am I unintentionally starving my self ?

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I'm doing  a low carb diet and also cutting out soda and junk food I keep getting mixed reviews on if I count calories or not 
And it's been about a week and the past two days I've been very snappy and I get this dizzy spells but I don't know if the bitchyness or dizzy spells come from not eat enough or the fact that my diet before I started the low carb was mainly all carbs and soda

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I prefer a high carb, low fat diet. From what I've read and experienced, carbs are important but it depends entirely on the type of carbs that you are consuming. Low carb diets always result in a crash for me--my energy drops and it's difficult to adjust post-diet.

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A lot of people have this perception that carbs are bad, but the truth is that it's important to make sure we get enough carbs in our diet. Basically you want to make sure you have enough carbs for energy so your body doesn't start to use protein for energy instead. About 45-65 percent of calories we eat should be carbs. Not sure what your specific meal plan is like but these are just general guidelines. But it's important to eat the healthy carbs, like whole wheat bread, brown rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc. instead of refined white bread and rice, simple sugars like candy, etc. Also you might be getting dizzy and "snappy" because of low blood sugar levels. Hope this helps!

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Low carb is not so great. Switch to complex carbs like brown rice and sweet potatoes. I count calories to keep myself on track because I'd rather have 6 small meals of 1,500 calories than 2 big meals of 1,500 calories.

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I do high fat and protein, low sugar and grain. I also count calories because I eat out of boredom.

I use a Fitbit and lost 30lbs tracking my food and kept if off for 3 years. I don't think people realize that they should be eating a lot more then they are on a diet.

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Carbs are important. You can cut junk food all you want, but you should check how many cabs we are supposed to eat everyday and not eat less than that.

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You probably aren't eating enough or the diet doesn't work for your body. This happens to me when I have low blood sugar or I haven't eaten at all or enough. I would suggest trying to eat more and if that doesn't work then coming off the diet. Personally, I see diets as unhealthy. Most tend to restrict calories and that isn't healthy. All you need to do is eat healthy, eat enough, and exercise enough.

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Eat at least 6 times a day. 3 main meals, 3 snacks. Lack of caffeine from soda all on its own with make you snappy. Cutting out or cutting down on unhealthy food & drinks will take a few days for your body to get use too. When I've done those, for the first few days to a week I feel like shit, headaches,super bitch mode. Give it a little time.

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I'm on a low carb diet right now and I was the same way when I started. I cut out carbs completely just veggies and protein. I felt dizzy and had headaches for about a week. I started eating 1/4 cup cooked brown rice a day and it helped a lot and Im still losing weight so it's not hurting me.

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My dad started the ketogenic diet a few months ago and didn't feel great at first. Now he feels really good. So maybe it takes time? Also i know people say when they cut out sugar they feel really sick because we're all basically addicted to it so maybe it's that.

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I think it depends on your body. For me, I cut out all refined carbs and grains. No sugar, bread, pasta, cereal, rice, very few potatoes. All the fruits and veggies I want though. It seems to be the only way I can burn fat no matter what. You could be getting dizzy from low blood pressure instead of low blood sugar. Be sure to have plenty of fiber to keep your blood sugar from crashing. I have low blood pressure. Drinking more water will keep your blood pressure higher.

am I unintentionally starving my self ?

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