carbs

JMann191
JMann191 Posts: 121 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
okay so I want to try my hardest! to go carb free for as long as I can, with upper body weight lifting an cardio exercises. anyone here give up carbs for good or at least a while? if so how long did it take for you guys/gals to lose weight doing so?

also what are some good/healthy alternatives to snack on an make meals out of thats not carb based?
thanks =)

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  • OfficialDSXIII
    OfficialDSXIII Posts: 91 Member
    I've been eating under 30g of carbs for awhile now and have never felt better. Just make sure you get enough protein and eat a lot of fats.. and mind your calories also. I don't recommend cutting carbs completely though. You should eat raw vegetables with your meals.

    As far as what to eat it's pretty simple. Just buy meat and vegetables. Go for the darker meat when buying chicken.. they're higher in fat and less expensive, and in my opinion taste way better. Ground beef is good for making burger patties, or just pan frying them to make crazy good salads. MMMmm I'm having one today lol

    Also, cheese is great. Alone, melted on stuff.. string cheese, blocks, etc.

    Eggs.. baby spinach, romaine lettuce. I also eat canned tuna a couple times a week, but I add mayo or blue cheese to up the fats. Tastes better anyway.

    I'm hungry now.

    Hope that helped!
  • Goddess4Winds
    Goddess4Winds Posts: 5 Member
    I once did Atkins for a year and a half. And I stayed under 20 carbs, because, well...that's what I had for ME to maintain without gaining. But I totally recommend that YOU do for YOU, since 30 is recommended.

    The first week is the hardest, while your body adjusts, but once you're through that, it's smooth sailing. I, too, am doing the whole no/low carb THANG. It really did work for me. And all my blood work was fantastic (much to my vegetarian doctor's surprise!), I just switched jobs, doing graveyard and starting eating at odd hours and snacking on whatever was at hand and, well, there are either excuses or results, right? And my excuses turned into where I am now.

    The trick to all of this? TRACKING EVERYTHING YOU PUT INTO YOUR MOUTH!! When you're tracking you're food, you're VERY conscious of whether or not you want to put it into your food diary. It makes being accountable a real thing. It creates an awareness of your choices and puts them front and center. You really can't cheat.

    Just tell yourself the first week will be hard. But it's only a week. At the end of it, you can be two things: just like you are or in ketogenesis. The choice is yours!

    I hope that helps. Good luck!

    Oh! PS... I like to make lettuce and cabbage wraps. They're chicken or tuna (or whatever salads) wrapped in lettuce or cabbage leaves. They're nice to keep on hand in the refrigerator for when I'm hungry during the day... But the trick is to eat as much as you want, when you want. Large portions of meat and all the veggies you want. You should NEVER REALLY BE HUNGRY if you consuming enough protein and fat. :)

    And I forgot to tell you that I lost 30 lbs in the first month and 20 in the second, so it took me no time, really, to reach my goal weight.
  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    I wouldn't give up carbs - I would just try and reduce them if you can!!!

    I cut all carbs - Ie pasta, bread, potatoes, rice etc - Yes I lost some weight - But boy did my body crave them!

    Now I eat carbs - I just try not to eat lots of them if you know what I mean.

    Low carb - High protein!!

    Snack on fruit, protein bars, greek yoghurts, veggies, nuts, peanut butter

    Eggs are really good for omelettes if you like those - I love eggs!!

    Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon is yum & filling
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Why? Caloric deficit = weight loss.
  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    Any food consumed while losing weight should also be what you consume once maintaining. So if you're cool being very low carb at maintenance, then go for it. But if not, then you'll notice gains in water-weight as low carb is generally a great way to lose a lot of water weight. You won't lose more fat by eating at a deficit with low-carb intake compared to the same deficit at moderate or high carb.
  • aneary1980
    aneary1980 Posts: 461 Member
    Why? Caloric deficit = weight loss.

    Sometimes the equalition is low carb + a caloric defict = weight loss
  • Snow3y
    Snow3y Posts: 1,412 Member
    ...Why?
  • independant2406
    independant2406 Posts: 447 Member
    I wouldn't give up carbs - I would just try and reduce them if you can!!!

    I cut all carbs - Ie pasta, bread, potatoes, rice etc - Yes I lost some weight - But boy did my body crave them!

    Now I eat carbs - I just try not to eat lots of them if you know what I mean.

    Low carb - High protein!!

    Snack on fruit, protein bars, greek yoghurts, veggies, nuts, peanut butter

    Eggs are really good for omelettes if you like those - I love eggs!!

    Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon is yum & filling

    ^^^ This.
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    with upper body weight lifting an cardio exercises.

    Why you skipping leg day, bro?
  • arussell134
    arussell134 Posts: 463 Member
    I've done low carb for crash dieting and yes, lost weight, but ultimately couldn't sustain it. I agree with the advice don't start it unless you plan to continue it long term.

    BTW, I've lost 25 pounds WITH carbs and have never felt fitter and stronger. For exercise, I run (both short and long distances) and weight train.

    Good luck, whatever you decide - just know that you don't "have to" do low carb/no carb to lose weight! ;)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    with upper body weight lifting an cardio exercises.

    Why you skipping leg day, bro?

    This!
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    So you say you want to do cardio with no carbs...good luck with that man. Carbs are good and you don't need to reduce them to lose weight.
  • parkscs
    parkscs Posts: 1,639 Member
    As others have said, I'd contemplate why you're cutting carbs. If you're trying to intelligently put together a weight loss plan, you should have a reason for everything you include in it. So if you're planning to go low carb, I'd start with asking why? What are you hoping to gain from it? Have you tried eating a moderate deficit with balance macros? Are you having issues with satiety/going hungry? If the answer is simply that it worked for your bro, I might rethink your plan a bit. What matters isn't what worked for other people - what matters is what is going to be best suited for you, your preferences and your goals.

    with upper body weight lifting an cardio exercises.

    Why you skipping leg day, bro?

    It was recently the autumnal equinox - can't do legs today.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    with upper body weight lifting an cardio exercises.

    Why you skipping leg day, bro?
    If I went carb free, I'd skip out on leg day too
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    Carb free is not really all that possible. However, low carb is. The downside is that until you're adapted, your workouts will suffer for a bit. So be prepared for that.

    Some low carb snacks are almonds, soynuts, cheesesticks, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Why? Caloric deficit = weight loss.

    This.
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    Why? Caloric deficit = weight loss.

    Sometimes the equalition is low carb + a caloric defict = weight loss

    This is usually what happens when someone DARES to try something other than IIFYM...
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    Why? Caloric deficit = weight loss.

    Sometimes the equalition is low carb + a caloric defict = weight loss

    This is usually what happens when someone DARES to try something other than IIFYM...

    Before this turns into another "the main forums are so mean to low carb!" argument, the OP wants to cut out carbs, do lots of cardio, and weight train only the top half of his body.

    Now, the OP hasn't been back, but to me, his post reads as "someone told me if I cut out carbs, do a bunch of cardio to burn calories and fat, and do some chest, arm, and ab exercises, I'll be ripped in no time." The fact that he is trying to go "no carb" says to me that he hasn't really researched this thoroughly and probably isn't someone who needs to cut out carbs for medical reasons or because he thinks low carb/keto is right for his lifestyle.

    Hopefully the OP will come back, share his goals, and tell us why he is looking into low carb so people here on all sides of the discussion can give him some advice that will help him gets where he wants to be.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Why? Caloric deficit = weight loss.

    This^

    No temporary changes for me (been there done that).
  • vismal
    vismal Posts: 2,463 Member
    okay so I want to try my hardest! to go carb free for as long as I can, with upper body weight lifting an cardio exercises. anyone here give up carbs for good or at least a while? if so how long did it take for you guys/gals to lose weight doing so?

    also what are some good/healthy alternatives to snack on an make meals out of thats not carb based?
    thanks =)
    Who cares about carbs! What I want to know is why you are skipping leg day OP!!!! Upper body weight lifting only??? For SHAME! Cardio is not a substitute for training legs in the weight room!
  • gidget_05
    gidget_05 Posts: 21 Member
    okay so I want to try my hardest! to go carb free for as long as I can, with upper body weight lifting an cardio exercises. anyone here give up carbs for good or at least a while? if so how long did it take for you guys/gals to lose weight doing so?

    also what are some good/healthy alternatives to snack on an make meals out of thats not carb based?
    thanks =)
    I have been carb free for two mos. pasta was the hardest to give up I done it mostly because I am type 2 diabetic
  • KylaDenay
    KylaDenay Posts: 1,585 Member
    Continue to eat carbs....

    Never skip leg day...
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    okay so I want to try my hardest! to go carb free for as long as I can, with upper body weight lifting an cardio exercises. anyone here give up carbs for good or at least a while? if so how long did it take for you guys/gals to lose weight doing so?

    also what are some good/healthy alternatives to snack on an make meals out of thats not carb based?
    thanks =)
    Who cares about carbs! What I want to know is why you are skipping leg day OP!!!! Upper body weight lifting only??? For SHAME! Cardio is not a substitute for training legs in the weight room!

    Totally agree. I'm trying to wait patiently for a response to this!
  • runner475
    runner475 Posts: 1,236 Member
    Why? Caloric deficit = weight loss.

    Sometimes the equalition is low carb + a caloric defict = weight loss

    I'll twist the equation jus' a lil' bit


    low on processed carbs + a caloric defict = weight loss


    Why won't carrots be good for you? 100 gms carrots have 8 gms carb - it's carb loaded food source.

    OP, You got to be careful of what you ask in your original post. I understand you want to restrict processed carbs and not all carbs.
  • aneary1980
    aneary1980 Posts: 461 Member
    Why? Caloric deficit = weight loss.

    Sometimes the equalition is low carb + a caloric defict = weight loss

    I'll twist the equation jus' a lil' bit


    low on processed carbs + a caloric defict = weight loss


    Why won't carrots be good for you? 100 gms carrots have 8 gms carb - it's carb loaded food source.

    OP, You got to be careful of what you ask in your original post. I understand you want to restrict processed carbs and not all carbs.

    Apologies I missed out the processed bit although to be fair I try and not have potatoes too much too and other than veg (excluding Potatoes) I rarely have carbs in the evening BUT this works for me and does not mean it will work for the OP. Additional BUT I have a generally low carb diet not a no carb diet.
  • runner475
    runner475 Posts: 1,236 Member
    I try and not have potatoes too much too and other than veg (excluding Potatoes) I rarely have carbs in the evening BUT this works for me and does not mean it will work for the OP. Additional BUT I have a generally low carb diet not a no carb diet.

    ^^
    OP, In the end this is what matters. What works for others may not work for you. It ain't one size fits all. You gotta play around.

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