4. Carb Loading Days
When you are on a low carb diet you may think that you should avoid carbs completely forever. However, this is not only difficult to do, but it is also not the best way to do a low carb diet. When you deprive your body of carbs for a long time, it can lead to a depletion of glycogen levels in the body. This can cause a decrease in metabolic function.
If you are exercising regularly and losing weight all while avoiding most carbs, it is important to have some days where you choose to eat a few extra carbs. This can help to keep your diet balanced. Once again, it is important to choose good carbs for these days and not highly processed foods. Whole-grain bread and cereals are good choices for days that you are going to increase your carb intake by a bit.