Carb Rehab

Low carb diets tend to cause the body to lose a significant amount of water weight (this is NOT fat). So, the re-introduction of carbs back into the diet causes water storage again, thus "re-gaining all the weight".

So long as you achieve proper nutrition, I personally have little against the idea of going low-carb. Diabetics can greatly benefit from such a diet.

If you cannot stick to it, maybe its not the plan for you?

I'm just cutting them out a little at a time. My eating habits before were about 175g a day, then I cut it to 150 easily, now it's a little harder getting under 100 but as long as I pay attention I can do it. Ideally I'd like to get mine under 70g per day, but I am taking baby steps.

I'm in the same boat as far as trying to reduce carbs. I'm still working on finding things I like, so I don't have much to share on that front. I did just find a yummy-tasting chocolate protein powder (Optimum Nutrition- Double Rich Chocolate flavor) to mix with unsweetened almond milk in the morning, and it tastes just like chocolate milk with limited carbs!

Also, I've been doing a lot of reading that says a low Glycemic Index (GI) diet will help you lose more weight in the long-haul and be able to keep it up.

Good luck!

shirtake noodles and cauliflower 'rice' are good

haven't found a low-carb cake substitute yet

So you think that on a low carb diet you do not burn fat?? Not true. You do lose a lot of water weight at first, but then you DO burn fat.

However, if this is not a lifestyle you cannot stick with, don't do it. Low carb is a lifestyle choice, just as low calorie is. You cannot expect to cut calories and then go back to your old way of eating, jsut as you cannot do it on low carb. I myself have had a wonderful experience with low carb. It is a lifestyle choice for me. I have found ways around the carbs I crave. If I want spaghetti, I use a spaghetti squash, if I want bread, I have Paleo bread (low carb) Chocolate? Chocoperfection bars. Fruit? Berries. The list goes on. I do not feel that I restricted. I eat an array of awesome, healthy foods and I feel better than I ever have! However, as I said, if you can't stick with it, don't do it. Everybody has to find what works for them. To each their own...good luck whatever you choose!

Low carb diets tend to cause the body to lose a significant amount of water weight (this is NOT fat). So, the re-introduction of carbs back into the diet causes water storage again, thus "re-gaining all the weight".

So long as you achieve proper nutrition, I personally have little against the idea of going low-carb. Diabetics can greatly benefit from such a diet.

If you cannot stick to it, maybe its not the plan for you?

I try to lower my carbs daily, but i do have a problem with sweets.

I love Carbs, however, the way I lower my intake on Carbs is by focusing on other parts of my diet. I focus on Protein. I work on having protein in each of my meals including snacks. Protein helps keep me full and is essential in muscle repair, etc. By upping my protein, I without thinking eat less carbs. I don't worry about the carbs in fruits and vegetables. Also when I do have carbs I try to eat whole grains.. whole grain/brown rice, whole wheat bread, etc.

I have not denied myself carbs, but by focusing on adding Protein and other healthy choices like fruits and vegetables, I don't have to think about that I am reducing carbs, it just happens. Focus on the positive.

Hey guys, nowhere in the OP's post does she indicate that she is trying to eliminate carbs from her diet. It's VERY likely that her diet is comprised too heavily of carbohydrates... Baked goods, etc. Trying to eat more healthy food groups (fruit, vegetables, proteins) doesn't mean she's pursuing a low-carb diet. She explained this already.

I used to be able to eat A BOX of pasta a day! And I will always be weak for cupcakes. But I have found that adequate protein really is the key to staying full enough to say "no" to a bagel or something. For me this will usually be grilled or baked chicken or fish. When you do eat grains, eat them sparingly, don't make them the focus of the meal. A small amount of rice with a stir-fry goes a long way.

I rarely eat pasta anymore and it's made a big difference for me. It has helped to make sure I eat mostly plants and animals as the main focus of my meals, and if I do eat grains it's usually rice, that's an accompaniment rather than the bulk of a meal. I do eat a fair amount of rice still :P

We still have a lot of warm weather left which means grilled meat/veggies!

I have been able to find new things to add to my diet. Fold it flat bread light's are really low in carbs and have a bread like texture. So I use those for ton's of different things. Zucchini for spaghetti, cauliflower for mashed potato substitute. Low carb tortilla’s are amazing too. I am doing a net carb thing Total carbs- fiber= net carbs.

My daily range is 30-45 net carbs. I have been able to stick to this for 3 months and have lost and KEPT off 12 or so lbs. I do have my cheat MEALS not days where I do not count the carbs because honestly I really don’t want to with those meals.

Good luck and if you need low carb recipes look up Peace, Love and Low carb. Awesome place to find new things to eat