So, for a week I’m going to be doing the induction phase of the Atkins diet, which is essentially this (as taken from Wikipedia):

The Induction phase is the first, and most restrictive, phase of the Atkins Nutritional Approach. It is intended to cause the body to quickly enter a state of ketosis. Carbohydrate intake is limited to 20 net grams per day (grams of carbohydrates minus grams of fiber), 12 to 15 net grams of which must come in the form of salad greens and other vegetables. The allowed foods include a liberal amount of all meats, fish, shellfish, fowl, and eggs; up to 4 ounces of hard cheese; salad vegetables; other low carb vegetables; and butter and vegetable oils. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed during this phase. Caffeine is allowed in moderation so long as it does not cause cravings or low blood sugar. If a caffeine addiction is evident, it is best to not allow it until later phases of the diet. A daily multivitamin with minerals is also recommended.

You don’t see too many people doing Atkins these days. This probably has a little something to do with the fact that it was the biggest diet in the country for a few years and still people kept getting fatter. People are always going to look for something new when the something old doesn’t seem to be working so hot. That’s what’s so great about my All Fad-Diet-Diet, it’s constantly something new and different — grapefruit one week, salami the next.

I’m going to stick to the Atkins diet 100% this week and we’ll see what happens.  But I am going to put the diet to the test. I’m going to eat a nice-sized amount of food at every meal while staying within the Atkin’s framework. It’s one thing if you lose weight on a diet because you’re consuming less calories, but the Atkins diet doesn’t seem too  concerned with calories, so I don’t see any reason why I should be.

Beef – it’s what for dinner (and, likely, breakfast).