Carb inquiry

chevy88grl

I tried Atkins and going "low carb". I am probably the only person who followed Atkins to the letter and gained 10lbs. It was awful. When I go low carb I have NO energy, my hair looks nasty, my skin gets greasy, I don't sleep well, I just feel ick. For me, low or no carb ISN'T the way to lose weight. It may work for some - but my body wants carbs.

You have to figure out what works for YOU and YOUR BODY. There are some people who can go low/no carb and do it for the rest of their lives with huge success. Other people simply can't (or won't) do it.

circusmom

To quote my favorite fitness author:

"Low Carb dieting is the last resort for the lazy. Kicking *kitten* at exercise requires high-performance fuel, dammit!"
- James Fell (www.bodyforwife.com)

Really? So I'm lazy? James Fell is just tring to sell his brand *kitten*.

lclarkjr

To quote my favorite fitness author:

"Low Carb dieting is the last resort for the lazy. Kicking *kitten* at exercise requires high-performance fuel, dammit!"
- James Fell (www.bodyforwife.com)

Really? So I'm lazy? James Fell is just tring to sell his brand *kitten*.

You're only lazy if you think you are. I'm just sharing James Fell's opinion on the matter (which I happen to agree with). Take it for what it's worth.

circusmom

To quote my favorite fitness author:

"Low Carb dieting is the last resort for the lazy. Kicking *kitten* at exercise requires high-performance fuel, dammit!"
- James Fell (www.bodyforwife.com)

Really? So I'm lazy? James Fell is just tring to sell his brand *kitten*.

You're only lazy if you think you are. I'm just sharing James Fell's opinion on the matter (which I happen to agree with). Take it for what it's worth.

Not Much!

Lozzy_82

I agree with everyone who's said find out what's best for YOU.

For me, personally, when I'm trying to lose weight I do much better when I eliminate bread, rice, pasta, cereals, potatoes etc from my diet and eat a lot of fish, lean meat, eggs and vegetables, with some nuts and fruit. I feel fine on this kind of food, and whilst I do miss foods psychologically, I don't get physical cravings. My dad is exactly the same. My mother, on the other hand, simply can't eat like this - it makes her feel crappy. It's all about what works for you

TavistockToad

i have found that through counting my calories and focusing on how much protien i am getting, i have reduced my carb intake without really trying. but i dont not eat carbs, it just usally works out that i have them in 2 of my 3 meals.

As lots of other people have said, you have to find what works for you with a bit of trial and error. good luck!

darlynnwd

I try to get all my carbs from vegetables and fruit & a few whole grains. My body responds better without white stuff like breads, pasta, and potatoes.