Low-carb diet — Reduce starches and sugars to lower insulin load and appetite for some people.
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Evidence for fat loss / health | Moderate–high (short term) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Best for | Insulin resistance interest; carb-heavy snackers; under clinician guidance for diabetes meds. |
| Strengths | Often rapid early water/glycogen weight change; appetite control for some. |
| Watch-outs | Fiber drop if veggies ignored; meds (esp. diabetes) may need adjustment — clinic only. |
How to run this system (practical)
- Cut SSBs and refined flour first before extreme restriction.
- Fill plate with non-starchy vegetables and protein.
- Reintroduce smart carbs around training if energy crashes.
BC / Vancouver context
Not the same as medical keto; discuss with clinic if on insulin or SGLT2 inhibitors.
How this pairs with medical weight loss
Diet systems are tools. Clinics assess BMI, labs, medications, and contraindications before any GLP-1 or structured program. Explore GLP-1 evaluation, medical programs, and all diet systems.
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