Who has lost weight without cutting carbs?

neveragain84

No carb cutting. As long as you maintain the deficit you decide on, you will lose weight just as fast as if you maintain the same deficit with lower carbs, as long as your protein amounts stay the same.

^This right here. I have lost 16 pounds since Jan. 6th by eating everything I love, just in moderation and minding my macros. I want this to be a forever plan, so I will not deprive myself of what I love. No sirry-bob. Life = too short.

+1!

B_TEEN

Yes (and yes)

Weight loss without cutting carbs. Although, I slipped recently, I lost weight which was noticeable by my family, friends and work colleagues by eliminating processed foods, reducing meat consumption, and increasing my intake of fruits and vegetables. When I ate carbs, I opted for the healthier varieties. I exercised around 2-5 a week.

Weight loss by cutting carbs. I did Southbeach a few times over a 7-10 year period. I lost weight but could never keep it off. The lifestyle in the long-run was not sustainable. I would do well for a few months and cheating here and there led to weeks and eventually months of carb over indulgence. To make it worse, I substituted vegetable consumption for additional meat consumption.

I think losing weight by managing your calories and consuming a balanced, whole-foods diet is more sustainable (and forgiving to your internals) compared to carb cutting/elimination. Once I get to a certain fitness level, I may monitor my carbs for purposes of cutting but carb-cycling is more about matching your carb in-take to your activity level which is much different than the low-carb diet.

gochnour3

I am 5'6" and was 205 in May 2011. Sunday I was 166.5. I eat 60% carbs and a 2000 cal goal because I run 5-6 days a week. I just try to make sure the carbs come from fruit, and whole grains. We do a lot of fruit for dessert so it gives me my sweet fix too. Its mostly about good food choices. And moderation. :-) good luck!!