Side of effects of eating low carb- 3 months

fteale

Wow that's awesome! The biggest selling point for me was "no PMS". That's incentive to start today!!
Keep it up

If it works for you, that is great, but please be warned that in general low carbing is known to make PMT worse, as carbs help you regulate your premenstrual hormones. Obviously it is different for different people, but don't assume that because it had that effect for her it will for you.

Where are you getting your info?

I looked into it for a friend a while ago who was struggling with atkins for this reason. I can't remember the exact studies I found back then, but a quick google will give you any number of examples. The gist is keep refined sugars down, but eat plenty of starchy food. Also you need more fit B6 which is in starchy food such as whole grains, bananas, brown rice and nuts.

Here's just one of the many articles out there http://www.jbsoulscan.com/content/premenstrual-tension-pmt-or-premenstural-syndrome-pms

alanabancroft

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Grokette

Wow that's awesome! The biggest selling point for me was "no PMS". That's incentive to start today!!
Keep it up

If it works for you, that is great, but please be warned that in general low carbing is known to make PMT worse, as carbs help you regulate your premenstrual hormones. Obviously it is different for different people, but don't assume that because it had that effect for her it will for you.

Where are you getting your info?

I looked into it for a friend a while ago who was struggling with atkins for this reason. I can't remember the exact studies I found back then, but a quick google will give you any number of examples. The gist is keep refined sugars down, but eat plenty of starchy food. Also you need more fit B6 which is in starchy food such as whole grains, bananas, brown rice and nuts.

Here's just one of the many articles out there http://www.jbsoulscan.com/content/premenstrual-tension-pmt-or-premenstural-syndrome-pms

I have never heard of this and every woman I know that has been on a lower carb plan says that giving up the grains and starchy foods is what rid them of their PMS.

And many, many, many OB / GYN's will agree.

Jenn728

That is awesome! Which is exactly why I am doing it...I was doing it before but then strayed and gained the weight and lost the good feeling. So I'm back on the wagon and determined to see it through.

fteale

I looked into it for a friend a while ago who was struggling with atkins for this reason. I can't remember the exact studies I found back then, but a quick google will give you any number of examples. The gist is keep refined sugars down, but eat plenty of starchy food. Also you need more fit B6 which is in starchy food such as whole grains, bananas, brown rice and nuts.

Here's just one of the many articles out there http://www.jbsoulscan.com/content/premenstrual-tension-pmt-or-premenstural-syndrome-pms

I have never heard of this and every woman I know that has been on a lower carb plan says that giving up the grains and starchy foods is what rid them of their PMS.

And many, many, many OB / GYN's will agree.
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And I know plenty who won't.

I am not saying it didn't happen for the OP, just that there is a lot of evidence out there to the contrary so don't assume it will be a magic pill.

brunzella92

Congrats! I'm thinking of going this route again. I did it before and was NEVER hungry, just need the willpower to see it through!!

namenumber

Wow! Awesome!

MiniMichelle

bump. Amazing!!

TigersFanIndy34

You can adjust what percentage of your calories come from Protein, Carbs, and Fat. If you go to "My Home", Goals, Fitness Goals. I have mine set to Carbs 25%, Protein 40%, and Fat 35%. It works great parsing the calories from exercise into these categories as well.

Oh wow - thanks so much! I honestly didn't know that... I just went and changed it more in line to what works for me (40-30-30) and I think it'll be so cool to not see all that red! I also ALWAYS go over on my fiber so I thought I'd give myself 5 more grams there. I don't believe a person has to go crazy on fiber but I also know that fiber isn't probably what made me fat lol. I'm so excited to learn I can adjust this I am doing a happy dance! yay - gotta do it 18 more minutes so I can call it a workout

BobbyClerici

3 months of eating no grains and low carb, low sugar: (eating all natural veggies, protein and lots of good fat)

23 pounds lost- 6.5 inches from waist gone-( size 12/14 to size 8)
depression lifted (this is the most amazing side effect) sense of well being.
energy all day
stomach pain completely gone
bloating and swelling gone
PMS gone!
feeling fit- energy to work out
never hungry. no blood sugar crashes. no 3pm fatigue.

I no longer eat pasta or breads - a staple in my old Italian-American diet.
It was killing my progress.

Grokette

I looked into it for a friend a while ago who was struggling with atkins for this reason. I can't remember the exact studies I found back then, but a quick google will give you any number of examples. The gist is keep refined sugars down, but eat plenty of starchy food. Also you need more fit B6 which is in starchy food such as whole grains, bananas, brown rice and nuts.

Here's just one of the many articles out there http://www.jbsoulscan.com/content/premenstrual-tension-pmt-or-premenstural-syndrome-pms

I have never heard of this and every woman I know that has been on a lower carb plan says that giving up the grains and starchy foods is what rid them of their PMS.

And many, many, many OB / GYN's will agree.

And I know plenty who won't.

I am not saying it didn't happen for the OP, just that there is a lot of evidence out there to the contrary so don't assume it will be a magic pill.

I got rid of my PMDD by ditching grains, legumes, starches and sugar. No monthly cramping any more. No more PMS, no more being evil to my husband.

It was suggested to me by my GYN. It has been suggested to me by several doctors.

There is a reason as to why the doctors are saying to watch the types of carbs you eat.

Acg67

Low carb diets have no metabolic advantage, so why cut something out unless you have to ie a metabolic disorder?

QingTing

I read that some people can eat carbs, and some people can't. Usually "apple shapes" can't while "pear shapes" can, and should. I am apple shape (most my fat goes to my torso, not my hips) and I've been doing well on low-carb so far.

shakybabe

I'm low carb/gluten free and lost 2 stone (28lbs). I also enjoy the diet. I allow rice krispies or oats for breakfast, gluten free bread
1-2 times a week but mostly Lunch is salad or soup and dinner is salad or veg with meat or fish.

I throw in a treat meal once a week. Exercise try and do at least half an hour, but hour f can manage it. I've had loads of benefits and my medical condition has improved.

MrsCon40

Low carb diets have no metabolic advantage, so why cut something out unless you have to ie a metabolic disorder?

I don't understand this either. To each their own.

Moar pasta (and bread and rice and sweets and alcohol) for us!

CaptainGordo

Low carb diets have no metabolic advantage, so why cut something out unless you have to ie a metabolic disorder?

I don't understand this either. To each their own.

Moar pasta (and bread and rice and sweets and alcohol) for us!

Hooray! :drinker:

mcrowe1016

3 months of eating no grains and low carb, low sugar: (eating all natural veggies, protein and lots of good fat)

23 pounds lost- 6.5 inches from waist gone-( size 12/14 to size 8)
depression lifted (this is the most amazing side effect) sense of well being.
energy all day
stomach pain completely gone
bloating and swelling gone
PMS gone!
feeling fit- energy to work out
never hungry. no blood sugar crashes. no 3pm fatigue.

Congrats on your sucess! I am happy you found something that works for you. In my experience of eating plenty of carbs every day:

I have lost more weight, but not as many sizes as you (though I attribute this to my lack of strength training)
28 lbs down. 16/18 to a 12/14
I am lucky enough to not suffer from depression, but those who do have my upmost respect.
energy all day
Never had stomach pain
Never had bloating or swelling
Even before I was on BC, I never had bad PMS
I feel great and have plenty of energy to work out
I do get hungry every once and a while, but I don't have fatigue.

My main reason for posting this is to say that everyone is different. Just because low carbs works for you does not mean that it will work for everyone. On the flip side, because I eat carbs does not mean that will work for everyone.

Edit: I am now stength training

mgmlap

Reading the tired/stomach pain/etc. symptoms on here... I still eat tons of carbs/grains, but I stopped eating wheat/gluten (turns out the pain, etc. was a food intolerance). Not dissing the low carb thing, but don't discount food allergies and intolerance. :-)

I agree..I lost 3% BF doing Primal..now my doc wants me to test to see if its all grains..or if I am gluten intolerant..we shall see

stacyjbaker1010

Impressive!

I always do well when I'm strict about my carb intake (and what time of day I eat them) but it's so hard because those carbs are EVERYWHERE! I am more of an apple shape...most weight in my chest, stomach, *kitten* and hips. I should really focus on less carbs to see the boost in my weightloss.

kennethmgreen

Low carb diets have no metabolic advantage, so why cut something out unless you have to ie a metabolic disorder?

I know your question is likely rhetorical, but I'm gonna answer anyway.

I think a low carb diet *feels* better for some people, and may "work" better for them (as in, the food choices and resulting body's reaction to those food choices work better). I don't like restricting much of anything in my diet and prefer to focus on calories and macros. But I do eat mostly vegetarian (some fish). I don't eat meat simply because it feels better not to. When I eat meat - particularly beef, pork, etc., I have more stomach problems that when I don't eat. And now, I don't miss the taste of it, so I don't seek it.

Know why it's so hard to find legitimate studies that show a low-carb diet compared to a high-carb diet (or meat vs. vegetarian diet) WITH NO CALORIE INTAKE CHANGES showing weight loss? Because there aren't any. Show me where carbs AND ONLY CARBS were changed in diets that resulted in weight loss. Can't escape basic calorie math.

Eating low carb, vegetarian, no dairy, green, all fried, extra bacon, whatever - most of the time, it's how our body reacts to the stuff we throw down our maw. We make better choices because our bodies react differently. Those better choices often lead to better eating, which often leads to fewer calories. And then - and only then - weight loss occurs.

So yeah, low carb dieting "works" in that some people can happily lose weight low carbing and enjoy how their body reacts to restricting carbs. But it is correlation not causation. Doesn't mean low carb isn't effective. It just isn't the direct reason for weight loss.

I'm happy for the OP's success and glad she wasn't preaching her diet as the only/best solution for everyone. She was simply sharing her approach, which is fine by me. I can respect that even if I don't plan to follow it.

fitnoflab

Nice work OP! I tried low carb sometime ago but as a vegetarian my food options just became repetitive. I don't think I lost more weight than on any other method of eating but a key area was smaller, my belly. That being my problem area I loved it and would do it again. I also felt really energetic. If anyone has any links to low carb vegetarianism I would appreciate it. I have done research but it is just usually high protein intake vegetarians, with a good amount of carbs still being consumed. Thanks if you have info, advice or opinions:)

lucy1945

well, i am so flipping confused! I eat carbs and stay in my calorie limit and i just can't seem to budge the scale!!! I try really hard to eat healthy carbs. but, i am just more and more hungry. if i eat a diet of mostly meat, salads and veggies...my hunger level goes way down and i start losing. but this is soooooo stinking hard to do! AND so many say this is unhealthy and other say it is the way we are Suppose to eat. What to do???

lucy1945

3 months of eating no grains and low carb, low sugar: (eating all natural veggies, protein and lots of good fat)

23 pounds lost- 6.5 inches from waist gone-( size 12/14 to size 8)
depression lifted (this is the most amazing side effect) sense of well being.
energy all day
stomach pain completely gone
bloating and swelling gone
PMS gone!
feeling fit- energy to work out
never hungry. no blood sugar crashes. no 3pm fatigue.

Well, this is what i LOVE to hear!!!!! i am soooo confused on whether or not this is healthy! you obviously are one to prove that it really works! THANK YOU!!!!!

lucy1945

It HAS to depend on the person! my husband eats ''whatever'' and he has never gone above is ''normal'' weight . He doesn't exercise either! Not saying that part is good, i just mean.... that he is still thin and eats carbs, Beer everyday, etc.

wendyw8

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Ljohnverrell

For me personally if I eat a lot of yummy yummy carbs then I want MORE, MORE, MORE! I crave chocolate and salty sweets and even after I get them I'm just more hungry.

The benefit of me going low carb and cutting out breads and all that yummy goodness is that protein and fats fill me up and I don't want any more food afterwards. I think that is the real reason low carb works for some. You don't get hungry for more afterwards.

wendyw8

I just went and look at my carbs and I have been eating tons of them! I usually just pay attention to my cals, but I think now I am going to cut back on carbs and sugars and see where that gets me!! Thanks!

lucy1945

I just went and look at my carbs and I have been eating tons of them! I usually just pay attention to my cals, but I think now I am going to cut back on carbs and sugars and see where that gets me!! Thanks!

I agree with you Wendy...i'm doing the same thing. What could ever be wrong with a higher intake of veggies/salad stuff! thats what happens on his diet. ...I end up eating waaaay more salads and veggies then ever before. Good Luck Wendy!

lucy1945

For me personally if I eat a lot of yummy yummy carbs then I want MORE, MORE, MORE! I crave chocolate and salty sweets and even after I get them I'm just more hungry.

The benefit of me going low carb and cutting out breads and all that yummy goodness is that protein and fats fill me up and I don't want any more food afterwards. I think that is the real reason low carb works for some. You don't get hungry for more afterwards.

Thank you! i agree

lucy1945

For me personally if I eat a lot of yummy yummy carbs then I want MORE, MORE, MORE! I crave chocolate and salty sweets and even after I get them I'm just more hungry.

The benefit of me going low carb and cutting out breads and all that yummy goodness is that protein and fats fill me up and I don't want any more food afterwards. I think that is the real reason low carb works for some. You don't get hungry for more afterwards.

Thank you! i agree