How to Handle a Plateau
Whether it happens in Phase 2, Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL), or Phase 3, Pre-Maintenance, at some point everyone experiences a temporary… Read More
Four Reasons for Stalled Weight Loss
By Jeff S. Volek, Ph.D., R.D. When one of your patients experiences stalled weight loss, rule out noncompliance, “carb… Read More
The Carb Ladder
The carb ladder provides a logical order in which to add carbohydrate foods beyond the basic foods consumed in Induction and… Read More
How to Read a Food Label
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that the packaging of every manufactured food product display certain information.… Read More
10 Ways to Customize Atkins
Recent modifications in the Atkins Diet allow individuals to tailor the program to suit their own metabolism, goals and time frame. The… Read More
Tips for Success on the Atkins Diet
No matter where a patient starts the Atkins Diet, following these 15 tips will help him/her stay on track: UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU’RE… Read More