Losing weight is a constant struggle for many of us. We have seen people try out several diets and employing such tactics as going on a liquid dieting, protein diet, juicing, fruit only diet and so on. Going on a low carb diet is one of the tactics many people choose because it works. However many people who take this option rarely know the full impact that it will have on their lives. Below are 12 things to know before you get on a low carb diet.
1. You will Stink
When one embarks on a low carb diet, the main goal is usually focused on the weight loss results that can be easily achieved by following this diet. However as easy as this may seem, one doesn’t realize that they are forcing their body to ketosis. This means that a strange, unpleasant odor ranging from foul breath to revolting body stench is something that one has to become accustomed to after some time. Unfortunately, this stench cannot be eliminated even with taking copious amounts of water.
2. Feel Starved
Most of the foods that are eaten in everyday diet consist of mainly carbs that are filled with fiber and make us fill full. Ideally a healthy diet consists of up to half of the food ingested daily be carbs. When going on a low carb diet you should be ready to get used to the feeling of starvation and wanting more. As you continue on a low carb diet you will have to get accustomed to the rumbling stomach and a sense of hunger as most of the low carb foods recommended under this diet like fruit and vegetables alone fall short of providing the feeling of satiety.
3. Miss Foods
Another major disadvantage of embarking on a low carb diet is that you will feel like the diet is quite the unrelenting punishment. As expected all the starchy food will be banned foods and you have to say bye to them. This means no more pasta, pizza, burgers, beans, rice and even good old fashioned grains. This fact is usually the reason why many people give up before seeing any effective results from embarking on this diet.
4. Low On Energy
Most of the energy needed by the body to carry out daily routine tasks is directly gained from carbs. When one is a low carb diet, you simply force your body to look at other options of getting the energy from stored fat and muscles. Unfortunately even though the energy acquired from stored fats and muscles is in most cases enough to get you through your day, there are times when you will feel tired and irritable. Cases of people having a blackout due to low energy levels when on a low carb diet are regrettably not uncommon.
5. Control Appetite
The good thing about choosing a low-carb diet is that you actually get to eat other types of food to make up for the needed calories. These foods include dairy products, meat and fruits and vegetables which provide a lot of proteins. The high protein diet that you get on as a substitute for carbs acts as an appetite suppressant and thus one gets to fill fuller for longer. When you embark on this method of choosing a low carb diet for weight loss, you are in a sense tricking your brain in thinking that you are constantly full and thus in a nutshell eat less which in turn lead to promoting weight loss in the long run.
6. Lose Weight
Most people who have been successful in losing weight prefer the low carb diet because it actually works. This is attributed to the lower amount of calories that is ingested. As replacement foods, one will be forced to eat more fruits and vegetables that are not only lower in calories but also nutritionally healthier. With this kind of a diet you get to eat the same amount of food quantities but attract a lower calorie count and hence lose weight.
7. It Can Be Expensive
Even though many people have become accustomed to eating carbs on a normal day, few people stop to really consider just how much a carb diet costs and how it saves them a pretty nickel. Ideally a full diet consists of more carbs than proteins and fruits. Once you go on a low carb diet you should be prepared to spend more on food. This is largely due to the fact you will be eating more meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables that are relatively more expensive especially if they are organic.
8. Gastrointestinal Problems
Carbs are known to promote the normal, optimum function of the digestive tract as a whole. Eliminating carbs from your diet means that you will also be limiting the amount of nutrients and fiber needed to keep things flowing smoothly. Most common complaints range from extreme diarrhea, bloated stomach, nausea, and constipation.
9. Reduce Blood Sugar
The production of insulin is directly caused by the amount of carbs that you eat. The more you eat, the more insulin is produced and thus the conversion of excess carbs to glycogen and fat deposits is done at a faster rate. By embarking on a low carb diet you reduce the need for insulin in the body and thus a reduction of blood sugar is realized. With a low carb diet it is very possible for type 2 diabetes sufferers to get the so much needed relief.
10. Might Gain Weight
There is a chance that you will not lose weight at all. As this is not some magical means of losing weight, you still have to watch what you eat while on a low carb diet. Unfortunately, it is very easy to be carried away with foods high in fat in unnatural quantities. This means gobbling down on extra sausages, pork chop, ribs, and eggs without incorporating fruits and vegetables in your diet; hence you gain weight instead of losing weight.
11. Can Cause Insomnia
For a certainty, you will be irritable to untold levels. This is usually a side effect of eating insufficient quantities of carbs to keep the body working normally. With the lower calorie intake, your body will be struggling to heat up considerably for you to sleep. Headaches, dizzy spells, black outs and similar effects will make it hard for you to sleep. This can lead to insomnia after some time; a fact that may lead to worse health complications in the future.
12. You Might Mess Your Metabolism
Ideally going in a low carb diet should be just for a short period of time to be truly effective. This keeps your metabolism going and you get to lose weight faster. However, if you are constantly ingesting low carbs for months on ends, your body adjusts to this diet and thus reduces your body metabolic rate. This means that the trick isn’t a trick anymore and even a slight increase in the number of carbs to normal translates to weight gain.
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