28 Day- No Carb Challenge

tinassofit
tinassofit Posts: 54
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm wondering who'd like to take up the challenge of no carbs after 3 pm. I've seen it work and since everyone here is trying to achieve something ( mostly losing weight), why not do it together?

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  • piyuK
    piyuK Posts: 45 Member
    hey, I m in & all set for today.
    I am 60 KG as of today. Will measure once a week.
    All the best .
  • piyuK
    piyuK Posts: 45 Member
    hey, I m in & all set for today.
    I am 60 KG as of today. Will measure once a week.
    All the best .
  • prium01
    prium01 Posts: 306 Member
    Hii,

    I try to avoid carbs after 6 pm, but I think I need some carbs to fulfill a strenuous workout.I try to run/jog/walk 5 km every morning empty stomach in 35 minutes.I am still a novice into this and i want to make lifestyle changes rather than going for difficult diets.
    I love carbs and I go for brown bread or whole grain products.I think I can take up this challenge according to my needs, i.e. no carb after 6 p.m.Thanks
  • prium01
    prium01 Posts: 306 Member
    Hii,

    I try to avoid carbs after 6 pm, but I think I need some carbs to fulfill a strenuous workout.I try to run/jog/walk 5 km every morning empty stomach in 35 minutes.I am still a novice into this and i want to make lifestyle changes rather than going for difficult diets.
    I love carbs and I go for brown bread or whole grain products.I think I can take up this challenge according to my needs, i.e. no carb after 6 p.m.Thanks

    I am in though, cheers!!
  • FabnFit2013
    FabnFit2013 Posts: 80 Member
    yo even wheat bread or whole grain bread, chapathi has carbs - yah ...so what will help is if u have specifics on what we can have after 3 pm or 6 pm...i am running out of dinner veggie ideas without carbs
  • piyuK
    piyuK Posts: 45 Member
    Here is Tina's mails says about dinner...

    hi Piyu

    see below..

    Recipe Ideas:
    Tandoori Paneer( tikka
    paalak Paneer
    methi and paneer curry
    paneer do piaza
    paneer burji
    paneer tikka
    paneer tikka masala
    Grilled vegetables
    Mix sabji without aalu and peas
    baingan ka bharta
    paalak paneer
    green beans paneer
    Capsicum
    Egg burji
    Gobi
    Mushrooms
    Soya
    Tofu
    Gheya

    Basically, all vegetable except for Beetroot, Carrots, potatoes, bhindi, Peas , potatoes.
    As paneer is protein, and a good form of dairy, you can have it at night. just try not to have more than 2 x2x1 inches of it.
    But it is part of the no Carb diet that I have been following
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Alright I'll say it.

    Not eating carbs after a certain time has absolutely ZERO effect on weight loss.

    I would worry more about your daily macronutrient intake and less about the the timing of that intake.

    I applaud your efforts to challenge yourself I just think that you should direct your efforts elsewhere in order to achieve your desired results.
  • tinassofit
    tinassofit Posts: 54
    Alright I'll say it.

    Not eating carbs after a certain time has absolutely ZERO effect on weight loss.

    I would worry more about your daily macronutrient intake and less about the the timing of that intake.

    I applaud your efforts to challenge yourself I just think that you should direct your efforts elsewhere in order to achieve your desired results.

    Thanks for your input.
  • spamantha57
    spamantha57 Posts: 674 Member
    3pm? Geez... I don't even start eating until like 2pm...
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Alright I'll say it.

    Not eating carbs after a certain time has absolutely ZERO effect on weight loss.

    I would worry more about your daily macronutrient intake and less about the the timing of that intake.

    I applaud your efforts to challenge yourself I just think that you should direct your efforts elsewhere in order to achieve your desired results.

    Thanks for your input.

    You're welcome.

    I thought that since I lost 60 lbs (all while eating carbs at any time of day I pleased) my input might be warranted.
  • ravenchick
    ravenchick Posts: 345 Member
    Why would anyone not want to eat carbs? I love carbs. :happy:
  • kelly101386
    kelly101386 Posts: 389 Member
    Don't do that to me OP I saw no carbs and nearly died! I am a carb freak.

    Glad you added the after 3pm bit though.
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    I may try this...just pulled me a list of NO CARB food list :)
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Here is Tina's mails says about dinner...

    hi Piyu

    see below..

    Recipe Ideas:
    Tandoori Paneer( tikka
    paalak Paneer
    methi and paneer curry
    paneer do piaza
    paneer burji
    paneer tikka
    paneer tikka masala
    Grilled vegetables
    Mix sabji without aalu and peas
    baingan ka bharta
    paalak paneer
    green beans paneer
    Capsicum
    Egg burji
    Gobi
    Mushrooms
    Soya
    Tofu
    Gheya

    Basically, all vegetable except for Beetroot, Carrots, potatoes, bhindi, Peas , potatoes.
    As paneer is protein, and a good form of dairy, you can have it at night. just try not to have more than 2 x2x1 inches of it.
    But it is part of the no Carb diet that I have been following
    You said no carbs after 3PM. Every single item on this list of "dinner ideas" has carbs in it. Are you sure you know what carbs actually are? Fruit, vegetables, dairy, grains, nuts, seeds, all have carbs. The only real source of food with NO carbs is meat and oil. If you truly want to do no carbs after 3PM, then you can't eat anything on this list.
  • aditifoodie
    aditifoodie Posts: 125 Member
    I ate 1 walnut...and after I ate it I realized that it might have carbs...n yes i checked... dey have carbs... :(
    1st day of the challenge and i have lost
  • mscoco10
    mscoco10 Posts: 527 Member
    Love the idea, I'm on board. No carbs after 3 pm it is.
  • latonya41
    latonya41 Posts: 24 Member
    I love a challenge!! I'm on board!! I need to find a list of no carb foods.......
  • straightjacketjacob
    straightjacketjacob Posts: 74
    Alright I'll say it.

    Not eating carbs after a certain time has absolutely ZERO effect on weight loss.

    I would worry more about your daily macronutrient intake and less about the the timing of that intake.

    I applaud your efforts to challenge yourself I just think that you should direct your efforts elsewhere in order to achieve your desired results.
    THIS!
  • oddyogi
    oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
    Actually, carbs are best eaten later in the day. When you first wake up, your body is very insulin sensitive and cortisol levels are high (which means your body is in fat burning mode). As soon as you eat anything, especially carbs, your insulin levels spike and your body's fat burning is shot for the day.

    Fasting for at least a few hours after you wake up and eating low carb meals until later in the day are some good strategies. But that's just what I've found out doing my own research. \m/

    www.dangerouslyhardcore.com
  • straightjacketjacob
    straightjacketjacob Posts: 74
    Your right I always burn more in the AM. I dont eat until my cardio is done just a cup of coffee.
  • spamantha57
    spamantha57 Posts: 674 Member
    I still don't understand why anyone would want to do this...
  • FabnFit2013
    FabnFit2013 Posts: 80 Member
    i have found i feel less bloated when i eat very little carbs at night.....i may not be able to cut it out completely....but balance it so i eat "most of it in the AM...
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I still don't understand why anyone would want to do this...

    Because some people think that carbs make you fat, and that by eating lower or no carb you will lose more weight etc.

    When in reality, all you lose is water weight... the absence of carbs has no effect on fat loss.
  • faireplay
    faireplay Posts: 126
    When are people going to realize it isn't the carbs making them fat, it is what we do to the carbs...butter them, fry them, cheese them etc. Everything in moderation.
  • tndejong
    tndejong Posts: 463
    im diabetic and i have to have healthy carbs to keep my blood sugar level. so after 3 is a no no! and how would this apply to a 3rd shifter anyhow. i can see maybe no eating after 6 or 7? but after 3 for a normal person sounds pretty lame. and most of those foods listed are not easy to find at walmart lol.
  • straightjacketjacob
    straightjacketjacob Posts: 74
    I do believe in low carb diet for losing large amounts of weight I just do not agree with the "oh I gotta eat all my carbs by noon" bit.

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