pt. 1. Why it works : it's all about nutrition. Know thyself ; The road ahead ; The right carbs in the right amounts ; 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 Phase 1, 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

pt. 4. Diet for life : the science of good health. Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular health ; Managing diabetes, a.k.a., the bully disease.