Low Carb-ers?

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  • thulasoni311
    thulasoni311 Posts: 4 Member
    please add me..... i can do it.
  • dmorinn
    dmorinn Posts: 38 Member
    it al depends on what you define as "low carbs" everyone has different macro's
    I do 40% protein, 30% carbs, $30 fat
    so I try to eat around 100g of carbs a day, possibly less depending on my activity level
    anyways, add me :)
  • can3mwh
    can3mwh Posts: 17 Member
    Love Low Carbing! Cravings and appetite are so under control. I have been doing it on and off for years and feel so much better when on. One recommendation for some great recipes using real food is Stella Style. Guy's name is George Stella, he has a web sight and several cookbooks. Love his recipes! Welcome to all who are living the low-carb life style.
  • purplemoonmyst
    purplemoonmyst Posts: 5 Member
    I am on Paleo. I did Atkins a few years back and lost 100 pounds. I stupidly thought of it as a diet so I started eating my old way again, and yep I gained it all back them some. I now know it is a lifestyle. I am doing 20 carbs a day to lose weight. I will start writing in my diary. So add me!
  • lsg1015
    lsg1015 Posts: 10 Member
    Relatively low-carb here. I essentially cut out all refined carbs, sugars, etc. That being said, just curious--how many carbs do people stay under a day? I don't do Atkins, but I've greatly limited the amount of carbs I eat daily.

    Please add me as well! I'd love to get recipe updates, etc!
  • stephroberts17
    stephroberts17 Posts: 8
    hey well im doing low carb too (atkins (but my way) and its great.....add me if you like oh an di have 160 pounds id like to lose :D ive lost 160 doing low carb too
  • DifferentAnimalSameBeast
    DifferentAnimalSameBeast Posts: 11
    Right here, add me!
  • JessicaOnKeto
    JessicaOnKeto Posts: 364 Member
    Hi everyone!
    I am a low carb-er!! :D
    Anyone feel free to add me!
    The more friends we have to support us, the better!
    My diary is open, feel free to message me with any questions!
    Good luck everyone! :drinker:

    P.S. I try to stay between 20-25 net grams (carbs minus fiber) per day.
  • windhamamanda
    windhamamanda Posts: 3
    I'm beginning a low carb whole foods diet to lose weight and treat my hypothyroid, gluten intolerance, high insulin, and PCOS. Feel free to add me. :smile:
  • RebekahR84
    RebekahR84 Posts: 794 Member
    ERMAGERD! So many low-carbers posting & no dissidents on this thread so far!!! This has to be a record. Low-carbers, add me!
  • sunshinemouse34
    sunshinemouse34 Posts: 17 Member
    One of my personal trainers encouraged me to go low carb to jump start the scale with the exercise routine that I am working on.
    While focused on carbs, my calorie intake has been pretty low. This is supposed to be a five day push.

    Anyone have any suggestions to keep the carb total for the day under 80 and still consume closer to 1200 calories?
    BTW - I don't eat meat.

    Thanks for all of your tips!
    Feel free to add me ~ I'm new on the site. :smile:
  • sunseeker100
    sunseeker100 Posts: 90 Member
    bump for later :smile:
  • Jusjerzy
    Jusjerzy Posts: 26 Member
    Low carber here too! I just feel better when I keep my carbs between 30-50......try to stay near 30. Anyone can add me!
  • Tophermak
    Tophermak Posts: 69 Member
    I'm eating paleo/primal and am starting to track all my food again as I'm also starting I.F to try and cut down my last 20 lbs or so
    . . . diary is open feel free to add. . .
  • spottedkathy
    spottedkathy Posts: 196 Member
    Feel free to add me. My goal is 20 net carbs a day. On my bad days I don't go over 50 net carbs. Nice to see other people doing this!
  • jennb44
    jennb44 Posts: 81 Member
    Been on low-carb eating plan of my own since January - have lost 23 lbs...feel free to add me.
  • RubyRunner14
    RubyRunner14 Posts: 148 Member
    Started Sunday, eat an average of 21 net carbs. My regular diet is similar to Mediterranean, I'm on Keto right now. Once I maintain I'll be on 150g carbs daily.
  • cjtemple526
    cjtemple526 Posts: 3 Member
    I just started low carb again after a crazy two weeks. So ignore the absence of my diary entries. Good luck to everyone :smile:
  • Kmsnomaha
    Kmsnomaha Posts: 167 Member
    Just started dabbling in a Primal diet. Hoping to lose some BF... Feel free to add me... I am also a Nebraska girl!
  • mushroomsontoast
    mushroomsontoast Posts: 118 Member
    Just been pointed to this thread - WOW, there's lots of us on MFP after all, at least on *this* thread lol!

    I'd love to have some low-carb friends, so please feel free to add :smile:
  • DesdemonaRose
    DesdemonaRose Posts: 190
    I am also low-ish carb, I need to cut them back down again. I've been slacking the last week or so. I'd be happy for more low carb friends too!
  • CamillaHerold
    CamillaHerold Posts: 60 Member
    I eat a low carb diet by cutting out all white sugar and all white flour foods, rice, corn, and potatoes; when I am planning to run, like on Mondays and Fridays, I eat one good size serving of boiled potatoes or fries the day before at lunch. Because i'm not eating bread or corn, I rarely eat any butter. No milk. I make my Muscle Milk with water. My snacks are nuts, Larabar (coconut), or low fat cheese sticks with an apple. A limit of 6 grapes. No bananas. After three months of this, I no longer wanted bread, pasta, rice, or multigrain anything. I did cheat and eat an ear of corn at dinner a few weeks ago, and I got a clear reminder of WHY I am not eating those grainy carbs anymore! I have battled colitis for over 25 years, and high carb foods can trigger a flare. That's just my particular sensitivity. I was hospitalized 8 times in 10 years for flares, and was always treated with steroids. This led to at least 30 lbs of weight gain during the period. Steroids give me a raging appetite and basically make me temporarily diabetic, and incredible bloating. It was a cycle that I've finally broken by cutting out all of those carbs. Now if I eat something with carbs, I notice hunger pains a few hours later, temporary water weight gain, and belly bloat. Why do that?! What I do eat regularly includes: BS chicken, fish, lean ground beef, lean steak; salad, salad, and more salad; gently cooked spinach; steamed vegetables; nuts, including a daily snack of mixed nuts, and yes I do count them; lots of water, like 10 to 12 cups a day, and no other beverages; and ONE lovely glass of red wine each evening with dinner. I take a wide array of vitamins and supplements to ensure I am getting everything I need. I allow very minor deviations now and then, to remind myself not to be so rigid. Once a week, on taco night, I eat a single low carb wrap instead of a taco shell. Then the next day I eat the leftover taco fixings in a bowl. A splurge for me is a dark chocolate square like Ghirardelli brand. Rarely, a cookie, when the calorie count allows. I never "eat back" my calories earned by exercise either. I don't know how this compares to Atkins, its just my way, sort of Paleo I think? Eating this way is not a diet for me, its how I plan to eat for the rest of my life, to give me the best chance of avoiding colitis and colon removal!
  • ketchupqueen
    ketchupqueen Posts: 29
    I lost 40 pounds on Medifast, which is lower carb (100 carbs a day), and kept most of the weight off for over a year.

    I'm going back to eating less carbs as of this week and enjoying it so far. Mainly I eat meat, eggs, nuts, veggies, and cheese. I'll be steadily tracking soon...just one step at a time! Feel free to add me!
  • ashleyrene4404
    ashleyrene4404 Posts: 55 Member
    You all have blown me away!! :) I am so, so excited to have found so many friends who are doing the same as me! :) If you haven't already, ADD ME already would ya? My diary is open and I'm a great cheerleader and love new ideas!!

    Have a super fab night all!!
  • janinealfke
    janinealfke Posts: 93
    Lord, child...if I eat any less carbs I won't be eating them at all....it's a hateful way to have to diet. But I have to do it too. I've had weight loss surgery, and if I don't keep my carbs under 40g a day...I will gain. It's a pain!!! But there are many of us out there!!!

    You're welcome to friend me if you like. I am always looking for low carb menus too, and I eat mostly protein....Good luck!!

    Janine Alfke
  • healthymomy80
    healthymomy80 Posts: 6
    Hi all. Am also eating low-er carb (100 grams a day) and keeping my calories between 1400-1600. Feel free to add me. I've been doing MFP on my phone and just transferred it to my laptop. Not sure if my diary is open or not. I was trying to do 1200 calories a day and I hit a brick wall so that's when I started researching about how many calories a day I should really be doing. I've been playing with my %'s of fat, carbs, and proteins to see what works best for me. I think I eat more South Beach than Atkins. I will eat a slice of 100% whole wheat bread or beans with dinner. I love peanut butter but I don't eat a whole lot of dairy. I think I have PCOS..going to have this checked out on Thursday. I have read where dairy will cause problems for women with PCOS and how a lower carb diet is the way to go for someone with this condition. I've done both Atkins and South Beach in the past and I had success with both, but I find that South Beach mimics more my own natural way of eating so I think it will be an easier lifestyle change for me to keep. I take 3 mile walks/hikes with my son 5 days a week and I hit the gym at least twice a week for strength training. I take a multi-vitamin, green tea, magnesium, fish oil, and sometimes protein powder for my green smoothies. I don't drink any cokes and usually drink 1/2 my weight in water a day. I don't use any sugar, but I put splenda in my morning cup of coffee. This way of eating works really well for me. I don't know why I ever let myself get off of it. My goal weight is 125, I currently weigh 175 and I'm 5' even. I'd be happy with 135..heck, I'd probably be happy with 140! lol Just have to see when I get there. I look forward to "meeting" all of you and swapping recipes!

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