104. 2 Reason Low Carb Diets Don’t Work- what to do instead

104. 2 Reason Low Carb Diets Don’t Work- what to do instead

From Weight Loss Without Dieting by Hayley Sohn

February 25, 2026 · 17 min

About this episode

This episode discusses why low carb diets are ineffective and offers alternative strategies for weight loss.

2 reasons low carb diets don’t work- what to do instead If you are stuck at your current weight, you are struggling with 1 of 3 types of weight loss resistance. Find out what is holding you back now by booking your free weight loss consultation with Hayley at https://www.basicallyitmeals.com/weightlossresistancediagnosis Ultimately what you wantis to not count carbs for the rest of your life- you want to feel in control of your food choices and have the freedom to enjoy bread or dessert on occasion. Stop chasing these diets that are giving you a false sense of control over what you’re eating, and start working on actually getting in control by focusing on your mindset. Here are the main reasons why low carb diets only work for a short time, if at all and what to do instead Carbs aren’t the reason you’re eating too many carbs…your brain is You are thinking carbs are amazing, too good to have while you lose weight You are thinking carbs are the problem, not your overconsumption of carbs You are likely using carbs to help you avoid emotions…when you solve for that, the carbs don’t matter so much Labeling carbs as bad makes them 10x more desirable Here’s a news flash, you can eat…

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Host: Hayley Sohn

Topics covered

  • low carb diets
  • weight loss resistance
  • mindset
  • food choices
  • emotional eating

Keywords

  • low carb diets
  • weight loss
  • emotional eating
  • food choices
  • mindset

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