Article: For the second phase, Balancing, you continue to restrict your intake of carbohydrates. You can consume about 25-30 grams of net carbs per day during the Balancing phase (a minimum of 12-15 grams of net carbs should come from vegetables), as long as your weight loss continues.  You can begin to reintroduce some nutritious sweet foods like berries, as well as nuts and seeds. You should, however, continue to avoid foods with added sugar. Notice how these foods make you feel. Remove them from your diet if the negatives outweigh the positives. For the second phase, you should try to determine the amount of carbs you can have per day while not slowing your weight loss. This is known as your critical carbohydrate level (CCLL). Determining this during the Balancing phase will help you to maintain the Atkins Diet in its later phases. You may have to experiment to determine CCLL, by adjusting the amount of carbs that you eat. During the Balancing phase, you can continue to eat the same foods that were acceptable in the Induction phase. In addition, you can expand your meal options to include reintroduced foods.  For instance:  Try mixed nuts as a snack. Add berries and/or nuts to a salad for variety. Serve nutrient-rich foods like green beans and avocados as a side with your protein at lunch or dinner. You should continue eating according to the guidelines of the Balancing phase until you are about 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) from your ideal weight. If your weight loss stops, reduce your carb intake.
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Reintroduce certain foods. Determine your critical carbohydrate level. Expand your menu plan. Monitor your weight.