Do low carb diets really work?

[Anonymous]

There's a lot of discussion about low carb diets, every once in a while it'll get pushed as being a really good option for people looking to lose weight. But sometimes I also hear that it's just a fad or that they don't really work.

I know that some dieticians believe in low carb diets, but I also know it get's a lot of criticism at the same time. So I'm just wondering if it's a diet worth my time? Anyone know anything about this? Personal experience would probably help me most, but any advice is welcome.

[Oigit]

It really depends. A lot of people seem to think that all carbs are bad and that isn't the case. There are plenty of good carbs that everyone should be eating. So, don't skip on things like oatmeal, sourdough bread or white potatoes when you are on a low carb diet. Because they are an excellent source of good carbs. Just be sure to use portion control when eating them.

[PrettyBoyFloyd24]

Yes I'm currently on a low carb diet and I'm losing 2 pounds per week

[PrettyBoyFloyd24]

I'm getting fucken shredded bruh!

[Asker]

Great, good for you. :) What else are you doing on top of that to get fit? Do you work out much? Exercise?

[PrettyBoyFloyd24]

Yes, I lift and do cardio, but my diet is always on check, except for tomorrow which is Sunday that's my cheat day

[Asker]

Cool. How often do you work out? How long do you work out for?

[PrettyBoyFloyd24]

I workout 6 days a week! I only do cardio 4 days a week (400 calories per session) but I lift everyday, except for Sunday which is my rest day.

[PrettyBoyFloyd24]

My workouts usually last 2 hrs- 3 hrs

[Asker]

Okay, thanks :)

[becca123]

Any time I need to drop 5 to 10 pounds quickly, I go low carb and the weight melts off. Then it's a matter of watching what I eat afterwards. I think different metabolisms react to different diets in different ways. Low carb is the quickest, most effective for me.

[Asker]

When you go low carb, do you exercise much? If so, what do you do?

[Dtegesd123]

I believe in low carb diets to cut. But I do 2 weeks low carbs, 2 week normal, this way I won't end up losing too much strength or muscle mass. And this tricks your body to let go of even more fat.

[Justsomeguy9814]

Just take a shit load of protein u won't lose and mass. My cut diet I'm taking 300 ish grams of protein

[I_am_repulsive]

Not for me

[Anonymous]

its not that great.