11. You're Not Cutting Back on Carbohydrates
If you have a lot of weight to lose and/or metabolic problems like type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, you may want to consider a low-carb diet.
In short-term studies, this type of diet has been shown to cause up to 2–3 times as much weight loss as the standard "low-fat" diet that is often recommended.
Low-carb diets can also lead to improvements in many metabolic markers, such as triglycerides, “good” HDL cholesterol and blood sugar, to name a few.
SUMMARY
If you are unable to lose weight, consider trying a low-carb diet. Many st