Anyone who has been a low-carb diet will tell you that the first week is the hardest. Some report actual physical symptoms of carb withdrawal , such as irritability, headaches, and lack of energy. Others say that it is the emotional struggle to stay away from rice , bread, pasta , potatoes the staples that they have become accustomed to serve every meal.
These carbohydrate cravings can easily tempt you to give up your diet altogether . Do not . You have much to gain ( or in this case , lose) 10 kilos think the first two weeks , while some diets claim , and a visible reduction of tummy handles . (Hey , you'll be able to fit in a smaller size of jeans! ) So how do you survive the battle against bread ? Here are some tips :
Treat yourself to good food
One of the benefits of low carb diets is that you do not starve yourself . You can eat very well , just stay away from certain types of food . How to help fight cravings for carbohydrates ? If you 're not hungry, you 're less likely to raid the fridge in a fit of madness of hunger . You can also replace a carbohydrate snack (like a chocolate bar ) with an equally tasty bag of peanuts , and not feel deprived .
Veteran low carb diet actually advise caches maintaining low carbohydrate diets in their drawers , or television where most people desire to eat something . Keep portions small , just enough to make you feel that you have a treat, without actually turning into a frenzy. You 'll need lots of small plastic bags or small plastic containers. Another tip: prepare
individual servings beforehand , preferably after a meal if you are not tempted to put more than you should.
Keep yourself busy
Most of us eat not hunger but habit . You 're bored , stressed, or kill you before you take on the next item on your list to do. Avoid the temptation to keep your mind on something you enjoy. Some dieters carry a book around , others start a hobby like scrapbooking that will allow them to spend long hours without even thinking about food . For those who work in the office, and need something to keep them away vendo machine , add a website that you can browse to the craving passes .
Look for other forms of recreation
It has become customary to make meals at the center of recreational activity : eating chips while watching a movie, going to dinner with friends. While you're still getting used to the low-carb diet , pass the invitation to have a drink after work and invite everyone to watch a play , hit the badminton, or attend an opening of museum.
Get a diet buddy
Dieting becomes more fun when you have a diet buddy to give encouragement, to congratulate you for every pound lost , and even help you to monitor for friendly low carb restaurants in your area. I do not know anyone ? Go online and join a forum diet . Revenue sharing , share thoughts and hey , even make new friends. You still feel cravings for carbohydrates , but anyway , say no, it's a little easier.
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