How to Cut Carbs/Adjust diet for faster weight loss

rydanip

*sigh*

OP: Did you have a fasting blood glucose test done and do you have diabetes or are you insulin resistant?

I would find out the above, or at the very least, find out why your doctor is recommending a reduced carb intake. This is important.

If your doctor provides you with a medical reason to avoid/reduce them, then you should probably avoid/reduce them and disregard this thread entirely.

If your doctor is suggesting you reduce carbs because carbs make you fat, you should find a new doctor immediately.

Also she didnt say "carbs make you fat" but she said "you dont really need carbs" :-/

brucedelaney

Cardio doesn't reduce "Belly" fat, in fact cardio itself doesn't reduce fat, being in a caloric deficit reduces fat as body fat % goes down so will your belly fat or leg fat or where ever it is that your body likes to hold on to it. Cardio just makes it easier to reach a caloric deficit that causes you to reduce fat.

Sidesteal

Also she didnt say "carbs make you fat" but she said "you dont really need carbs" :-/

For the most part she is correct.

bcattoes

Unless you have a disease that affects how your body processes carbe, they are not the enemy.
You will lose weight by reducing the amount of calories you consume and/or increasing the amount you burn (exercise)
One certain food group does not "target" belly fat. Belly fat will decrease along with other fat.

If you stop eating carbs and then reintroduce them, you will gain the weight back unless you decrease something else in your diet to compensate for the carb calories. In a healthy person, weight loss is all about calories in vs. calories out.

SergeantSunshine_reused

Bingo. I have PCOS which makes me Insulin Resistant

That being the case, I would absolutely listen to your doctor and reduce carbs per her advice. Give it a good two weeks or so as it may take time to adjust in terms of how you feel on a low carb diet.

There ya go :]

Try to get most of your carbs from veggies! filling and good for ya :]
berries are pretty low in carbs too. raspberries especially
good luck to you!

cramernh

PCOS which is a metabolic disorder, and it causes insulin to spike. I

Sorry but PCOS is NOT a metabolic disorder. PCOS is an Endocrine/GYN related diagnosis. The symptoms common with PCOS are Insulin-resistance(Endo), hyperglycemia(Endo), reproductive issues (GYN & Endo), in many cases male-pattern hair loss and growth (Derma and Endo)...

PCOS even itself has different variables as well as far as being diagnosed with it...

Ive worked for physicians and specialists not only as one of their staff, but also as their patient as well... I also have the culinary side where Ive worked with the staff with other patients, as well as worked with the staff AS their patient also.

cramernh

As far as the OP:
I would, like other posters have mentioned, do some research and run it by your Endocrinologist to see if going low-carb is right for your PCOS case. If your Endo has the special training dietary-speaking, then go with the guidelines of your Endo. If not, request you see a registered dietician that specializes in PCOS patients with low-carb dietary plans.

Unfortunately, even moderation of the regular 'white' food categories still can cause problems for us. I have a severe metabolic disorder where if I consume any more potatoes, rice, processed flours, bleached flours, most pastas, my insulin is no longer controlled by the prescriptions and I go into Insulin Shock.... Its happened to me once. It also affected my liver to the point I was almost quarantined.... I dont want that to happen ever again!

Run the research by your Endo and make sure they are well-knowledged in addition to any advice they give you. I only wish you had the same Endo as I do - she has studied in five countries and has a large background in dietary changes for her patients... and that means one less trip to another facility (and less copay too!)... and with her help, I have not only lost alot of weight, but, with new and updated tests, I may find out more where others have simply said "take this and call me in the morning"...

rydanip

PCOS is classified as a metabolic disorder by some physicians, the endocrinologist i saw even said that, but thats neither here nor there. I think I will see a dietician who specializes in insulin resistance. Then they can tell me exactly what will make my insulin spike and what won't. You guys gave me some great advice. I also want to know if any of you are insulin resistant or have pcos and what your diet is like

cramernh

PCOS is classified as a metabolic disorder by some physicians, the endocrinologist i saw even said that, but thats neither here nor there. I think I will see a dietician who specializes in insulin resistance. Then they can tell me exactly what will make my insulin spike and what won't. You guys gave me some great advice. I also want to know if any of you are insulin resistant or have pcos and what your diet is like

And speaking on over 14 years experience working IN the medical field, and credentialing physicians, specialists and surgeons and also an advanced medical biller for 26 specialities, I do know what Im talking about..

Good luck to you

rydanip

PCOS is classified as a metabolic disorder by some physicians, the endocrinologist i saw even said that, but thats neither here nor there. I think I will see a dietician who specializes in insulin resistance. Then they can tell me exactly what will make my insulin spike and what won't. You guys gave me some great advice. I also want to know if any of you are insulin resistant or have pcos and what your diet is like

And speaking on over 14 years experience working IN the medical field, and credentialing physicians, specialists and surgeons and also an advanced medical biller for 26 specialities, I do know what Im talking about..

Good luck to you

LOL no one is discounting your credentials. I'm just repeating what was told to me by doctors I've seen. No need to argue about the specifics, its not a battle. Appreciate your input nonetheless