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Is Your Diet Making You Fat?The surprising mistakes that are costing you big time in your efforts to slim down |
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You cut your carbs too low
We'll admit, this seems like a weird one. If you're trying a low-carb diet, wouldn't it make sense that the lower the carb intake, the more effective it is? Not so, says Sass. One, it can lead to intense carb cravings (been there) and result in "rebound carb binge fests" (also been there). Two, this means you're overdoing your meat and dairy intake, which are concentrated sources of calories and fat, says Sheth.
The fix: "Include small portions of some healthy carbs, like brown and wild rice, quinoa and fiber-rich whole fruit and starchy veggies. I've seen people break a plateau or start losing weight by making this switch," says Sass. Not only do you help curb those intense carb cravings, you also balance out the amount of fat and protein you're eating. Just remember to keep the portions small, and you'll be able to burn them all off so that they won't get stored as fat.
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