The Truth About Carbohydrates: The Link Between Carbs and Weight Loss

Some low-carb diets heavily emphasize animal-based fats and proteins. A study of nearly 16,000 dieters found that this approach was associated with a higher rate of mortality.

Other potential concerns include:

• Higher levels of LDL (the so-called “unhealthy” type cholesterol)
• Reduced exercise endurance and increased fatigue, which may sabotage your exercise goals (and exercise is crucial for healthy weight maintenance)
• Slower metabolism, which may further compromise your weight loss and weight gain worries.