Low-Carb Diet for Weight Loss

The low-carb diet for weight loss has been in the health and fitness industry for over 50 years. Whether it is Atkins Diet, South Beach diet, The Zone, or now Keto, they all run on the same principle.

Lower your carbs to the point where fat becomes the body’s main source of fuel. In this article, we talk about the low-carb diet for weight loss.

My inspiration for starting a low-carb diet for weight loss: Bodybuilders in the 1970s

Some of the most famous bodybuilders in the 1970s used a very carb-restricted diet and achieved amazing muscular and lean physiques. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Ric Drasin, Frank Zane, and many others used this principle.

Their daily diets consisted of cheese omelets and hamburger patties for breakfast, tuna or chicken salad for lunch, and a nice fatty steak for dinner with steamed vegetables.

Bread, pasta, potatoes, and any starchy carbohydrates were a no-no. They might also have a protein drink mixed with heavy whipping cream.

Because of the restriction of carbs, the extra fat in the diet replaces the carbohydrate to give you energy. Say goodbye to nasty sugar crashes when you start eating this way.

You may ask, isn’t that unhealthy due to too much fat?

It is a common misconception that more dietary fat will cause heart problems, but many studies have debunked that myth.

Also, when people hear the word “fat,” they believe it will make them fat, but the opposite is true.

Benefits of low carb diet for weight loss

• decreased appetite
• increased weight loss
• lose more belly fat
• increases the level of HDL (good cholesterol)
• increases testosterone naturally
• helps reduce blood sugar and insulin levels
• can decrease blood pressure

To Carb or not to Carb? That is the question.

One of the most common questions regarding nutrition is, “should I use a low-carb diet?” And the most common answer I give to them is, “it depends.”

Everybody is different, and while low-carb diets are extremely effective in losing weight and burning fat, not everyone does well in the long term.

I have tried almost every type of diet there is. Low carb, low fat, low calories, IIFYM, Intermittent fasting, Keto, Paleo, Vegan, etc.

You name it; I have done it all.

I have found that when doing any sort of carb-restricted diet, I noticed fast and immediate weight loss.

However, the weight loss quickly plateaued after two weeks.

Some people have great long-term results using a carb-restricted diet, but my body seems to burn more body fat long-term when I have a bit more fruit and whole grains added to my nutrition plan.

Another issue I have noticed is mild constipation from eating so much protein.

If you use a low-carb diet for weight loss, eat enough green leafy vegetables or take a soluble fiber supplement.

The best way to see if a low-carb diet for weight loss is suitable is to try it! Some people work well with low carbs, and others don’t.

Remember always to consult your physician when making any changes to your diet.