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Does ne1 no a good link 2 information about the risks of low carb dieting? Hi, I’m doing a report on the dangers of low-carb dieting but I cant seem to find them. All I can find is that site about the obese heart risk and the atkins the nightmare diet site, but I need more than that. So if you could please answer my question I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Can anyone give me some tips for low carb dieting?

Low or no carb, no sugar dieting ideas? My boyfriend is on a no-low carb diet and absolutely no sugar. I want to make a special dinner for him and our kids, I need something the kids will eat, they love veggies and meat, but we're tired of that right now.... also what to serve for dessert?!

Low carb dieting unhealthy? I've lost 10 lbs in a week from low carb dieting and exercise but some people tell me its unhealthy what is YOUR opinion? i didnt say NO carb i said low carb like 20 carbs a day and every week i add 5

Does a low carb diet cause you to lose muscle? If so, what is the most effective way to lose body fat? I'm currently doing cardio 3 times a week coupled with power strength training twice a week. I used to eat good carbs (like multi grain bread, wheat and granola cereal, etc) and have lost 15kg in the past 6 months with about 10% of body fat down. Recently one health instructor I met told me that going on low carb is even better and I'll lose weight even faster. I have since then (for about a week now) been on a low carb and it feels weird to be on a low carb, high fat & protein diet since I've been on a low fat diet for some time. I've also been researching and it seems low carb diets are unhealthy. Is this true? Pls advise. Thanks.

Do low carb diets really work?How many carbs a day is considered a low carb diet? for example, if i where to keep up the low carb diet for about one month and then i start eating regular, will i gain more weight? or what are the "side effects" if i where to do this?

When will people realize that low carb diets are not the answer to peoples weight problems? Low carb diets are intended for the athlete who has to lose significant amounts of weight in short periods of time: wrestlers, MMA fighters, boxers, body builders, etc. They are not meant to be a lifestyle choice. Suggesting these diets to the average person looking to lose a couple of pounds makes no sense as nearly all the weight lost in such a diet will be gained back ( I just fought saturday, weighed in at 185, and weigh close to 200 today). These are dead end diets. Look to balance your intake with strenuous exercise. Exercise and balanced nutrition is the key, not fad dieting.

I am switching from a low carb diet to a low fat diet diet. Do you think I will gain weight? I have been on a low carb diet for seven months and I've lost 25 lbs. I have pleateued at the same weight for about 3 months. I want to try and exercise more but I find I have no energy to run as much as I used to before low carb. I also miss fruits and whole grains, such as cereal, and I need more fiber in my diet (its very hard to use the bathroom on low carb if you know what I mean). I know I lost weight on low carb and I'm scared to death if I switch back I will regain. I'm just so confused! And if I do add carbs back should I still limit them? Like only at breafkast and lunch? Someone who is nowledgeable please help!! Thanks so much.

Can I do a low carb diet to lose weight while running 20 to 30 miles a week? I have been running, eating a healthy diet and drinking lots of water for over a month now and a I havent lost a pound. I have lost weight doing low carb before but I want to have the energy to train for a half marathon at the same time. Is it healthy to do low carb and distance running together?

What kind of foods can you suggest for a low carb diet? Ok- I went on a low carb diet and I found a list of foods for snacks, but not many recipes or dinner/lunch ideas except wraps. Can anyone give me suggestions? Also- I am on a low carb diet b/c it is the only thing I have found that eases my stomach pains after meals. Tried lots of diet adjustments and cutting out unnecessary carbs is the only thing that keeps me feeling good. I will and love to eat whole grain foods.

How does a low carb diet work? I heard that after a few days if your body doesnt have a lot of carbs, your body starts to get rid of the fat. Something like that. Why is it that a low carb diet help you lose weight fast? I also heard in the news that the low carb diet is the most successful diet people get on.

How do you get off of a low-carb diet without gaining weight? My experience with being on a low-carb diet has been that I am extremly sensitive to carbs. For example, if I eat even a single chocolate bar, it leads to weight gain the very next day. Due to this increasing sensitivity to carbs, it gets harder and harder to lose or even avoid gaining weight.

Low carb dieting... Which is more effective? Do you find low carb dieting to be more effective with high fats like in atkins or with very low fat?

Any of you runners ever tried a low carb diet? ....and if so, did it effect your running? I can't get these last 10 pounds off but enjoy running 20-30 miles a week. I've tried Low calorie/low fat but it doesn't seem to work. I started a low carb diet a couple of days ago and already see results. However, I'm concerned that it might make me too tired to keep up with my running schedule. So far it hasn't had any impact but I don't think I'm completely carb depleted yet.

how do you recover from a low carb diet ? after i am done my 2 week low carb diet i am going on weight watchers to help continue to control my eating.will i still gain alot of weight and i'm still planning on loosing more weight on weight watchers over the next couple months.will i gain some weight the first couple days on weight watchers- is there any other thing i can do after the low carb diet to make me ajust to eating carbs again better? do not answer if your answer is i can't do it - because i can and i know it . just answer my question or dont say anything at all .( i am 15 / 140.5 lbs / 5'2 ) also if you have the time to answer another question i've just lost 7 lbs on my first week of low carb dieting on my second week could i possibly lose more , how much water should i be drinking to make me lose more weight .. if you have any suggestions please share/

What kind of sweetener to use on low carb diet? Since processed sugar is out, what kind of sweetener can I use on a low-carb diet like South Beach or GI Index?

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?

What is a recommended amount of fat & protein for a low carb diet? I am just beginning a low carb diet. For the first 7 days I am limiting carbs to 20 per day. My journal is showing high amounts of fat & protein. I am very overweight and have 91 lbs to loose.

How is it possible to lose weight on low carb diet and exercise? To lose weight you have to burn more calories than you eat, but it seems you would have to exercise all day to burn calories if you are on the high cal high fat low carb diet. I ask this because I lost 30 lbs on the low carb diet with no exercise. Now I am back on low carb and exercising and I'm not losing the weight I did when I went on the diet the first time, but I thought if I added exercise my weight loss would sky rocket.

What amount of Carbs is considered to be low Carbs, in a low carb diet? I am wanting to start a low carb diet, and I understand that I basically can eat anyhting as long as it has low carbs. How many Grams of carbs per day is considered low carbs. I love 2% milk, and drink it with almost every meal. What could I drink in lew of this milk, if it is bad?

What are some of the best foods to eat on a low-carb diet? I want to do the low-carb diet; I usually get bored if the food that I eat isn't exciting. Please pass along recipies.

What would be good diet low carb, for insulin resistance, pcos that I can follow? I have no clue what to eat, and can not afford to join a low carb diet

How come people lose so much weight from low carb diets when calories make us fat? I don't understand, I always thought it was calories that make us fat. And my friend went on a low carb diet, I haven't seen him till yesterday and he lost like 50 freaking pounds. wtf? I thought it was calories that made us fat? now im starting not to believe everything people tell me about food.

How many carbs is suficiant for a low carb diet? I'm going on a low carb diet and I wanted to know how many carbs is sufficiant for the day to day diet. And how many is too many?

How does a low carb diet cause a false-positive on an alcohol breathalizer test? I know that a low carb diet causes energy to be created from fatty acids rather than glucose and that somewhere along the line ketones are created, which triggers the breathalizer. it is also the cause of severe diabetics to have the characteristic "sweet" breath. But what are the cellular mechanisms for this? I can't find any legit resources, but think this would be an interesting topic for an O-Chem presentation. Thanks!

Anything sweet that i can enjoy while being on a low carb diet? Hi i am doing a low carb diet, but i am craving for something sweet. Can anyone recommend some nice sweet food to curb my cravings?

How many grams of protein and carbs on a high protein low carb diet? Hello all, My doctor has recommended that I go on a high protein / low carb diet for my condition (it's an enzyme dificiency). Between 1200 and 1400 calories a day. I've been trying to do some research on the web but haven't found many clear cut answers. How many grams of protein and how many grams of carbs should I limit myself to on this kind of diet?

What kinds of foods are recommended for a low-carb diet? I was diagnosed with PCOS and need to begin a low-carb diet. I am not familiar with what this entails and could use some guidance on putting together a plan.

What do you think about a low carb diet? I am Currently thinking about going on a low carb diet, does anyone know if it is safe and healthy?

What are the main aspects of a low carb diet? Hi everyone I am thinking of doing a low carb diet ready for my summer holidays in mid August. What foods can I eat? How much should I eat? Does anyone have any simple recepies for food I can have at lunch while at work? How much weight will I loose? I only need to loose a stone and a half. Any info at all would be much appreciated as I have never done this diet or anything similar. I am a carb addict so I'm hoping when i stop eating as many carbs the weight will fall off. Truthfully, how hard is it to stick to it? Thanks everyone :o) x

How exactly do you do a low carb diet? Pleaseeee Help me? I am 14 and I am dying to lose weight & I just found out about this low carb diet and convinced that this diet might actually work. But I have no resources how to do this diet. Can someone please help me what kinds of food I should avoid in order for this diet to work? Thanks :]

How much water a day on low carb diet? How much water a day should I drink to maximize weight loss on a low carb diet simular to Atkins. I've heard alot of water and I've heard to limit water intake.

Does a low carb diet contribute to depression? My husband and I have been on a very low carb diet since October of last year, and although we havce lost quite a bit, I have found my anti-depressants no longer seem to be working and I am more and more depressed. Could it be that I need more carbs? Is there a healthy eating plan alternative that I could still lose weight with?

After being on a low-carb diet for a while what is the most carbs you are allowed? I am considering a low carb diet and I know that initially you are limited to 20 perday for two weeks, so what is the most you are eventually allowed?

Can I still lose weight if eat grapes and raisins while doing the low carb diet? Hi there. I want to shed about 40lbs. by doing the low carb diet. Snacking on grapes and raisins are my favorite snacks. I know that they are healthy carbs, but can I still shed pounds while doing the low carb diet? Thank you for reading. :)

What is the best way to go on a low-carb diet? Wanting to lose about 10 pounds ( left over baby weight), what is the best way on a low - carb diet? Eat under 20 carbs a day, exercise, and drink lots of water. Will that do it?

Just wondering how many of you out there have had great success losing weight with healthy low carb dieting?

Low Carb Dieting.? What are some foods that i should absolutely avoid and some good snack ideas for low carb dieting. Does anyone have any good advice on low carb dieting and how to stick with it. THANKS

Does anyone have success stories from the low carb diet? I really want to lose some weight before summer. (like 40lbs). I need to see instant results, it seems like that is the only way a diet will work for me. I was wondering if anyone has tried the low carb diet and if it worked for you? How much did you lose and in how long? Please help!

LOW CARB dieting questions? Does protien "turn to fat?" If not, How does the low carb dieting plan work? Do carbs turn to fat? Direct answers to the questions would be appreciated. thanks "regan" thanks for the info, but you didnt answer ONE single question, lol. I dont want info on low carb dieting, I'm looking for specific answers to these questions. thanks again though!

Answer if you are on a low carb diet: What do you eat throughout the day? How many grams do you eat? I'm 5' 2" and about 129-130 lbs. I'm 21 years old and female. I want to lose about 20 pounds, but I'm afraid a low carb diet might slow down my metabolism and cause me to gain weight when I go off of it. I was thinking about doing low carb for a few weeks and then go back to my low fat/low calorie diet. Any suggestions from those with experience would be great...thanks!

How much weight should you expect to lose on a low carb diet? Approx.? Im am currently trying a low carb diet, were my limit of carb intake is around 20% of my daily intake. Even though this type of diet allows a high fat intake, I am only trying to eat healthy fats and the remainder of my diet is protein. Also I will be exercise 30 mins everyday whether its cardio or strenght training. Has anyone ever tried this before and was there a significant weightloss or is sticking to a low calorie diet a better idea???

I advice on low carb dieting!? I have been on a low carb diet for about 2 1/2 weeks and the first week, I lost weight, now it seems like I am gaining about a pound every few days. Is this normal? It sure is frustrating! Anyone who has had success with a low carb diet, I'd love your suggestions, tips, experiences, etc.

How many carbs can you eat a day on the low carb diet? I am on week 4 of the low carb diet, and I'm not following Atkins or South Beach for guidance just watching what I'm eating. I was really strict the first month, and now I feel like I'm constantly starving, so I am allowing myself a few more. But I would like to know without having to read one of the books how many carbs I can be eating a day? P.S. Yes, I'm exercising. :)

Do ketosis sticks not register purple for some people faithfully following a low carb diet? Ugh--I'm eating between 20-35 carbs a day (from veggies, berries, etc.) and rarely if ever register abover "slight" or pink on my ketosticks. Is this normal for some people? Should I be concerned? I've been back on a low-carb diet for 2 months now after losing 30+ lbs on it several years ago.

How can I stick with my low-carb diet? I'm going to start doing a low-carb diet. I have a thyroid condition and Low-Carb has been the only thing that has helped me to lose weight. I've tried low fat and all of that and it doesn't work for me. I don't really have very much weight to lose (about 25lbs, but due to my condition, I gain very easily) However, I love carbs and find that even though I see results, it's very hard for me to stick to. Any ideas?

Any tips on low-carb dieting....? I am following a low-carb diet, per my doctor's instructions, following a diagnosis of insulin resistence. Does anyone have any tips? Any meal suggestions? How to feel less tired? Thank you!

What specific items of food can I take for lunch on a low-carb diet? I will need to bring a lunch to work. All I can think of on the Atkins Diet is chicken or tuna salad. I could also take a sandwich on the low-carb bread. I have no more ideas. Can you help me. Thanks

low carb dieting questions? ummmmmmmmmmmm, well im trying to lose weight fast and im thinking of going on a low carb diet but i wanna know if i do do it for like about 3 months until a big day will i gain da weight back if i start eating carbs again or what?

can i do the low carb diet while still breastfeeding? My son is 4 months and i want to start a diet for the new year....is the low carb dangerous to my baby if i do it while breastfeeding? or should i wait to start any diets?

Does Evening Primrose Oil help you lose weight on a low carb diet? I read somewhere about the synthesis of EPR and am wondering if it helps you lose more weight on a low carb diet. If it does, what dose should I take daily?

What dietary supplement should I use along with the low carb diet? I am on a low carb diet...very low carbs..25 carbs a day. I am trying to lose about 25 pounds in two months. I exercise daily, drink plenty of water, and green tea. I am also taking diurex water pills. I am desperate for results!!!

Low-carb dieting question...your advice please!? Over the past two years I have gained about 40lbs from working, going to school, and being on prednisone for an extended time due to illness. After school I lost about 16lbs and gained 10 back. i still work alot but really want to lose weight, to look and feel better. I've heard all they hype about low carb dieting and it's been in a couple magazines lately. My question is: Will cutting my carbs like in the Atkins induction help me to jumpstart my weighloss and help me lose weight? I do intend to eat healthy and be more active, even after I add some carbs back in. If you've done this I'd really like your info!!! Thanks so much! Oh, by the way I am 5'2'' and 150lbs. Would like to lose around 20 or so

Anyone know of a website where I can get a menu or list of food to eat while on the low carb diet? I know to drink water and lots of it and exercise, its just I havent found out a lot of food I can eat while on the low carb diet. Anyone know of a website or can give me a menu yourself?

Can i eat nuts if im in a low carb diet? Im doing a low carb diet and i just luv nuts, peanuts, almonds, etc. Can i eat them? are they carbs or protein?

Is it a bad, good, or neutral idea to go on a low carb diet while having high blood pressure? I'm on a low carb diet and it works beautifully for me. My mother is very overweight and has high blood pressure. She asked me to find out if it is a good diet for her to start.