I stopped losing weight on low carb, what now?

Sometimes you ask yourself: Why did I stop losing weight on low carb? In this post, we will address step by step this problem that affects you and other people who have joined low carb diet.

I stopped losing weight on low carb, what's going on?

1. Losing weight is not a linear process.

1. Weighing yourself every day causes anxiety and frustration, as our weight fluctuates on the same day and this is quite normal.

2nd. Most people lose a lot of weight at the beginning because they lose a lot of liquid, as the consumption of carbohydrates that occurred before starting Low Carb promotes water retention by the kidneys, through insulin.

3rd. Weight loss slows down over time because your body gets closer to its ideal weight every day and it becomes harder to actually lose the last few pounds. You need to increase your effort.

4th. Losing weight is not the same as losing fat. You may still be

losing fat and the weight doesn't go down, especially if you do some

physical activity. You may be gaining muscle mass at the same time.

5th. You changed abruptly at the beginning of the diet, going from a very

different to the one you are in now and for your body this change was very significant. But now you need to correct the diet mistakes you must be making

committing, as there are several things that can sabotage your results on a Low Carb diet.

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A good measure of evaluation and also

Taking photos is very good for motivation

(record) your “before and after”.

In the photos we can see it more clearly.

notice the changes.

AND MORE…
Compliments are also a great way to

know that you are on the right path!

I stopped losing weight on the low carb diet! Don't worry, you're doing your part. The results will come when you least expect it.

Relax, because the diet is easy and tasty!

1 – Each person has a different sensitivity to carbohydrates.

So, just because your friend is eating half a plate of pumpkin puree every day, for lunch and dinner, and is losing a lot of weight, doesn't mean it will work the same way for you. Sometimes, you need to restrict a little more.

You can eat a little less and start losing weight again! (insert image below)

2 – You may be snacking too much, even when you’re not hungry!

Sometimes we eat out of habit, sometimes because others are eating, sometimes out of anxiety or even thirst. Try drinking a glass of water, a cup of coffee without sugar or a cup of tea and see if you are still hungry. Try to distract yourself by doing something else. You will notice that most of the time you were hungry

snacking, it wasn't real hunger.

You may be snacking too much, even when you're not hungry!

3 – Snacks are often chosen because they are tasty!

A piece of coconut, an avocado mousse, a Low Carb bread with butter…

Since they are very tasty, we end up eating beyond our satiety, exceeding the necessary portion, which would be the size of our real hunger.

Be careful with these delicious snacks and try to understand when you feel full.

4 – Dairy products make food much tastier! (insert image below)

A cream on the meat, cheese on the vegetables, butter on the stews and we can be exaggerating in two things: either in the amount of fat (be careful not to “supplement” fat) or in the amount of food. It is to

Don't be afraid to eat natural fat from food, but you don't need to overdo it either. And, be careful, always try to notice satiety, interrupting the

meal when it appears.

Cream on meat Cheese on vegetables

Dairy products make food much tastier! (insert image below)

5 – The diet has fat!

This increases satiety and you eat less often. However,

instead of making nutrient-rich dishes, having lunch and dinner with lots of

vegetables, you may just be making low-nutrition snacks that don't

have a wide variety of nutrients: fiber, vitamins, minerals, fats and

proteins. Since you will be eating few meals, make sure to make them with more

nutritional density. Snacks don't satisfy your hunger! They can make you snack

more often and it will not effectively nourish your “little body” either!

6 – It’s always good to have a check-up.

See a doctor or nutritionist and have regular checkups. You may have

imbalances, especially hormonal ones, that are hindering your weight loss

weight. The professional will know how to help you.

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I stopped losing weight on low carb, what now? See a doctor or nutritionist and get regular checkups.

It's always good to have a check up!

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See a doctor or a nutritionist and do it

examinations regularly.

7 – Maybe you are eating too many processed foods.

Try to review your consumption over the last few days and make sure you have been eating properly.

with real food, natural foods, without industrial processes, oils

vegetables, refined flours and sugars. Eat: meats, eggs, vegetables and fats

natural (naturally present in food).

8 – You may be making too many recipes.

Low Carb recipes that imitate baked goods are high in fat and

therefore they do not need to be consumed in the same proportions as the products

“traditional” foods rich in sugar. Be careful not to overdo it!

Make sure you have

fed with

real food

I stopped losing weight on low carb, why? Maybe you're eating too many processed foods!

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Make sure you've been eating real food

9 – Low Carb Diet is not a Protein Diet.

Fear of fat may be driving you to go on a low-protein diet

Carbs are not that! You will continue to be hungry every 3 hours if you do not have fat in your diet.

diet to help with satiety. And another thing: a protein diet can generate

harm to your body, as it generates many metabolites that need to be

eliminated by the kidneys.

10 – You may be drinking coffee with too much coconut oil.

It's okay that coconut oil is Low Carb, but stop eating food and drinking

coconut oil is exchanging many nutrients for very few.

Don't make this mistake!

Don't make this mistake!!

You may be drinking coffee with too much coconut oil!

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11 – Pay attention to your sleep.

You may be drinking too much coffee or tea with stimulants and this is disrupting your sleep. Not getting enough sleep has a strong link with being overweight.

Your body needs to recover from a day of work/activities, and getting a good night's sleep is revitalizing and necessary.

12 – You may be taking too many sweeteners.

Even though they don't have calories, they can act to stimulate appetite, making people eat food unnecessarily.

Pay attention to your sleep!

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I stopped losing weight on low carb. Maybe you are drinking too much coffee or tea with stimulants

13 – You may be slipping too much in your diet.

You can't stay on a low-carb diet for more than 6 days! Many people can "escape" from the diet and not lose any results, but others are not like that and need to be more dedicated. You used to use carbohydrates as a source of energy, and that was very easy for your body, but now it has started using fat and needs to adapt to the new source. This takes a few days. If you slip up all the time, you will never adapt and this easy fat burning

will never exist in your life!

14 – Prolonged Low Carb.

It may happen that you have been on a low-carb diet for a long time, and your body responds a little better with the reintroduction of good carbohydrates from nature. Try it! This may be your case! But be careful! Don't overdo it, because we don't need much! Try a Paleo diet, with tubers and sweet fruits.

You may be slipping too much on your diet!

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Can't stay Low Carb for more than 6 days.

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If you feel that regular dairy products, snacks, and recipes are out of your control, take a few days to eat more real food. In other words, do a month of plants and animals (meat, eggs, vegetables, and fruits), without dairy products, recipes, and sweeteners. It's a great strategy because it helps a lot in changing your behavior related to food.

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