Cheated on my low carb diet and I feel like capital S*it?
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Well, I can see that no amount of reasoning wil change your mind, so best of luck to you on your low carb diet.
Oh you. Sorry, I didn't realize your way was the only way. My bad. :flowerforyou:
What he is trying to explain is that if the scale did not move as you note, but you gained LBM, then you have to have lost fat. It's math.
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What he is trying to explain is that if the scale did not move as you note, but you gained LBM, then you have to have lost fat. It's math.
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Hope this post is a joke.0
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Why are you acting like your "diet" is a homework assignment? If you are feeling uncontrollable urges to "cheat," then clearly your diet doesn't work for you. Find something you can stick with permanently.
True.
I did the 5-10% carbs for a good 90 days Id say. I did feel great. I was also able to eat from home.
Since returning to work I havnt been able to maintain that Lifestyle.
I have been back on Moderate Carbs and I have been sick for 2 weeks.
My body isn't adjusting well on the carb intake, I have had severe headaches, stomach aches, nausea, vomiting and severe fatigue.
Just feed your body normally at the 40, 30, 30 macro.
I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy0 -
U ARE ALLOWED TO EAT CARBS
THE REASON U CHEATE DIS BECAUSE U DEPRIVED YOUR SELF
dont deprive yourself....................
eat what you want ........stay under calories................exercise it off....................................0 -
If this is a real post............it seems nearly impossible or unhealthy to lose 40 pounds in 2.5 months. And we all mess up. Pick up and keep moving. What is dwelling on it going to help? Might help if you made a more realistic goal as well. And 10 carbs a day? Crazy! I
carbs. 
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just give up. it's over0
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Hmmmm. Whats wrong with carbs?0
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Long term-low carb dieter here (and yes, it's a lifestyle change, not a weight loss change). Getting off track is a bummer. If your goal is ketosis, you may have knocked yourself out, depending on how long you have been in ketosis, or how fat adapted you are (assuming you're eating low carb, high fat). If you knock yourself out, all of your old cravings may come back. Or they may not with the right mind set.
One thing that helps me is a "just do it" mindset. When I get off track I have to first, be ready to get back on. Second, make my next meal count. You don't have to wait for next week, you don't have to wait for tomorrow. Make it your next meal.
Also, lean a little on your MFP friends. I suggest making some low carb additions to your friends list. Everyone takes a different path to health, and not all agree with a low carber's choices. Get a good support group of friends on your feed, and rely on them. That's what has helped me the most.
Best of luck to you. If you really want it, it's yours for the taking!0 -
Drink loads of water and tea.. and move on from it..
Don't dwell on it..
Chin up.. Tomorrow is a new day!0 -
just give up. it's over
say hello to the insulin fairy
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Well, I can see that no amount of reasoning wil change your mind, so best of luck to you on your low carb diet.
Oh you. Sorry, I didn't realize your way was the only way. My bad. :flowerforyou:
What he is trying to explain is that if the scale did not move as you note, but you gained LBM, then you have to have lost fat. It's math.
+1
Also, OP: if I may give you a tip, low carb is not really a healthy diet thus not supported on this MB. When I did Atkins (thank GOD I educated myself and quit...) I was on a LC message board where you will find more support doing LC than here
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See those things called diets, they never work no matter what it is, even people who are intolerant to some foods still try them, then realise they shouldnt.
Considering how big the dieting industry is, its probably why 95% of people fail, even if it is just calorie counting. How many people use MFP to count cals get to goal weight, go off, then come back because they gained what they lost.
If you're seeing it as a diet, you are going to fail... period.
People who can process a high amount of carbs or a moderate amount of carbs, congrats, however those of us who cant tolerate it, are getting annoyed with people saying 'its not sustainable' its as sustainable as your calorie counting is =] you dont need a big amount of food to enjoy it, small tastes are nicer.0 -
Well, I can see that no amount of reasoning wil change your mind, so best of luck to you on your low carb diet.
Oh you. Sorry, I didn't realize your way was the only way. My bad. :flowerforyou:
What he is trying to explain is that if the scale did not move as you note, but you gained LBM, then you have to have lost fat. It's math.
I clarified that the scale didn't move DOWN.
Some of us have health reasons for cutting carbs and it working. A lot of people don't need to. There is nothing inherently wrong with carbs. Unfortunately, this thread has turned into an attack for people who do cut carbs, so I'm not going to explain myself; whatever I say will be taken out of context and the wrong way. You do what works for you, I'll do what works for me.0 -
why don't you pick a diet (like a reasonable caloric deficit) where you don't have to eliminate foods from your diet?
This is amazing - in theory. I ate at a reasonable deficit (TDEE-20%), 40/30/30 macros, lifted, and the scale didn't move for months. I could see changes, but wasn't losing any weight. For me, cutting carbs is pretty much the only way to get the scale to move. Call it insulin resistence, call it what you will, but that has been my recent experience. I'm doing much better now on a high fat, high protein, low carb diet.
Why would you care about the scale if you were seeing visible changes?
*sigh*
That's what I was wondering. If your body is changing for the better, who cares what the scale says?0 -
Also, OP: if I may give you a tip, low carb is not really a healthy diet thus not supported on this MB. When I did Atkins (thank GOD I educated myself and quit...) I was on a LC message board where you will find more support doing LC than here Just saying.
Why is low carb unhealthy? I eat nothing but meats, vegetables and a little dairy every day. I've cut out almost all sugars and heavily processed foods from my diet.0 -
Well, I can see that no amount of reasoning wil change your mind, so best of luck to you on your low carb diet.
Oh you. Sorry, I didn't realize your way was the only way. My bad. :flowerforyou:
What he is trying to explain is that if the scale did not move as you note, but you gained LBM, then you have to have lost fat. It's math.
I clarified that the scale didn't move DOWN.
Some of us have health reasons for cutting carbs and it working. A lot of people don't need to. There is nothing inherently wrong with carbs. Unfortunately, this thread has turned into an attack for people who do cut carbs, so I'm not going to explain myself; whatever I say will be taken out of context and the wrong way. You do what works for you, I'll do what works for me.
Ummm..your postThis is amazing - in theory. I ate at a reasonable deficit (TDEE-20%), 40/30/30 macros, lifted, and the scale didn't move for months. I could see changes, but wasn't losing any weight
Scale not moving = scale not moving up or down.
I have made no comment about carbs, just about math ....chillax.0 -
Well, I can see that no amount of reasoning wil change your mind, so best of luck to you on your low carb diet.
Oh you. Sorry, I didn't realize your way was the only way. My bad. :flowerforyou:
What he is trying to explain is that if the scale did not move as you note, but you gained LBM, then you have to have lost fat. It's math.
I clarified that the scale didn't move DOWN.
Some of us have health reasons for cutting carbs and it working. A lot of people don't need to. There is nothing inherently wrong with carbs. Unfortunately, this thread has turned into an attack for people who do cut carbs, so I'm not going to explain myself; whatever I say will be taken out of context and the wrong way. You do what works for you, I'll do what works for me.
Ummm..your postThis is amazing - in theory. I ate at a reasonable deficit (TDEE-20%), 40/30/30 macros, lifted, and the scale didn't move for months. I could see changes, but wasn't losing any weight
Scale not moving = scale not moving up or down.
I have made no comment about carbs, just about math ....chillax.
Top post on page 2 I clarified.
I just didn't like the insinuation of his post that I'm being unreasonable. That's why I even attempted to explain myself.0 -
Chill. It’s one day, you can’t do much harm in one day.What on earth should I do now?
That seems like an awful lot to try to lose in a short time. Maybe you need a more realistic goal.I'm trying not the beat myself up so bad but I had a goal to lose 40 pounds before the end of August and I feel like I can't accomplish it now.
I feel you on this. I do better with lower carbs, but I still eat way more than 10. I try to stay under 100 (although today is out because my boss bought pizza. I don’t even particularly care for pizza).For me, cutting carbs is pretty much the only way to get the scale to move. Call it insulin resistence, call it what you will, but that has been my recent experience.0 -
Well, I can see that no amount of reasoning wil change your mind, so best of luck to you on your low carb diet.
Oh you. Sorry, I didn't realize your way was the only way. My bad. :flowerforyou:
What he is trying to explain is that if the scale did not move as you note, but you gained LBM, then you have to have lost fat. It's math.
I clarified that the scale didn't move DOWN.
Some of us have health reasons for cutting carbs and it working. A lot of people don't need to. There is nothing inherently wrong with carbs. Unfortunately, this thread has turned into an attack for people who do cut carbs, so I'm not going to explain myself; whatever I say will be taken out of context and the wrong way. You do what works for you, I'll do what works for me.
Ummm..your postThis is amazing - in theory. I ate at a reasonable deficit (TDEE-20%), 40/30/30 macros, lifted, and the scale didn't move for months. I could see changes, but wasn't losing any weight
Scale not moving = scale not moving up or down.
I have made no comment about carbs, just about math ....chillax.
Top post on page 2 I clarified.
I just didn't like the insinuation of his post that I'm being unreasonable. That's why I even attempted to explain myself.
Yes, you repeated what you said, and my comment still stands, and the explanation by the other poster is still correct.
I understand that there will be situations where low carb works better for some people for a number of reason, so I am not arguing that. I am just trying to clarify that if your scale is not moving, and you have gained muscle then fat mass is decreasing.0 -
Yes, you repeated what you said, and my comment still stands, and the explanation by the other poster is still correct.
I understand that there will be situations where low carb works better for some people for a number of reason, so I am not arguing that. I am just trying to clarify that if your scale is not moving, and you have gained muscle then fat mass is decreasing.
No, I clarified that the scale didn't go down.
The scale went up. The opposite of down.
I understand basic math0 -
Yes, you repeated what you said, and my comment still stands, and the explanation by the other poster is still correct.
I understand that there will be situations where low carb works better for some people for a number of reason, so I am not arguing that. I am just trying to clarify that if your scale is not moving, and you have gained muscle then fat mass is decreasing.
No, I clarified that the scale didn't go down.
The scale went up. The opposite of down.
I understand basic math
OK, so your first statement was incorrect. Your clarifier of not down was not exactly clarifying - not down does not always mean up - it can mean no movement, an easy mistake considering, you said there was no movement in your first post.
All is clear now.0 -
Nothing wrong with carbs.0
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