LOW CARB DIET HELP

KolieBug27

Hi all,

I am trying to stay between 30 and 70 grams of carbs per day... which is NOTHING, as you know, especially for a carboholic such as myself!

I am getting really bored with my food and need some low-carb meal and snack help. I am cheating like crazy cause I am sick of eating all the same darn stuff every day!

Any suggestions???

Thank you!

MTBrob

eat some bread.

lizziebeth1028

Hi all,

I am trying to stay between 30 and 70 grams of carbs per day... which is NOTHING, as you know, especially for a carboholic such as myself!

I am getting really bored with my food and need some low-carb meal and snack help. I am cheating like crazy cause I am sick of eating all the same darn stuff every day!

Any suggestions???

Thank you!

If you're cheating like crazy then this is not a sustainable approach to weight loss for you. Eat everything in moderation and stay within your calorie goal and you will lose!

magj0y

I am sick of eating all the same darn stuff every day!

Any suggestions???

Thank you!

what do you eat?

Chief_Rocka

I am getting really bored with my food and need some low-carb meal and snack help. I am cheating like crazy cause I am sick of eating all the same darn stuff every day!

If you struggle with adherence, then it's not a good dieting strategy for you.

LauraDotts

You'll find help here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/411-low-carber-daily-forum-the-group-

sarahmichelexo

if you want to successfully do a low carb diet and are a self proclaimed carbaholic, maybe try slowly eating less and less carbs than your used to vs. cutting them out all together! I love carbs and could never give them up, but good for you and good luck!

kaybrose730

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everything in moderation and stay within your calorie goal and you will lose!
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AGREED!

themedalist

It doesn't sound like a very sustainable eating approach for you. While it works for some people (and is necessary for some), there's nothing magical about eating a low-carb diet. I lost 45 pounds eating 200-300 grams of carbs a day and have maintained the weight lost.

As others have said, find an approach that works for you that doesn't require you give up the foods you most enjoy. It has to be the right fit for you.

rawhidenadz

If you're having this much trouble with it right off the bat, do you really see yourself being able to maintain this diet in the long run? And if you can't, what's the point of doing it now? Why suffer unnecessarily? If low carb isn't something you enjoy and are able to adhere to, there's no need to do it. Eat some carbs.

KolieBug27

I don't think most of you are getting my point. Nothing "worked" for me in the past, that's why I want to try this, plus it was recommended by my doctor (who said don't cut them out completely cause they're important, hence the 30-70 grams per day).

Again, I am looking for low-carb suggestions from people that DO low carb dieting. Everyone else can move along, thanks!

KolieBug27

Mag... Hi! Meats, eggs, cheese, sausages, veggies, some fruits (grapes, tomatoes, avocados)... ???

KolieBug27

Thank you, Laura!

axialmeow

I have to follow a low carb diet for medical reasons. But if you don't have any medical issues then why not make smart carb choices. You feel limited because you cut out an entire food group. Maybe that's too drastic for you. Work on making smarter, healthier choices. Cut out as many overly processed carbs as possible for you. Stick with whole grains and fresh stuff, low sugar, no high fructose corn syrup ect..... Just measure out portion sizes.

Junnie88

Hi! I'm on a medium-carb diet ( trying to stay under the 100g carbs), but sometimes I do get in your range of 30 to 70. I eat a lot of salads, nuts ( macadamia, peanuts, smoked almonds) for snacks, sometimes no sugar added yogurts and of course meat/cheese.

I ate japanese today: yakitori cheesy beef skewers without that sugary sauce that goes with them, it was delicious.
Another good idea: the cucumber sub

http://twentytwowords.com/2012/07/20/make-a-sub-sandwich-with-a-cucumber-instead-of-bread/

I tried the low-carb pizza with almond flour, it was pretty horrible but some people seem to like it:
http://spiteorflight.com/2012/04/24/almond-flour-pizza-crust/

Another tip: chicken broth actually fills me up good, and it's virtually no calories and very few carbs, if any. I'm not sure it's healthy though, given it's very salty.

dlegros

I remember when Atkins was very fashionable a few years ago, a local pub did an "Atkins Friendly Cheeseburger"

It was a burger with cheese between 2 chicken breasts!

Akimajuktuq

You can look at my diary; it is open to everyone.

The difficulty that I would have with eating 70 grams of carbs is that level would be enough for me to start craving more carbs. I have to keep my carbs low so that I don't battle constant hunger, cravings, and binging.

So. You might need to try less carbs (keep the veggies). OR. Find an eating plan that fits you and is sustainable. I absolutely LOVE how I eat, but I also had to get to the point of getting sick of being sick to finally "get it".

Edit: btw, you will NOT get the benefits of a low carb by "cheating". That's why this way of eating is not for everyone. You are likely better off to find an eating plan that includes the foods that you cannot live without.

KolieBug27

Hi! I'm on a medium-carb diet ( trying to stay under the 100g carbs), but sometimes I do get in your range of 30 to 70. I eat a lot of salads, nuts ( macadamia, peanuts, smoked almonds) for snacks, sometimes no sugar added yogurts and of course meat/cheese.

I ate japanese today: yakitori cheesy beef skewers without that sugary sauce that goes with them, it was delicious.
Another good idea: the cucumber sub

http://twentytwowords.com/2012/07/20/make-a-sub-sandwich-with-a-cucumber-instead-of-bread/

I tried the low-carb pizza with almond flour, it was pretty horrible but some people seem to like it:
http://spiteorflight.com/2012/04/24/almond-flour-pizza-crust/

Thank you!

katevarner

Mag... Hi! Meats, eggs, cheese, sausages, veggies, some fruits (grapes, tomates)... ???

Fruit has way too many carbs to fit in. You can eat stuff like jerky, but it's loaded with sodium, so I wouldn't eat it too frequently. When I did low carb (many years ago), I ate a lot of cottage cheese with tomatoes. I frankly didn't snack much, tho, just ate big meals. Lots of eggs and bacon for breakfast, usually tuna salad or chicken salad for lunch (with a green salad or tomatoes or cucumbers), then meat with broccoli and a salad for supper. You could snack on celery or some other raw vegetable that you like, and frankly you can have it with dressing as long as you are careful about which dressing, but many dressings are high in sodium, too.

I agree with axialmeow--keep the processed foods to a minimum.

KolieBug27

I have to follow a low carb diet for medical reasons. But if you don't have any medical issues then why not make smart carb choices. You feel limited because you cut out an entire food group. Maybe that's too drastic for you. Work on making smarter, healthier choices. Cut out as many overly processed carbs as possible for you. Stick with whole grains and fresh stuff, low sugar, no high fructose corn syrup ect..... Just measure out portion sizes.

The word "obese" is my medical reason... Doctor suggested this due to my weight and specially where I carry my excess weight.

SexyBoomer

Why not try medifast?

Tw1zzler

I follow a lower carb diet because it works for me and I have a wheat issue... I find that if I cheat I crave carbs more. When I stick to my plan I'm fine.

That being said if it's not sustainable for you, you might try a different eating philosophy.

I generally eat a veggies & eggs for breakfast, protein on a salad for lunch and protein/veggies for dinner. I also have protein shakes mixed with fruit & coconut oil.

Akimajuktuq

Why not try medifast?

Please. Stop. Most of us are here to eat real food and improve health. Buying processed "diet" food is not healthy advice and neither is severely limiting calories. I, for one, refuse to give any more of my hard earned money to any weight loss corporation.

Clemsonmom

I know you are looking for low carb help but I just wanted to comment. I have tried for 9 months (doctor insisting I lose) but nothing seemed to work for me. My nurse put me on the high protein low carb, only for me to gain more weight. I was exercising 16 out of 23 days to gain 4 pounds.
Finally, my daughter agreed to be my support and the nutritionist told me to eat anything that I wanted but to keep my calories around 1600.
I have only been doing this since September 10, but I have already lost 15 pounds.
Hope you find what will work for you!

amydee714

The word "obese" is my medical reason... Doctor suggested this due to my weight and specially where I carry my excess weight.

I wonder why he picked low carb for you? There are lots of obese people that do not eat low carb. And no I am not a low carb hater. In fact, this is my lifestyle for the last year and a half (and likely will be for the rest of my life). For me it is what works best because I have PCOS.

**shrug**

For me, I think of my eating habits as whole foods eating. I don't eat white flour, rice, pasta (except for the occasional Dreamfields pasta), and I avoid very sugary fruits sticking mostly to berries. I don't eat processed foods (no chips, crackers, cereal, etc) or drink any soda or juice. I enjoy the way I eat, but it is not for everyone.

phoebeleb

Here is a website that was suggested and it's quite good: Linda's low carb menus and recipes....also you could join another site like lowcarbfriends.com and get some suggestions/ideas from there. We also have a low carb group on this site with a lot of great info! Good luck!!
I like to eat lowish carbs, but healthy ones...Ezekial bread and low carb tortillas, Shirataki noodles instead of pasta, berries, lots of veges, plus smaller portions of brown rice or quinoa. You can count cals plus keep your carbs on the lower side.

Silver_Star

youre welcome to take a look at my diary ....im trying to eat low carb..hope it can give you some ideas.

zaph0d

low carb? that's so 90's. the new fad is paleo.

AKosky585

When I did low carb, I LOVED grilled chicken caesar salads. There are caesar dressings with only 1 carb per serving (I believe Kens Roasted Garlic Caesar is one of them) topped with parmesan, bacon crumbles and grilled chicken.

Also, cream cheese/egg pancakes ( one batch of 6-8 is 8 oz cream cheese heated for 1 minute in microwave, 5 eggs stirred in one at a time, 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tbsp splenda. Drop by 1/3 cup onto heated skillet and cook on both sides. These are amazing, although the recipe is NOT mine.

Baked Kale chips... 350 degrees for 15 minutes spread out on a baking sheet, with parmesan cheese sprinkled on

Cauliflower mashed potatoes

Cauliflower crust pizza

If you want the recipes for any of these, send me a message. I try to stay under 80g per day (I was doing 20, but that was not something I could stick to after a few weeks) Also, if you like, send me a friend request

thatgirlmellie

Hi, I was doing Weight Watchers and stayed within my points perfectly and was working out 4-5 times a week and my weight wasn't budging. I decided that the carbs might be hendering my weight loss. In the last couple of days I've kept my carbs to 40 g and I lost 1.5 pounds. For instance yesterday, I ate all my meals low carb and then for dinner I made a Turkey Meatball Soup with whole grain penne noodles. So I'm not feeling deprived since I am having some carbs. I usually have at atlkins snack bar after dinner with a cup of tea. I think my keeping my carbs to 40-50, I could live like this long term.

jlcarter1975

Chicken broth was mentioned earlier. If you make your own (very simle) it is quite health and will not contain all of the sodium that the pre-made stuff does. There are alot of things to do with cauliflower that mimics potatoes such as whipped cauliflower and cauli-rice. If you are after some crunch, I have a serving of pork rinds. It's really the next best thing to chips. I'm ure there are plenty of homemade dressing recipes that would hardly have any carbs, probably a vinegrette. I'm not tottaly going low carb myself, but I am trying to eat "real" food and stay away from pre-packaged items with ingredients that I cannot pronounce. Good luck in your endeavor and remember you are worth it!! Everyone deserves to be as healthy as they can be an I a slowly on my way there.