I am the only one here not following a low carb diet?!

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  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    You do realize "carbs" in the ratio of carbs/protein/fat also includes fruits and veggies, right?
    Indeed I do. Well to be precise I realise that carbs includes the carb content of those things. Eating a couple of pounds of vegetables a day wouldn't be a big contribution though - 20 % ?

    "Balanced" to me would be like 30/30/40 or something, not a mere 15% protein. Looked carb rich, that's all. Each to their own.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    And also there are modern approaches to type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance that show that low carb it is not beneficial
    any references I can read up ?
  • zachatta
    zachatta Posts: 1,340 Member
    I just do cals in versus cals out, and i try and hit 100ish grams of protein a day. I would hate my life if i gave up carbs.
  • BelindaDuvessa
    BelindaDuvessa Posts: 1,014 Member
    You do realize "carbs" in the ratio of carbs/protein/fat also includes fruits and veggies, right?
    Indeed I do. Well to be precise I realise that carbs includes the carb content of those things. Eating a couple of pounds of vegetables a day wouldn't be a big contribution though - 20 % ?

    "Balanced" to me would be like 30/30/40 or something, not a mere 15% protein. Looked carb rich, that's all. Each to their own.

    After you posted, I went researching and found a different answer on every single website I looked at. But they all agree that if you're lifting frequently and building muscle mass, the protein you take in should be much higher. I can't tell you anymore what MFP originally put my ratios at, though.

    But again, like someone said, this is the anti-low carb thread. And maybe it works well for those of us that likes the carbs. That doesn't mean it won't change later, and for me, it will.
  • Ellas_Time_4_Change
    Ellas_Time_4_Change Posts: 171
    I am insulin resistant and I have to eat carbs at each meal.
    Really ? We must be working to a different definition of insulin resistance - try http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004546/

    In general low carb is put forward as beneficial to insulin resistance - see http://www.heartlandnaturopathic.com/irdiet.htm for example.

    http://www.jacn.org/content/23/2/177.short found that "Fasting glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance HOMA were significantly lower after the very low-carbohydrate diet"

    I fear you have been misinformed.

    Exactly! I'm sorry OP but patients I've worked with that have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes benefit tremendously from reducing their carb intake. There is an increasing body of evidence that shows low carb diets (think Atkins, Paleo, Primal etc) to result in better long term blood glucose control. I suggest you gradually reduce your carb intake and note how you feel at different levels, all the best :)
  • deborahposey
    deborahposey Posts: 9
    I'm not on a low-carb diet, i just monitor my calories intake verse my calories burned for that day, drink plenty of water, and i eat every 3 hours, no food or calories beverage after 9pm.
  • Sambo004
    Sambo004 Posts: 549 Member
    I'm a vegetarian who doesn't eat eggs and I eat a lot of carbs. I try and make sure they're good carbs, but they make up a big part of my diet (60% carbs). I've managed to reach my goal weight, so I wouldn't stress too much. I think it may be a quicker way to lose weight, but I'm here for sustainable weight loss and I get hungry, so carbs are great for me :bigsmile:
  • Mguilmot
    Mguilmot Posts: 232 Member
    I don't care about macro's. I only "try" to stay under the 20% fats. Carbs are usually high and protein a bit low.
    Never stopped me from losing fat. Everyone can do for himself what he prefers or believes is best, as long as it's healthy.
  • LupaNera
    LupaNera Posts: 170
    Anyway I am not lifting I am just focused on krav maga. I was doing general fitness but I found it a little boring.
    For me is just functional training and explosive power (coordination + speed + strength). So I do a lot of body-weight training, including ground fighting with some heavy weights, even heavier than me). I currently have a decent core (the kind that 70kg people can step on my belly and I can sustain them without problems).
    But It is just specific training.

    Anyway I opened this thread not to became something balanced versus low carb but just to get some ideas from people following the same guidelines as me.
  • apocalypsepwnie
    apocalypsepwnie Posts: 373
    Nope.
    I was trying the 30/30/30 method (I know it doesn't add up but the extra 10% went to whatever) and finding I was getting emptionally unstable. I tried atkins a few years back and within a week was a quivering mess so I guessed it would be the carbs.
    I have a high stress job and my brain needs food.
    Since upping it about a month ago I've felt heaps better.
    I also know if you restrict your carbs, when you go to maintenance and start eating them your body does a mini flip out and will hold onto them even if you are making your goals.
    I try and get more protein than fat and am pretty happy with my carbs if they don't got below 40%.
  • petercalexander
    petercalexander Posts: 5 Member
    This is my first time dieting, but I'm basically trying to load up on veggies and oatmeal (and some fruits) to keep me away from the cookie jar and jelly beans at work. I figured that a high-fiber approach might help with the munchies. Naturally, my carb ratio is going to be through the roof....:smile:
  • bexpennell
    bexpennell Posts: 1
    Its the only way I can lose weight! My typical day goes

    Breakfast: All Bran
    Lunch: Chicken or salmon and veges or rice
    Snacks: fruit or rice crackers
    Dinner: Protein fruit smoothie. Sometimes chicken and veges.

    If I eat carbs in the evening I just don't seem to lose weight!
  • smaugish
    smaugish Posts: 244 Member
    I just eat what I want to eat. Lately, that's meant my dinner is (more often than not) veggies and protein, but I sure as hell don't restrict my carbs consciously. I love a bit of carbohydrate. My dad brought home a fresh loaf of white (WHITE!?) bread from Wenzel's the baker yesterday, and I sneaked a couple of slices for my breakfast. It was amazing, though the diet Gods are probably biding their time to strike me down as we speak.
  • SovanJedi
    SovanJedi Posts: 27 Member
    If there's one thing I learned in the 4-ish months I've been doing this, it's two words: IN MODERATION.

    I haven't really been paying the slightest bit of attention to where my calories are coming from - carbs, fat, fibre, protein, whatever - as long as I have been keeping to my calorie amount each day. So far it's worked out pretty well. Now once I reach my goal weight I'll try and do the whole "balanced diet" thing for a while and see how it goes, but to be honest if I didn't find a way to fit that Kit-Kat Chunky into my day I think I'd go insane and gnaw off my own elbows out of madness.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I've had to go low carb as my losses stopped until I cut them back. No choice x
  • GreyBinkie
    GreyBinkie Posts: 5
    Nope.
    I was trying the 30/30/30 method (I know it doesn't add up but the extra 10% went to whatever) and finding I was getting emptionally unstable. I tried atkins a few years back and within a week was a quivering mess so I guessed it would be the carbs.
    I have a high stress job and my brain needs food.

    That is the so called "Keto flu". After a week your body adjusts to the lessened carb intake and you will feel better.
  • tigertrax3
    tigertrax3 Posts: 37 Member
    I still eat my carbs . I've gotten a bit choosier though and Definately don't eat as many as i used to. I know that if went low carb, i couldn't maintain that.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Nope.
    I was trying the 30/30/30 method (I know it doesn't add up but the extra 10% went to whatever) and finding I was getting emptionally unstable. I tried atkins a few years back and within a week was a quivering mess so I guessed it would be the carbs.
    I have a high stress job and my brain needs food.

    That is the so called "Keto flu". After a week your body adjusts to the lessened carb intake and you will feel better.

    I tried low carbing for 3 months and just got worse and worse. I think low carb is only really suitable for those with a lot of weight to lose, and even then only because it's so restrictive.
  • LupaNera
    LupaNera Posts: 170
    Anyway for the ones interested in I'll just put some links (pretty recent) on diabetes t2 and metabolic syndrome management.

    http://diabetes.about.com/od/nutrition/a/Mediterranean-Diet-And-Diabetes.htm
    http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/34/1/14.abstract?sid=8afb5522-fa6b-4195-8afd-73f014113b23
    http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/tips/2011-09/featured-article-the.html
  • Struelove1
    Struelove1 Posts: 14 Member
    Im not following any kind of "diet" I am trying to eat healthier, which according to my doctor, protein and fiber main things to go for. I am going to see a dietitian soon to help with the healthy eating. cause i swear if i hear another person tell me what NOT to eat I think I might punch someone
  • lewench
    lewench Posts: 4 Member
    I have been on a reduced carb diet since April and this morning marked my 40th pound lost. I haven't been on any one plan but kinda combo between Paleo and Eat-Clean Plans

    I stay away from ALL processed high carb foods aka junk food, white breads, starches such as potato chips, minute rice and processed sweets. I do get carbs in my diet because your body really does need them but they come from my veggies and smaller amount of whole grain foods, beans and low sugar fruits.

    I have been eating a lot of varied meats such as chicken, beef, pork, lamb, fish and shellfish to get my proteins as well as low sugar fruits such a berries to get my sweets. When I get a "sweet tooth", I have a Tbls of peanut butter (a high protein snack with carbs) or a sugar free Popsicle.

    Portions and exercises are a BIG part of my success as well but due to back injuries I do simple things like speed walk.

    I also don't use my children as an excuse to have unhealthy snacks in the house. They are watching and learning from me. I am the adult and the one who buys the food so they eat what I do. It is good for them to get in the habit of exercising and eating healthy instead if vegging out in front of the TV, computer or video games while eating chips. Plus walking time is time talk about the day and bond with the girls provided I have them leave the cell phones behind. My girls are older but if you have smaller children, a stroller or them on a bike would work.

    Check out
    http://www.paleoplan.com/
    http://www.eatcleandiet.com/

    Hope that helps and best of wishes to you
    DW
  • GreyBinkie
    GreyBinkie Posts: 5
    I tried low carbing for 3 months and just got worse and worse. I think low carb is only really suitable for those with a lot of weight to lose, and even then only because it's so restrictive.

    Well, low carb usually works for everyone. Once reaching my goal i intend to stick with it.

    Any other medical conditions that would influence your dietary intake? Perhaps a lactose intolerance...?
  • LupaNera
    LupaNera Posts: 170
    Im not following any kind of "diet" I am trying to eat healthier, which according to my doctor, protein and fiber main things to go for. I am going to see a dietitian soon to help with the healthy eating. cause i swear if i hear another person tell me what NOT to eat I think I might punch someone

    Just love your post! :) In fact it is just personal choice!

    PS. Sorry for you being far away otherwise you could just join my gym. :D
  • dawn8642
    dawn8642 Posts: 4 Member
    I am starting a Carb cycling diet on monday , untill now my diet has been mainly high protein looking forward to it :)
  • Jde56
    Jde56 Posts: 9 Member
    I began this diet eating carbs but my weight only moved when I limited them. Don't really understand it but I lose better on lots of protein
  • kgb6days
    kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
    Love carbs and do not like meat very well, so I'm NOT doing the low carb thing!
  • ColeyBear08
    ColeyBear08 Posts: 495 Member
    I eat as many carbs as I want. I feel that any diet that tells you to restrict is exactly that, A DIET! You need to start a lifestyle that involves portion control, healthy eating that includes moderation not deprivation, and a strong exercise program that you'll love doing.

    That's my 2 cents.
  • shelbyfrootcake
    shelbyfrootcake Posts: 965 Member
    I saw that the majority of people here is following a low carb diet. I was curious to exchange some ideas with people following a balanced diet as mine. (55% carbs, 30% fat, 15% protein).

    Those are the ratios I work to. I love my carbs.
  • CDG1013
    CDG1013 Posts: 106 Member
    I'm not. I choose whole grains instead of processed carbs...whole wheat bread and pasta, whole grain rice, etc. I minimize the sweets (but can't avoid Reese's cups completely). When I eat chips, I eat rice chips with hummus or fresh salsa. I eat lots of fruits and veggies as well. When I get a sugar craving, I find that an apple or some grapes satisfy the craving better than a candy bar would. So...no low carb for me...did Atkins before but was miserable. The balance approach works better...I feel better...and is a sustainable lifestyle change.
  • invisibubble
    invisibubble Posts: 662 Member
    I love carbs. Personally I tend to hit between 50/25/25 and 40/30/30 with my macros. Works for me. I actually lost most of my weight on mostly carbs (that was before I learned about proper nutrition though)

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