When I start a consultation with a new client, nine times out of ten they tell me that they have been on, read or been told to go on a low carb diet to lose fat quickly. I was once one of these people. I used to live on a low carb diet. Diets like the Atkins diet have been made famous by celebrities like Kim Kardashian for their role in shifting baby weight quickly, so many people jump on the band wagon with little knowledge or guidance on the impact of what they are doing to their bodies with such a drastic diet change. As a result, I thought I’d tackle the issue, so here are 4 reasons why you should reconsider cutting carbs from your diet in your effort to shift the fat and what to do instead.   Low carb diets aren’t sustainable Low carb diets are notoriously difficult to stick to. Why? Because carbs are bloody delicious! Since we like to enjoy ourselves, our lifestyles tend not to suit being on a low carb diet. It can become very boring going out to lunch with your friends and only being able to have a salad. Don’t get me wrong, you still have to be mindful of your diet and total calorie intake, but when you aren’t low carbing it opens up a lot more room for flexibility and just straight enjoyment. This means that if you did have some potato with your steak you don’t have to feel guilty about it! Guilt comes from labelling foods as simply good or bad and is often the cause for people to quit their diet all together, because everything seems to just be seen as bad. Low carb diets can also have a big impact on your emotions and behaviour, making some people feel very down and tired, however a lot of people believe this is just how dieting is meant to feel. This just isn’t true! Whilst you are likely to feel some hunger, you don’t need to feel unwell. Feeling [...]