Low Carb Diet Plans for Women

For losing weight, you need to follow a diet plan that is low in calories and also take up an effective exercise regimen. One of the most hyped diet plans that claims to help you lose a lot of excess weight is a low carb diet. As we all know, carbohydrates is an important component of a healthy diet and our body uses carbohydrates to convert it into sugar which provides the body with energy. So, it would not be wrong to say that carbohydrate is like fuel for the body. The problem occurs when people consume excess carbohydrate in their diet. The body will use only that much carbohydrate that is required for its proper functioning. The excess carbohydrates is converted into glucose which is then converted into fats.

Low carb diet plans for women consists of restricting the amount of carbs that a person consumes. Food items that have a very high carbohydrate content like white rice, pasta, bread and other wheat products cannot be eaten while you are on a low carb diet. Vegetables like sprouts, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, mushrooms and asparagus can be eaten on a low carb diet. But vegetables which are high in carbohydrates like potatoes, corn, parsnips and plantains have to be avoided.

Low Carb Diet for Women

There are many popular low carb diets that has helped women to lose weight. Some popular low carb diets that work are Atkins diet, South Beach diet and Sonoma diet. All these diets restrict the amount of carbohydrates a person can consume and the diet focuses on eating more protein like eggs, poultry, meat and fish. Given below is a low carb diet plan for women.

Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
1 poached egg with 2 grilled sausages	Mixed green salad with soy and wasabi dressing, 2 roasted tomatoes	Grilled chicken breast, steamed asparagus
2 muffin made with flax meal, 2 grilled turkey sausages	1 medium-sized grilled steak with stir fried peppers	1 salmon fillet with honey mustard sauce, steamed collard greens
1 scrambled egg with tomatoes and mushroom	Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette, 1 bowl fresh tomato soup	Grilled tuna, curry with tofu, peas and tomatoes
1 hard-boiled egg, 1 glass strawberry milkshake	Shrimp salad with lettuce and tomato salad, steamed green beans with sesame oil	Turkey meatloaf, sauteed mushrooms
Whole wheat sandwich with cucumbers, salami and onions	Seared scallops with balsamic vinegar, 1 bowl wild mushroom soup	Roasted pork tenderloin, sauteed spinach and red peppers
1 poached egg, 2 grilled turkey sausages	Steamed salmon with cilantro and olive oil dressing, steamed broccoli	Herb roasted chicken with gravy, cherry tomato salad
1 Spanish omelet	Sauteed tilapia with lemon-peppercorn pan sauce	Pork tenderloin with mustard sauce, steamed green beans

This was a sample 7 day low carb diet menu for women who want to lose weight. Most women find it difficult to stick to a low carb diet as it restricts all carbohydrate rich foods like pasta, bread and rice. So people who like their risottos and creamy pastas might find themselves craving for such food. If you manage to stick to this diet for a week, then you can easily follow this diet.

Low Carb Diet Plan: Possible Risks

Although a low carb diet can help in burning fat, it is not a feasible diet to follow for a prolonged period. Lack of carbohydrates in a person's diet can lead to low energy levels and chronic fatigue. A person might also become irritable and cranky due to low sugar levels. Another problem with low carb and high protein diets is that it may contain too much protein and saturated fats. This might increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases which is a serious side effect of low carb diet. Many women who follow a low carb diet complain of feeling listless and chronic fatigue throughout the day.

The best diet plans for losing weight is a low calorie diet and not necessarily a low carb diet. Although you will notice dramatic weight loss by following a low carb diet, you might regain the lost weight once you stop dieting. And worse it could lead to many health complications. To lose weight in a healthy way and to sustain this weight loss, it is best to follow a healthy balanced diet that is low in calories and saturated fats.