Weight Loss Diet Plans: Atkins, Paleo, HCG and Whole Foods

Comparing diet plans like HCG, Paleo, and Atkins can help you find the best extreme weight loss meal plan. Learn the consequences of junk food and how to navigate low-carb cooking with soy flour.

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High-Protein, Low-Carb, 1000-Calorie Diet

Eating 1,000 calories per day is not enough for men and women, except under a doctor's supervision. Aim for 1,200 to 1,500 calories or more per day for healthy weight loss.

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How Much Fat Should I Eat on Atkins?

It's no secret that eating too much steak and bacon is bad for your health. But if you're following the Atkins diet, you may be eating these high-fat meats to lose weight. While the Atkins diet receives a lot of criticism for its fat content, studies indicate that it is effective at helping people drop unwanted pounds.

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Low-Carb Diet & Exercise

Most health care professionals agree that diet and exercise work together when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. However, carbs are an important source of energy for exercise, so you'll need to plan carefully to fuel your body for your workouts.

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Signs That You Are in Low-Carb Ketosis

The idea behind restricting your carb intake is to reach a state of ketosis in which your body, having used all its glucose stores, begins burning fat for energy.

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The Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate Ratio for Losing Weight

When you're trying to lose weight, no one diet fits all. Whether you're trying to cut carbs, eat more protein or limit your fat intake, it all works, as long as you're cutting back on the calories. It's more about finding a diet that fits your lifestyle and personal taste.

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List of Low-Carb Foods for Losing Weight

When it comes to weight loss, a low-carb diet may help you lose faster and keep it off better than a low-fat diet, according to a 2008 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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900-Calorie Meal Plan

While you might lose weight quickly by limiting your intake to 900 calories a day, you can't get everything your body needs to stay healthy when following this type of very-low-calorie diet, or VLCD. VLCDs are not traditional diets with meal plans made of regular foods.

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Low-Carb Options at McDonald's

While many foods at McDonald's are high-carb -- such as fries, burger buns and shakes -- with a few modifications, you can create a low-carb meal with the burgers, cheese and veggies. To help you stay on track, review the menu before you go, so you have a plan in mind.

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