You might lose anywhere between 6 and 15 pounds in the first two weeks of the first phase of your Atkins diet if you follow the recommended guidelines. As your carbohydrate limitations become less restrictive, you might lose up to 3 pounds per week in the coming weeks.
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How do you do the Atkins diet at home? Phase 1 guidelines. Eat 3 regular sized meals a day or 4-5 smaller meals. Don’t skip meals or go for longer than 6 hours during the day without eating. Eat at least 115-175 grams of protein-rich food for every meal (up to 225g for taller men) Eat 20g of carbs per day.
Why Some People Say the Atkins Diet is Bad for You. Most people who criticize the Atkins diet are actually criticizing just one aspect of the diet - the initial phase, when carbs are not allowed at all and the body goes into ketosis. During ketosis, the body begins to burn fats as fuel rather than carbohydrates. This is the strictest phase of the diet.