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greeentea
greeentea Posts: 24 Member
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I eat way too many carbs. Even though they are from "healthy" food like greek yogurt and fruit. I find it honestly basically impossible to get under 150ish a day. Any help or low-carb options to suggest to me? (Besides celery and peanut butter...)


Thanks!

Ps. I want snack ideas not an interrogation... har har har.
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  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    what's your reasoning? 150g isn't much...
  • greeentea
    greeentea Posts: 24 Member
    Lower carbs to debloat myself, I suppose. Not to mention that too many carbs just makes you feel heavy and gross and it'll hopefully help me break my plateau.
  • greeentea
    greeentea Posts: 24 Member
    Literally it's always 150-200 and other people say that try to stick to 100 or lower. I don't see how that's possible unless you are eating less than 1,000 calories a day...
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Literally it's always 150-200 and other people say that try to stick to 100 or lower. I don't see how that's possible unless you are eating less than 1,000 calories a day...

    That's because those people cannot comprehend basic nutrition or science lol... Your profile says you suffered from a damaged metabolism. Are you currently trying to rehab it or are you running a deficit?
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Carbs make me feel fast and strong. I eat 300 or so daily.
  • greeentea
    greeentea Posts: 24 Member
    I literally cannot get my body below around 130. The only way I feel like I can get down to around 125 is if I crash dieted. I ate next to nothing for an entire year but that was THREE years ago. I wish my body wouldn't gain so easily... I really have to watch myself. I feel so frustrated with it but I don't know what to do.
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Use the carbs you're eating to lift some heavy barbells. You look awesome just as you are.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    I literally cannot get my body below around 130. The only way I feel like I can get down to around 125 is if I crash dieted. I ate next to nothing for an entire year but that was THREE years ago. I wish my body wouldn't gain so easily... I really have to watch myself. I feel so frustrated with it but I don't know what to do.

    Well... first of all relax. You look GOOD, and you aren't stepping on stage to be critiqued by other's so cut yourself some slack. You don't have a deadline, so the whole process of transformation takes a while. Don't rush results...

    I would HIGHLY suggest looking into videos by Layne Norton on youtube about rebuilding your metabolism slowly. Carb's are not your enemy. What does your daily intake and macros look like?
  • greeentea
    greeentea Posts: 24 Member
    I literally cannot get my body below around 130. The only way I feel like I can get down to around 125 is if I crash dieted. I ate next to nothing for an entire year but that was THREE years ago. I wish my body wouldn't gain so easily... I really have to watch myself. I feel so frustrated with it but I don't know what to do.

    Well... first of all relax. You look GOOD, and you aren't stepping on stage to be critiqued by other's so cut yourself some slack. You don't have a deadline, so the whole process of transformation takes a while. Don't rush results...

    I would HIGHLY suggest looking into videos by Layne Norton on youtube about rebuilding your metabolism slowly. Carb's are not your enemy. What does your daily intake and macros look like?

    I took a break from logging for a week or so, but feel free to friend me and take a peek. And there issss kind of a "due date". I'm moving out to the west coast nearing the end of August and I'd love to feel confident and fit better into all the beautiful clothes I already own!
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    at 5'6 and 128, you are not remotely overweight and look pretty good to me.
    How about you focus on reshaping your body via strength/weight training, rather than losing more weight ?
  • greeentea
    greeentea Posts: 24 Member
    Use the carbs you're eating to lift some heavy barbells. You look awesome just as you are.

    Thanks, girl! My gym membership expired on the 2nd of this month so I've just been running outside and doing abs. I do miss the gym!
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    at 5'6 and 128, you are not remotely overweight and look pretty good to me.
    How about you focus on reshaping your body via strength/weight training, rather than losing more weight ?

    I second this.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Your diary is fairly sound and balanced... as stated above, I'd recommend renewing your gym membership and adding in strength training a few times a week. You'll see more of a benefit from a body composition standpoint.
  • astrovivi
    astrovivi Posts: 183 Member
    I eat way too many carbs. Even though they are from "healthy" food like greek yogurt and fruit. I find it honestly basically impossible to get under 150ish a day. Any help or low-carb options to suggest to me? (Besides celery and peanut butter...)


    Thanks!

    Peanut butter actually contains quite a few carbs along with the fat.

    Why do you want to eat lower carb and why do you think you are eating "too much" of them?

    I'm confuzzled.
  • greeentea
    greeentea Posts: 24 Member
    I eat way too many carbs. Even though they are from "healthy" food like greek yogurt and fruit. I find it honestly basically impossible to get under 150ish a day. Any help or low-carb options to suggest to me? (Besides celery and peanut butter...)


    Thanks!

    Peanut butter actually contains quite a few carbs along with the fat.

    Why do you want to eat lower carb and why do you think you are eating "too much" of them?

    I'm confuzzled.

    I mean, it is quite low carb compared to a lot of things like oatmeal or bread. Only 6 per serving. But I want my carbs to go down in hopes of breaking my plateau. No one ever associates "high carb" with weight loss, I feel...

    I hate how this turned into an interrogation ... haha, I just wanted snack ideas, dammit!
  • SammyCardsFan
    SammyCardsFan Posts: 7 Member
    almonds! Roasted and unsalted. Just a handful is low in carbs and helps curbs your appetite. Great snack.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Cottage cheese, greek yoghurt, cheese, nuts, jerky, tuna, chicken, hard boiled eggs, 1/2 an avocado.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    I eat way too many carbs. Even though they are from "healthy" food like greek yogurt and fruit. I find it honestly basically impossible to get under 150ish a day. Any help or low-carb options to suggest to me? (Besides celery and peanut butter...)


    Thanks!

    Peanut butter actually contains quite a few carbs along with the fat.

    Why do you want to eat lower carb and why do you think you are eating "too much" of them?

    I'm confuzzled.

    I mean, it is quite low carb compared to a lot of things like oatmeal or bread. Only 6 per serving. But I want my carbs to go down in hopes of breaking my plateau. No one ever associates "high carb" with weight loss, I feel...

    I hate how this turned into an interrogation ... haha, I just wanted snack ideas, dammit!

    Thats because those who are educated about it have been around the block and know you dont need to cut out carbs to have a successful cut. By learning your reasoning, your goals, and challenges it makes it much easier to come up with a logical solution without having to neglect certain foods etc.

    I would suggest this video as it is from the viewpoint of a female, you may feel you relate much better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93O9rofOkGk

    However, if you choose to ignore the above: Eggs, Egg Whites with veggies, nuts, salad etc. Go for things that are high in volume.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Use the carbs you're eating to lift some heavy barbells. You look awesome just as you are.

    Thanks, girl! My gym membership expired on the 2nd of this month so I've just been running outside and doing abs. I do miss the gym!

    Look into body weight strength training. Tricep dips, squats, lunges, pushups, etc. For squats and lunges you can add weight by putting books or cans or other objects from around your house in a backpack and wearing it. Or do one-legged or curtsy squats to focus more body weight on one leg at a time.
  • Livdoesketo
    Livdoesketo Posts: 38 Member
    I only eat 20g carbs each day- nothing processed, no fruit, loads of green veggies. Snacks are chorizo "crisps", handful of almonds/unsalted peanuts, if I can fit it in 1 tbsp peanut butter, coconut chocolates made with 85% cocoa chocolate and shredded coconut, if I need a large snack I'll have some meat or cheese.
  • JessHealthKick
    JessHealthKick Posts: 800 Member
    I only eat 20g carbs each day- nothing processed, no fruit, loads of green veggies. Snacks are chorizo "crisps", handful of almonds/unsalted peanuts, if I can fit it in 1 tbsp peanut butter, coconut chocolates made with 85% cocoa chocolate and shredded coconut, if I need a large snack I'll have some meat or cheese.

    I think if you have to avoid vegetables/fruit to keep down carbs, that is a worry.

    I get about 100g from fruit and vegetables a day. Then some from black chocolate, and some days beans or rice. I have beaten my short 'plateau' by actually logging really honestly and not going off track on weekends. Stay to your amount EVERY DAY and don't let a piece of cake cause you to go over (I fit it into my 1500 yesterday, somehow, and have planned a day out all day showing friends around town but have fitted everything in by prelogging).

    Pre logging is key. Honesty is key. Healthy, fresh food is key.

    Good luck :)

    p.s. I am about 139lb and 5'7. I think at your weight at height if you aren't happy, you need to look at muscle training. Getting muscle in there changes shape and makes you realise that a number on a scale isn't that meaningful at all!
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Literally it's always 150-200 and other people say that try to stick to 100 or lower. I don't see how that's possible unless you are eating less than 1,000 calories a day...

    That's because those people cannot comprehend basic nutrition or science lol... Your profile says you suffered from a damaged metabolism. Are you currently trying to rehab it or are you running a deficit?

    Uhhh...I ate about 2100 calories yesterday with 28 total grams of carbohydrate. It's certainly possible.
  • LauraDotts
    LauraDotts Posts: 732 Member
    Lower carbs to debloat myself, I suppose. Not to mention that too many carbs just makes you feel heavy and gross and it'll hopefully help me break my plateau.
    While I'm definitely a low carb advocate and I do keep my carbs very low, unless you have a metabollic issue there's no reason for you to cut your carb intake lower than what you are already eating.

    With that said, you mention that carbs make you feel heavy, gross and bloated. Rather than cutting the amount of carbs you are eating, I suggest you cut out wheat/gluten for a week or two and see if that doesn't fix your "bloat" problem. You can up your fruit and veggies to make up for the drop in carbs.
  • shannashannabobana
    shannashannabobana Posts: 625 Member
    Literally it's always 150-200 and other people say that try to stick to 100 or lower. I don't see how that's possible unless you are eating less than 1,000 calories a day...

    It's not that hard if you stay away from sugar and most wheat. Eat mostly meats and veggies with a bit of fruit and starch.

    If you aren't trying to lose weight though I think you can stay a bit higher, that's a different debate, but it's not too hard if you do what I mentioned.
    I just wanted snack ideas, dammit!
    Ah, in that case. Cheese, olives, black coffee :) I'm not much of a snacker. If you want to lower carbs on yogurt you generally want to go higher fat.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Literally it's always 150-200 and other people say that try to stick to 100 or lower. I don't see how that's possible unless you are eating less than 1,000 calories a day...

    That's because those people cannot comprehend basic nutrition or science lol... Your profile says you suffered from a damaged metabolism. Are you currently trying to rehab it or are you running a deficit?

    Uhhh...I ate about 2100 calories yesterday with 28 total grams of carbohydrate. It's certainly possible.

    I was referring to the first sentence.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    If you made your diary public, we could make some more sensible suggestions....
  • writetomab
    writetomab Posts: 226
    Loads of ways to reduce carbs... I get less than 150g per day normally and some days I go very low carb, i.e. under 50g.

    So for breakfast anything with eggs such as omlette, scrammbled eggs, smoked salmon, bacon, sausage etc.

    Snacks, things such as nuts, cheese, beef jerky, chicken bites etc

    For lunch, salad with high protein source such as fish, chicken, beef etc

    Dinner, meat and veg.

    Done! :smile:
  • LAW_714
    LAW_714 Posts: 258
    Literally it's always 150-200 and other people say that try to stick to 100 or lower. I don't see how that's possible unless you are eating less than 1,000 calories a day...

    It's not that hard if you stay away from sugar and most wheat.

    This.

    I aim for less than 100g carbs a day (and somewhere between 1,400-1,600 calories), and in the last week I've eaten cabbage, greek yogurt, blackberries, strawberries, zuchini, yellow squash, plantains, sweet potatoes, sour cream, dark chocolate, romaine lettuce, baby lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, watermelon, canteloupe, arugula, red bell peppers, cubanelle peppers, cole slaw, broccoli slaw, cherries, fried okra, a few glasses of riesling, apples, celery, collards, carrots, etc.

    You can eat plenty of veggies and regular servings of fruit and easily stay below 100g carbs a day by avoiding sugar and most wheat.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Eggs for breakfast
    Cheese or fish salad for lunch
    Meat or chicken with veg for dinner
    Nuts for snacks.
  • corgicake
    corgicake Posts: 846 Member
    Most recipes and meal plans aimed at people with diabetes will get you there, though they do treat the fiber portion a little differently. I'm not personally diabetic but went straight for the materials my mom got when she was diagnosed for suggestions when I realized how much it would help in rebalancing the diet of a pasta fiend like myself. I've been dealing with this for a while, though it was only recently that I found this site.

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