Atkins Diet Induction Phase

Atkins Diet induction phase is the first phase out of the four phases of the diet program. According to the official Atkins web site, the induction phase kick-starts your body into lipolysis/ketosis, switching your metabolism to one that primarily burns fat for energy.

According to Atkins.com, the induction phase has several goals. These goals include:

switching your body from a carbohydrate-burning metabolism to a primarily fat-burning metabolism

Stabilizing your blood sugar levels

Curbing your cravings by stabilizing your blood sugar

The induction phase lasts a minimum of 14 days. However, according to the official site, the induction phase can last longer, depending on how much weight you need to lose. However, according to Atkins Nutritionals FAQs, at least the following three requirements must be met if the induction phase is continued:

Your blood chemistries, lipid values, blood pressure or blood sugar levels continue to improve or remain stable and within normal limits.

You feel well and are experiencing a high energy level, normal sleep patterns and stable moods.

You are not bored. Boredom could lead to cheating and undermine your efforts.

In any case, it is important to understand the importance of the induction phase in context of the whole diet program. The goal of this diet program is to advance from the induction phase through Ongoing Weight Loss and Pre-Maintenance, culminating in Lifetime Maintenance, which has the aim of becoming the permanent way of eating.

Finding Out About the Induction Phase

The rules of the Atkins Diet program are explained in the books about the diet program. These books include

Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution

Dr. Atkins' Age-Defying Diet

Atkins for Life

In addition, the official site at atkins.com has the aim of being the central information resource for all things considering the Atkins Diet.