Better versions of carbs?

rk_19
rk_19 Posts: 92
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm not the paleo diet, but I don't think I should be in the strictest sense because afterall I am a foodie and I can't give up carbs long term. And I've heard of so many cases where people lose lots of weight on high protein and virtually no carbs and the second they eat a piece of bread after, they just inflate.

So I want to incorporate carbs every now and then to my diet. Some friends suggested oatmeal etc, but I really really don't enjoy it. I was wondering, if they are any better healthier versions of rice, pasta etc that I could eat instead?

And will this affect my losing weight? I'm looking to loose inches, I'm a "skinny fat" as they say, so there's not loads of weight/inches to lose. Which may be harder because it's kinda like "the last few pounds" to lose. So i dont know what to do about carbs!

Oh and right now Im on a calorie deficit and weight training. Im trying to shed the fat, not gain that much lean muscle.

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  • seamonster1203
    seamonster1203 Posts: 118 Member
    vegetable carbs rock! complex carbs.....good for you all around. The last 20lbs is the toughest so good luck. I'm doing the same thing right now and its not easy. The last 20 require you to eat, drink and live like a super athlete.
  • rk_19
    rk_19 Posts: 92
    I mean other than vegetables! Or is that a viable source of carbs? Also, like an athlete implies no calorie deficit and eating above the requirement - wuuuut! GOOD LUCK TO YOU TOOO :) Thanks for the comment!
  • rk_19
    rk_19 Posts: 92
    bump!
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    Unless you have a doctor telling you not to eat certain types of food, you'll do fine losing weight to reasonable bodyfat levels while eating rice, pasta, etc. As long as you hit your calorie deficit and macros.

    There's some debate on foods to get down to 5-6% bodyfat, but I'm guessing that's not particularly relevant.

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