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When the body is deprived of carbohydrates, a certain process occurs. First of all, the body uses up its stored carbohydrates which is called glycogen. It is stored in the liver and in the muscles for emergency use. It is also why you have to replete carbohydrates after major workouts.

Though low-carb diets can reduce body fat, it is all going to be a matter of whether or not you can understand how carbohydrates create fat and if you can take the withdrawal.

It can be easily stated with validity that carbohydrates are, to some extent, addictive. It is not as though this important fuel for the body is a drug. It is just a matter of the body being accustomed to using it as a source of energy.

What you ideally want to do is switch the body's needs for energy over to using up stored fat. As Mr Keto describes, you will need to make some changes in diet and get over the hump where the body craves carbohydrates all of the time.

There are excellent products to help you through these difficult transitions, but it does all come down to diet. Fortunately, you can receive all of the help you will need with changing your diet. The most common change is to make your calories from fat and protein the predominant part of your diet, such as with the Paleo Diet.

You can use non-caloric, natural, sweet alternatives such as stevia and xylitol when you want to sweeten something. Otherwise, you must cut out all carbohydrates. This will bring about a “withdrawal” which takes about two weeks.

Normally, the body converts fats and proteins into glucose. This happens in the liver. On a ketogenic diet, instead of glucose being made, ketone bodies will form and they feed the brain to help maintain caloric need for it. Then, the body is said to be “ketotic” and this is great news both for those who want to lose fat, but also for those with epilepsy.

While it may seem far-fetched, when the body has shifted over to ketones for fuel, fat is rapidly lost. At the same time, it will be necessary to maintain all nutrients in the body, so look to dietary supplements for this. 

You will need to eat a healthy diet composed of vegetables, eggs, avocados, meats, fiber, and nuts. Anything with high protein, low to no carbohydrates, and high fat will be the way to go. 

With any diet, you will have a challenge keeping the weight you lost off. The reason for this is that your body becomes accustomed to the foods you are eating and it will no longer tolerate carbohydrates as much. If you want to transition back to a normal diet, do it slowly or, don't do it at all. You may find that the ketogenic diet is the best for you and all your health concerns.