How to Avoid Common Low Carb Diet Mistakes

Trying to lose weight with a low-carb diet? You may be making some common low-carb diet mistakes that’s hurting your progress. Follow these steps to identify and avoid carb mistakes so you can shed the pounds faster.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Identify hidden carbs in your diet. Some people think they can avoid the common carb culprits like bread and they’ll be okay. But there may be natural carbs in many different foods you eat everyday. Certain fruits and vegetables are loaded with carbs. You can search for the carb content in natural foods online. Read all nutritional labels. For packaged foods including “low carb foods,” you can check the nutritional value label to determine the exact amount of carbs contained in the food. Some “low carb foods and drinks” are marketed that way but actually do have carbs.

2. Make a plan to keep a balance of healthy foods and nutrients in your diet. Some variations of a low-carb diet like Atkins' allow you to eat as much fat and protein as you like. You should always have everything in moderation for health reasons, so control your portions and have a variety of food.

3. Plan and shop for food regularly. If your pantry and fridge is stocked with healthy food, it’s more likely that you’ll stick to your diet and not give in to temptations like fast food. Buy groceries at least 2 to 3 times a week so you’ll always have fresh and healthy food options for snacks and meals.

4. Exercise regularly. To get in shape while staying healthy, simply dieting is not enough. Some people may think that a low-carb diet means they can skip the exercise, which is not true. To maximize the weight loss, long-term success, and health benefits, you should exercise and aim to do it for 40 minutes or more at least 2 to 3 times a week.

Tips & Warnings

• Some cheating on your diet may be OK, but be aware if you start adding too many carbs back into your diet. The diet isn't going to work if you do.
• Consult with a doctor or nutritionist before making any drastic diet changes.

Resources

• More on Low-Carb Diets

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