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Low Carb Diets Low Carb Diets Getting Started Health and Nutrition Recipes From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets When people start cutting carbs, it's natural to think of themselves as "on a diet". However, if low-carb works for you,  it's important to get out of that mindset as soon as you can. That's why people often talk about a "way of eating" rather than a diet, because a diet implies something you can go on and off of, whereas if a reduced-carb diet is a good match for you it needs to become "just the way you eat".  This week, some tips to attaining that state.  Have a great week - Laura From "Diet" to "Way of Eating"  We need to basically change our identities to that of someone who eats a certain way. For example, "I am someone who doesn't eat sugar", so I don't see a sugary drink as an option. Some tips for making the mental transition.  One thing that helps immeasurably is to participate in the low-carb community, to share the journey and know that you are not alone.  There are lots of ways on this site to join with others. Search Related Topics:  low carb living  low carb tips  Different Diets in the Household  Are you in a mixed marriage?  Does your spouse or roomate dine on pasta every night or is a junk food junky?  Here are some ideas to help bring peace to the household.  Also, readers share tips about this, and you can, too! Search Related Topics:  low carb living  low fat low carb recipes  Coping with "Carb Loss"  One of the things is that keeps us from making a permanent change is that it's a bummer to have to pass up so much of the food we see around us.  I actually believe that if we allow ourselves to grieve this loss, it will be easier in the long run.  Also, readers share the things they love about low-carb eating -- feel free to add to the list!  It may help your motivation. Search Related Topics:  low carb living  low carb foods  What about "Eating in Moderation"?  "Just eat in moderation" cry the clueless among us!  Why that just doesn't work as well as they think. Search Related Topics:  low carb basics  low carb food lists  Related Searches Low Carb Diets Atkins Diet Food Healthy Diet Add Diet Healthy Living Tips Featured Articles More on Low-Carb Living Budget Low-Carb Eating Low-Carb Travel Guide Low-Carb Restaurant Eating Low-Carb Fast Food All Laura's Low-Carb Recipes   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads How to Cut Carbs 6 Steps for the Beginner Top 10 Low Carb Mistakes Low-Carb Food Pyramid How to Get Through the First Week   Follow me on: Advertisement