Low Carb Diet

RodaRose

joshuakcaron wrote: »

Orphia wrote: »

joshuakcaron wrote: »

Orphia wrote: »

TeaBea wrote: »

Low carb works for weight loss; but let your friend know that weight loss is just the first step.

I don't do low carb for this very reason. Low carb won't be a lifestyle change for me. So I measure and log the food that I like. So when I get to maintenance I will know "the price" of foods I eat.

Ditto. Why delay learning good eating habits?

Unless you're planning to eat low carb for life I see no reason to do low carb unless you have Type 2 diabetes.

I'd rather learn to eat the food I love within my calorie limit - a habit that will last for life. In fact, that's how I've lost 23 kg since April.

Being full on the same is actually super awesome, I plan and know I'd gain weight if I start eating carbs again. I don't mind.

No idea what you're trying to say there, sorry!

I follow CICO - I eat what I want when I want, but I find eating low carbs makes me fuller so I can eat the same calories without having to feel hungry. At least that's how it's felt so far:

Remember chicken thighs, almonds, macadamia nuts, pork rinds, sun flower seeds, canned salmon and sardines. Also leafy greens, cucumbers, snow peas.

Sued0nim

Why doesn't your friend ask your successful 100+ for 8 years friends instead of an omnivore like you?

I've never met a successful long term low carber ...I must be moving in the wrong circles

Yi5hedr3

It's the healthiest diet by far!

joshuakcaron

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rabbitjb wrote: »

Why doesn't your friend ask your successful 100+ for 8 years friends instead of an omnivore like you?

I've never met a successful long term low carber ...I must be moving in the wrong circles

My friends ex girlfriend was a low carber now professional body builder. She was interviewed by the people who created the diet and she also now has a published book.

Orphia

joshuakcaron wrote: »

I'm

rabbitjb wrote: »

Why doesn't your friend ask your successful 100+ for 8 years friends instead of an omnivore like you?

I've never met a successful long term low carber ...I must be moving in the wrong circles

My friends ex girlfriend was a low carber now professional body builder. She was interviewed by the people who created the diet and she also now has a published book.

"Was a low carber"? @rabbitjb knows the score.

ketorach

Orphia wrote: »

TeaBea wrote: »

Low carb works for weight loss; but let your friend know that weight loss is just the first step.

I don't do low carb for this very reason. Low carb won't be a lifestyle change for me. So I measure and log the food that I like. So when I get to maintenance I will know "the price" of foods I eat.

Ditto. Why delay learning good eating habits?

Unless you're planning to eat low carb for life I see no reason to do low carb unless you have Type 2 diabetes.

I'd rather learn to eat the food I love within my calorie limit - a habit that will last for life. In fact, that's how I've lost 23 kg since April.

Some people -- like me -- feel much, much better eating low-carb. My IBS is basically gone, no acid reflux, lots of energy, very little hunger, enjoy the food. I do not have Type 2 diabetes. May have issues with gluten (not tested, definitely not celiac).

Will I go the rest of my life without a baguette? Nah. But no way, no how will it ever be part of my day-to-day eating again.

ogmomma2012

SezxyStef wrote: »

For a lot of people LC is really just a way to get in the calorie deficit required for weight loss.

Carbs do typically have a lot of calories ie breads, pastas, starches...

I've done low carb but couldn't stick with it as I always felt "empty" so I went the route of eat what I want just in smaller portions.

LCHF here, I feel the same you do, "empty", when I eat high carb. Maybe it's because I can't control myself around bread and other delicious carby goodness. Oatmeal never makes me feel full. I'm glad at least both of us are listening to our bodies.