"A Fireside Book."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-321) and index.

pt. 1. Why it works: it's all about nutrition -- Know thyself -- The road ahead -- The right carbs in the right amount -- The power of protein -- Meet your new friend: fat -- pt. 2. What to eat: how to tailor Atkins to your needs and goals -- Atkins for you: make it personal -- Welcome to induction -- Moving to phase 2, ongoing weight loss -- Into the home stretch: pre-maintenance -- Keeping it off: lifetime maintenance -- pt. 3. Eating out, eating in: Atkins in the real world -- Low-carb fast food and restaurant meals -- Recipes and meal plans[mlh1] -- pt. 4. Low-carb for life: the science of good health -- Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular health -- Managing diabetes, a.k.a., the bully disease.