Low Carb Tips

sarahr135

Hi fitness people! Im trying to do low carb, but meat has been really unappetizing lately. Cooking it....eating it...I’m not into either one. Looking for some other low carb protein ideas. Thanks!

cathipa

Then why are you doing low carb if it isn't appetizing?

TeaBea

Is there a medical reason for low carb? The reason I ask is, weight loss comes from a consistent calorie deficit. Smaller portions of regular food could also accomplish that.

Low carb protein is beef, pork, poultry, eggs and seafood. Carby-er sources of protein are dairy, beans, and lentils.

lemurcat2

Eggs.

Tofu (surprising low on net carbs, at least if you don't get one with carbs added from flavoring)

Black soy beans (you can add them to a salad, much lower than other beans)

Nuts and seeds (don't provide a lot of protein, but some, will have some carbs too).

Cottage cheese or greek yogurt (also will have some carbs too, but will fit as a supplement for protein).

Protein powder.

gymtime24

Watching carbs is a great idea, but you could have more of a leeway if you just watch what types of carbs your eating! Or to help cycling the days from a normal day of carbs to low day and a mid day and so on. I carb cycle and I also do intermittent fasting. I had been doing the 6 small meals a day for a long time. Now I have two kids and have hit my 30s.. I wasn’t having the same results so changed my plan... no I have 15-18 hours of fasting and a 9-6 hour window to eat. I have had great results with this and keeps me from having to watch my carb intake. Good luck

sarahr135

cathipa wrote: »

Then why are you doing low carb if it isn't appetizing?

Good point! But my diet is almost all carb these days so something must be done. Hopefully adding protein to each meal will naturally reduce the amount of breads, crackers, tortillas etc that I’m eating.

sarahr135

TeaBea wrote: »

Is there a medical reason for low carb? The reason I ask is, weight loss comes from a consistent calorie deficit. Smaller portions of regular food could also accomplish that.

Low carb protein is beef, pork, poultry, eggs and seafood. Carby-er sources of protein are dairy, beans, and lentils.

No medical reason, but trying to break out of some bad eating habits (starches and sugars being my main food sources). These are some good options...thanks!

sarahr135

lemurcat2 wrote: »

Eggs.

Tofu (surprising low on net carbs, at least if you don't get one with carbs added from flavoring)

Black soy beans (you can add them to a salad, much lower than other beans)

Nuts and seeds (don't provide a lot of protein, but some, will have some carbs too).

Cottage cheese or greek yogurt (also will have some carbs too, but will fit as a supplement for protein).

Protein powder.

So helpful, thanks! I hadn’t heard of black soy beans. Yogurt, nuts, protein smoothies...all sound doable. 👍

sarahr135

gymtime24 wrote: »

Watching carbs is a great idea, but you could have more of a leeway if you just watch what types of carbs your eating! Or to help cycling the days from a normal day of carbs to low day and a mid day and so on. I carb cycle and I also do intermittent fasting. I had been doing the 6 small meals a day for a long time. Now I have two kids and have hit my 30s.. I wasn’t having the same results so changed my plan... no I have 15-18 hours of fasting and a 9-6 hour window to eat. I have had great results with this and keeps me from having to watch my carb intake. Good luck

Intermittent fasting - I’ve heard this works! Also seems doable, since mornings and evenings are busy anyway. I have a one year old and have not lost any of the 40 lbs I gained during pregnancy, not that I have really tried until now. Glad to hear it’s working for you!

akmccool89

I just started eating low carb 2 and a half months ago and have already lost 28 pounds - that mixed with a regular exercise routine. But I do try to switch up my proteins quite a bit, especially because I don’t eat seafood, which makes it even more limited and boring. One thing that was extremely helpful for me was meeting with a dietician. It’s not necessarily an option for everyone, but I found I needed the extra help and guidance. I stick to 45 carbs per meal, and make sure my carbs are smarter choices, if I eat bread, it’s multigrain, etc. I try to make sure that my carbs are made up of a good amount of fiber and what not. Anyway, good luck! You’ve got this!

sarahr135

Thank you! That is SO inspiring. And I’m jealous.

MSpann0120

When I'm low carb I have to track my carbs and plan each meal. For example, I have 222g of carbs for the day so I will make sure each meal has rice or oats to hit that number so I have enough energy for the gym. Then add the proteins and fats. Beef jerky is a great high protein snack to add to your diet. Also, keep protein shakes on hand they will help with appetite and will help to maintain muscle which will burn more fat. Good luck!

Sabine_Stroehm

lemurcat2 wrote: »

Eggs.

Tofu (surprising low on net carbs, at least if you don't get one with carbs added from flavoring)

Black soy beans (you can add them to a salad, much lower than other beans)

Nuts and seeds (don't provide a lot of protein, but some, will have some carbs too).

Cottage cheese or greek yogurt (also will have some carbs too, but will fit as a supplement for protein).

Protein powder.

+1 for black SOYbeans. Love em.
+1 for everything else on this list

Also, don't forget: canned fishes: tuna, salmon, sardines, herring...No cooking required.