In search of active MFP peeps with open diary and currently eating low carb foods for weight loss!!

TaraHancock827

I've just started my low carb lifestyle change just under 2 weeks ago. Id love for some of the more active and dedicated MFP members to add me as a friend so that I can snoop them open diaries and get motivation and meal ideas.

Anyone have great success on a low carb diet?
What are some pros and cons of low carb eating?

I have not had great success in just counting calories and I don't do much exercise other than walking.

No negativity please...I need motivation is why I posted... thanks!!

ariella1289

Hey there!

I have had a lot of success with low carb in the past. I found bloating to become a thing of the past, my stomach was flatter than ever, and I felt great. However -- I have found that going severely low carb is really really hard to maintain. The minute I reached my goal and started to become more flexible with my carb intake, the more the pounds came back. What I am doing now is upping my activity level and trying to limit myself to one meal a day with grains (bread or pasta or rice etc). So far I have seen great success in limiting carbs with calories in mind. And the best part is I still get to eat some of the foods I enjoy. If you limit yourself too much, it will never work long term. It's taken me a lot of years to understand this, but now is the time!

If you can cut fast foods (or eating out in general), up your lean protein intake, fill your plate with more veggies than carbs etc, you will have success.

But hey - please add me on here, because I don't have a single friend who is using it and I would love to have someone to chat with and help with motivation. Not sure how much you have to lose but I have a substantial amount, so I'll be on for a while! Hope that was helpful!

ms_smartypants

I carb cycle....my diary is open....you are more than welcome to add me........wishing you much success

mcatlin10

You can add me, my naturopath is wanting me on a low carb diet and I have been struggling, but getting back to it this week! No weight loss for me yet this time around but re-starting the journey now! I'm coming off a foot injury and just cleared to go back to regular activities so it's been bad. Definitely need some accountability!

chollands29

add me if you want. I am doing the 21 day fix program, which is pretty high protein and low carb, although they allow some carbs.

trking86

Open diary. Feel free to add me.

dilddo

I cut down sugars and carbs and replaced those with high protein and unsaturated fats and lost 67 pounds in 7 1/2 months. Stick to routine and remember what your working for.