How to Stop the Atkins Diet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stay alert regarding your Atkins Carbohydrate Equilibrium (ACE)

   If your measurements and your weight are creeping back up and your cravings, unreasonable hunger and lack of energy are returning, then drop your carb count by 10 to 20 grams per day.
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   Step 2: which is the number of grams of carbohydrates that you can eat each day to maintain your weight.

   Add small portions of salad dressings, sauces and spreads to your diet.
   
   Allow your taste and appetite to dictate how much fat you take in as opposed to counting fat grams. , If you have hypertension, diabetes, high triglycerides or high LDL levels, then consider keeping your carbohydrates down lower than the level that you can eat to maintain your weight. ,, Choose berries and legumes before choosing whole grains and starchy vegetables. , This is especially important if your ACE is less than 50 grams per day. , If you introduce a new food that causes you to experience cravings, then remove it from your diet. , When you do eat fruit, eat berries, cherries or melon because they contain more fiber and will help you to feel more full. ,,
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   Step 3: Satisfy hunger with healthy fats.

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   Step 4: Go lower than your ACE to control your conditions.

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   Step 5: Eat 4 to 6 ounces (113 to 170 grams) of protein at each meal

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   Step 6: 12 to 15 grams of carbohydrates from vegetables and a good supply of healthy fats like fish oils

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   Step 7: olive oil and canola oil.

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   Step 8: Stick to your daily ACE.

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   Step 9: Consume 2 servings of broth

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    Step 10: 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or 1/2 teaspoon of salt each day unless your doctor has told you to restrict your salt intake.

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    Step 11: Avoid food that causes you to overeat or to have unreasonable cravings.

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    Step 12: Limit fruits.

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    Step 13: Increase your fat intake rather than your carb intake if you have indicators for Type 2 diabetes or other metabolic syndromes.

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    Step 14: Continue to take multivitamins and omega-3 supplements.

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