Low Carbohydrate Diet
December 23, 2008
To shed those extra pounds from the body nowadays, stress is put on a low carbohydrate diet. Generally, people make a quick decision to try this diet, thinking it will help them shed extra pounds easily. Before trying it, one should seriously think about the pros and cons of this diet. It is better to understand its process and how it works before making it part of your daily diet.
In the initial stages this diet shows miraculous results which encourage people when they see significant weight loss. But this weight loss cannot be termed as true weight loss because it occurs as a result of water loss. As glycogen in the muscles is depleted, automatically water is also depleted and it shows when your weight drops. You will notice that in the following weeks there will not be as much weight loss, but this will be real weight loss as your body sheds fat.
If you switch to a carbo rich diet again, then you will notice weight gain again because of the regaining of water. Again, after some days this will normalize. A low-carbo diet also results in hunger control because it promotes the greatest response to insulin.
This can even led to ketosis, a state when the carbohydrates start acting as the source of fuel and they start making the body move. But this state is not healthy for the body. It is better to check that carbo levels are not too low. Opting for a low carbo diet means cutting off the intake of foods like rice, bread, potatoes, pastas, etc. which results in a lower intake of calories.
With the above advantages, this diet has some disadvantages, too. A low- carbo diet means a drop in energy level which can result in fatigue. So before opting for this diet , do take this point into consideration. This diet can also lead to lightheadedness ,though these symptoms may only be for the first few weeks. However, people following this diet generally complain that it makes things less enjoyable. It is better to supplement this diet with potassium and sodium, as it causes a drop in these levels.
Low-carbo diets should be complemented with changes in your present training protocol. Initially, you may have difficulty doing some exercises, but after some weeks you will start feeling comfortable with them. If the intensity of your weight training and exercise is very rigorous, then you should either eat small amounts of a carbo rich diet before or after the exercise (5 grams of carbo for every 2 workout sessions), or once a week eat a carbohydrate rich diet (5-10 grams of carbohydrates for every2.2 pounds of body weight)to replenish muscle glycogen.
Just be very careful while planning your diet and exercises in the weight loss process. It is better to avoid extremes as it can land you in trouble.
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