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I love the atkins diet, but I cannot stress this enough:
DO NOT DO ATKINS WITHOUT ACTUALLY READING THE DIET!
Atkins is *not* simply pulling your carbs down to 20g per day. That is not the entirety of the diet.
Here's some questions people ask, and some simple answers:
Q: Will I be low on energy.
A: Somewhere between day 2-6 of the diet, you *may* feel wired. This is a sign of resistance to ketosis. Do not introduce additional carbs into your diet during this period. Once this period passes, you will most likely feel much more energetic than normal.
Q: Can I eat like a f'n pig?
A: No, however, the Atkins diet works because it surpresses your appetite. You will not want to eat like a pig. In fact, you may find yourself having to remind yourself to eat. Some people eat like a pig during the induction phase. It's not good for you, but it helps get you over the hump. If you have some self control, just eat reasonable amounts.
Q: Is atkins weight loss just water weight?
A: During the first two weeks, a large amount of the weight loss is water weight. While you may be stunned with the weight loss in the first two weeks, you will not likely sustain this *dramatic* weight loss. If you do sustain dramatic weight loss, see a doctor, or discontinue the diet.
Q: Is it okay to have some carby food once a week?
A: No. If you have to ask this, you do not understand the fundamental principals of the diet. READ THE BOOK.
Finally, do not do the induction diet without vitamin suppliments.
BTW.. my favorite induction diet meal is chicken souvlaki with steamed greens and greek salad. You should be able to get it at just about any greek reastaurant as a standard menu item, and it's not hard to make at home. Just avoid eating tomato slices (or ask them to not include them), and limit yourself to reasonable portions of greens.
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