Low Carb-ers?

Hi all! I have PCOS & Insulin Resistance and am following a low carb (>65g)/high (cleaner) fat/mod protein (1g per LBM) eating style. I also incorporate intermittent fasting (16/8) and I eat to BMR + some exercise calories if I'm hungry & I exercise daily. This isn't really a diet for me so much as a necessity, but I have my off days, and my really on days. I'm not religious about eating clean, but I do the best that I can. I'm pretty much just a normal chick who gained weight trying to eat low fat, low cal not realizing that the carbs were MY particular enemy.

ETA: I lost nearly 50 pounds doing this 2 years ago, and then thought "I got this" and I didn't "got this". I stopped logging and working out as frequently But! I know what works, and I have the right focus now. Just wanted to encourage everyone, that this lifestyle does work when all the others haven't for me.

I have been doing Atkins like diet for a little over a month. I am also watching calories generally stay between 1400-1600 and I don't eat back the exercise calories. I am cooking alot of fish, grilled chicken, and some steak/ground sirloin too. Lots of grilled veggies with a little olive oil, onions, squash, zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, green salads, EGGS, cheese (3 servings a day limit). I use my toaster oven or the grill to cook alot of my food as my family isn't eating the same way. I travel for work too, so I have used the Atikins products, shakes (Mocha is yummy) and bars (not daily, only when traveling). When I eat out, even fast food, I order what I want and just say "no bun" and they give you a fork and Knife! I use alot of garlic for seasoning and Mrs' Dash (in addition to salt and pepper). I miss sandwiches, and I make really good egg salad and chicken salad, so I found whole wheat tortillas that are low carb (5 grams net) and use those 2-3 times a week to have a "sandwich" filled with protein, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, or whatever. For breakfast, I usually have 2 eggs, canadian bacon occas. Feel free to check my diary. I am hardly ever hungry. I am drinking 8-10 8 oz glasses of water a day too (with mio drops or crystal light). I have cut my coke zero intake down, used to drink 6-7 a day, now only 2-3....refuse to give up my pop totally! I also eat fruit, apples, some grapes, pears (high in carbs), oranges....Those days my carbs might be higher, but it's natural fructose which doesn't spike insulin. I also eat almonds for a great protein snack to curb hunger between meals. The key is to eat every 3 hours, even if it's a small snack. Good luck!

I also take a multi vitamin and B12 1000mcg daily, (and echinacia), don't know if this is helping, but I haven't gotten sick in a good while! I highly recommend a multi vitamin. Water, water, water, and move the body! I bought a bike and a membership at the local YMCA, so 3-5 times a week I exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes, and go to hotel fitness centers, and pools when traveling...

I've recently become a low-carber after being diagnosed with PCOS. Feel free to add me!

I low carbed for a while. There are some tasty low car recipes on my blog if you're interested. The scotch eggs and the jalapeno fudge. YUM.

http://www.mrsscalesrecipes.blogspot.com/

Low carber (again) here. I know this is the best and healthiest way for me to lose weight. I haven't been consistent with it, but I intend to be! Need more low carb friends too!

Hi guys! I had success eating low carb in the past and I am now just getting back into it because I know what works for my body. Feel free to add me. I'm always glad to add friends that will keep me motivated.

Hello! I am also on a low carb eating plan. Add me

I am on day 9 of Atkins/South Beach - so far lost 5.5 lb but have been stuck for 3 days now. Feeling quite low today...

Hi all i am new on here. Anyone want to add me as a friend please do so. I am going to try low carb diet as im a massive meat eater anyway. I really need some help on recipes thanks.