Who has lost weight without cutting carbs?

I didn't cut carbs. I always lost right on schedule with MFP's predictions-- 1 lb per week until the last bit when I set it to half a pound per week.

eta: I've also been in maintenance for about 18 months

Me! I eat practically anything I want to eat, I just try to make sure they are within my calorie limits.

I don't pay attention to carbs and typically lose 2 lbs a week unless I hit a plateau. I am down 15 lbs since January 2. I still eat bread, cheese and pasta, but I eat the serving size only and always read the packages to compare food so I am sure I am buying the healthiest things. Feel free to peek at my diary for ideas. (Just ignore yesterday, LOL, I had pizza! - I'm a firm believer in cheat days now and then). I also work out 6 days a week for 1/2 hour -1 hour each time, depending on what I'm doing. (elliptical, strength training/kettlebell and exercise ball).

I've lost 25 lbs by keeping track of calories and paying no mind to carbs. I've had 28g of carbs so far today (as I eat soup most mornings) and I almost always have rice or mashed potatoes with dinner.

I lost a few pounds and am maintaining now. I work out frequently, and I usually have 60+% of my calories in carbs.

So far I'm down 13# - I haven't really cut carbs per say.....however since my portions are less I just eat less of them (along with everything else). I use thin sliced bread or open face my sandwiches (only to stay within calorie goals not for the carbs) and I still eat rice, and put sugar in my coffee - everything I used to do - just smaller portions.

Depends on what you call "carbs".

Whole natural foods are often high in carbohydrates, but no one with half a brain would ever tell you to cut vegetables and fruits out of your diet.

The best diets are high in carbs. I lost all the weight i lost by eating fruits and vegetables.

I never cut carbs. I've lost 76 lbs over the past couple of years - and I don't eat any particular diet, I don't eat 'clean'. I probably don't even eat all that healthily. I eat what I want, stick to my calorie limits, exercise 3-4 times a week for 40 minutes minimum, I have a FitBit that logs my steps and gives me bonus exercise calories, and I always eat back all my exercise calories. I've had some wobbles here and there, gained a bit, lost a bit, plateaued - but basically it's exercise and calorie counting that I always come back to.

I lost 55lbs and over 24inches off my body in 9-10 months. I worked out 5 days a week all I did was run on my elliptical and do yoga for weight loss. I just logged my food and ate my 12000 calories a day. I always had a balanced diet of all food groups lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proper portions is key as well. I also just cut out all fast foods and I stopped eating so much processed foods and stopped drinking beer and pop.

Hope this helps, Cheers :drinker:

12,000 ???!!!!! I'm switching to YOUR diet ;-)

Oops!!!! lol one too many zeros in there :laugh:

I'm coming up on a 1-year anniversary where I've lost whatever the ticker says without deliberately cutting carbs. That said, I do target a minimum intake for protein and fat which can leave not a lot of room for carbs, at least when I pursued a more aggressive calorie deficit.

Early in the day, I try to have higher protein foods so that I can have the carby stuff I crave in the afternoon/evening.

May I just say that this is genius. I definitely crave starchier stuff later in the day!

Personally I have always done better losing weight and keeping it off when I restrict my carb intake, but obviously that doesn't work for everyone - kudos to all you people eating 40-50% carbs, and how lucky you are!

I fought with my body for years, trying to make my diet fit what everyone said it should...but that is just silly. Because everyone is different. Some people need a big breakfast or they're hungry all day. Even when I was fat, I was a big snacker. I rarely ate big lunches and breakfasts...I like a big, yummy, dinner. If I am eating lettuce and meat and everyone else has pasta covered in sauce, I feel self-pity. It never lasts. I have kept my weight off for three years by learning to manipulate my calories into something that worked for my cravings/lifestyle.

And...I think "restricting carbs" means different things to different people. I have a high protein diet, and don't eat as many carbs as I used to. But I don't feel like I'm restricted. I still have pizza and pasta and cake and the occasional donut. I have whatever I want, but I don't have it every day, and not for every meal. Everything in moderation.

I always eat carbs,just the right kind! Cutting carbs will only make you depressed and more hungry. Carbs are what our body needs. I feel losing weight should be long-term changes and I would never limit carbs for my whole life.

I never intentionally cut carbs, but I must say that I did notice how terrible my protein intake was when I started to pay attention to my macros. I was trying to retain muscle while losing fat, so I started to lift, and to up my protein.

Through upping my protein, my carb intake lowered as a result - but I've never been anything close to what anyone would call "low carb". And I've never specifically restricted carbohydrates.

So, that's my convoluted answer ... I probably went from over-consuming carbs to consuming a normal amount of carbs while losing my almost-60 lbs.

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I don't restrict carbs, but I don't eat refined carbs (no cakes, cookies, etc.), mainly because they trigger my over-eating. Same with bread, so I stay away from that for the most part. My weight loss has taken a year and a half and I've been maintaining since Sept. '13. I go to the gym four days a week, plus as much walking as I can do outside, weather permitting. I agree with those who've mentioned that setting a time period in which to have lost weight is not a recipe for success. Your weight loss will take as much time as it takes and setting a time limit (which in all likelihood you will not meet) sets you up for thinking you have failed...Good luck!