have YOU LOST WEIGHT with eating carbs still?

spectralmoon

Haven't given up carbs, still losing weight since Jan.

AngelsheriHackley

I lost 40 pounds and yes I still eat carbs I count calories and some fats. Carbs give you energy to fuel your workouts. Don't give them up

rudegyal_b

absolutely, i looove carbs

hbm616

I've lost over 100 lbs and I've never gone a day without some carbs. Your body needs carbs to make glucose to function (especially your brain). And cutting something out is unrealistic for the long term. Wouldn't it be better to just eat in moderation? Maybe have one slice of bread instead of two? The idea of disregarding an entire food group honestly baffles me.

lindsay1562

I've lost about 8 pounds and eat carbs every day. Too good to give up, and some carbs are good for you.

Anderia

I definitely eat carbs and I'm still losing the weight. It can happen. I honestly haven't given up anything and I'm still losing. All things in moderation is what I've learned and it works.

ShilohMaier

I eat carbs of all kinds, and I managed to lose over 130 pounds. I eat whole grains and healthier carbs. I also eat not-so-healthy carbs. Humans NEED carbs to function properly, anyone who says otherwise is wrong.

And anyone who says anyone who says otherwise is wrong, is wrong. I am insulin resistant- carbs eff me up big time. I function without them just fine. I keep mine under 20g a day. It reversed my border-line diabetic blood work that eating CARBS had created. And no, not junky carbs. I was a lacto/ovo vegetarian, eating super clean when my body went hay-wire. That "before" pic you see of me right next to this post was a body that was created eating a slice of whole-grain toast, low-fat yogurt and an apple for breakfast... And the "after" right next to it was achieved with eggs & bacon.

I am not saying anyone has to give up carbs to lose weight, but to imply that my diet is causing me to be unhealthy when in fact it pretty much saved my life (ALL of my labwork improved tremendously), is WRONG.

ANeWcRe8N

Yup, I love my carbs

MariaMariaM

I lost 8 pounds since Jan 1st of this year and didn't give up many things people and nutritionist tell you have to in order to lose weight. I eat bread every morning with my breakfast (whole grain or french / italian bread). I still eat pizza (homemade) and bread with my burgers (homemade as well). I eat other grains like brow rice and quinoa. I eat lots of dairy: cheese, yogurt, milk with my latte. The key is to have everything in moderation and as long as it fits in my daily intake, I am good. I also still drink wine and have cocktails once in a while. I have set up MFP ratios to 40/40/20 (carbs/protein/fat). Most of the time I am over on the carb ratio but most of it comes from fruits and vegetables.

Before I lost the 8 pounds I mentioned above, I lost 26 pounds and followed a similar approach. I did P90X and followed the portion control section of the nutritional guide and the last 2 months are pretty heavy with carbs.

Carbs are not the enemy if you use them right.

blessmy5

I eat all food groups in moderation. Unless you plan to never eat them again - moderation is the name of the game!

eillamarie

Cut down on the amount of "whole" grains you eat, and start eating "ancient" grains. Quinoa, oats, amaranth, couscous, milet, barley, spelt, etc. Whole is good, ancient is even better. Quinoa is even a complete protein!

BevsCalerieCount

I don't think it is good to totally give up an entire food group. I would make sure it is truly 100% whole grain (read your labels) and you have to exercise, it will convert the carbs to energy. My doc said the best form of exercise is interval training, so if you run do a walk run interval or if you walk increase the incline, then decrease, etc.

lmelangley

I've lost 39 lbs and haven't given up anything. I've modified my diet in that I eat fewer carbs and sweets but that's it. Basically, if I have the calories and I want something, I have it no matter what it is. For me, this is about making diet changes I can live with, and not about starving myself or punishing myself.

Craig_hyde

Yup. The only main difference I made was changing to wholemeal (bread, flour, rice, pasta) and going from there. Heck, even started using unrefined sugar :-)

harriet_tubman

Yes, but it was when I had A LOT to lose.

I've found that now that I'm actually at a healthy weight, it's harder for me to lose weight while eating the amount of carbs I want to eat per day (about 150-200g per day). Lucky for me I don't care, but if i wanted to lose a little more weight I would probably cut back on carbs (maybe to like 100g a day? that sounds awful! haha) and replace those calories with protein. I think carbs are important for people who exercise regularly.

Huffdogg

carbs + protein = muscle building
Muscle eats fat

corollary: carbs are useful for burning fat

serenity216

I eat carbs...I just stay within my recommended amount (and don't eat as many as I used to) and make sure to get my protein in there. I have lost 12 pounds and 15 inches in 60 days.

Mom0fTwo

i have and i usually go over

jenbk2

If you stop eating carbs to lose the last 8 lbs- once you start eating them again you will gain it back. A diet without carbs is not a healthy diet.

SergeantSunshine_reused

I do. I eat chocolate, white bread, and other refined carbs too

Anomalia

I am currently eating a pizza.

jsnearly

Lost about 6 pounds at first. Started to gain weight again. Just switched to Atkins and restricing calories. Lost 6 pounds since friday.

mcusy

I've found it's easy to lose weight without carbs, but it's not a permanent solution: i.e. I always gain it right back, so therefore, it's not a really good idea. Carbs in moderation are usually just fine.

Keegansmum6

yes..=)

laddyboy

Complex Carbs are not bad...they are a source of energy. I start most days with a bowl of oatmeal. No on the other hand some people are a little sensitive to carbs. I'm one of them so I just limit them as my day goes on.

For example.

If I eat carbs after 4 pm they are complex and Vegetables, Whole Grain Rice or Sweet Potato. Never bread.
I don't eat fruit after 2 pm unless I'm working out in the evening.
That's about all I limit and it's what works for me. But carbs are NOT the enemy. We need them, we love them.

taso42

Hi! I've been losing by taking an all natural supplement called fat fighters after my biggest meal of the day. Its called fat fighters w carb inhibitors. Send me a msg for more info

Please don't peddle your snake oil here.

smokinjackd

I have lost 24 pounds in the last 2 months eating all the food groups. There are not any healthy foods that you need to eliminate, it's simply a matter of all the right foods in the right proportions. I think people suggest eliminating carbs due to the average North American diet being way to carb heavy. If you just make the majority of your diet green then you can eat all the different food groups without worry.

mattemery

Before I watched macros I was typically eating about 50% carbs and losing steadily. I got down to my last 10 lbs and cut carbs because I read the same thing. Gained weight, spent a year trying to figure why I was gaining and trying different methods to lose again. Threw together some trend charts based on my weight and macros, saw the trend lines of carbs vs weight and upped my carbs to 40% for now and will probably increase again, and now I'm finally losing weight again.

This isn't to say that higher carb ratios work for everyone. It's more to point out that there is no one answer, you're just going to have to try and see what works for you, your body/lifestyle, and your journey. If you make a change like that, you may get positive or negative results, just be prepared for either and the further adjustments you may have to make from there.

Congrats on your loss so far and good luck in hitting your goal!

^^^^^^ This.

If what you are doing isn't working, and your calories are ok (not too high or low). tweak your macros, or up your exercise. Something. And stick with it a couple of weeks and track your progress. Low carbs (below about 60g a day) make me feel bad. Lower carbs might work for you. If they do great. If they don't... trying something else. Maybe calorie cycling... 2-3 days of higher calories and 2-3 days of reducing 200-300 extra.

Jorra

Hi! I've been losing by taking an all natural supplement called fat fighters after my biggest meal of the day. Its called fat fighters w carb inhibitors. Send me a msg for more info

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sweetbeckymarie

I notice that when I don't eat carbs I end up mindlessly eating a lot more through out the day. Since the carbs keep you full longer, I've had great results eating carbs in moderation.