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you can follow Phase 4, Lifetime Maintenance. Consume the level of carbs that doesn’t stress your blood sugar level but allows for the proper weight gain necessary for a healthy pregnancy. Be sure to consume at least 1,800 calories and at least 50 to 60 grams of Net Carbs daily. Also eat the recommended amount of protein, dairy, and fat along with the recommended minimum of foundation vegetables and two servings of fruit a day, plus a serving of whole grains if your metabolism allows.
    Q. Won’t eating lots of fat raise my cholesterol level?
    A. No. Research shows that people who comply with Phase 1 of the Atkins Diet consistently improve their cholesterol profile, especially their triglycerides. It also raises HDL, the “good” cholesterol. In the context of a low-carb eating program, the fat consumed on Atkins is burned for energy and does not raise the risk for heart disease.
    Q. Do I need to count calories on Atkins?
    A. Even if you control your carb intake, consuming far too many calories can interfere with weight loss. It’s also possible to consume too few , which will slow down your metabolism, putting a brake on weightloss. That said, you’re able to eat more (and more-satisfying) food on Atkins than on other weight-loss programs. The minimum daily calorie range for women is 1,500 to 1,800 calories a day and 1,800 to 2,200 for men. There’s no need to count calories on Atkins, but if weight loss stalls, do a calorie reality check for few days.
    Q. Is there a connection between stress and weight loss? How about sleep?
    A. Either can interfere with weight loss. High levels of the stress hormone cortisol stimulate the release of the fat-storing hormone insulin. Yoga, stretching, other low-intensity exercise, and meditation can help minimize stress. Likewise, failing to get at least six hours of sleep a night increases your level of the hunger hormone ghrelin and decreases the level of the hormone leptin, which makes you feel full. People who sleep more tend to be slimmer than people who sleep less.
    Q. Is exercise mandatory?
    A. No. Exercise isn’t essential to lose weight on Atkins. It is, however, effective to help maintain a healthy weight and to potentially break a stall. Combining regular activity with dietary changes has many health benefits and helps elevate mood. Unless you’re already engaged in a regular fitness program, it’s advisable to wait until you’re feeling comfortable with your new eating habits before embarking on a new exercise regimen. If you’ve already achieved a certain fitness level, feel free to continue your exercise routine.
    Q. Can my overweight child do Atkins?
    A. It’s important to understand that even a heavy youngster is still growing. No one under the age of twelve should be put on any weight-loss diet before consulting with a pediatrician. Meanwhile, weaning your kid off sugar is the single most important thing you can do. If your family starts eating a whole-foods diet, your child will probably lose weight.
    In the next chapter, you’ll learn how to ready your kitchen before you embark on Atkins, and take care of some other details so you can hit the ground running. And yes, it’s time to take that dreaded “before” photo. Believe me, you’ll be glad you did a few months from now, when you greet that slim new you in the mirror every morning! But first meet Tori B., who lost an even 100 pounds on Atkins, giving her the courage to initiate many other changes in her life.
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    I .   You can add nuts and seeds if you stay in Phase 1 beyond two weeks.

SUCCESS STORY
    A SLIM AND HEALTHY ROLE MODEL FOR HER DAUGHTERS

    VITAL STATS
    Daily Net Carb intake: 20–40 grams
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'6"
    Before weight: 237 pounds
    After weight: 137 pounds
    Lost: 100 pounds
    Tori B. was the grand prize winner of the 2012 Atkins weight-loss competition. It was a big deal for her to fly from her home in South