High carb people who have lost fat effectively?
themeaningofthemorning
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Hi! I've been on my weight loss journey for a looooooooong time. I'm actually pretty well versed in nutrition, but every once in a while you get that feeling of "I can know everything in the world about _____ and I still wouldn't feel confident about it", if you know what I mean. All I'm looking for is some people who eat carbs - a lot of them, even (over 200g) - and lose weight! Just need the reassurance right now.
I have tried low carb and it SERIOUSLY does not work for me. I become exhausted and irritable, I get terrible headaches, and I even start suffering from insomnia (weird, considering the exhaustion during the day). My lifts go out the window, too. So I know that, for me, the quicker fat loss of low carb/ketosis is just NOT worth the suffering I have to go through. Plus it pretty much requires eating animal products, which I won't do.
A little about me: I'm vegan (if you turn this into a debate about veganism and whether or not it's good for you, I'm going to ignore everything you say) and gluten-free, so most of my protein sources are carb-heavy. I am pretty active. Per week, I do 2-3 HIIT sessions, 3 full body strength sessions, I walk to/from work and anywhere else (within reason) that I might need to go, and I do one long-ish (between 3 and 6 kilometers) steady-state run when the weather is nice. My jobs are also very active.
I know it's really all about having a healthy deficit and that I should lose fat as long as I continue to commit to said deficit and my lifts (to maintain LBM)... but sometimes a girl needs some reassurance!
I have tried low carb and it SERIOUSLY does not work for me. I become exhausted and irritable, I get terrible headaches, and I even start suffering from insomnia (weird, considering the exhaustion during the day). My lifts go out the window, too. So I know that, for me, the quicker fat loss of low carb/ketosis is just NOT worth the suffering I have to go through. Plus it pretty much requires eating animal products, which I won't do.
A little about me: I'm vegan (if you turn this into a debate about veganism and whether or not it's good for you, I'm going to ignore everything you say) and gluten-free, so most of my protein sources are carb-heavy. I am pretty active. Per week, I do 2-3 HIIT sessions, 3 full body strength sessions, I walk to/from work and anywhere else (within reason) that I might need to go, and I do one long-ish (between 3 and 6 kilometers) steady-state run when the weather is nice. My jobs are also very active.
I know it's really all about having a healthy deficit and that I should lose fat as long as I continue to commit to said deficit and my lifts (to maintain LBM)... but sometimes a girl needs some reassurance!
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Me! I get all cranky and tired when I don't have at least 50% carbs in my diet! I lost 40 pounds total and am now in maintenance! I still eat high carb and am still seeing body composition changes from lifting heavy! Feel free to peruse my diary!0
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Me me me!! I was pretty consistent with 200ish+ carbs while cutting
No issues here for me. I'm at 300+ now (working on first bulk now). 0 -
(I'll also add that my logging any earlier than the past 20-ish days has been spotty for a few months as I was trying intuitive eating, which actually did work for maintenance! The reason I'm logging again is to lose the rest of my weight before I go to Europe in the summer.)0
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Well go get it girl!
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Sugary, what were your net calories set at during your cut??0
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Hi! I've been on my weight loss journey for a looooooooong time. I'm actually pretty well versed in nutrition, but every once in a while you get that feeling of "I can know everything in the world about _____ and I still wouldn't feel confident about it", if you know what I mean. All I'm looking for is some people who eat carbs - a lot of them, even (over 200g) - and lose weight! Just need the reassurance right now.
I have tried low carb and it SERIOUSLY does not work for me. I become exhausted and irritable, I get terrible headaches, and I even start suffering from insomnia (weird, considering the exhaustion during the day). My lifts go out the window, too. So I know that, for me, the quicker fat loss of low carb/ketosis is just NOT worth the suffering I have to go through. Plus it pretty much requires eating animal products, which I won't do.
A little about me: I'm vegan (if you turn this into a debate about veganism and whether or not it's good for you, I'm going to ignore everything you say) and gluten-free, so most of my protein sources are carb-heavy. I am pretty active. Per week, I do 2-3 HIIT sessions, 3 full body strength sessions, I walk to/from work and anywhere else (within reason) that I might need to go, and I do one long-ish (between 3 and 6 kilometers) steady-state run when the weather is nice. My jobs are also very active.
I know it's really all about having a healthy deficit and that I should lose fat as long as I continue to commit to said deficit and my lifts (to maintain LBM)... but sometimes a girl needs some reassurance!
Not sure what the question is. There's nothing special about low carb. Eat an appropriate number of calories and get enough protein and fat. Done. I typically get 150 - 200 grams of carbs a day while losing. More if I've been active that day.0 -
From the looks of your little picture you seem to be doing just fine so keep at it. One other suggestion that might be helpful is to look into Vegan Protein powders. Look into the Garden of Life products as they're very good and vegetarian/vegan too boot. I am not either of those but sometimes struggle with veggie intake so I use some of their green stuff. But I've also tried their RAW Protein and RAW Meal products and they're just as good (in my opinion) as any other leading protein powder. By using this to supplement your typical daily meals you should be able to cut down on the overall carb intake a bit. You can find them online to research their products and can get it at the chain vitamin stores.0
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BTW you will want to raise your protein goal to optimize fat loss. Higher protein intake helps preserve muscle so more of the weight lost is fat.0
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Hello, I have not gone on a high carb diet before so I cannot comment from experience, however I am studying Human Nutrition (last year of my Bachelor (: ) and can reassure you that it does not matter what you eat or the ratio of macro nutrients (high fat vs. low fat, high protein vs. low protein) if you are having a calorie deficit (energy in is less than energy out) you are going to lose weight (: .
Sometimes you hear about diets that have worked that is a high protein diet and a low carbohydrate diet (thinking of Atkins here) . In my opinion I think it works as it can be easier for people to stick to. All they have to remember to do is not to eat carbohydrates (which is actually really difficult to do!)
So stick with what is easier for you and goodluck! (:0 -
I eat high carb. Fruits and veggies for the win! I can lose weight while not feeling deprived, and having tons of energy.0
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Sugary, what were your net calories set at during your cut??
I kind of switched up gradually throughout but most of my cut was around 1650 net0 -
I eat usually more than 200g of carbs...usually about 50% of my intake is carbs. I have lost 61lbs...though I can not say my body composition will turn out how I want it to by the time I am down to 150lbs.
Though, yes I do still lose weight. 0 -
I mean, there are quite a few studies that apparently show quicker fat loss while in ketosis.Hi! I've been on my weight loss journey for a looooooooong time. I'm actually pretty well versed in nutrition, but every once in a while you get that feeling of "I can know everything in the world about _____ and I still wouldn't feel confident about it", if you know what I mean. All I'm looking for is some people who eat carbs - a lot of them, even (over 200g) - and lose weight! Just need the reassurance right now.
I have tried low carb and it SERIOUSLY does not work for me. I become exhausted and irritable, I get terrible headaches, and I even start suffering from insomnia (weird, considering the exhaustion during the day). My lifts go out the window, too. So I know that, for me, the quicker fat loss of low carb/ketosis is just NOT worth the suffering I have to go through. Plus it pretty much requires eating animal products, which I won't do.
A little about me: I'm vegan (if you turn this into a debate about veganism and whether or not it's good for you, I'm going to ignore everything you say) and gluten-free, so most of my protein sources are carb-heavy. I am pretty active. Per week, I do 2-3 HIIT sessions, 3 full body strength sessions, I walk to/from work and anywhere else (within reason) that I might need to go, and I do one long-ish (between 3 and 6 kilometers) steady-state run when the weather is nice. My jobs are also very active.
I know it's really all about having a healthy deficit and that I should lose fat as long as I continue to commit to said deficit and my lifts (to maintain LBM)... but sometimes a girl needs some reassurance!
Not sure what the question is. There's nothing special about low carb. Eat an appropriate number of calories and get enough protein and fat. Done. I typically get 150 - 200 grams of carbs a day while losing. More if I've been active that day.
Mostly I just wanted the reassurance of knowing other people do the same as me! Knowing something is right in theory isn't the same, for me, as seeing proof. And sometimes I just need that when I start to doubt myself!0 -
No need to doubt yourself! You have a great plan and as a vegan you will naturally have more carbs because you will be eating plants for protein!0
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BTW you will want to raise your protein goal to optimize fat loss. Higher protein intake helps preserve muscle so more of the weight lost is fat.
^second this. General rule of thumb is around 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass0 -
Me - I do 55% of my calories from carbs and depending on my activities that ends up being 200-300g a day. I'm 5'9", 135 lbs and have 21% (or so) body fat.
I lost 66 pounds with this ratio and have kept it off for two years now.
Carbs make me feel happy, content and energized. 0 -
I eat high carb. Fruits and veggies for the win! I can lose weight while not feeling deprived, and having tons of energy.
I've been curious about this for a while, but it's never been on topic. Now it is.
Do you have any body fat measurements to establish how much of your weight loss has been fat versus lean mass?0 -
I mean, there are quite a few studies that apparently show quicker fat loss while in ketosis.
Mostly I just wanted the reassurance of knowing other people do the same as me! Knowing something is right in theory isn't the same, for me, as seeing proof. And sometimes I just need that when I start to doubt myself!
Oh. Well.
150-250 grams of carbs a day average.0 -
I mean, there are quite a few studies that apparently show quicker fat loss while in ketosis.
Mostly I just wanted the reassurance of knowing other people do the same as me! Knowing something is right in theory isn't the same, for me, as seeing proof. And sometimes I just need that when I start to doubt myself!
Oh. Well.
150-250 grams of carbs a day average.
Hot damn Jonnythan, you need to warn me when you break that out.0 -
Hey guys! Just to respond to a couple of the points made:
-I do have a hemp protein powder, which I am planning on using once the weather warms up more. I just HATE having cold smoothies when it's rainy. Ruins my whole day.
-I do know about the 1g protein per lb of LBM rule, but I have been... bad about it. Hahaha. But I have successfully eaten ~100g protein on my vegan diet in the past (with the help of my hemp protein powder), so I will try to get that macro more in check! I've been kicking myself as I've been hovering much lower than 100g, and considering my activity level and my goal to lose as little LBM as possible... I should be doing better in that department.0 -
Point taken!I mean, there are quite a few studies that apparently show quicker fat loss while in ketosis.
Mostly I just wanted the reassurance of knowing other people do the same as me! Knowing something is right in theory isn't the same, for me, as seeing proof. And sometimes I just need that when I start to doubt myself!
Oh. Well.
150-250 grams of carbs a day average.0 -
I mean, there are quite a few studies that apparently show quicker fat loss while in ketosis.
Mostly I just wanted the reassurance of knowing other people do the same as me! Knowing something is right in theory isn't the same, for me, as seeing proof. And sometimes I just need that when I start to doubt myself!
Oh. Well.
150-250 grams of carbs a day average.
Hot damn Jonnythan, you need to warn me when you break that out.
Works best when it comes out of nowhere.0 -
Me! I eat 50% carbs and have dropped my body fat percentage to 14-17% (depending on method of calculation). Feel free to add me if you want to check out my diary.0
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I mean, there are quite a few studies that apparently show quicker fat loss while in ketosis.
Mostly I just wanted the reassurance of knowing other people do the same as me! Knowing something is right in theory isn't the same, for me, as seeing proof. And sometimes I just need that when I start to doubt myself!
Oh. Well.
150-250 grams of carbs a day average.
Hot damn Jonnythan, you need to warn me when you break that out.
Works best when it comes out of nowhere.
Fair point! :P carry on...0 -
I eat over 200 every day.0
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I mean, there are quite a few studies that apparently show quicker fat loss while in ketosis.
Mostly I just wanted the reassurance of knowing other people do the same as me! Knowing something is right in theory isn't the same, for me, as seeing proof. And sometimes I just need that when I start to doubt myself!
Oh. Well.
150-250 grams of carbs a day average.
Don't mind me... I am just here for eye candy.
I hear those carbs don't count anyway.0 -
Me too!! I love love love carbs! And I really can't handle low carb at all. I found this article the other day and it made so much sense! But I know what you're saying... you "know" low carb isn't for you but still fighting the constant barrage of "carbsarethedevil" can wear a person down! Here's the link:
http://www.muscleforlife.com/carbohydrates-and-weight-loss-should-you-go-low-carb/
he explains all the science behind why some people are like you and me, and others thrive on lower carbs and find it easier to eat at a defecit that way.0 -
i am a carb lover, and my diary is open. my diet 60% carbs,20%protein,20% fat. and
I have lost 40lbs, and I am 15 from goal.0 -
No one told me people were taking off clothes/wearing towels in here! I would have come in soon if I'd known about that.
I'm not always at 200, but I'd say I generally fall anywhere between 150-225. I've done okay.
Oh. I'm a cartoon today. Hold on....
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I got to my goal in 8 months and have been on maintenance for 17 more months eating around 60% carbs. I feel great and have plenty of energy. . . nearly all of those carbs are full of nutrients, but I do reserve some calories every for treats. . . a glass of wine, a square of chocolate, a slice of banana nut bread. I believe that this is sustainable for me.0
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