low carb

preservation666
preservation666 Posts: 33 Member
in Food and Nutrition
i've been told to try low carb diet does anyone have any tips on it? have you tried it, did it work? what kind of stuff did you eat/not eat?

thanks

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  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Lots of people do it - if you use the "search" function you'll find many threads and support groups.

    What do you mean by "low carb"?

    Typical menu - eggs or fish for breakfast, salad or soup for lunch, protein and veg for dinner. Cut down on bread, pasta, rice.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    worked for me, as I teeter towards diabetes.

    Didn't eat biscuits, bread, cereals, cookies, crisps, chips, cake, fries, fruit, pasta, pies, pizza, potato, rice etc
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    Since I went keto, I've lost a little over 20 lbs. I would research keto before giving it a try.
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  • GingerLolita
    GingerLolita Posts: 738 Member
    Unless you have a medical reason, a low carb diet may not be a good idea. You want to change your eating habits in a way that is sustainable so you don't gain back any weight you lose. I recommend that you cut out processed grains and stick to only whole grains.
  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
    As a vegetarian, I stick to about 40-50% of my calories from carbs. Whatever your macros, what creates weight loss is having a caloric deficit.
  • RubyRunner14
    RubyRunner14 Posts: 148 Member
    I do keto and plan on doing low carb/paleo-ish (not keto) for life. It works for me, going low carb helped me lean out (finally!), If you are doing keto, the flu is a bit of a drag, but after that you'll feel awesome.

    Overall, the calorie deficit is what makes you lose weight but switching your metabolic functions (keto does it to where it is primarily fat instead of carbs) makes it TONS easier. I have a very busy lifestyle as of late and keto has made weight loss so easy.
  • cdahl383
    cdahl383 Posts: 726 Member
    I tried a low carb diet once and I felt tired and crappy all the time. Now I just eat healthy, stay in a calorie deficit, and I lose about 1 lb a week on average and I feel great the entire time. Carbs are my friend. :)
  • MermaidTX
    MermaidTX Posts: 352 Member
    I'm doing a very low carb diet (nutritional ketosis). Feeling great & have achieved other health benefits (like no more gut pain for one!).

    My diary is open.
  • KoRnKraZy
    KoRnKraZy Posts: 69 Member
    I could never go low carb. I love my bananas too much! om nom nom
  • Rainyday816
    Rainyday816 Posts: 29 Member
    My doctor advised me to try a low carb diet since I was struggling to lose weight. Just calorie counting was leaving me really hungry, so she advised that I try to eat around 30 to 50 grams of carbs a day and fill up on fat and proteins and I found that it really worked. I was always really full and after a while I was always eating under my calorie limit as well as my carb limit. I'm a vegetarian, so I'm sure it's easier if you can eat chicken or something, but I eat a lot of salads, soups, eggplant, tofu, and I have a great recipe for crustless quiche. Give it a try, though I did find that carb cravings get really bad when I get stressed. Check with your doctor before you do keto, though! A lot of people have problems with it and you should figure out what level is good for you before you do anything to strict. Cutting carbs in general might help, though. If you cut out bread, rice, etc for a few weeks you might find that you stay a lot fuller longer!
  • toscarthearmada
    toscarthearmada Posts: 382 Member
    I'm on a low carb diet.

    In April on 2012 I found out that I was pre-diabetic (insulin resistant) and had PCOS. My doctor advised me to read a book called the Insulin Resistance Diet - Link and Balance and it changed my life.

    I do eat carbs and do not cut them completely out of my diet. I find that carbs keep me fuller longer and it helps my body to function. What I do is stick to a 7 protein to 15 carb ratio that doesn't exceed 30 carbs at any meal. I LINK and BALANCE my protein with a carb. I am also gluten free.

    Some of my meal examples....

    Breakfast
    Egg with 2 egg whites or Turkey Sausage
    WITH 2 slices of french toast or a cup of chex cereal with almond milk or corn tostadas with guacamole.

    Lunch
    Left over dinner meat or deli meat w/ a huge salad and fruit
    Left over dinner
    Tostadas with any kind of ground meat

    Dinner:
    Lean Meat: Fish, Turkey, Chicken, Lean Ham, Lean Beef. Indian Curry Chicken has been one of my favorite.
    WITH beans, potato, tostadas or tacos, tons of veggies, Gluten Free pasta sides (portioned to under 30 carbs)

    Snacks:
    Jerky or Smoked Turkey Sausage w/ Fruit
    Nuts w/ Hummus and Chips

    Really I eat whatever I want, I just taught myself how to portion control without going over that ratio.

    Long story short, I lost 101 pounds in 16 months and am currently maintaining. I exercise 2 - 3 times a week and I no longer have PCOS of pre-diabetes.

    I have an open diary for friends if you'd like to add me.

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