104. 2 Reason Low Carb Diets Don’t Work- what to do instead

2 reasons low carb diets don’t work- what to do instead If you are stuck at your current weight, you are struggling with 1 of 3 types of weight loss resistance. Find out what is holding you back now by booking your free weight loss consultation with Hayley at https://www.basicallyitmeals.com/weightlossresistancediagnosis Ultimately what you wantis to not count carbs for the rest of your life- you want to feel in control of your food choices and have the freedom to enjoy bread or dessert on occasion. Stop chasing these diets that are giving you a false sense of control over what you’re eating, and start working on actually getting in control by focusing on your mindset. Here are the main reasons why low carb diets only work for a short time, if at all and what to do instead Carbs aren’t the reason you’re eating too many carbs…your brain is You are thinking carbs are amazing, too good to have while you lose weight You are thinking carbs are the problem, not your overconsumption of carbs You are likely using carbs to help you avoid emotions…when you solve for that, the carbs don’t matter so much Labeling carbs as bad makes them 10x more desirable Here’s a news flash, you can eat carbs while losing weight. It is possible. You can have dessert while losing weight. Eliminating carbs from your diet doesn’t teach you how to be confident around them, it teaches you to want them more What to do instead Calm your desire You want to work on desiring carbs less by changing how you think about them Have a plan in place You want to focus your efforts on how what you’re eating leaves you feeling physically; how do you want to feel? What will help you feel that way? Schedule your indulgences: Indulgences like carbs can be consumed while losing weight Build confidence: The only reason people ever think they need to cut something out of their lives entirely is because they don’t feel confident around that food You build confidence by practicing the last 2 things: Calming your desire Eating the indulgence in a scheduled