High Protein / Low Carb?

jammyone

Low-carb yes. High protein - No.

Chew the fat!

mynameisnutz

No. Not good. You might as well throw the protein in the garbage. For each gram of protein to be used by your body, it needs 4 grams of carbos. When your protein is high, it is only filling your stomach, but not being used by your body (so its not fueling muscles/muscle growth without the carbs present). It stresses your digestive system (but you may not feel it) and other organs. A balanced low-fat diet with real food and a variety of exercise (cardio and strength) is the way to go. "They" say 30% calories from fat, but from many health experts, that is too high. Use this site, set your weight loss goal (1 to 1.5 pounds lost per week is safe and managable without stressing out) and you will get there. It will take longer than your friends method, but you will be at your goal when she is still pounding the weights eating a rigid diet and you'll be used to a healthy diet, fun exercise, and enjoying your accomplishment. Think of this, the extra weight that you want to lose--how long did it take to put on? It may take that long to burn it off. Don't expect overnight success, but demand success in the end. GOOD LUCK!

DianaPowerUp

Low carb doesn't mean NO carb. There are carbs in dairy, fruits, and vegetables, as well as grains. If you just cut out the grains in your diet (which I essentially have), you will automatically reduce your carb intake dramatically (esp. the refined processed junk - anything white).

I've done that (I eat about 100-130 gm/carb/day, and about 100-120 gm/protein/day) and the results speak for themselves. I find it not only easy to maintain, but I feel MUCH better, and my bloodwork is better than ever as well.

shaggy63

I keep my Carbs below 50 g a day. I've lost 14 lbs since June 10th.

Don't do high protein, do High Fat Low carb. For great information go to reddit.com/r/keto