http://dietonautopilot.com/calorie-deficit-calculator-how-many-calories-should-i-cut-to-lose-weight The Motivational Diet Support System Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:27:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://dietonautopilot.com/calorie-deficit-calculator-how-many-calories-should-i-cut-to-lose-weight/comment-page-1#comment-475 Claudia Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:20:57 +0000 http://dietonautopilot.com/?p=313#comment-475 @hottie5000 Yes, you do lose weight much quicker when cutting out the carbohydrates as much as possible, although 10 pounds in 3 days seems very unlikely unless maybe you are heavily obese. However, you have to consider that this weight loss does not equal fat loss! As you get the sugar out of your body, you also will get rid of water that was needed to balance the sugar in your body. So Atkins diet, for example, is an effective way to lose weight quickly, it is even healthy and improving your cholesterol etc. as long as you do not overdo the protein (bad for the kidneys). Only trouble is that most people are not able to stay away from carbohydrates for long, so it is very hard to turn into a habit for long term weight loss and maintaining the lower weight. In conclusion, if you start your weight loss with Atkins/low carb or do a low carb phase within for 1-2 weeks that will boost your weight loss and your motivation, so go for it. For long term you might then reintroduce the low GI carbs (beans, sweet potato, whole wheat pasta etc.). Alternatively, try to half the portion size of carbs you are eating and replace with fruit and vegetables, this will not only cut carbs but also cut calories! @hottie5000
Yes, you do lose weight much quicker when cutting out the carbohydrates as much as possible, although 10 pounds in 3 days seems very unlikely unless maybe you are heavily obese. However, you have to consider that this weight loss does not equal fat loss! As you get the sugar out of your body, you also will get rid of water that was needed to balance the sugar in your body.
So Atkins diet, for example, is an effective way to lose weight quickly, it is even healthy and improving your cholesterol etc. as long as you do not overdo the protein (bad for the kidneys).
Only trouble is that most people are not able to stay away from carbohydrates for long, so it is very hard to turn into a habit for long term weight loss and maintaining the lower weight.
In conclusion, if you start your weight loss with Atkins/low carb or do a low carb phase within for 1-2 weeks that will boost your weight loss and your motivation, so go for it. For long term you might then reintroduce the low GI carbs (beans, sweet potato, whole wheat pasta etc.).
Alternatively, try to half the portion size of carbs you are eating and replace with fruit and vegetables, this will not only cut carbs but also cut calories!

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