Alternative to Carbs

any veg. and a small serving of meat is usually what I have for supper.

Eating carbs after a certain time is one of the biggest myths in the diet industry.

Eat you carbs anytime of day you feel like it.

And just to be clear broccoli is a carb and so is any other vegetable.

Protein and fat are the only alternative to carbs.

As Cr01502 said, it's one of the biggest myths in the industry - as with "Low-Fat"!

Carbs aren't bad for you! Infact the majority of your diet should be carbs... it's getting the right carbs that matters...

Fruits and vegetables both contain carbs... its the kind of carbs that you want to cut out that is what matters!

I'd suggest reading up on Simple and Complex carbohydrates...

Quite simply, simply carbs are single strains of sugar molecules and break down very quickly and release quicky, complex carbs break down slower and thus release energy slower.

Complex carbs are generally better for you, as they normally come from natural source (wheat, rice etc..).. simple carbs are usually found in things like pop, candy, sweets etc..

(http://diabetes.about.com/od/carbohydratefaq/f/typesofcarbs.htm)

The backwards thing is, that fruit and veg actually contain simple carbs (single sugar molecules), but they also contain a lot of nutrients you're body needs! So if you want a sugar hit, you're actually better with veg!

Also, on a side-note, the body needs carbs to burn fats (I know! I didn't believe it either!), take a read of the below too - about needing carbs..

http://ezinearticles.com/?Carbs---Why-You-Need-Them-to-Burn-Fat&id=957607.

Generally a good diet, a bit of patience,some exercise and the weight will fall off! If you go to gym, try a class that will get your heart rate going, the higher the heart rate, the more you burn!

But just to re-iterate, fruit/veg still has the carbs (but you need carbs!)

Cheers and good luck!

I roast baking sheets full of veggies. Yum!

Celery root is a great alternative to mashed potatoes. A little more flavorful and same consistency.

proteins and veggies--i LOVE hummus and carrotts

I also do the no "starchy" carbs after lunch and am having great results.

And just to be clear broccoli is a carb and so is any other vegetable.

I think it's a little extreme to simply state all vegetables are carbs. While broccoli and other non-starchy veggies contain a low amount of carbs they are not typically included in the carbs list by the American Diabetes Association. STARCHY vegetables are considerd major carbs by the ADA. The amount of carbs in non-starchy veggies is so low it's not worth worrying about.

From the ADA website http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/carb-counting/ :

"What Foods Have Carbohydrate?
Foods that contain carbohydrate are:
•starchy foods like bread, cereal, rice, and crackers
•fruit and juice
•milk and yogurt
•dried beans like pinto beans and soy products like veggie burgers
•starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn
•sweets and snack foods like sodas, juice drinks, cake, cookies, candy, and chips
Non-starchy vegetables have a little bit of carbohydrate but in general are very low."

Also, I understand where the original question comes from. I have a starchy/carb problem in the evenings. I just crave starchy stuff. It's sometimes easier just to avoid them altogether. As someone else commented, the ADA recommends that you consume your starches with protein. I find that to be very helpful. Apple with peanut butter, carrots and hummus, etc. It's more satisfying and stays with you longer that way.

Good luck on your quest!

You might want to explore the reasons why it has worked for you, and what "worked" actually means. Was it due to reducing your overall calories, or was it due to some magical force that science has not yet discovered?