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Q: ok well im going to try the no carbohydrates diet, i no its not healthy but i need to loose weight fast. but what i need to no is what food it out there with no carbohydrates in it? because i cant seem to find any food without carbohydrates. and if i stick to this diet. when will i begin to see results?
thatnks so much you dont no how much i will appreciate it if you answer me.
If you eat NO carbs, you will die. What I assume you are talking about is the Atkins diet, which for the first 2 weeks dieters are advised to eat about 20 carbs per day. After that dieters are supposed to increase their carb intake every 2 weeks.

I don't know how 'good' or 'bad' this really is for a person, (since I am not a doctor) but honestly, I think if you follow a low-carb diet as you are supposed to - eating mostly vegetables, and cutting out all refined sugar - that would probably be a lot healthier that what most Americans eat. Now, if you eat nothing but loads of butter, red meat, and mayonnaise - that would probably be bad for you :)

Anyway, to answer your questions:
-there are plenty of LOW carb foods and snacks out there (meats, cheeses, carrots, celery, spinach) just watch your fat intake.
-I've done the Atkins diet before and was really wowed with the results. I lost weight almost immediately. Within two weeks there was a noticeable difference (mostly in the tummy area.)

Don't be put off by the first few days of dieting. You will feel sluggish and like you would kill for a piece of chocolate. After 3 days your energy will return, and thoughts of sugar will barely enter your mind.

Happy Dieting!

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