high protein low carb

Hi there,
I don't know any science to back up high protien low card but I will say it is working for me. I started on the 2nd and have lost 7lbs so far.

It works, but here's a warning...............you have to stay with it and not revert back to eating high carb foods like I did. I lost almost 30 lbs, and put back on 17 by eating pasta, pizza, and stuff like that. I'm back on it now and mad at myself for not sticking with it and staying disciplined. Good luck.

I am all for it. Back in 2008, I lost 90lbs in 6 months by doing an extreme low carb diet (20 net/day). But I wasn't learning anything about portion control or anything healthy that would be long term. Now I just maintain a lower carb diet (I do not count carbs) and watch my calorie intake.

It does work but you pretty much have to find a healthy amount of carbs that your body doesn't seem to mind. I know if I eat too many carbs then I will be up 1-2lbs the next day. Do whats right for you but I say at least give it a try.

I have lost over 50 lbs eating lean meats and lots of green veggies and some whole grains like wild rice or barley. Berries are my fruit of choice. No sugar, no white flour, no starchy foods ( I call them pig and cow foods. The ones the farmers use to fatten up livestock). I limit salt so I also leave out processed meats. My eczema is gone, my hair is growing long and healtly. I have 3 times more energy. I burn 800 to 1000 calories 6 days a week at the gym and feel great. And I no longer have high blood pressure. No longer fear diabetes. Soooo, do your research. Watch what your body does each week in response to how you are eating because no specific diet is the right fit for every person. You might respond more to more grains than I do. However, nobody needs fast food, doritos, ding dongs and cup cakes or two liter bottles of pop. Right?

I'm currently trying out low carb, it doesn't have to be a diet it can be a life choice. Do some research to get it right though you need higher protein and high fat content as well as low carb. Do research into Ketosis. You can have great results and so far I've found myself feeling 'cleaner' all around.

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I've had great success on this. I started out as a vegetarian (high carb by default) and now I follow a high fat and high protein diet. Here are my blood results: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/AggieCass09/view/shocking-the-numbers-dont-lie-vegetarian-to-paleo-comparison-423960

while it may not be universal, this has worked wonders for me. I have TONS of energy and feel great. Plus I dropped from a size 12 to a size 4 (minimal (~4 lbs) weight loss, just muscle increases and fat loss). My progress picture is in my picture file for you to see.

Lots of people will downplay this diet and critize that its not sustainable, but you have to find what works for you. You also cant do low carb for 4 months then go back the way you were--of course you will re-gain! THis is a lifestyle thing! I have never felt better and have gotten rid of chronic heartburn and joint inflamation so I'll never go back! Sure, I may eat pasta again in the future, but it will be the exception rather than the rule (huge statement considering i was a vegetarian and i'm italian!)

Good luck and if you want a friend, feel free to add me. I often post recipes on my blog

I did Atkins year ago when I was at my highest weight ever and lost 25lbs. I slowly eased back into a normal diet and did not gain back the weight then. I was doing great for years till after I remarried and had another child and then living the hectic life of working mom who loves food. The last few years I have had alot of success with high protien/lower carb (South Beach) and the only reason I gain back and am back here is because of my love of food and cruises and travelling this past year.

The key thing is to remove the UNHEALTHY carbs from your diet (all the processed junk we eat like white flour and white sugar/high frutcose corn syrup). Things like carbs in veggies, fruit, beans, brown rice, and whole grains are good carbs.

low carb diets work... I lost 20 lbs in a few weeks.
However going off it is where the problem is. I don't think it's a good long term diet, but to help with the first 30 lbs or the last 10, i think it's pretty good!

I do prefer a 90+% plant based diet long term.