Atkins for Life: The Controlled Diet for Permanent Weight Loss and Good Health - Softcover

Dr Atkins

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405021101 ISBN 13: 9781405021104

Publisher: Macmillan, 2003

Synopsis

For decades the Atkins diet has been at the centre of medical controversy. But now important new studies from leading academics are showing what millions of followers already knew - that eating the Atkins way is not only delicious, it's a safe and effective plan for shedding pounds for good. And you don't have to give up eating carbs completely to follow it! Whether you've never tried Atkins, or you have but had difficulty 'staying on' the plan, "Dr. Atkins for Life" is for you. Filled with advice and tips on navigating the every day challenges that come with eating low-carb in a high-carb world, the book provides a simple and straightforward maintenance program that anyone can follow. With "Atkins For Life", finding your ideal weight and staying there has never been so easy or so good! This title features: 200 menu plans - over 6 months of menus - with controlled carbohydrate counts; 125 recipes, including tasty breakfasts, fabulous lunches and delicious dinners Holiday meals and fantastic ethnic dishes the low-carb way; time-tested tips from those who've been there and won their battle with weight; and, self-tests and quizzes to help you meet and stay with your goals.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Robert C. Atkins has sold over fifteen million copies of his books and is the bestselling author of Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, as well as many other highly successful health books. He is a cardiologist and lives in New York City with his wife, Veronica

Review

"In a head-to-head comparison...the Atkins diet trimmed significantly more pounds and body fat in obese but otherwise healthy women than a traditional low-fat diet, according to a report released last week at the annual meeting of the American Dietetics Association."--"Washington Post""Obesity experts are now finding it hard to ignore...his diet does just what he has claimed."--"The New York Times Magazine""Well-organized book...packed with recipes and daily menus with varying amounts of carbohydrates." --"USA Today""This guide is a comprehensive overview for dieters who are ready to embrace the Atkins philosophy."--"Publishers Weekly""Should knock all other diet books off the charts."--"Newark Star-Ledger"

Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405021101
• ISBN 13: 9781405021104
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256