Losing weight WITHOUT doing low carb

super_b_star

Anyone out there doing a diet//lifestyle//whatever you wanna call it without doing the low carb fab? I've been trying it and it just doesn't feel healthy to me. I just wanted to see if anyone is doing well just by eating whats considered a 'balance diet', with all food groups and such.

This is not a dis on people who ARE doing the low carb thing. If it's working for you, thats wonderful!

Hendrix7

yes my macros are 35% carb, 35% pro 30% fat.

I get most of my carbs from oats, sweet potatoes and fruit.......seems pretty healthy to me. Not all carbs are evil, despite what you may read on here.

magerum

My diet is 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat. My carbs aren't all "good" either. I typically eat between 300 - 350 g of carbs a day (sometimes more, sometimes (rarely) less). This includes my nightly pint of ice cream and 4 - 8 slices of toast (with peanut butter!) and a 4 cup bowl of cereal. I have white potato with dinner and pasta with lunch. Carbs are you friend.

Diary's open

super_b_star

More wondering about the grains aspect of it too I guess. This is a 'menu plan' that a doctor gave me.


Meal Plan
Breakfast
• 2 Grains_____________________
• 1 Dairy______________________
• 1 Fruit_______________________
AM Snack
• 1 Grain_____________________
• 1 Fruit______________________
Lunch
• 2 Grains____________________
• 1 Dairy_____________________
• 1 Fruit______________________
• 1-2 Veggies__________________
• 3oz Protein__________________
PM Snack
• Pick 2 food groups for about 200 Calories______________
Supper
• 2 Grains_____________________
• 1 Dairy______________________
• 2 Veggies____________________
• 3oz Protein___________________
Evening Snack
• Pick 2 food groups for about 200 Calories______________



Food Groups/Portion Sizes
Grains – 1 slice of bread or ½ cup cereal/rice/pasta or ½ English muffin/bagel
• Whole grains and high fiber (25-30 grams fiber per day)
• 6-11 servings per day

Veggies – 1 cup leafy greens or ½ cup fresh/frozen/canned/100% juice
• 3-5 servings per day

Fruit – 1 medium (tennis ball) or ½ cup fresh/frozen/canned/100% juice or ¼ cup dried
• 2-4 servings per day

Dairy – 1 cup milk or 1 cup yogurt or 1oz cheese (1/4 cup shredded, 1 slice, 1” cube x 1” cube)
• 3 servings per day

Protein – Meat = 3oz = deck of cards
Nonmeat 1oz = 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, nuts, seeds
Nonmeat 1oz = 1 whole egg or 2 egg whites
Nonmeat 2oz = ½ cup cooked dried beans/peas/lentils
• 6oz per day

super_b_star

My diet is 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat. My carbs aren't all "good" either. I typically eat between 300 - 350 g of carbs a day (sometimes more, sometimes (rarely) less). This includes my nightly pint of ice cream and 4 - 8 slices of toast (with peanut butter!) and a 4 cup bowl of cereal. I have white potato with dinner and pasta with lunch. Carbs are you friend.

Diary's open

Oh my goodness, I am shocked! its obviously working for you if you've lost as much as you have, and granted I'm only a beginner in the learning stages, but for some reason that strikes me as a very non common diet routine. Im happy it works for you though

savageman69

I eat plenty of carbs as well and have no issues losing weight, i eat fruit and oats like they are going out of style

postrockandcats

I've always raised an eyebrow to any diet that says you need to cut a whole nutrient out for no other reason than for weight loss. Fat, carbs, whatever. Balance FTW. But, that's me- more power to you if you're successful that way!

That said. I'm not low carbing. I've lost about 3/4 pounds, which is like a drop in the bucket compared to my goal, but I've already lost an just under an inch off my waist after 2 weeks, which is the biggest thing for me.

Rae6503

I eat carbs.

jerbear1962

Because of my diabetes my doctor has me on a no starch diet plan. I had to give up potatoes, rice, bread and pastas. Not only to help with my blood sugar but to help with my weight. I have plenty of carbs with vegetables and fruits. I'm really enjoying seeing my weight as well as the inches falling off.

chivalryder

My macros are set up to be 65% carbs, 15% fat, 20% protein. I've lost 17 lbs so far (started a month ago). The biggest change was from eating processed foods to healthier foods for the entire month.

NorseMaiden

I'm over my carb limit on mfp every day and my weight is coming off with no problem. Just staying within my calorie count has worked well for me. I eat mostly what ever I want as long as it fits in the count.

Jennlock2003

Love carbs! Mine are typically between 50 and 55% a day.

mustgetmuscles1

Love me some carbs. Diary is open.

infamousmk

Carbs are important for brain function!! I like to eat a little protein, fiber, and carbs at each meal.

You don't need that super-detailed plan the doctor wrote, IMO ... read around MFP and learn about macros and count your calories, and viola.

manderson27

I just eat pretty much what I feel like but try and keep my protein up.

bathsheba_c

Cutting out carbs are helpful if you have a carb-sensitive condition (diabetes, PCOS, hypothyroidism). Otherwise, carb away! I eat about 50% carbs, 30% fat, 20% protein usually.

taso42

I would venture to guess most successful people are doing it without low carb

magerum

My diet is 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat. My carbs aren't all "good" either. I typically eat between 300 - 350 g of carbs a day (sometimes more, sometimes (rarely) less). This includes my nightly pint of ice cream and 4 - 8 slices of toast (with peanut butter!) and a 4 cup bowl of cereal. I have white potato with dinner and pasta with lunch. Carbs are you friend.

Diary's open

Oh my goodness, I am shocked! its obviously working for you if you've lost as much as you have, and granted I'm only a beginner in the learning stages, but for some reason that strikes me as a very non common diet routine. Im happy it works for you though

As far as weight loss goes it's really as simple as calories in vs. calories out. You can eat snickers all day and lose weight if you're in caloric deficit, you might not feel good or be healthy, but you'll lose weight.

I had to reduce my cardio from 7 days a week to 3 because I was loosing @ 3200 calories a day, I didn't want to eat the 4200+ needed daily to maintain that cardio level.

TexanThom

I looked at mine for the last month or so...Around 60%. Still lost around 12lbs. in that time.

lbaileyjohannsen

I cannot give up carbs. I enjoy them too much, and honestly I feel that if I cut them out, I would crash and burn. I have stopped eating white flour pasta and bread, and I don't eat as much refined sugar unless I'm craving a little. I eat less starchy potatoes. And with this, I've lost a little over 20 pounds so far (two months).

Elzecat

Love carbs! Mine are typically between 50 and 55% a day.

This. My carbs are 50-55% as well...that works best for me to fuel my workouts. It is completely possible for many people to lose weight without going "low carb." I like to think of it as "smarter carbs." I eat more green leafy vegetables, lots of fruit, lean protein, and whole grains--and less junk. I have to exercise portion control with pasta because I love it, but I haven't cut it out of my weekly food intake...I just don't eat it every day. 38 pounds gone, without having to completely give up anything I love.

BigDaddyBRC

Every day

Soltari675

I don't avoid carbs at all. I just try to pick healthy ones. If I eat pasta, I look for whole wheat pasta. I eat rice and fruit and even a potato on occasion. I seem to average 50% carbs, give or take. I tend to eat a lot of protein too and low fat. I eat some fats, but just from personal preference on food, I just don't eat much of it.

If I DON'T eat carbs, I am hungry constantly. I believe the body knows what nutrients it needs, and will make you keep eating until you get them. Because I do eat a fairly round diet of meats, grains, fruits and veggies, and dairy, I am rarely hungry. I make myself eat snacks to make sure I get over 1200 calories. My goal is 1600, but I just don't get as hungry now that I eat healthier and make sure to eat a bit of everything.

curtnrod

I eat 50% carbs and it works for me, most of my carbs come from fruits, veggies, and grains.

mgram2

My carbs always end up being 55-60%. I've tried to avoid it.. but I can't. haha

mustgetmuscles1

Carbs are fuel for awesomeness. True story. :glasses:

Brandie1029

Mmmm....carbs! :drinker: I eat quite a few carbs and I think I'm doin pretty well! :laugh:

irisheyez718

i eat plenty of carbs, not an issue for me.

corpus_validum

Very possible. Just exercise moderation (portion control) and strive for balance/variety. There are plenty of slim people all over the globe who just gotta have bread (French), starch (Irish), rice (Asians), or other carbs on a daily basis. Unless you have gluten issues (celiac), there's very little reason to avoid carbs. Just don't overindulge or binge.

I've done Atkins, South Beach, Paleo/Primal before but didn't find it sustainable (for myself) past a few weeks. Kudos to those who stick those programs. But I find a moderate diet without any restrictions to be much more sustainable and enjoyable, while still being able to stay fit and healthy.

chivalryder

My diet is 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat. My carbs aren't all "good" either. I typically eat between 300 - 350 g of carbs a day (sometimes more, sometimes (rarely) less). This includes my nightly pint of ice cream and 4 - 8 slices of toast (with peanut butter!) and a 4 cup bowl of cereal. I have white potato with dinner and pasta with lunch. Carbs are you friend.

Diary's open

Oh my goodness, I am shocked! its obviously working for you if you've lost as much as you have, and granted I'm only a beginner in the learning stages, but for some reason that strikes me as a very non common diet routine. Im happy it works for you though

On top of that, your sodium is THROUGH THE ROOF! That will eventually come back and bite you in the *kitten*, regardless of how active and what shape you are in! Damn...

sgv0918

I love carbs. I eat what I want and just try to maintain a healthy lifestyle