Are You a Carb Addict?

It has been estimated that three out of every four overweight
people are addicted to carbohydrates. But what does this mean?
In essence, it means that you have too much of the hormone
insulin in your system. This insulin prompts you to eat often
and to consume the wrong types of foods. Some of the tell-tale
signs of carbohydrate addiction include fatigue, mood swings,
and migraines which can be caused by low blood sugar.

A carb addiction can lead you to consume a whole bag of
pretzels at one sitting, or to indulge in half a cake at dinner
time. Your body is conditioned to eat as many carbs as possible.
Thus, it may seem that at times you’re never really
satisfied–no matter how much or how often you eat.

On the official Carb Addicts plan, you eat two meals composed
of vegetables and protein; the other meal consists of protein,
vegetables that are not filled with starch, and carbohydrates.
During this last meal, known as the reward meal, you can even
eat dessert. The trick is to skip the carbs for two meals each
day.

The authors of the program believe that, if you follow this
regimen, you will lose your cravings for carbohydrates in time.
If your urge to consume carbs does not disappear by the second
week of the program, they recommend checking your diet to see
whether you are following the program closely.

With the Carb Addicts plan, like other diet plans, you need to
closely monitor your portion sizes. All of your hard work will
be in vain if you allow yourself to overindulge in sweets–even
if it is for only one meal a day. Also, you need to make sure
that the protein you consume is not high in fat. You may want to
eat fish, chicken with the skin removed, or lean meats when
trying to obtain a protein source.

Another important aspect of the Carb Addicts plan is that you
are not permitted artificial sweetener except during your reward
meal. This can be quite a challenge, especially if you’re
accustomed to sweetened coffee in the morning. However, it can
be well worth the deprivation in the long run as you see those
pounds melt away.

There is no set time for the reward meal; however the authors
of the plan recommend that the meal take place in the evening.
This is because it can take 12 to 24 hours for the body to
overcome carbohydrate overload. There is also a psychological
advantage to having the meal at night. It gives you something to
look forward to all day long.

You should begin your reward meal with a salad, such as a
Caesar salad or an Oriental salad, then divide the rest of the
meal into thirds: One third should consist of low-carb
vegetables, one-third protein, and one-third carbs. This formula
has proven successful in enabling individuals to achieve
long-term weight loss.

As with many other meal plans, the biggest challenge for those
who are on the Carb Addicts Diet is the ability to stick with
it. Dieting can be hard work, no matter what kind of rewards
await an individual at the end of the day. Your commitment will
enable you to stay with the program, even when it becomes
particularly challenging.

Surf the World Wide Web, and you’ll find a number of
testimonials offering glowing reviews of the Carb Addicts Diet.
But you should keep in mind that results can differ from
individual to individual. While some people might see rapid
weight loss with the Carb Addicts plan, others may see only
moderate weight loss. The success of the program may depend on
your own individual physiology.

Is the Carb Addicts Diet a fad? It all depends on who you talk
to. While some people see it as a significant dietary
breakthrough, others view it as just a passing fancy. Medical
experts disagree as to whether the Carb Addicts Diet represents
sound nutrition. In the end, you, in consultation with your
personal physician, will have to decide whether the Carb Addicts
Diet will work for you.

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