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How to Transition to a Low Carb Diet

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By Kendra Dahlstrom
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Maximize low-carb diet success
Maximize low-carb diet success

Dieting of any variation is difficult. Usually it means limiting foods that you have become accustomed to eating. Low carb diets are no different. When you enjoy a life eating plenty of breads and sugar, your body begins to crave carbs. You will actually begin to experience a type of withdrawal when you start eliminating them. This makes the transition of moving away from carbs extremely difficult. If you follow these steps, however, you will minimize your discomfort and maximize your low carb diet success.

From Quick Guide: All About Low Carb Dieting
Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Set yourself up to succeed in your diet plan. Empty your house of all breads, high carb fruits, candy and chips. Instead, stock your pantry with eggs, cheese, beef jerky, broccoli and nuts. If you aren't tempted by high carb foods, you will not fail.

  2. Step 2

    Drink six to eight glasses of water per day. When your body begins burning fat in your fat cells, extra water is used.

  3. Step 3

    Surround yourself with low carb supporters. There are plenty of people who believe in low carb diets. There are plenty of others, however, that think they are a waste of time. You need to space yourself from negative energy, especially during the withdrawal stage.

  4. Step 4

    Take an amino acid called L-Glutamine to help you deal with carbohydrate cravings. You can purchase it at any health food store or vitamin supplement store.

  5. Step 5

    Stay strong. The most difficult part of a low carb diet is the first few days. Keep your mind body strong during those first days. Cheating will only prolong your discomfort.

Tips & Warnings
  • Most hunger and withdrawal discomfort should end after about five days.
  • Withdrawal from carbs could leave you with headaches, tiredness, and intestinal cramping.
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