What happens to you when you stop following the Atkins diet?

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If this diet has helped you lose weight (there is controversy over how good this diet really is nutritious-wise) then you either have to stick to that diet or another good one (I use) is Weight Watchers to maintain your weight loss. Keep exercising and drink 8 - 10 glasses of water a day (water flushes out impurities of the body, keeps those organs healthy and also replenishes water into your skin ... our body is 98% water.)

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Many people who lose weight on Atkins unfortunately put it back on when they start eating carbs again. (To be fair, over 90% of people who lose weight on ANY plan put it back on, often gaining more. Depressing, isn't it?) In order to sustain the weight loss, you have to continue with a reduced carb eating plan, and focus on healthy carbs like fruit and vegetables, avoiding white bread, sugar and bakery products. In my own experience, after you go off Atkins you may find your appetite for all the carby treats has increased.

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Many people gain weight back after stopping a diet. Low carb diets can help speed up your metabolism for a period of time after you stop, which can help you keep the weight off a bit longer. If you continue to follow a somewhat carb-controlled, portion-controlled diet after you lose your desired weight, you may find that this works for you. If you use whole grains and skip that huge portion of mashed potatoes, pasta or rice you may have better success. Drinking plenty of water, participating in daily exercise, and eating a balanced diet is important.

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I did the Atkins diet for about 4 months and lost 50 pounds. After i stopped it, I only gained about 5 pounds back. But who cares because losing the additional 45 was well worth it. The diet can be a bit pricey because of all the meats and such that you will be eating. One thing that helps big time when you are on this diet is to drink the Atkins shakes, or the bars, they help out a ton when you are craving sweets. There are also snacks like Just the cheese* Brand popped cheese snacks (they are YUMMY and VERY low carb). I can recommend you to a site where I buy all of my nutritional supplements and yummy snacks. Imedmart.com

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