Right Diet

tandas1986

Hey,

Is going for a low carb diet really the way to go for when wanting to lose weight, particularly when you like to exercise.

Tanya

WinoGelato

tandas1986 wrote: »

Hey,

Is going for a low carb diet really the way to go for when wanting to lose weight, particularly when you like to exercise.

Tanya

The only requirement to lose weight is to be in a calorie deficit. Going low carb is not necessary for that. Eat in a way that provides you adequate nutrition, satiety, and enjoyment while at a calorie goal appropriate for the amount of weight you have to lose. Log as accurately as possible, ideally using a foods scale. Eat back some of your exercise calories if following MFP calorie suggestions.

tennisdude2004

tandas1986 wrote: »

Hey,

Is going for a low carb diet really the way to go for when wanting to lose weight, particularly when you like to exercise.

Tanya

A low carb diet will certainly fit the bill but it is just one diet model that you could try.

I personally like LCHF and find it easy to follow and helps me eat intuitively and lose weight.

However you could get the same results from calorie counting and just eating in moderation.

Both models have merits, try several models and see which one beat fits you and your life style.

WinoGelato

tennisdude2004 wrote: »

tandas1986 wrote: »

Hey,

Is going for a low carb diet really the way to go for when wanting to lose weight, particularly when you like to exercise.

Tanya

A low carb diet will certainly fit the bill but it is just one diet model that you could try.

I personally like LCHF and find it easy to follow and helps me eat intuitively and lose weight.

However you could get the same results from calorie counting and just eating in moderation.

Both models have merits, try several models and see which one beat fits you and your life style.

A low carb diet will only fit the bill if it creates a calorie deficit for the user, I think you meant to say...

nvmomketo

tandas1986 wrote: »

Hey,

Is going for a low carb diet really the way to go for when wanting to lose weight, particularly when you like to exercise.

Tanya

The only way? No. The best way for some individuals to lose weight? Yes. Best for everyone? No. Best for you? The only way to know us to try it.

Seffell

For me it is the no go way. I love carbs, I live off carbs and I could pull off your arm if you try to take them off me.
I've lost the 30lbs I had to lose eating fewer calories than I burn and eating 50% or more carbs.

Other people prefer low carb for some unknown to me reason.

For the second part of your question - for me carbs are a great way not to feel dizzy after exercise as they are a quick energy suplier.

High or low or no carb matters not.
Fat gets burned for energy only if you consume less energy (i.e. fewer calories) than you need.

nvmomketo

Or if you eat primarily fat for fuel.

tennisdude2004

WinoGelato wrote: »

tennisdude2004 wrote: »

tandas1986 wrote: »

Hey,

Is going for a low carb diet really the way to go for when wanting to lose weight, particularly when you like to exercise.

Tanya

A low carb diet will certainly fit the bill but it is just one diet model that you could try.

I personally like LCHF and find it easy to follow and helps me eat intuitively and lose weight.

However you could get the same results from calorie counting and just eating in moderation.

Both models have merits, try several models and see which one beat fits you and your life style.

A low carb diet will only fit the bill if it creates a calorie deficit for the user, I think you meant to say...

I was assuming the OP’s intention was to eat in a deficit as they were looking to lose weight.

The same goes for calorie counting and eating in moderation, both of those will also only fit the bill if the OP creates a calorie deficit!

WinoGelato

tennisdude2004 wrote: »

WinoGelato wrote: »

tennisdude2004 wrote: »

tandas1986 wrote: »

Hey,

Is going for a low carb diet really the way to go for when wanting to lose weight, particularly when you like to exercise.

Tanya

A low carb diet will certainly fit the bill but it is just one diet model that you could try.

I personally like LCHF and find it easy to follow and helps me eat intuitively and lose weight.

However you could get the same results from calorie counting and just eating in moderation.

Both models have merits, try several models and see which one beat fits you and your life style.

A low carb diet will only fit the bill if it creates a calorie deficit for the user, I think you meant to say...

I was assuming the OP’s intention was to eat in a deficit as they were looking to lose weight.

You’d be surprised how many people, seduced by all the claims of ‘the pounds melt off you’ ‘eat high fat to lose fat’, ‘ignore what you’ve heard about weight loss you really can eat pork rinds and drink heavy cream and still lose weight’ don’t actually know that a calorie deficit is still required even if you choose the oh so trendy keto diet.

In fact there’s a prolific and vocal keto and IF proponent claiming on every thread that a deficit is NOT required. Important to make that distinction, don’t you think, since OP seems to have been told that there is some particular advantage to low carb for weight loss, when in fact there is no specific weight loss advantage in the long run compared to any other diet that creates the same calorie deficit...

tennisdude2004

WinoGelato wrote: »

tennisdude2004 wrote: »

WinoGelato wrote: »

tennisdude2004 wrote: »

tandas1986 wrote: »

Hey,

Is going for a low carb diet really the way to go for when wanting to lose weight, particularly when you like to exercise.

Tanya

A low carb diet will certainly fit the bill but it is just one diet model that you could try.

I personally like LCHF and find it easy to follow and helps me eat intuitively and lose weight.

However you could get the same results from calorie counting and just eating in moderation.

Both models have merits, try several models and see which one beat fits you and your life style.

A low carb diet will only fit the bill if it creates a calorie deficit for the user, I think you meant to say...

I was assuming the OP’s intention was to eat in a deficit as they were looking to lose weight.

You’d be surprised how many people, seduced by all the claims of ‘the pounds melt off you’ ‘eat high fat to lose fat’, ‘ignore what you’ve heard about weight loss you really can eat pork rinds and drink heavy cream and still lose weight’ don’t actually know that a calorie deficit is still required even if you choose the oh so trendy keto diet.

In fact there’s a prolific and vocal keto and IF proponent claiming on every thread that a deficit is NOT required. Important to make that distinction, don’t you think, since OP seems to have been told that there is some particular advantage to low carb for weight loss, when in fact there is no specific weight loss advantage in the long run compared to any other diet that creates the same calorie deficit...

I certainly don’t support the idea that LCHF works outside of the realms of CICO.

I do think for many it does have advantage over eating in moderation or calorie counting. I personally find it easy to eat intuitively and keep within my CICO.

It also includes my favourite foods so that’s a bonus.

I agree it’s no better or worse than any other model of controlling calorie intake. It’s just another option for people to try and help them succeed!

NovusDies

tandas1986 wrote: »

Hey,

Is going for a low carb diet really the way to go for when wanting to lose weight, particularly when you like to exercise.

Tanya

Hi Tanya. The low carb diet requires a learning curve and it involves restrictions which are not at all necessary to lose weight. Ideally you would not have any restrictions you don't personally need. The "right" diet is one that works for you and involves the foods you like to eat so you don't feel deprived.

I think the best place to start is entering your information into MFP selecting a reasonable loss per week and start logging your food. As time moves forward you will learn about what you need to feel satisfied if it doesn't happen immediately. As needed people here can help you by making suggestions for experimentation until you dial in your own personal diet plan.

PokeyBug

The right diet is one that you can stick with and that gives you a calorie deficit.

malibu927

PokeyBug wrote: »

The right diet is one that you can stick with and that gives you a calorie deficit.

/thread

serindipte

If you LOVE carbs, like many of us (not all of us), then low carb is going to be more difficult to stick to and you could end up either 'falling off the wagon' or miserable. I choose not to be miserable and just stick to watching my calories and eating what I like.

100_PROOF_

Here's the thing, why are you looking into the low carb diet? Is it because you believe the myths about it? Or because you have a medical condition? Or you like the foods that are allowed?

If it's because you like that way of eating then go for it! But remember that you need to create a calorie deficit in order to lose weight. Low carb or keto doesn't automatically mean healthy or weight loss.

If it is because you think that low carb automatically means you'll lose weight then I'd hold off until you really learn the truth. Any diet can work as long as you create a calorie deficit.
Calorie deficit- weight loss
Low carb doesn't negate that. No matter how many quack websites say it does. you still need to create a calorie deficit in order to lose weight.

I personally see no benefit for myself to eat low carb. There's no magical benefits for me so why would I torture myself? I'm sure you'll get 57654 messages inviting you to join the low carb groups but just remember that a calorie deficit is still needed for weight loss.

psuLemon

tandas1986 wrote: »

Hey,

Is going for a low carb diet really the way to go for when wanting to lose weight, particularly when you like to exercise.

Tanya

If you have any type of intense exercise (HIIT, lifting or anything that needs explosive power) moderate to higher carb diets would be more ideal. While some can strive with low carb diets, those people aren't as common. Personally, low carb dieting doesn't work for me. Too little food volume, it hurts my performance and i was always ravenous.

But you could always play around with your macros to see how you respond.. in the end, you need a diet that supports your goals and that helps you stay on track.