Dr. Atkins diet carbohydate allowance

Hello Hicliff and thank you for your question.

Carbohydrates are restricted to around 20 grams per day in the first 2
weeks. A weekly 5 gram increment is followed until you establish your
Critical Carbohydrate level for Maintenance (i.e. the highest number
of grams of carbohydrate per day which you can consume without
starting to gain the weight back.

“The diet is divided into four phases: Induction, Ongoing Weight Loss,
Pre-maintenance, and Maintenance.

According to Dr. Atkins, most people must limit their carbohydrate
intake to no more than 60 grams per day to keep lost weight off.”

Note:
“The dietary recommendations issued by various organizations,
including the United States Department of Agriculture, the National
Institutes of Health, and the American Heart Association, encourage a
daily carbohydrate intake of approximately 300 grams.”

Source: General Nutrition Center
http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Diet/Atkins_Diet.htm



According to a presentation about the Dr. Atkins diet at the College
of Applied Human Sciences, the carbohydrate gram allowances for the
different phases of the diet are the following:


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Phase 1 -Induction
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“Restrict carbohydrate consumption to 20 grams each day, obtaining
carbohydrate primarily from salad and other non-starchy vegetables.”


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Phase 2 - Ongoing Weight Loss
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“Add carbohydrate, in the form of nutrient-dense and fiber-rich foods,
by increasing to 25 grams daily the first week, 30 grams daily the
next week and so on until weight loss stops. Then subtract 5 grams of
carbohydrate from your daily intake so that you continue sustained,
moderate weight loss.”


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Phase 3 Pre-Maintenance
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“Make the transition from weight loss to weight maintenance by
increasing the daily carbohydrate intake in 10-gram increments each
week so long as very gradual weight loss is maintained.”


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Phase 4: Lifetime Maintenance
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“Select from a wide variety of foods while controlling carbohydrate
intake to ensure weight maintenance and a sense of well-being.”

Source: College of Applied Human Sciences 
http://www.cahs.colostate.edu/fshn/FN150stob/POSTAtkins%20Diet.ppt


Additional information that may interest you:

The Atkins center website
http://atkinscenter.com/


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I hope you find this helpful.

Best Regards,
Bobbie7-ga

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