The last 10 pounds

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  • chellekoren
    chellekoren Posts: 273 Member
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    For people interested in low-carb I just pulled this off the web. Source: marksdailyapple.com
    300 or more grams/day - Danger Zone!
    Easy to reach with the “normal” American diet (cereals, pasta, rice, bread, waffles, pancakes, muffins, soft drinks, packaged snacks, sweets, desserts). High risk of excess fat storage, inflammation, increased disease markers including Metabolic Syndrome or diabetes. Sharp reduction of grains and other processed carbs is critical unless you are on the “chronic cardio” treadmill (which has its own major drawbacks).
    150-300 grams/day – Steady, Insidious Weight Gain
    Continued higher insulin-stimulating effect prevents efficient fat burning and contributes to widespread chronic disease conditions. This range – irresponsibly recommended by the USDA and other diet authorities – can lead to the statistical US average gain of 1.5 pounds of fat per year for forty years.
    100-150 grams/day – Primal Blueprint Maintenance Range
    This range based on body weight and activity level. When combined with Primal exercises, allows for genetically optimal fat burning and muscle development. Range derived from Grok’s (ancestors’) example of enjoying abundant vegetables and fruits and avoiding grains and sugars.
    50-100 grams/day – Primal Sweet Spot for Effortless Weight Loss
    Minimizes insulin production and ramps up fat metabolism. By meeting average daily protein requirements (.7 – 1 gram per pound of lean bodyweight formula), eating nutritious vegetables and fruits (easy to stay in 50-100 gram range, even with generous servings), and staying satisfied with delicious high fat foods (meat, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds), you can lose one to two pounds of body fat per week and then keep it off forever by eating in the maintenance range.
    0-50 grams/day – Ketosis and Accelerated Fat Burning
    Acceptable for a day or two of Intermittent Fasting towards aggressive weight loss efforts, provided adequate protein, fat and supplements are consumed otherwise. May be ideal for many diabetics. Not necessarily recommended as a long-term practice for otherwise healthy people due to resultant deprivation of high nutrient value vegetables and fruits."

    I think I will try!

    Okay so the 50 to 100 grams seems right on. I found out that under that I feel ill and cannot perform well at kung fu and so playing with the carb numbers myself, I have come to that conclusion. I'm glad you put that on there. I have checked my measurements again this week and I have lost another 1/2 inch or so on the hip area. I am very happy with these results, the food I eat and my performance at kung fu. It is also right on in that I feel like I am eating MORE without sacrificing, which is a good thing for my cravings.

    Last week after going around the 30 gram or less a day number of carbs, I was craving some serious sweets by Saturday. I caved and got a milk shake and literally became dizzy for a couple hours afterward. Not good. I don't want to be like that.

    Anyway, I hope everyone is on track and seeing RESULTS!!! I am still hoping and praying my results are not simply a mistake in the way I hold my tape measure ;)
  • seabuckaroo
    seabuckaroo Posts: 85
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    I am pretty new to MFP. I was wondering if there is a way to tag or save this thread so I don't have to search for it daily.

    Yes, when your in the message board section you just click on my topics and it will show all the topics you commented on. There may be a better way.....
  • seabuckaroo
    seabuckaroo Posts: 85
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    Checking in I have lost 2 pounds since I started. It's probably water, but YAY!!!!
  • becka63
    becka63 Posts: 712 Member
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    Hey don't knock it! That's great!

    I've lost 1lb since last posting on here! :smile:
  • Brilynn1988
    Brilynn1988 Posts: 14
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    Worked my butt off this weekend and lost a pound. Only 6 more to go! ^_^

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