Carb Addicts Diet....

sandsofarabia

mnalsa83 wrote: »

I tried the Keto Diet (under 20 carbs daily) and did so for a month. I struggled only because no one else in my household really stuck to do it and I was constantly making two meals to satisfy everyone and just about everything I thoughts as healthy for you (veggies had carbs ?!?!?! & fruit was a no-no) and I have NEVER been a meat and fats person, so trying to get enough protein and fat in my diet, just wasn't easy. Plus my monthly cravings aren't sugar/chocolate, it's chips! A total no-no.

My MIL gave me a book, carb addicts diet while to read, since it was the same basic principle. Being 1 month off Keto now, I've gained half of what I lost. I decided to read through the book again. This time, Hubby is on board.

The idea of still being able to have carb as a RM (Reward Meal) seems more feasible, for both of us. Believe it or not, yesterday Hubby had his breakfast (egg omelet & bacon) a salad for lunch with some pork chop and cheese (not quite under 4g) said he was starving but when it came to dinner (and we ate out) he made better choices than me, ate half of his plate and was "satisfied". SUPRISE on his end. Hopefully we can stick to this one easier.

Has anyone had any good luck with this type of diet??? Any recommendations??? Recipes??? Struggles and success stories to help keep us going???

sandsofarabia

^ sorry about the random quote, I'm on mobile and it's being difficult...

I did keto for like 2-3 months. I did lose weight but not any faster than I did when I just calorie restricted myself. And keep in mind I didn't really work out when I did the keto due to being a full time student...

I broke the diet not because I couldn't handle it but because I studied abroad in France this summer and they literally breathe carbs. You eat a slice of baguette with every meal and my host lady gave me like 3 slices of baguette bread just on dinner alone! So yeah that didn't work out but I did feel strangely fantastic when I saw the results.

Would I ever do it again? Definitely not. I felt a bit consumed by the diet: always figuring out what to make and what alternatives would work. I didn't get to have pizza or anything with my friends. I just felt obsessed. There are things I've learned from the diet that I often do because high carb food are usually high in calories too.

For starters, instead of chips, I now snack on pepperoni slices. About 15 slices is only 75 calories which is pretty fantastic to me (and I would always get the turkey pepperoni slices). I sometimes sprinkled cheese on top and microwaved it to get a cheesy snack. I also love making tacos and either using the outer wrapping of an iceberg lettuce as the tortilla or into a taco salad without chips.

Another problem was how expensive it got. I didn't have my cheap pasta ingredients and needed meat and high-fat foods like cheese in constant supply.

I'm not against the diet; If you truly believe you can keep the diet up then that's your choice. I do believe though that it's really for a life-term goal and not to just lose weight. If you really wanna just lose weight then eat the foods you plan on eating when the weight is off. Get your body used to that food and keep it within your calorie range.

dnmbabica

I have been in the diabetic range for over a year and started keto 3 months ago. Since then all of my labs have drastically improved plus I feel way better than I ever did eating any other way. I was already losing weight by counting calories before going low carb, but my labs were still terrible and I was always hungry. Keto isn't perfect but it has changed my life.

htimpaired

catharinamkotze wrote: »

brianpperkins wrote: »

catharinamkotze wrote: »

Google Tim Noakes banting diet.
Sounds similar.
One of the healthiest things you can do for your body is to cut carbs below 50g per day.

Based upon what science?

Actually, you will find that there are several recent studies promoting this, where as there are no studies that has proved a high carb diet is ideal.
In fact, since most overweight and obese people are in some way insulin resistant, they should not consume sugars.
Carbs are a nutrient you do not need to survive, but you do need fats and protein.
Remember, early humans did not have access to carbs.
They lived near the coastline, eating fish and fats.
Our bodies are designed that way.
Urgh, I know I should give you some quotes here to convince you.
I know it worked for me.
I lost 40kg this year and I did not feel hungry once, because a high fat diet keeps you fuller for longer, which means you will consume less calories.

Huh? Their life expectancy was a lot less back then too. Not that carbs are the reason but...you do know there are carbs in fruits and veggies, right?