The Atkins Diet is a low-carbohydrate eating plan developed by Dr. Robert Atkins in the 1970s. It emphasizes reducing carbohydrate intake while increasing protein and fat consumption. The diet is divided into four phases, starting with a strict limit on carbs and gradually reintroducing them to find a personal balance. The primary goal of the Atkins Diet is to promote weight loss and improve overall health by encouraging the body to enter a state of ketosis, where it burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Many followers report weight loss and increased energy levels while adhering to this dietary approach.