Low Carb?

strickland8052

Bout to open a big can of worms and the mfp angries are going to come crawling out to respond...

I'm about three weeks away from my wedding, so I decided to start tracking carbs. I thought maybe it would help with water retention if I cut out bread, pasta and rice just until the wedding. During this time, I also started researching low carb for the first time in my life just to see what the big fuss is about.

Well, what I have learned is that fruit and veggies have a lot of carbs and it seems impossible for me to reach 1400 calories and still remain under the limit of what is considered "low carb". I refuse to cut out, limit, or even modify my fruits and veggies. I mean.... I'm not diabetic so why do that?? Fruits and veggies are packed with nutrients, low calorie, and fill you up faster??? I do understand why someone with health issues would do it, but why would a healthy person cut back on fruit?

Anyway, it got me wondering, how do others do it? I see some talking about eating a lot of bacon and eggs, but that seems like a lot of cholesterol? If you are on a low carb diet and do not eat loads of bacon and eggs, please share an average day's menu so I can better understand how it is possible? Also, what are the health advantages of low carb for a healthy person who isn't diabetic or pre-diabetic?

Deano0530

I've lost lots of weight in the past low carbing, but was told many, many times it wasn't 100 percent healthy. I've been on cholesterol medicine for years, but with a family history of heart issues, the meds are a necessity. I've been on this website only since January and it's great, just don't have too much time to check out all that's available.

Counting calories worked for a few weeks, but I need to lose about 20-25 pounds by September and was wondering myself, if there is a healthier version of low carb/low cal plan that someone out there can suggest.

I can understand you trying to lost those last few pounds for your wedding, congrats and good luck.