Summary:
As dieters near their goals, weight loss slows even more, with more carbohydrate added to the diet. Individuals figure out how much carbohydrate each can safely eat without gaining weight. This point is called the Atkins Carbohydrate Equilibrium (ACE).What You Eat:
Carbohydrate is added, again according to the carbohydrate ladder introduced in Phase Two. 10 grams of carb can be added per day, or a larger (20-30 gram) "treat" can be added two or three times per week. (Examples: serving of sweet potato or brown rice.)Phase Length:
Weight should deliberately dropped slowly - Atkins recommends a 2-3 month period.Pre-Maintenance Goals:
1)To figure out the amount of carbohyrdrate that can be eaten without gaining weight.(Atkins Carbohydrate Equilibrium - ACE)2)To slowly lose weight to goal.
3)To learn how to maintain weight using the Atkins approach.
Menus:
Menus depend upon the carbohydrate level. Atkins has a list of foods in increments of 10 grams of carb to help you out. There are also menus at different carbohydrate levels in Atkins for Life.Resources:
Atkins Food Lists
Atkins Book List
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