When I first introduce people to the program, I’ve found there are lots of common questions. Many assume no or low carbs are the same thing, and can I still drink alcohol is often asked. Others ask, are carbs the same as calories? Others often say, I already eat healthy foods, what makes this diet different?

People are often shocked by how many carbs are hidden in foods they’ve always considered healthy. This approach is different because it targets weight loss in a more effective way than traditional calorie counting or high-fat keto diets.

No-carb and low-carb approaches are similar, but not all vegetables and fruits are included in the program because some are more carb-dense or higher in carbs per serving. To stay within a low daily carb limit, I’ve carefully selected foods that are low in carbs per serving, so you can enjoy more volume without exceeding your carb limit. I also provide recipes that offer delicious, low-carb options while limiting excess fat intake, allowing you to focus on filling up with protein, some healthy fats, and nutritious low-carb vegetables and salads.

Everyone responds differently to this diet, but generally, staying under a daily carb limit of 25g enables your body to switch to using fat for energy. When you consume more carbs than your body needs, they’re converted into sugar, raising insulin levels, which prevents fat from being used for energy. By minimizing carb intake, you allow your body to tap into its fat stores. Carefully monitoring and restricting your daily carb intake helps you find the right balance, making the process more effective for weight loss.

This approach is more effective than calorie counting because it focuses on what your body does with the food you eat, rather than just the total number of calories. Calorie counting doesn’t take into account what you eat, and this can affect your metabolism. For example, eating too many carbs can spike insulin levels, which blocks fat burning and promotes fat storage, even if you’re within your calorie limit.

By focusing on minimizing carbs, you’re helping your body use fat as its primary fuel source, leading to more consistent and efficient weight loss. If you consume high-carb, calorie-dense foods, you may unknowingly be consuming more calories than you intend, which can slow weight loss or even lead to weight gain.

By providing you with itemised menus, you’ll know exactly what to buy and prepare for each meal, making shopping and meal planning simple. I give you precise portion sizes and grams of carbs per serving. I regularly update menu choices with new options and offer clients ideas on snacks. Since everyones tastes are different, I guide you on how to modify your plan to suit your individual preferences. I recommend choosing three meals and a snack per day, and although some people prefer just two meals and others need more, it serves as a baseline so you’ll be able to track your carb intake with ease and stay on target.

A simplified version of your daily planner might look like this: Breakfast – 3g, Lunch – 5.2g, Dinner – 4.5g, Snack – 3g. This brings your total carb intake for the day to 15.7g, leaving you with around 4g to spare if your daily limit is 20g. When you plan what you intend to eat and write down what you actually eat each day, it’s easier to identify what needs changing if you’re not losing weight as quickly as you’d like.

I provide plenty of tips and suggestions to help you make the most of this diet, along with strategies for managing situations like eating out, having a splurge, or better managing your carb limits for sustained, long-term weight loss. Many people tell me what they’ve learned is life-changing, knowing how this works allows them to manage their weight more effectively and they feel more energized & focused. I absolutely love seeing this transformation, and the sense of empowerment it gives when people learn they can manage their weight with confidence.

It’s normal to have lots of questions, whether it’s about recipes, brand choices, portion sizes, or low-carb options for social events and dining out. I make shopping, eating, and planning easier by packaging meals together. As long as you follow the recipe, you’ll know exactly how many carbs are in each meal or snack. People often ask how much protein they can eat, and the answer is that it’s a personal choice. You should eat enough to feel satisfied, but not overeat just because there’s no limit. Since non-protein portion sizes are kept low to stay within the daily carb limit, you’ll naturally need more protein to avoid feeling hungry.

To answer the most frequently asked question, can I still drink alcohol, the answer is yes. You can still enjoy certain types of alcohol, but it can pause fat burning, as the body uses it for energy instead of fat. So until all the alcohol is out of your system, you won’t burn fat.