Lose 10 Pounds in One Week (the Low-Carb Way!)

Despite the low carb controversy, the Atkins New Diet Revolution has remained popular for two good reasons - it's easy to follow and it works fast. The secret to losing 10 pounds in one week on a low carb diet plan is to stick to the Atkins New Diet "golden rule" and take in no more than 20 grams of carbohydrates per day. That's it. No counting calories or having only two actual foods things you can eat each day. None of that.

The low carb foods list of the Atkins New Diet has plenty of variety and I promise you that you'll never be bored (at least not for seven measly days!). No matter what you do, stick to the 20-Gram Low Carb Rule and the weight will just fall off. As long as you have the low carb foods list handy - all available right here on this site and in the Atkins New Diet Revolution ebook - and the will power to stick it out for a week, you honestly do not need to stress about what you can and cannot eat. If you must, purchase a pocket carbohydrate guide or print one off the internet or simply make it easy on yourself and eat only from the foods low in carbs that I have listed next.

This particular part of the low carb foods list contains some foods so low in carbs that they're considered "no carbs". Many of these foods can be eaten liberally and often in unlimited quantities. At the same time that you build meals around these specific foods low in carbs, keep in mind that many of these "low carb, no carb" foods are high in protein and, in some cases, even higher in fat - so use a little common sense as you fill up. Concentrate on satisfying your needs for Omega-3 and other essential fats by eating fatty fish - salmon and mackerel, and flax oil. Controversy or not, it's a proven fact that foods with high amounts of monounsaturated fat such as olive oil, avocado, and nuts have indisputable health benefits. Just keep it logical!

Keep in mind, also, that I am only providing that part of the low carb foods list that I used to lose ten pounds fast. The Atkins New Diet Revolution ebook lists many other foods - foods that you may find more satisfying than what I am outlining in this lens. That being said, however, the fact remains that what I've listed in this lens helped me lose ten pounds in under ten days - and you can do the same.

Okay - here are the foods low in carbs that you can eat until you feel satisfied:

a) all types of fish and shellfish including tuna, salmon, filet of sole, trout, sardines, lobster, clams, and crab meat
b) all types of fowl like turkey, chicken, and quail,
c) eggs in any form (boiled, fried, or poached with yolks)
d) certain meats such as beef, pork, and ham.

These foods - because they are high in protein but contain almost nothing in the way of countable carbs - will force your body to burn its own fat faster and more efficiently. The result will be a rapid loss of weight that will have you lovin' the low-carb lifestyle in no time!

The great thing about low carb diet plans like Atkins and the South Beach Diet is that the low carb foods list often contains items that you'd never imagine being part of any diet at all - like cheese, nuts, butter, and most salad dressings.

Cheese

A low carb foods list always includes a variety of semi-soft and aged cheeses including cheddar, cream cheese, mozzarella, and swiss. The Atkins New Diet Revolution low carb diet rule of thumb for cheeses is to count 30 grams of cheese as 1 gram of carbohydrates. Salad vegetables like cucumbers, lettuce. mushrooms, and radishes provide a good source of fiber and can be eaten in moderation up to 8-12 ounces per day.

Dairy Products

A surprising selection of dairy products are included in most low-carb diets including hard and soft cheeses, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and butter. utter, cream cheese, and full-fat cheeses are allowed but their consumption should be limited.

Vegetables

One can and should include a large quantity of salad vegetables in a low carbohydrate diet. Asparagus, mushrooms, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, cabbage, onions, celery, pumpkin, green-leaf vegetables, lettuce. mushrooms, and radishes provide a good sources of fiber and can be eaten in quantities up to 8-12 ounces per day. Cauliflower and broccoli are allowed in limited amounts. Ideally, vegetables should form the largest food group in a low-carb diet; they should cover at least half of the plate. Vegetables to be avoided are the starchy ones, such as potatoes, beets, winter squash, corn, carrots, and peas.

Fruits & Nuts

On a low-carb diet, fruits that are low to medium in sugar content - such as cantaloupe, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, lemons, and limes. The fruits to be avoided are those containing the highest quantity of sugar - such as all dried fruit like raisins and figs - and tropical fruits like bananas, oranges, and pineapples. In very small handfuls, a small portion of dried nuts such as walnuts, cashews, almonds, or pistachios can be eaten for a quick snack. I did this on occasion and the pounds still dropped off.

It's easy to get in tune with the low carb food lists that constitute a low-carb lifestyle. Eat your way to losing ten pounds fast by using this handy dandy low carb guideline:

Meats:
Beef
Chicken
Turkey
Duck
Lamb
Fish
Veal
Crab
Shrimp
Clams
Sausage
Bacon
Hot Dogs (beef, pork, or chicken)
Vienna Sausage
Potted Meat
Lunch Meat
Pork
Tofu
Eggs

Oils:
Peanut Oil
Safflower Oil
Olive Oil
Corn Oil
Sunflower Oil
Butter
Soybean Oil
Vegetable Oil
Lard
Margarine

Drinks:
Diet Soda
Tea (unsweetened)
Coffee (unsweetened)

Cheese:
Camembert Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Pasteurized Processed Cheese
Muenster Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Provolone Cheese
Swiss Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Feta Cheese
Cream Cheese
Blue Cheese

Vegetables/Condiments:
Lettuce
Alfalfa Sprouts
Parsley
Olives
Cucumber
Pickles
Oregano
Radishes
Celery
Asparagus
Broccoli
Endive
Cabbage
Onions
Spinach
Mushrooms
Sweet Peppers
Seaweed

Fruits:
Limes
Raspberries
Cranberries
Strawberries
Blackberries
Lemons

Spreads/Dressings/Sauce:
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Tartar Sauce
Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
French Salad Dressing
Italian Salad Dressing
Sour Cream
Vinegar
Barbecue Sauce
Soy Sauce
1000 Island

Cracker/Snack:
Pretzels
Small portion nuts

I wanted to lose weight quickly so I never strayed from the low carbs foods list and I followed the same strict menu plan every day. If you'd like to lose weight at a slower rate, add extra carbs to the menu below. I also drank 6 -8 glasses of water/day (the hardest part for me) and never ate past 6:00pm.

Here's the low carb menu I created and used for seven days straight to lose ten pounds:

Breakfast: (2) pieces of bacon and (2) boiled, poached, or fried eggs. Use no-stick, no-calorie cooking spray.

Lunch: (1) very large salad consisting of lettuce greens, cucumbers, pinto beans, a few olives, and as much albacore tuna as I could eat with lots of pepper and a dab of mayo.

Dinner: (1) grilled, broiled, or baked large chicken breast or steak, (1) medium plain salad with 2 tablespoons of regular Kraft Cesar Salad Dressing (only 2 grams of carbs & delicious!), and a 1/2 cup of canned green beans topped with a scoop of Rotel diced tomatoes (goes good with anything!).