Dr. Atkins is the author of the Dr. Atkins’ New
Diet Revolution that promotes the restriction of carbohydrates
in a daily diet, at least at the outset of the diet plan.
Dr. Atkins is Robert C. Atkins, M.D. and is the founder and
executive medical director of The Atkins Center for Complementary
Medicine in New York City.
Dr. Atkins practiced medicine for 40 years and cared for
over 60,000 patients. He graduated from the University of
Michigan in 1951 and received his medical degree from Cornell
University Medical School in 1955. He furthered his education
by specializing in cardiology.
The foundation of the Dr. Atkins philosophy centers on weight
loss by targeting insulin, the hormone that regulates blood
sugar levels. Those people that are over-weight struggle
through a state of increased levels of insulin where their
bodies become accustomed to releasing insulin that will convert
excess carbohydrates to fat. Too many carbohydrates release
too much insulin which, in turn, convinces the body that
it always must be in a state of storing fat. Dr. Atkins states
that even when people with heightened levels of insulin try
to lose weight by reducing fat intake and increasing carbohydrate
intake, they are unsuccessful because insulin is always looking
to convert (to fat) and store (fat).
Dr. Atkins goal is to lower the carbohydrate intake thereby
regulating insulin production and decreasing insulin circulation.
Dr. Atkins submits that a lower level of insulin results
in less fat storage and fewer food cravings. However, the
suggested elimination of carbohydrates through The Aktins
Diet Plan is temporary. Once a body’s ideal weight
is achieved, Dr. Atkins suggests re-introducing carbohydrates
into your diet, albeit in small measured increments.
According to The Atkins
Diet Plan, ninety percent of Dr. Atkins patients have
experienced dramatic weight loss. |
