How to diet using Atkins

Want to learn about the Atkins Diet? Look no further.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• No White Foods

1. Learn
   Learning about the Atkins diet is your first step, so congraduations! Read this article, go to the offical atkins website, learn as much as you can.
   
   The basic concept behind Atkins is easy. Your body needs both carbohydrates and fat to obtain energy. Your body will use the carbohydrates before the fat for energy. So the idea is to cut out carbs from your diet and your body will burn more fat.

2. Ask the Doctor
   I can not give medical advice, please contact your doctor before starting a new diet.

3. The diet allows for eating anything that does not include carbs. This would mean you could eat meats, eggs, cheese, butter mayo, tuna, red meats and more.
   
   You will be forbidden to eat most carbs which includes breads, rice, pasta, sugar and almost anything else thats white. Atleast in the first stage which lasts about two weeks.