Do low carb diets work? A better question would be: What are you trying to accomplish with your low carb diet?
If you're trying to lose weight fast, your low carb diet can work to do that (especially if you cut bad carbs like sugars). But, just about any fad diet out there will help you do that. Cutting the carbs short-term can be an effective weight loss tool.
But, low carb diets are hard to maintain because your body depends on carbs for energy, especially during intense exercise. So, its easy for low carb dieters to "fall off the wagon" and begin to binge on carbs. And, the weight comes back on with a vengeance (yo-yo diet effect)!
Your ultimate goal should be to burn fat through regular weight training (including bodyweight exercises), cardio and a balanced diet. This combination will work to change your body composition (more lean mass, less fat mass) over time and the weight loss will take care of itself because your metabolism will speed up. You will be more healthy and the weight will stay off!
Think long-term fat loss and weight loss! There are no quick fixes for long-term fat loss and weight loss!
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