What does a low carb diet consist of exactly?
I’m confused about what carbs are and what aren’t…They say to eat a low carb diet if you want to lose weight..what are some low carb foods?
Also, is it true that it takes 3 weeks for the body to get in a fat-burning mode? Because I want to lose 5 pounds this upcoming 3 weeks or so.. I read losing 1-2 pounds per week is recommended and healthy right?
November 24th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Go to http://fiberdiet.info you can compare the top three diets, one which is a low carb diet. It should give you a better idea of what is a better choice. Plus when you do exercises try doing a circuit routine, it is easy to get used to and effective.
November 24th, 2010 at 9:56 am
If your just beginning a diet and you can stay to it you can easily lose 5lbs in three weeks. Of course cardio workouts will help a lot too. Low carb diets require high amounts protein. Foods like meat. Also salads are a good choice. Drinking alot of water helps as well initially you may retain water weight but soon you that will stop and the water will help you feel fuller and it has no calories.
November 24th, 2010 at 10:23 am
It takes about 2 days for you to start burning fat, and it will give you a headache, but it doesn’t last too long.
I consider low-carbing to be this: You eat pretty much the same as usual, but cut out any food that is a seed, (except green beans) potatoes, bread, sweets. If you normally eat a meat and 2-3 veg, make sure you’re eating green foods. Greens, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
Hope it helps.
Oh, and as you use up the sugar you have stored up, it will release water, so you’ll pee a lot for a day or 2.
November 24th, 2010 at 10:44 am
A low carb diet generally means non-starchy carbohydrates only and no starchy carbohydrates. Animal protein is combined with non-starchy carbohydrates.
You can find further information in a web search for Atkins diet and you can get a whole book on it from Health Stores.
November 24th, 2010 at 11:11 am
low carbs diest r bad..u cut carbs making u lose water weight, not fat, plus, u can eat high cholestoral and high fatty foods..dont do it!! just eat smaller portions and balanced meals..no soda!
November 24th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Low carb = meat, eggs, green veg, nuts, berries. (healthy!)
You will lose weight in the first week. But it may take 2-3 weeks to adapt to a low carb intake, and adjust to using more fat as fuel.
In the first weeks you may get headaches, or a slight feeling of nausea, as your body adjusts to not receiving white, processed carbs, candy etc…
But you will still lose weight while your metabolism adjusts.