Anyone can lose weight on a low-carb diet (<45 grams/day), but the weight loss usually doesn''t last and typically rebounds. In fact, studies show that 94% of people who lose weight on a low-carb diet actually gain back the weight lost plus 5 to 10 pounds more within two years. That''s because a low-carb diet diminishes brain levels of serotonin. Low serotonin levels lead to overeating and binge eating. So if you want to lose weight, cut processed carbohydrates (junk food), not healthy carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, high fiber grains (>3 grams/serving).
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