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Shegave birthon December 5, and by May, she was already 12 pounds away from her goal.
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How did she do it, and is the method fit for us mere mortals?
For so much weight loss, it turns out the diet isnt actually all thatstrict.
Kardashian followed theAtkins 40, a variation of the Atkins diet that includes 40 grams of carbohydrates per day.
(The more restrictive Atkins 20 was too intense for her since she was breastfeeding, they decided.)
The good news about this plan?
This keeps you full and preserves your lean muscle, Heimowitz says.
it’s possible for you to also partially fulfill this requirement with whole grains like brown rice.
But some saturated fats are fine, too, since you’re burning them for fuel.
Just aim to avoid manufactured hydrogenated oils and deep-fried foods.
And since you’ve got an adequate protein supply, you still maintain your muscle.
(Kardashian also works out a lot.)
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It all adds up to around 1500-1800 calories per daymore than you might expect for such rapid weight loss.
You don’t have to give up all your indulgences to see benefitsKim K. didn’t.
To soothe sugar cravings, Heimowitz recommends desserts with Splenda or another sugar substitute.
Kardashian herself is obsessed with Atkins’s low-carb peanut butter cups and Harvest Trail Bars.
And once you’ve reached your goal weight, you might go up to a higher-carb plan.
Even 100 grams per day is still great, since Americans typically consume 200-300.
That said, none of this means the diet won’t test your willpower.
Losing 60 pounds isn’t smooth-sailing for anyonenot even Kim Kardashian.
Don’t skip mealsor go more than four hours without food, says Heimowitz.
“Even if you’re not hungry, eat a little, she says.
Eat three meals and two snacks a day, and you’re less likely to lose your resolve.”
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