Newbie on the LCHF diet.

missmickeys
missmickeys Posts: 6 Member
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And I definitely would love to have more friends to cheer me on and share recipes and encouragement with. I'm Insulin resistant/PCOS and my doctor ordered me to eat this way. I'm trying it since I've tried every other diet out there.
Nice to meet you!

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  • Amy11108
    Amy11108 Posts: 74
    What is that diet?
  • llhackney1
    llhackney1 Posts: 1
    Hi, I have PCOS too but with and underactive thyroid. I have been dabbling with the Paleo diet but although I got good results, it's difficult to stick to. I find that it's easier to cut out as much gluten as possible and do LCHF, my skin has really cleared up but losing weight is slow as usual with me. How are you geting on with it?
  • Cassierocksalot
    Cassierocksalot Posts: 266 Member
    What is that diet?

    Low Carb High Fat
  • Amy11108
    Amy11108 Posts: 74
    What is that diet?

    Low Carb High Fat

    Oh thanks!
  • hottiebikerchick
    hottiebikerchick Posts: 187 Member
    Looks just like Atkins to me....it works, but keep in mind it cant be long term..
  • hayleysuel
    hayleysuel Posts: 46 Member
    I am on a low carb diet right now too! I have been on it for all of March & April & have lost 9lbs so far :)

    My favorite recipe has been twice baked cauliflower! You boil cauliflower until it's soft & mash with cream cheese, sour cream. chives, shredded cheese, bacon bits, etc. & bake at 350 for 30 minutes topped with more cheese, bacon & onion! It's my go-to low carb "comfort food". I have an entire Pinterest board of yummy low carb recipes!

    http://pinterest.com/hayleysuel/march-meltdown/

    Good luck! I hope you enjoy LCHF! :)
  • sunnyskys2013
    sunnyskys2013 Posts: 159 Member
    I'm doing LCHF to help keep my blood sugar down.

    I like to have lettuce wraps with ground meat, onions, tomatoes, hot peppers, cheese and a little mayo.
  • angelcurry130
    angelcurry130 Posts: 265 Member
    well, idk about the high fat part, but low carb...some AMAZING recipes on 24hourlowcarbdiner.com she is an absolute kitchen wizard, and my inspiration. :-)
  • DrakeMorse
    DrakeMorse Posts: 8 Member
    I am on a low carb diet right now too! I have been on it for all of March & April & have lost 9lbs so far :)

    My favorite recipe has been twice baked cauliflower! You boil cauliflower until it's soft & mash with cream cheese, sour cream. chives, shredded cheese, bacon bits, etc. & bake at 350 for 30 minutes topped with more cheese, bacon & onion! It's my go-to low carb "comfort food". I have an entire Pinterest board of yummy low carb recipes!

    http://pinterest.com/hayleysuel/march-meltdown/

    Good luck! I hope you enjoy LCHF! :)

    delicious! congrats on the 9 lost
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    I have been LCHF since March 8th and I've lost 13lbs. A lot was water in the first week but I find I lose a steady 1.5/week now that I"m in the swing of things. I eat about 65% of my calories from fat (animal, coconut oil, olive oil, nuts) and I eat about 25-30% in protein and 5-10% in carbs from veggies and fruits. Sometimes my macros are off a bit but that's what I aim for. Best way to control cravings ever. I think you'll love it! Friend me if you like :)
  • LustyLowCarb
    LustyLowCarb Posts: 11 Member
    :huh:
  • reneah2013
    reneah2013 Posts: 1
    I have the same problem. I have PCOS/Insulin Resistance and metabolic syndrome. I have fought with my weight all my life. The only diet that ever worked for me was Atkins. I lost 60lbs. 20 of it in 14 days. After 12 years I have put it back on. I have going to see a trainer twice a week and have gained 2lbs, He told me not eat over 150 carbs a day and only complex carbs after 2pm. I hate all the confusion of dieting, but I am tired of being 205lbs too.I hope we will get there!! Good luck!!
  • LustyLowCarb
    LustyLowCarb Posts: 11 Member
    Looks just like Atkins to me....it works, but keep in mind it cant be long term..

    I am on my third year of LCHF. It is my way of eating and I never plan on eating any other way. Can you explain why it can't be long term? Thanks!
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    Looks just like Atkins to me....it works, but keep in mind it cant be long term..

    I am on my third year of LCHF. It is my way of eating and I never plan on eating any other way. Can you explain why it can't be long term? Thanks!

    Because that's what someone else on MFP said. If it's repeated often enough people will believe it's true lol
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,392 Member
    Looks just like Atkins to me....it works, but keep in mind it cant be long term..

    It can be long term.


    Of course, not the induction phase part of Atkins. I've been on less than 100g carbs and 45% fats for a year and a half. It works, I'm happy, I'm maintaining.
  • LustyLowCarb
    LustyLowCarb Posts: 11 Member
    Looks just like Atkins to me....it works, but keep in mind it cant be long term..

    I am on my third year of LCHF. It is my way of eating and I never plan on eating any other way. Can you explain why it can't be long term? Thanks!

    Because that's what someone else on MFP said. If it's repeated often enough people will believe it's true lol

    Got it! :laugh:
  • amyvedes
    amyvedes Posts: 5
    It is similar to atkins except you eat more fat than protein and carbs. The reason being if you consume too much protein it turns to sugar. Glucogeonesis. And it can be long term. The food you eat is real food. Meats, veggies, berries. Cutting out sugar and carbs will reduce inflammation and will lead to your body using fat as fuel instead of carbs. Its been over a year for me and my kids. :)
  • amyvedes
    amyvedes Posts: 5
    Great job!!
  • missmickeys
    missmickeys Posts: 6 Member
    I have been doing it for about a week now and lost 4 lbs out the gate. I'm pretty happy and its the only time in my life while trying to diet that I haven't been starving. I used to go home and binge eat every few days because I was so hungry. Now I'm good. I feel better and for the first time in my life. I'm able to wake up and actually get moving when my alarm goes off. I'll never stop eating this way. I think it should be a lifestyle change.
    :happy:
  • miracle4me
    miracle4me Posts: 522 Member
    The only time I see a change in my weight is when I cut carbs between 35-75.
    I have many health issues that require this. I also try to eat healthy fats with the lower carbs. I fell off the low carb wagon for about a month out of 345 days on MFP.

    i admit I am struggling to eat low carb again after nearly a year of depriving myself of my favorite white carbs and gluten. The problem for me is not in staying under calorie goal, instead it is lowering the carbs.

    I also kicked the gluten along with high carb, gluten,sugar addiction at the same time on Atkins and it took me 1 month of induction to do it. I fell off the lCHF wagon when I started allowing myself to eat 100 carbs. For me high carb foods cause me to crave more carbs and along with processed food equals battle to keep calories to under goal because of hunger. I battle severe low blood sugar,(Hypoglycima) hypothyroid, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and PCOS, I find eating low carb helps control my appetite and the blood sugar.

    I do allow myself fruit and all vegetables except white potatoes I try to eat rarely.
  • missmickeys
    missmickeys Posts: 6 Member
    I noticed that I have a strong addiction to carbs as well. I looked at it like smoking. I had to quit them all cold turkey. Even my beloved fruits. With the exceptions of a few berries, fruits are high in carbs and sugar and destroy whatever progress you've made with low carb.
    I think that my succuss in this will be with adding in the fat. Animal fat, oils, avacado's... whatever. But the healthy ones. I notice that I'm craving more food when I don't get enough fat. If I eat a spoonful of cream cheese or sour cream I'm more satisfied that if I ate a loaf or bread or an apple.
    Also, I cut out all veggies that are grown under ground. No carrorts, potatoes (even sweet) and others.
    I know there is a good book out there that just made it all click for me. I can see what the name is if you want it?
  • DMW914
    DMW914 Posts: 368 Member
    Welcome to MFP! You can add me as a friend. I've been diagnosed w/high blood pressure (which leads to other things). I've made up my mind to do LCHF as a lifestyle not just a diet. I'm not saying that it's been easy but for the most part if I continue to eat a high carb diet I fear to be a diabetic soon. In researching low carb recipes I've come to find a few blogs that help me understand the association with foods, disease & how I've been affected. It brought me to a conclusin that my health issues has to do with my digestive system. I'm not getting the proper nutrition from the foods that I've been eating due to poor digestion. This led me to start eating things that are easy to digest & won't cause sugar spikes. I get my inspiration from: www.mariahealth.blogspot.com, www.marksdailyapple, www.againstallgrain.com, www.wheatbelly.com & www.yourlighterside.com for recipes & other health info. to encourage me on my quest. Eating a LCHF & Gluten free along w/excercise as a combo is giving me maximum benefits. I do fall off my wagon occasionally for chocolate but am working diligently to resolve this & why I'm on MFP. Good luck in your endeavors & I hope you find success!
  • missmickeys
    missmickeys Posts: 6 Member
    You are doing awesome!!! I have a chocolate weakness as well. I love my candy. But since I've been working out for a solid year with no weight loss ( I put on 20 lbs) I decided it was my diet.
    This seems to be the only thing in the world that has ever worked...short of starving myself.
    I'll add you and we can cheer each other on.
  • catjrow3
    catjrow3 Posts: 532 Member
    Anyone still around doing LCHF, I am totally on board and have been doing this for about a month to a month and a half now and seeing good results, especially with my blood sugars. I think I was prediabetic!

    I find I am no longer on the carb run around anymore either. Before I would binge and just go crazy for bread/pasta/sweets/muffins/icecream, etc... and now... totally dont need them!!

    I totally watch the protein too, and so am barely moderate protein, mostly lower protein, low low carb and high high fat!! Love to know of others!
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    Anyone still around doing LCHF, I am totally on board and have been doing this for about a month to a month and a half now and seeing good results, especially with my blood sugars. I think I was prediabetic!

    I find I am no longer on the carb run around anymore either. Before I would binge and just go crazy for bread/pasta/sweets/muffins/icecream, etc... and now... totally dont need them!!

    I totally watch the protein too, and so am barely moderate protein, mostly lower protein, low low carb and high high fat!! Love to know of others!

    I"m still here... I'm not super low, but definitely considered lower carb. I eat about 80-100g carbs (at least 20 from fibre) and I eat moderate protein because I lift... so 11g of protein and the rest of my 1800 calories come from fat, whatever that works out to be I can't recall. Anyways, after the initial coming-off-sugar -like-crack period I found I could still consume relatively higher amounts of sugar here and there (I have an ice cream on soccer nights and I had some risotto at a wedding) Now that I'm over the hump I'm learning to make this plan liveable by having the odd treat here and there, even if it's sugar. The exception for me is wheat because I feel absolutely TERRIBLE and bloated... with a side of running to the washroom lol.
  • goddessgibson
    goddessgibson Posts: 2 Member
    HI!! My doctor just put me on this diet for the exact same reason. (I went to him because I could not figure out why i was gainng wait........ and with other symptoms, i thought i was in menopause.):flowerforyou: He also has me checking out www.thedietdoctor.com

    We should be friends and do this together :)
  • Gnaterlie
    Gnaterlie Posts: 41
    I'm here for the same reason. I have a lot more to lose than you but I think that we all need motivation and pointers!
  • mistybyerly1982
    mistybyerly1982 Posts: 1
    I would like new friends on my fitness pal. I tried adding some of you but obviously I don't know what I'm doing. Anyone else doing lchf woe? I try keeping my macros around 5% carbs 25% protein and 70% fat..I find it difficult for me to track my woe on here but I use mfp for weight loss tracking and may start tracking my steps too. I'd love to share lchf (low carb high fat) recipes if anyone is interested.
  • Booksandbeaches
    Booksandbeaches Posts: 1,791 Member
    Check out the ketogenic group here. Here's the link.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/1160-keto
  • sunseeker100
    sunseeker100 Posts: 90 Member
    hi everyone! I'm struggling to get back on Atkins induction after falling of the wagon an putting on 28lbs (lots of carb binges). have tried this week but my weakness is cows milk and I can't seem to give up my lattes :noway: I did it for 3 months at the start of this year with almond milk, but this time is so much harder but I know it's a healthy way to eat and I really want to kick my addiction to all things sugar.

    my diary is open but I'm not back to logging everyday yet...plans are for tomorrow to start again, again :blushing: feel free to add me and search out the LCHF groups on here :flowerforyou:

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