DOES LOW CARB DIETING WORK?
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Moderate, long-term, low-carb dieting works well.  The cases you here about people only losing muscle mass and water are short-term, zero-carb dieters who don't know what they're doing.\n\nI started a moderate, low-carb diet (20 net carbs/meal maximum and 6 meals or snacks/day) and lost 30 pounds in the first year, 10 in the second.  I never went hungry, and I ate as much as I wanted all the time.  It changed my life.  I still keep it up today.\n\nI'm 6'0" and started at 225 and maintained my weight at 185, dipping to a low of 183.  I rarely exercised during that time, as I do not have the time for it.\n\nLow-carb dieting works!  Those who say it doesn't are very naive or have an agenda.\n\nOh, and it is a serious mistake if you look at low-carb dieting as a short-term, problem-solver like low-fat diets.  It MUST be a permanent, life-changing diet.  You must go into it with the idea, "From this point on, I will rarely eat any meal with more than 25 net carbs."  That will not only lose weight for you, it will allow you to maintain the weight loss.\n\nIf you stop the diet, you will gain weight, just like low-fat diets.\n\nOh, and one more thing, a moderate, low-carb diet does allow the occasional high-carb, high-sugar, high-calorie snack.  The best success stories I've seen were eating 1-2 high-carb foods per week, even things like chocolate cake.  But it must be rare.
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Personally, I don't think "diets" work.   If you are looking for a quick fix,  don't read any further.\n\nIn the past, I probably have been on most all of the diets out there.  If you need a diet book, I have a bookcase full of them.  Yes, I lost weight but at what cost?  Only to put it back on plus some.\n\nEating smaller, well balanced meals and good nutritious snacks\nalong with exercise WORKS!   It's the only healthy way to go.\nOnce you start (and it won't be easy) it becomes a way of life. \nExercise can start with walking.  Even a casual stroll is better than nothing.  Start out slowly and you will be surprised at how soon you will be picking up the pace.  Or try rebounding.  (it's a small trampolene)\n\nI was an emotional eater.  I didn't eat because I was hungry. \nI had to make changes in my life and decided it was time  to eat healthier.\n\nI have not had a cold or any kind of sickness in over 3 years.  I'm a believer in the fuel I put into my body.
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low carb diets are dangerous and can cause several health problems.\n\na good balance diet contains two clenched fist size portions per meal for your carbohydrates. This is a general guideline that works for anyone of any size.
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Doing the Atkins diet "reversed" my diabetes.  Medically proven.  However, doctors will still bash it. Read the book and try it for two weeks and become a new you.
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Yes, eating carbs at night, in the form of sugars (processed and natural), white bread, white pasta, white rice, ice cream, cookies . . . is very unhealthy for you.\n\nIt is immediately turned into excess fat, and goes to your butt, abdomen, thighs, and chest. It is very challenging to work off that extra weight.\n\nA good way to reduce night time carb cravings is to have a cup of hot caffeine-free tea. And, do eat a large, well balanced breakfast with lean proteins because that will curb your appetite all day long.
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20 grams or less.  And forget about milk ... too much sugar there.  One thing though with a low carb diet is that you can subtract grams of fiber from the total grams of carbs since the body can't metabolize the fiber very well and has to utilize energy in order to do so.  So fiberous veggies like broccoli or cauliflower are great on low carb diets.
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cut out the carbs, fat, and the sugar...you will lose weight fast. i lost 25-30 lbs. in a month just cutting out the carbs and sugar and fat. low fat or non-fat everything.. low or no sugar in everything.. cut out breads, pasta, rice, tortillas...  it will work i was type two diabetic, changed my food intake and lost 40 lbs in 2 & 1/2 months and got taken off the diabetes medication....it works ...no pills to take
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The best diet for anyone, whether they need to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds is a balanced one.  Eat lots of vegetables and fruits, some grains, and some protein.  Very low fat or very low carb diets deprive your body of needed nutrients.  Weight Watchers is a good program, as is the Biggest Loser Club.  There are lots of good programs available.  The most important thing is to make sure the one you choose is one you can stick with!  And, exercise is key no matter what you are eating.
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I am on the diet right now and have lost 8 pounds in two weeks.  It is a fun diet and you still have plenty of energy and you really are never hungry. I have given you the link to their site which has all sorts of recipes and counters for the various foods so you can keep track of what you eat.  You mainly stick to protein and limit your carbohydrate intake to only 20 carbs per day for the first two weeks and then you can add more carbs in slowly. There are plenty of good recipes to choose from.
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none.  ive taken diet pills and they never worked for me.  my fiancee took Carb curb and said that it worked well for him.   but diet pills always make me feel gross.  i took trimspa and follwed it as the directions stated and didnt lose a pound.  i found exercise and a healthy diet worked good.  stay under 1500 calories and you'll lose weight
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If your regular diet is not doing it, try adding protein shakes (such as Ensure) or protein bars to your diet. \nAlso foods rich in carbohydrates, such as rice pudding.
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On the low-carb forum that I'm a member of, there are lots of people who were in your situation, including their doctors/trainers/dieticians not believing them when they said that they were following the plan faithfully.  Some people simply can't lose on a low-fat/high-carb diet.\n\nLow fat worked for me when I was younger, but as I aged I found that I was gaining weight despite eating healthy and being active.  Then I discovered low-carb and I've lost 40 lbs so far and my health has improved overall.\n\nWhat could it hurt to try it?  Research is now proving that low-carb is a safe and healthy lifestyle.\n\nCheck out the forum, there's lots of people there who are very supportive and helpful.  We're following a variety of low-carb plans, so we don't always agree, but you'll get a variety of opinions there and lots of guidance and support.  Do your research, pick the plan that you think would work for you.  There are also sections for research and media articles on low-carb, a "war zone" where we have our arguments, a buddies and challenges section, a recipe section and areas for the different plans and for specific health concerns.  There's even a section especially for newbies.\n\nhttp://forum.lowcarber.org/\n\nGood luck!
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any lean meat, cheeses, eggs, anything that is a protein basically, then a very limited amount of green leafy veges. That is in the induction phase, the next phase is more liberal.\n\nhttp://learningcenter.atkins.com/\n\nIt does work and I actually like it because once you get the carbs out of your system it's easy to not eat all the junk. I will say it works alot faster in men than women but it does work.
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cutting carbs wont make you lose weight. you simply have to consume less calories than you burn during the day. \nso techincally, you coudl eat candy for every meal, as long as you exercise enough you will still lose weight, though i would HIGHLY not reccomend that one. your calories shoudl come from the following:\n55-65% carbs\n20-25% fats\n10-25% protein\n\nthe best place to start is by reducing fat, since they contain the most calories. \nand you can eat sharp cheddar. just keep in mind that it wont jsut magically happen, you will have to work for it but anything is possible. i've seen some incredible transformations.\n\nAnd do not try to use supplements to help you lose weight. they are some of the biggest scams ever.
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Dr. Atkins is dead. He was a major proponent of low carb dieting, meaning severely restricting carbohydrates while eating lots of protein. While this method of dieting can bring short term results, it does not lend itself to a reasonable lifestyle for most people. Something like the South Beach Diet is a more balanced approach to reduced carb dieting. \n\nChances are your girlfriend, like most people, will quickly abandon this diet, which has severe limitations.
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Yes, it works and helps alot. I remember once I'd stop taking supper and luncheon, take veges and meat but not in excessive amount. By the time you really get too hungry or appetit milk, juices or raisins would be great. reduce the intake amount of carbohydrates and drink more water. You'll feel cleaner and lighter, and have better day.
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diet pills don't work without trade offs. so my advice is to exercise and do low carb diet.