How does the atkins diet work?

It works like this...you don't eat carbs, so there isn't any source of energy (glucose) coming in to your body...therefore, your body resorts to using fat as energy, which it can do, but it isn't as efficient as glucose would be. So, your body uses the fat for energy, and in turn, releases ketones, which can lead to ketosis. Bottom line is, this diet is NOT healthy...don't do it!