By Audrey Kemp | Junior Reporter. Atkins's new ad sees the renowned comedian wonder how her famous friend eats so much candy and stays so trim. In a new Atkins commercial, comedy actor Wanda Sykes has a few questions for Rob Lowe about his obsession with the low-carb packaged food brand.

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Atkins picked actor Rob Lowe, who portrayed health-obsessed Chris Traeger on NBC's “Parks and Recreation,” as the face of its latest campaign. He's the first male to represent the brand and someone who has managed his weight with Atkins for years.

Atkins Low Carb Diet Rob Lowe | Atkins Low Carb Diet. Rob explains that a life well lived is not measured in pounds and ounces. He reveals he has been living an Atkins lifestyle for years, and that he – along with millions of other people – want to live a healthy, long life.

The Atkins diet has been around for a while but it has recently regained popularity through the endorsement of a handful of celebrities including Alyssa Milano, Kim Kardashian, and most recently, Rob Lowe. I myself got into the Atkins action a while back when I tried to eat like Ms. Kardashian for a story.

The Atkins Diet is a popular low-carbohydrate eating plan developed in the 1960s by heart specialist (cardiologist) Robert C. Atkins. The Atkins Diet restricts carbs (carbohydrates) while focusing on protein and fats. The Atkins Diet has several phases for weight loss and maintenance.

I'm not doing scenes about casseroles. It's not happening. '" In 2010, when his exit was announced, a source had told E! News that Lowe was departing Brothers & Sisters because he felt he was being underutilized in the ABC family series and had asked to leave the show, adding that the move was amicable.

Foods to eat

• meats: beef, pork, lamb, chicken, bacon, and others.
• fatty fish and seafood: salmon, trout, sardines, and mackerel.
• eggs: omega-3 enriched or pastured - most nutrient-dense (16)
• low-carb vegetables: kale, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, and others.
• full-fat dairy: butter, cheese, cream, full fat yogurt.

Atkins and keto are both low carb diets that may benefit weight loss, diabetes management, and heart health. Their main difference is that you gradually increase your carb intake on Atkins, while it remains very low on the keto diet, allowing your body to stay in ketosis and burn ketones for energy.

The verdict. I've realised that Kim's diet has the same principles of a keto diet; Ketosis does occur, but at a healthier pace that I found more sustainable. She allows for oatmeal pancakes and the odd treat.

Has side effects: Eating a very low-carb diet like Atkins can cause electrolyte imbalances, constipation, dangerously low blood sugar and kidney problems. Promotes processed foods: The Atkins diet sells and promotes bars, shakes and ready-made meals that help people stick with the plan.

Shakes - 16 total High in protein and unbelievably tasty, these shakes support your weight loss and are an excellent addition to add to your low carb lifestyle.