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The Atkins Diet is a fad diet, meaning that it is a stylish weight-loss plan that promises dramatic results. Opposed to the low-calorie diet, this diet mainly focuses on consuming low-carbohydrate foods.

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The Atkins Diet was promoted by a physician named Dr. Robert C. Atkins, and inspired by a research paper he read in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" published by Dr. Alfred W. Pennington in 1958. Dr. Atkins wrote and published many books to promote the Atkins Diet, starting with 'Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution' in 1972, followed by his second book, 'Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution,' published in 2002. A year after that, in 2003, Dr. Atkins unfortunately died from a fatal head injury due to a fall on ice.

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The Atkins Diet drastically limits the patients from their usual intake of sugar and carbohydrate, and allows them to consume as much protein and fat as they wish. When the Atkins Diet limits carbohydrates, the body burns fat, including body fat, for fuel. This way, it leaves the body steadily fueled, and it causes weight loss, even when more calories are being consumed! Steady fueling also means less hunger/cravings as well as more constant energy levels throughout the entire day.

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The Atkins Diet is split into a four phase plan. The phases look like:

Phase 1 (Induction)
The Induction phase is the first phase of the diet, intend to cause the body to enter a state of fat burning. Carbohydrate intake is limited to maximum 20 grams per day for 2 weeks. Some of the food that one may have during this phas include 8 to 10 servings of vegetables, 4 to 6 servings of protein source, and three tablespoons of heavy cream for recipes and coffee.

Phase 2 (Ongoing Weight Loss)
The OWL phase consists of a gradual increase in carbohydrate intake, but still at a level where weight loss occurs. The carbohydrate intake increases by 5 grams per week, and this phase lasts until weight is within 10 pounds (4.5kg) of the weight one is aiming for.

Phase 3 (Pre-Maintenance)
Carbohydrate intake is now increased by 10 grams per week. One's weight loss should be slowing down at this phase. This phase is intended to find the "Carbohydrate Level for Maintenance," and this is the maximum number of carbohydrates one can consume each day without experiencing an increase in weight.

Phase 4 (Maintenance)
The Maintenance phase is intended to carry on the habits acquired from the previous phases. One can now eat as many healthy carbs as what one's body can tolerate without gaining weight.

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Although the Atkins Diet is proved by scientists that it is very effective in reducing body weight, that doesn't necessarily indicate that the diet is healthy. For one, this diet may increase the risk of heart disease and kidney disease. The main risk though, is that the diet prevents the body from getting substantial amount of carbs it needs to process other foods and stay well on energy. One who doesn't consume enough carbohydrates may get tired more easily both physically and mentally. This diet is even worse for teenagers, given that their body is still developing. Their needs for nutrients are much higher than the adults' needs, and limiting carbohydrates put teenagers at risk for developing deficiencies later in life. Restricting carbs also may cause teens to feel more sluggish and cranky at school.

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During the four phases of the Atkins Diet, it focuses on food filled with protein and fat such as:
- Meat
- Poultry
- Seafood
- Eggs
- Butter
- Oils
- Cheese

One should stay away from starchy and sugary carbs, such as:
- Bread
- Pasta
- Potatoes
- Cookies
- Chips
- Candy