Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions, both by those new and not-so-new to low carb.
Newbie Topics (21)
Topics of special interest to those new to a low carb lifestyle.
- How many carbs should I be eating?
- Do I have to count calories, too?
- What are net carbs?
- How much weight can I expect to lose?
- How often should I weigh?
- I've been following my plan and exercising, so why is the scale stuck?
- Do salty foods make you gain weight?
- Do I need special vitamins?
- What's the deal on water?
- What can I do about leg cramps?
- Can I be a vegetarian and still low carb?
- Can I start or continue low carbing if I’m pregnant or nursing?
- So, is it true that low-carb diets are high in fat?
- Won't all that fat raise my cholesterol?
- Will low carb help my high blood pressure?
- Is it true that low carb diets can cause gall bladder problems?
- I've had a cholecystectomy. Can I still low carb?
- Can I low carb diet if I'm diabetic or pre-diabetic?
- Is it normal to feel terrible during induction?
- My ketostix are purple, so how come I'm no longer losing weight?
- Is alcohol permitted in low carb eating programs?
Ongoing Losses (2)
Concerns for those in the midst of their low carb journeys.
