Low Carbohydrate Diets That Work

The Yo YoI have to face it.  I have struggled with my weight all my life and I really didn't like it.  Oh the getting there part was fun and easy, but when I looked in the mirror, ye gads, what a sight.  When I was younger my looks played a large part in motivating me to slim down and try to stay that way, but as I got older health began to overtake physical appearance as the number one motivation. 

How I Got ResultsDieting is a very individual effort.  I have found that what works for some people won't work as well for others.  Yes, every diet plan will work if you follow it to the letter, but not every plan fits with our lifestyles or mental attitudes.  For instance, I hate being hungry so diets that leave me constantly hungry do not work with the exception of the hCG diet.  You can read my story on that experience here.  It worked because the reducing was fast and dramatic, but at times the cravings were tremendous.  The second of my "best" diet plans is low carbohydrate diet plans.  Low carbohydrate diet plans work for me because I can eat a lot.  Restrictions are based on carbohydrates but not fat and protein.

Who Benefits from Low Carbohydrate Diet Plans?Dr. Atkins was the person who made this type of dieting popular and he explained that when you reduce your carbohydrates (the body's natural source  of energy) below a useable level your body will look for another energy source and that will be from your fat.  And it works!  It really is a good way for you to diet if you tend to have high blood sugar.  When I went on a low carbohydrate diet plan I really felt full of energy and pumped to succeed.

My ExperienceWhen I first started out it was great!  I had omelettes,  and proteins until I was satified.  And I had all the mayo I wanted.  I don't know why I like mayonnaise on every thing protein but I do.  In my opinion there should be trophy awarded to the inventor of mayonnaise--except for the name which should have been something along the line of--really good white stuff. Sorry, I got sidetracked.

As Time PassedMy first three days on the low carbohydrate diet plan saw me drop three pounds.  I lost another two during the rest of the week for a total of 5 pounds.  Wow, at that rate I would fit into my crushed velvet leisure suit for my 39th high school class reunion.  Well, as with all diets, things slowed down.  In week two I lost only three pounds and I began to dream about breakfast cereal--go figure.  I wanted carbs, but I resisted.  Mayonnaises began looking like anemic grease and if I saw another egg I felt I was going to hurl it before I even ate it.  One of the problems was that I was a vegetarian.  It turns out that it is a much easier diet when you eat animal products.

Two to Three Pounds I did manage to lose two to three pounds a week through out the diet and I learned a lot about nutrition during that time.  I felt my way through this process the first time but I bought a low carbohydrate diet eating plan the second time around and it saved me a lot of hassle.  There are several plans available.  You could get Dr Atkins book and read it or you can use Google to research products.  There are several online choices including Weight Watchers and Strip That Fat.  Any of these choices need to be researched carefully so that you can find the one that fits you best.

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