16 Low-Carb Diet Mistakes You Should Never Make

Not eating enough

Cutting back on carb-rich foods typically means you’re eliminating some staples of your usual diet (bread, pasta, rice, cereal). This equates to eating less than you might normally, and therefor taking in fewer calories. In addition, protein and fat are more satisfying and filling than carbs, so you’ll feel less hungry.

Combine feeling more full with eating less overall and you could end up not eating enough. Do a quick calculation of the calories you’re taking in and make sure you aren’t going below 1200 calories. You don’t want to go into starvation mode and lose precious muscle mass—that would slow down your metabolism, which would undermine your efforts. Don’t miss: If you don’t stop eating these high-carb foods, they could kill you.

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