit “Watching You”