3 Things You Need to Know About the Atkins Diet Before You Commit

The Atkins diet is very popular, but it also comes with a lot of criticism. Many experts believe that the Atkins Diet is dangerous, while some say that it is a healthy method to lose weight.

I want you to be informed before you commit yourself to any diet, including the Atkins.

So here are the top 3 criticisms of the Atkins Diet:

1. The Atkins diet focuses too much on food, and not enough on exercise

2. The Atkins diet is too high in fat

3. The Atkins diet is too hard to keep up in the long term

Many critics of the Atkins Diet say that it is too difficult to maintain. These same people will admit that Atkins is effective in short-term weight loss efforts, but strongly feel that the lifestyle is hard to maintain over time. However, there are many others who have successfully stuck to the plan over the long run. That's because the Atkins plan allows you to eat appetizing foods that other programs don't let you. This makes it easier to stick to long term.

Another big argument is the high fat content in the Atkins Diet. People don't realize that there is a difference between the "types" of fat the Atkins Diet proposes. Many people would rather eat "fat substitutes" and won't eat real butter or cream with their meals. However, those that are properly educated about the Atkins Diet know that the diet focuses on good fats, which are important to proper body and brain function.

Another popular Atkins criticism is that it focuses too much on food and not enough on exercise. It isn't widely known, but Dr. Atkins does preach the need for proper exercise. It just isn't emphasized in the media. Exercise is an integral part of any successful nutrition program and will greatly increase your weight loss efforts.

These are 3 things you need to consider before going on the Atkins Diet. It isn't for everyone, and you have to be educated before committing to any program.

About the Author:

Jessie Sanders is a natural foods/healthy living expert. After experiencing drastic health benefits from switching to a natural foods diet 5 years ago, Jessie is motivated to share this health regimen with the world in her free newsletter. If you are interested in learning more about a natural foods diet and its health benefits which include getting a healthy colon and losing excess fat, you can sign up for Jessie's free newsletter at her site, http://www.SecretFatLossTips.com