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Redefine Good Carbs & Bad Carbs - If you've spent any amount of time low carb dieting or tried various low carb diets that didn't work for you then it's very likely that you have been brain washed into thinking healthy carbs such as bananas, carrots, whole grains, potatoes, corn, etc. are bad and that eating those foods means you're bad too. This couldn't be further from the truth but in order to get over these weight loss cliches, you will need to reframe "bad carbs" into good carbs by learning more about them.

When you spend time learning more about what real healthy foods like fruits, veggies, and whole grains can do for your body you will find that introducing them back into your diet in moderation is easy and very enjoyable. My own personal experience: I used to think bananas and oranges were evil but then I found out that they're excellent for weight loss because they hydrate your body so I started adding 1/3 of a banana or 1/2 an orange to my protein shakes.

Balance Healthy Carbs with Proteins & Fat - If you're aiming for a moderate carb intake for weight loss be sure to balance your protein and fat intake as well. This is especially important for dieters who have been on higher protein and/or higher fat plans. Remember that you can't add more healthy carbs back into your diet without reducing protein and fat intake otherwise you're just adding more calories to your diet which results in weight gain not weight loss. Be sure to use a macronutrient ratio calculator to find your ideal balance of carbs, protein and fat then spend a week portioning out your foods to make sure you're getting the right balance at every meal.

Getting this right will make the difference between slow or no weight loss and faster permanent weight loss. My own personal experience: My diet back when I was low carb was 25/40/35 (carbs/protein/fat) which means I was taking in about 120g of protein a day. Now that I'm eating a more moderate carb diet 50/25/25 my protein intake has decreased to about 75g per day and some days it's lower which allows me a bit more healthy fat (i.e. avocados, nuts, coconut oil, etc.). Freedieting.com has a great macronutrient calculator that can help you find the right balance (don't be afraid to experiment with this).

Earn & Burn Those Decadent Carbs - One of the best things about being on a moderate carb diet like carb lovers is that you are allowed to eat more decadent carbs like tortilla chips, cookies, chocolate, etc. This is what weight loss and fitness experts often refer to as the 80/20 clean eating principle which means you eat the cleanest healthiest foods 80% of the time and this allows you to eat more decadent foods 20% of the time. Not only is this more realistic for weight loss but it teaches you a more balanced approach to weight maintenance and forces you to earn AND burn all your calories.

In other words are you active enough all day to deserve that treat and do you generally stay active enough to be able to eat decadent carbs? If the answer to those two questions is no then you shouldn't be having decadent carbs or foods of any kind. My own personal experience: I NEVER used to touch desserts even though I've always been super active but now I enjoy chocolate or other desserts every couple of days and I don't feel guilty about it anymore. It's just part of my weight maintenance diet BUT I have to earn it by staying active and exercising like I mean it. Visit the forums to check out my carb lovers journal if you want to check out some examples of how I do this.

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