Carbs and sugar

ttfnweight

rabbitjb wrote: »

mccindy72 wrote: »

ttfnweight wrote: »

kimny72 wrote: »

PeachyCarol wrote: »

I'm 53 and have been losing weight (72 pounds so far) with varying macro ratios. What I found satiating varied according to my activity level at the time.

OP, as has been suggested in this thread, doctors aren't really trained in nutrition.

More to the point, though, is the fact that to successfully lose weight, no one's advice matters. What matters is that you're getting proper nourishment and that you're eating a diet comprised of foods that satisfy you body and soul.

The key macro to focus on is protein. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, many people find protein to be satiating. Secondly, dieters require more protein than healthy weight individuals maintaining their weight because dieters are in a position where they might be compromising their muscle mass. A diet containing .65 - .85g of protein per pound of bodyweight plus some sort of resistance training will help preserve your muscle mass as you lose weight.

After portioning out your protein calorie budget, meet the minimum requirement for fat -- .35 g per pound of bodyweight. This is important in order to help joints function optimally and to absorb fat soluble vitamins from fruits and veggies.

After that? Experiment with the rest of your calorie budget. Different people feel satisfied with different macro ratios. There's a lot of noise on these forums about what is best and what worked best for any given person, but only you can find what will work best for you and keep you from feeling hungry.

Some people feel less hungry spending all those extra calories on carbs. Some people feel less hungry spending some on carbs, and the rest on fat. Some give some to protein and lots to fat and just a tiny amount to carbs. Find what works for you.

OP, please make sure you read this post, twice. And take notes. With no medical conditions to consider, carb level is personal preference, and only as a way to take in less calories than you burn while still feeling satiated.

Thank you. VERY HELPFUL. I appreciate your time.

malibu927 wrote: »

judyvalentine512 wrote: »

Everyone here talks about low carbs, but since I have diabetes, my dietician and Diabetes educator have told me that carbs are what we need for energy. Too low in carbs, and your liver starts producing glucose and doesn't know when to stop, which contributes to high blood sugar readings.
No offense to all you nutrition mavens, but I'll stick with the advice my doctor, dietician and nurse tell me. There is just too much conflicting information floating around, and it just adds to the confusion.

Since you have a medical reason to watch your carb intake (high or low), that's different from the OP who doesn't and was just given advice without reasoning.

OP, it may be your doctor said that because carbs are what people tend to overeat. I've lost 45 pounds eating all of that stuff, I just make sure I watch my portions.

Ok. I thought I was watching but I've been watching for a year now and all I've lost is 9 pounds. It seems like I'm doing something wrong.

It's very possible that you do have something going on medically, if you are weighing your food and following your calorie deficit and still not losing weight. If this is the case, you should ask your doctor to perform the blood work necessary to check your thyroid and to rule out any other medical conditions that could cause you to have these problems.

Yes I agree with this

Yes she checked my thyroid 2 years ago. Everything normal.

Merrysix

I find it easier to eat to my calorie goal when I eat lower carb and higher protein -- simply fewer cravings and more energy for exercise. The way I do it is I save my carbs for fruits and vegies, plus some oatmeal, quinoa, etc. I feel fewer cravings if I don't eat foods with added sugar and only lower sugar fruits. Not every body does better this way, but I sure find it easier to exercise and stick to my calorie plan -- more satiation, and less craving.