Low-carbohydrate diets are nutritional programs that advocate restricted carbohydrate consumption. Low carb diets are based on the principle that a diet low in carbohydrates leads to decreased production of body’s insulin, resulting in consumption of fat stores as energy source. Low-carb diets are usually higher in fat. And fat takes longer to digest, which makes you feel fuller longer. Most low-carb diets reduce your overall calorie intake because they strictly limit the variety of foods you can eat.
Carbohydrates — including bread, pasta, rice, cereals, milk, fruit and sweets — usually supply over half of people’s daily calories. Many carbohydrate-containing foods are loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber and other substances that promote health. While eliminating “white” carbs, such as white bread, white rice and white pasta, is fine to do, incorporating whole grains, fruits and other natural carbs is essential. And while you do need carbohydrates, take in moderation if there is little or no weight loss cut the carbs.

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I felt like a wreck. Hyper, irritable and had to go back eating carbs to ward off a very awful, physical craving.

Over a period of 20 years, 3-4 times I did an Adkins/ No (very low) Carbs diet with no problems, no adverse sensations and excellent weight loss.
I just quit the diet (about the only one I can do, due to lifestyle) because this feeling of going half crazy was too much. I really have done well with Adkins and it has never presented a problem before.
Besides a small amout of discipline, it was pretty easy to stay on and in terms of losing weight, it was very effective. Lost 10-15 lbs a month. It didn’t go so well this last time

Has anyone experienced this same thing? No carbs, feel like you’re
youre going to shoot someone if you dont eat a Big Mac?

You cannot sustain a high protein, low carb diet for too long. Your body is not built for that type of diet.

The reason you have irratability, mood swings and want to kill for a big mac is because your body is crying out for energy! Try slightly more carbs and slightly less protein and you will feel better. Try high fibre foods to make you feel fuller for longer.

Excessively high amounts of protein has been linked to psychotic episodes on rare occaisons.

Weight loss of 10-15 lbs a month is too much too quick. Sensible diet and sensible excercise is still the best routine.

Chris- Registered Nurse

when i started dieting i was doing the adkins to like detox which i lost a lot of weight doing thios, but then i started counting colories which ive been doing for like 4 months. but since i got better results with the adkins i wanna go back on it but whenever i do i get tightness in my chest and get scared and stop is this normal? because it didnt happen before at the beginning

You mean Atkins. No the Atkins diet is not a healthy diet, tho the tightness in your chest could just be gas from eating all that protein. Going into ketosis is not healthy for you but a more moderate low carb diet is a good way to loose body fat. Actually just eating the right carbs is all that really matters. Try just eating normally(not counting calories) and don't eat anything that wouldn't have been available to a cave man. Definitely don't consume any msg, high fructose corn syrup, or trans fat. Also try to stay clear of bread(unless it's flowerless), cereal, and fruit juice. Look up the glycemic index and eat carbs that have a low GI or low GL.

By the way, people do loose weight on the Atkins diet, which is why it's a fairly popular diet. What the Atkins followers don't realize is that they're getting caught up in their scales; the weight they loose turns out to be mostly water and lean mass which actually primes you to gain fat in the future. It's bad news.

Is this normal? I eat veggies and all my water.

I did that diet before and lost 17 lbs the first two weeks (I also included exercise). Gained every pound back after I quit though. I have found the best and most effective weight loss program is exercise. From what I remember about that diet there were no carbs allowed in the first two weeks, that includes all fruit and vegetables. It was strictly protein. Atkins is a fantastic "destination diet", meaning that it's great to drop a few unwanted pounds quickly, but in the long run it is no an effective or healthy way to maintain a good weight.

In this the second half of the stall series, I deal with what should be the reaction of those who aren’t losing inches or pounds for more than 4 weeks. Note: these are not for those that had a bad week or didn’t lose in the last two week.

Here’s a synopsis on what to try:
1. Take your measurements (make sure you are in a stall)
2. Start a food diary (Fitday, SparkPeople)
3. Evaluate what you are eating
4. Tweak exercise – “try 5″
5. Cut out certain groups (dairy, aspartame, caffiene, newly tried food groups)
6. Post your menu’s at online support group sites
7. Fasting diet (Fat Fast or Stillman’s Diet) for those with extreme metabolically resistance

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