Atkins 1972 Version
Why this older approach gave me a clear list, firm boundaries, and a practical way to begin.
Read the original postMy LCHF approach
Low carb. High fat. Simple enough to live with.
This is the way I eat and talk about low carb: 75% of calories from fat, 20% from protein, and 5% from carbohydrates. I count net carbs and began with the clear boundaries of the original 1972 Atkins approach.
75% fat20% protein5% carbs
The calculation I use
Total carbohydrates − fiber − sugar alcohols = net carbohydrates
Check the serving size first. If you eat two servings, double every number before calculating. Sugar is already included in total carbohydrates, so don’t subtract it again.
1972 Atkins Food List
The meats, fats, cheeses, seasonings, drinks, and low-carb vegetables I used when I started.
See the foods I eatThis describes Shannon’s personal approach and experience. It is educational information, not individualized medical care. If you have a health condition, are pregnant, or take medicine that affects blood glucose or blood pressure, talk with a qualified health professional before making a major diet change.