Low carb, anyone?

kellyfrasher
kellyfrasher Posts: 8 Member
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I've been eating low carb for over a year now & I've lost 38 lbs. I've been at a stand still for 2 months & need some encouragement & wisdom!

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  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    Hi Kelly. Have you tried tracking your calories yet? You should start doing that if you haven't. You might discover that you just need to adjust how much you are eating. Don't forget to weigh everything. :)
  • kellyfrasher
    kellyfrasher Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you for the response. Yes, I've tried tracking my calories but I seem to respond better to tracking my carbs instead. I've just been in a place where I can't break past this number on the scale. It's discouraging. But I'm not giving up!! Maybe I need to find some other low carbers with some good recipes & tips! :smile:
  • Gianfranco_R
    Gianfranco_R Posts: 1,297 Member
    Hello, you can find the MFP lowcarbers here:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
  • kellyfrasher
    kellyfrasher Posts: 8 Member
    Awesome!! Thank you!! :)
  • js51254
    js51254 Posts: 2 Member
    Been low carbing here too; 60 per meal. Like you I watch fat but not that that important. 6 months 35 lbs.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    kellyfrasher wrote: »
    Thank you for the response. Yes, I've tried tracking my calories but I seem to respond better to tracking my carbs instead. I've just been in a place where I can't break past this number on the scale. It's discouraging. But I'm not giving up!! Maybe I need to find some other low carbers with some good recipes & tips! :smile:

    If you're not losing it means you're not in a deficit, so eating too much protein and/or fat. Tracking all your food will give you a better indication of your total caloric intake so you can make adjustments.
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    edited April 2015
    To lose weight, you need to be in a calorie deficit. It really is that simple.
    Since you're not losing weight, you're not in a deficit.
    Measure your food, cut 50-100 cal/day, step up the exercise a bit. Doesn't have to be drastic.

    Eating higher protein & lower carbs does lead to more weight loss.
    Links to studies here.
    Try 45% carbs, 20% fat, 35% protein to make sure you're within the healthy ranges for all the macros.

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