Low Carb-ers?

I just started trying low carb this week-I'm on day 5. Was a bit light-headed and and had some headaches earlier in the week but feeling good now.
I basically stayed away from bread, potatoes, rice, pasta and still hit 50-80 net carbs (after subtracting fiber) per day.
I' m enjoying my egg whites, sausage and spinach breakfasts more than my old junk foody banana and cereal bars.

Low carber/Paleo. Back on it strong after getting side tracked with too much gluten free junk food lately. Nothing works for me the way that low carb does.

FYI, good resources:

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/
http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/
http://www.marksdailyapple.com
http://slimpalate.com/
http://www.elanaspantry.com/
http://www.againstallgrain.com/
http://nomnompaleo.com/
http://paleomg.com/
http://comfybelly.com/

There are a ton more out there, but this should help people start browsing more, interesting foods that they can add to their diet.

Thanks for the site recommendations! I have a lot to learn:)

Just egg whites? eat the whole egg. Its OK, essential even, if your low carbing

Hi. Low carb for a couple of weeks now. Finally decided to try low carb because of my metabolic syndrome. I tried it the "let MFP set your macros" way. It worked for a little while, then I hit a wall. No matter what I did, I couldn't lose any more. Since switching to low carb, the weight is flying off.

Feel free to add me.

I'm trying to low carb but not sure how much is low! I have stuck the last few weeks, watching my calories very closely , the biggest thing I am shocked at is how filling it is increasing protein , anyone can add me diary should e open! Had issues!

Just a little update...3 days ago I felt I had reached a stalemate and was not losing and now I have lost 2.5 more pounds in 2 days so hang in there!
The weight loss is not linear (that's why I shouldn't weigh every day) and it's so disappointing when you are so good and yet the scale don't move.
I think if you follow the rules you can't go wrong

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.

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/
http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/
http://www.marksdailyapple.com
http://slimpalate.com/
http://www.elanaspantry.com/
http://www.againstallgrain.com/
http://nomnompaleo.com/
http://paleomg.com/
http://comfybelly.com/

Start with these and you'll have plenty of things to try.

Hi i'm a low-carber for LIFE

refined carbs do not do my belly any favours so i've reduced my intake drastically, its not a diet in the sense that i'm doing it to lose weight, per se, it's a lifestyle for me now. If i eat bread my breadbaby gets bigger (scarily quickly and disproportionately large).

It was pretty hard to begin with as i was addicted to all things bread and pasta, but once i got used to not having bread, pasta, rice, tatties, crackers etc and finding substitutes for all of them i'm very pleased with all the different foods i now eat. If i do eat refined carbs they're non-wheat (not gluten free) and in small quantities.

It's hard, not impossible. I don't follow a particular diet (like the atkins) i just draw from the idea.

Vegetarian sites are good for finding different high protein foods to eat instead of meat, or dishes that don't use meat at all but taste the same regardless, if you don't want to eat meat for every meal. Specially if you're like me and only like cow, chicken/turkey and pig.

I find that the substitutions people have found for everyday foods brilliant, tasty and far more nutritionally beneficial than the originals. such as celeriac or swede (i call them neeps) instead of chips/fries or mash. cauliflower rice, courgette instead of lasagna sheets. oopsie/cloud bread instead of normal bread. It's also halved my food bill and my portion sizes, i used to eat like a 6.6 man who played rugby professionally, i'm a 5'6" girl who sits on her *kitten* at work for 8 hours.

I train 6-7 days a week, 5-6 days at high intensity, on low carb i don't get the 3pm sleepies at work and i have far more energy that i ever did eating pasta, sarnies and baked tatties.

good luck. We're all here if you need more ideas and info and support

Hi all! I added several of you. Working on research and planning, but starting a significantly lower carb diet by next week. My doctor recommended it - thyroid and PCOS issues. Lucky me!

Hi I am following a Low Carb eating plan also. My goal is to stay between 30-50 carbs a day. I am loving it! I'm trying new recipes. I'm new here and don't know my way around yet. How were you finding other Low Carb dieters and viewing their open diaries? I'm interested in seeing what other s are doing. I will try opening mine. I tried a new recipe last night and it was great! Cauliflower "potato" salad! Loved it so much I had 2 helpings. I added it to my recipes but not everything such as spices. I will gladly share the whole recipe if anyone is interested.

Hi.... I stick on a lower carb intake diet.... I'm type 2 Diabetic and have to have a minimum of 45 carbs per meal, max of 60 to keep my blood sugar stable. I'm sticking to the lower end in order to help with my weight loss. I signed up on MFP yesterday, but have lost 14lbs since the beginning of the month!!! Feel free to add me

I'm on maintenance after losing 30+ lbs on the ideal protein diet. Trying to keep carbs below 50 or 60 a day.
Please feel free to add me.

adding you

Been doing it successfully for 2 years!!