Monday, October 19, 2009

6 Week Body Makeover - Diets Without Carbohydrates

By Kourtney Kidd

All protein/no carbohydrate diets are a popular way to lose weight. However, there are many negative aspects to these types of diets. This article will describe the reasons why you should stay away from all protein/no carbohydrate weight loss plans.

People generally lose weight on popular diets like the Atkins plan. Some people have had great success with these plans. Here's how people lose weight on all protein diets. When you eat carbohydrates, your body will retain more water. When you only eat protein, you will lose water weight as there are no carbohydrates to retain water. The other way people lose weight is when their lean muscle starts to break down because of the lack of glucose in the body. Catabolism is when your body breaks down its own muscle tissue in order to produce glucose.

Also, carbohydrates (in moderation) provide energy. A lack of carbs in the diet can make your body shut down; you might feel angry, irritable and weak. Glucose is your brains single source of fuel. If you are in school and are on an all protein diet, it will be hard for you to study and concentrate for long amounts of time.

Carbohydrates provide a source of energy, without carbohydrates your body will shut down and you will feel tired, angry and irritable. If you're on an all protein diet, it will be harder for you to concentrate as the brains source of fuel (glucose) will be depleted. When you consume carbohydrates, your body tends to retain water. On all protein diets, your body loses water weight quickly. This is one of the reasons why you lose weight at a rapid rate. However, losing water weight is not healthy and is not productive towards your long-term weight loss goals.

Now, that you know the dangers of high protein/no carb diets, consider a meal plan that shows you how to eat for a lifetime. The 6 Week Body Makeover is a plan, not a diet. You will learn how to eat the right foods to make you lose weight quickly.

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