Low Carb Woes

SarahJayRigdon

After a year and a half of healthy eating and exercise, the scale was stuck. At my doctors suggestion I've lowered my carbohydrate intake to 60 grams a day, but I have yet to come close to meeting my calorie goal AND stay at or under my carb goal! It's frustrating because I was eating so balanced before and I was so wary of doing this, but my doc assured me I'd be fine and it would help get me past this speed bump. Still, coming in 400- 700 calories under my goal each day just dosen't seem healthy or safe. But I'm not a Dr. either. Is it wrong to go against the doc's recommendation and just resolve to give up the heavy carb hitters like bread, rice, quoina, and cous cous?

RDH0513

did he say to up your protein and healthy fats? that will help make up for left over calories after the carb deficient.

kkuhly

Trying adding more chicken/lean beef/turkey bacon/eggs for protein and if you like Avacados they are a very healthy fat with enough calories to get you near to your goal. All of these foods are great for you with virtually no carbs and they are really yummy!