Low Carb?

madi_KMSRMS
madi_KMSRMS Posts: 1 Member
edited February 15 in Getting Started
I have never really "dieted" before.. Never really felt the need, I was always pretty thin. I just had twins 8 months ago, and you guys know how that goes... Long story short, I need to lose about 15 pounds. I've been going back and forth between low-carb and low-cal, not really knowing which is the best fit for me. I'm leaning towards low carb, but was wondering how effective it is? And if there is anything else I also need to monitor? Like I said, I'm brand new to this dieting thing, so please don't think I'm being ignorant. I've heard that low-carb is easier to maintain, and promotes healthier long-term eating habits... I would just really like some advice, directions, tips, anything you guys can throw my way. Thanks in advance :)

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  • wibutterflymagic
    wibutterflymagic Posts: 788 Member
    Well, your first problem is that you are wanting to "diet". Diet's don't work. You should concentrate of just eating more proteins, vegetables and less fried, processed foods.

    You have very little to lose so you really don't need anything special. Exercise more, eat better, track your food(that you've weighed or measured) and stay around your calorie goal and you won't have the need for low-cal, low-carb, low-fat or any other thing like that.

    However, I will say that my trainer is wanting me to do a lower carb thing. That doesn't mean no carbs it means a carb intake of about 100g a day or a little less. In reality if you look at a healthy lifestyle it is on the lower carb side.....concentrate on proteins, vegetables, cheese, eggs, fruit and lower bread, rice, pasta etc intake.
  • nikkihk
    nikkihk Posts: 487 Member
    Well, your first problem is that you are wanting to "diet". Diet's don't work. You should concentrate of just eating more proteins, vegetables and less fried, processed foods.

    You have very little to lose so you really don't need anything special. Exercise more, eat better, track your food(that you've weighed or measured) and stay around your calorie goal and you won't have the need for low-cal, low-carb, low-fat or any other thing like that.

    However, I will say that my trainer is wanting me to do a lower carb thing. That doesn't mean no carbs it means a carb intake of about 100g a day or a little less. In reality if you look at a healthy lifestyle it is on the lower carb side.....concentrate on proteins, vegetables, cheese, eggs, fruit and lower bread, rice, pasta etc intake.

    ^This.

    Don't make it complicated. Just eat better.
  • disneygallagirl
    disneygallagirl Posts: 515 Member
    check out this post....

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
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