low carbs

I am doing moderately low carb, but not super high protein.

Hi

I'm really trying to cut down on carbs, I've always counted calories in the past and although I don't eat a lot I didnt realise just how many carbs I was having it seems that I like carbs a lot

I am also following keto- low carb/moderate protein/high fat

Feel free to add me!

Can you tell me more about the high fat diet please?

It's called ketogenic, or keto for short. Here's a good link that can explain it better than I could.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aiHSPoto_YqsNTDvL-g60nytMnyH-CJcCbiAx1IEUYM/mobilebasic

what sort of ratio is actually true in a high protein, low carb diet?

I follow the Insulin Resistance diet for my Insulin Resistance and PCOS. The ratio that I lost all my weight on was a 7 protein to 15 carb ratio that doesn't exceed 15/30 at any meal.

Yes, no issues doing a lower carb count. I stick to the 30 carb because helps me properly proportion the foods that I eat and fills me up a little more. Just find something that you wouldn't mind doing forever.

I follow a keto diet too...called LCHF, which stands for low carb high fat. Around 70% fat, 20% protein and 10% carbs. Really good info available on www.dietdoctor.com. It's about eating REAL food, no pills, no gimmicks, no powders, etc. I just came back from Xmas holidays, indulged on cream, butter, full fat cheeses, etc, had access to lots of wonderful Xmas feasts, and I still lost 2 lbs! LCHF is such a wonderful eating lifestyle. It has also improved my asthma, skin irritations, stomach problems, etc. I feel so much healthier and know that I am eating foods that my body was "designed" to consume. I couldn't come up with a better term than "design", but I think you get my point...this eating lifestyle matches my body's biochemistry.

By the way, I tried the low carb high protein and low fat thing too...and it did not work at all. Was constantly hungry, hard to lose weight, my skin and nails got worse, asthma got worse too. Fat is such an important macronutrient.

I started trying to stay around 50 carb per day back in September. The first few weeks were a tough adjustment, but seeing the pounds drop off motivated me to stick to it. After 3 months now I can honestly say that I have never felt better in my life!

Now, I used to eat primarily pastas and breads, so this was a HUGE change for me. So now I feel that if I can do it and lose weight (I haven't even started an excersize routine yet) then absolutely anyone can.

That is very interesting, I have only just started, today really and read about that diet, I think mine will end up like this, so do not count fat at all? just watch the carbs?

Definitely count the fat! Keep it high. With carbs, keep them low, but also incorporate fiber.