Carbs are BAD!!!

openskybeach

I'm with you, I had lost a bunch weight before eating smaller meals a few times a day but I would have a small to medium potato when I wanted, or on weekends, etc. I, for some insane reason, tried to low carb this past week after trying it before without success a few times, and again, I just run out of options, not to mention it's pricey!! So Back to just cutting down my portions and trying to eat as clean as possible. And your friend should support you in what you do, if her way is different, that is fine for her, but unless she is perfectly fit and a success story, she can't say crap about what is right for you. Good luck!

CTCMom2009

One nutrition seminar in school does not an expert make. You friend was rude and a bad guest.

I personally don't eliminate or restrict any particular food group.

Balance, to me, is the most important thing.

This exactly... sounds like your friend is a bit toxic regarding your attempts to lose weight. Don't let it derail you! Carbs are not bad in and of themselves... in fact, they are necessary. You just need to pick good ones and potatoes are just fine!

mommyrunning

I think the best way to handle it is to talk to her honestly. She probably thinks she is helping. Tell her your healthy eating plan includes carbs but if she has something proving that they are bad you'd be happy to look over it. When she says something about portion size you could thank her for her concern then explain to her that you are logging your food and ensuring you are consuming enough. If she continues to pick at you then tell her that her negativity is bothering you and that you will not want to spend time with her if she is always criticizing you.

jdb503

Low carb diets aren't for everyone but realistically ketoacidosis occurs at too great a calorie deficit. The keto diet has nothing to do with starving yourself and research hasn't tied it to any long term health problems when done correctly. Some of us are carb intolerant, meaning 50 grams of carbs a day can stall weight loss because we have an exaggerated insulin response. I for one love potatoes but can't eat them. But yeah your friend sounds like a **** she could have politely declined and left it at that.

Evgfab

Everyone's approach to dieting and healthy eating is different. It certainly good to have some cards in a balanced diet. I don't count how much carbs I eat, but I try to listen to my body what it needs and what it wants. I know how certain types of food, including food I cook affect my mood and energy level. I prefer to make a conscious discussion about what I eat and what I want to do after. Would I eat past? Oh, yes! If I know that I am staying home and watching a movie, why not? But I really want to stay focus I would rather go for something else. It's your life. You can listen to your friend's advice, but only you can decide what to do.

Sim123one

People are always going to voice there opinions and try to tell you you're wrong when it comes to diet/nutrition/weight loss.

At the end of the day, it's all down to what works for you. What might work for her, might not work for you.

Personally, I have to keep my carbs under control (by keeping them relatively low) otherwise my IBS flares up terrible!

Michifan

There are so many different kinds of carbs, proteins and fats that saying any of the three are good or bad is naive.

Our bodies are also very well equipped to give us signals as to what we need - once we learn how to interpret. I'm a very low sugar guy - I don't need much at all, a big day for me is 20g - but I usually stay lower than 10. However, 35% of my diet is typically carbs - mainly green veggies, and whatever tags along with the lean proteins or whatever else I'm eating.

I'm huge for protein - not Atkins crazy - just my body craves protein. Fish - especially salmon & tuna - is really a happy food for me and my body. I don't get too hung up on the fat with the fish either - but I do keep to a certain caloric intake regardless - so every calorie is a calorie.

My diet works for me - I'm happy, not hungry and have energy. My wife, couldn't do my diet because her body has different nutritional needs. If you looked at our percentages of intake (just carbs, fats & protein) it wouldn't be massive - a few points higher in protein for me, a few points lower in fat / higher in carbs for her. She has a higher sugar intake than I do as well.

My wife is a Dietician and fortunately I'm lucky to be able to bounce off half the crazy talk that I read / hear about food and diets off of her. It's really so simple - but people want to make things complex.

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peter56765

I tried low carbing it several years ago and lost 45 lbs. It's an easy diet and cutting carbs really does curb your appetite. Trouble is, you've got to stick with it for the rest of your life. Slip up and you'll feel all wonky and have to spend a few days getting back to ketosis. Ultimately, I found the diet too difficult to keep doing forever. I gained everything back and then some. At the heart of the problem is that low carbs isn't about saying "not today" to certain foods, it's essentially saying "never again" to whole food categories. Basically have deny yourself 80% of all foods in restaurants and 2/3rds of the aisles at the grocery store. A life without birthday cake, pasta, bread, cookies and ice cream is not worth living IMHO. Now, I just count my calories and macros and if I can fit in the occasional candy bar, I do.

So in summary, my take on low carbs:
1) Great for losing weight
2) Lousy for maintenance

sheepysaccount

Honest talk it is. Thanks

LazSommer

Say what you said here and stop caring what she thinks, but, unfortunately, the correct answer has already been spoken.

Don't argue with zealots because you can't fight faith with facts.

MinnieInMaine

I make it into a conversation. No need to get angry!

For example - recently Hubs tried to say my baked egg cups were "bad" for me

Me: Oh really, why?
Him: Greasy ham and eggs
Me: Nope, no grease, just used a little Pam and the ham is lean. Plus eggs are good for you.
Him: (blank look, nothing to add)
Me: (big grin)

He even ended up sneaking one and I just had to laugh. He also thinks PB is "bad". smh

ETA: It's funny that some of you equate this with talking religion because it is kind of similar. Some people believe things easily and don't question what they're told and some are complete cynics and want to learn actual proven facts and there are some in between. And in both cases, people can be completely rude about voicing their opinions/beliefs.

I actually enjoy discussion religion because I learn things about people's perspectives and upbringing and about other faiths and find that interesting. It can still be a tough topic though because I definitely have my own convictions but even then, I try to be open minded, make a discussion about it and not argue (doesn't always work, I am a Taurus LOL)

Michifan

Love Eggs. Sixty Calories of goodness. I like mine poached on top of asparagus, mushrooms, peppers and a bit of smoked salmon.

Eggs were considered bad in the 60s-70s. It was around the same time people were told to eat margarine instead of butter.

JohnH71

I have this friend who wants to eat healthy, wants to do sports with me and so on. Cool, eh? However, she usually puts down what I eat. Yesterday I invited her for dinner, made a veggie puree with GASP potatoes and she said that the carbs are bad for you. I was here like "But I like potatoes". She wants to do low carb, fine. Do it, but do't put down my dinner. She also nagged about my portion. I was happy with a bowl of my puree and she said "Isn't that too little?"

To which my reply would be, after immediately taking her full plate away, 'That's nice, goodbye now, don't let the door hit your *kitten* on the way out'