Low Carb or No Carb … pros and cons of either?

I support you completely. I apologize for the jerks who feel the necessity to be mean. For me, carbs are poison. I stick with carbs in the form of vegetables and berries only. I also eat a few almonds, but they can get out of control for me if I eat too many. So essentially, I eat a lot of wild caught cold water fish, free range chicken, grass fed beef, organic vegetables and eggs. I keep my balance at 10% carbs, 40% protein and 50% fats in the form of cream, butter, olive oil, avacados, and cheese. I hope you will read all the good info on the web. If you have issues with white food like I do, this is your answer. Good luck~!

I don't think telling her that she can sensibly eat carbs and still lose is weight makes us jerks.

I try to keep mine below 200 but I don't always manage that...since I have lost 67lbs to date obviously carbs are not poison to everyone.

What do you think calling us jerks and mean is??? Being nice???

I have no problem with people going low carb...i even tried it for a couple of weeks...it just didn't work for me...nothing that I could live with long term. What I have a problem with is people "thinking" that is the only way to lose weight.

I certainly didn't mean to insult anyone. I am all for everyone doing what works. I just felt she was being attacked and I wanted to be supportive. And carbs are definitely my kyrptonite. I'm really so sorry I offended you. I really didn't mean you were a jerk. I wish you good luck, no matter what you choose as your protocol. :-)

just the right amount of carb from right foods such as fruits, veggies, whole wheat bread etc.
Your body's primary source of energy is carbohydrates, if you do not get enough your body assumes that something is wrong and your metabolism gets hurt.

Another thing - your brain can only work on glucose!.. You have to get carbsss! Otherwise you push your metabolism -

My husband and I did South beach for a few months. We did have good results, but we gained everything back and more.

I didn't feel good on it...I felt super heavy all the time. BUT my aunt and cousin swear by it. They have been living South Beach for 2 years...they get a little lax at times, and then they just start fresh!

You can always try it and see if it works for you! I don't think there's a right or wrong! We worked with a nutritionist, and we had our carbs at breakfast and lunch...dinner was usually low carb.

I wish there was a "like" button here.

Eat whole wheat or multi grain bread. Don't eat the white stuff. I find that white carbs make me feel bloated. And I keep my carbs early in the day. After breakfast or lunch, I don't bother eating carbs. But than again, I usually workout in the morning.

so Instead of ridiculing me with pointless a meme why not share some info that may be beneficial? I'm on this forum because I'm trying to learn if you have some advice you would like to share I'm ready to listen. I don't have the time for condescending remarks, comments or memes

I've sent you some information. Send me a message if you have any questions. I have no idea why the remarks were so condescending. Not everyone's like that on this site.

Low carb works, I'm doin it now according to book 4-Hr Body. The book is not so focused on counting calories. No carb will make you sick.

I've lost 53 lbs eating bagels, rice, ice cream, pizza, fast food, food...more food. I didn't eliminate anything. Did I make conscious decisions to pick more nutrient dense foods to meet my nutritional needs? Sure. Did I sometimes eat less of the tasty foods I enjoy? Sure. But I taught myself moderation and enjoyed myself along the way. Set myself up for after I reached my goal.

If you can live the rest of your life happily eliminating something from your diet. Go for it. But I have no intention of giving up foods I love forever. I'd rather balance them into my day and live happily ever with my Talenti pint ;P

This is an excellent answer. I haven't cut out anything either, though I tend not to eat fast food and I steer clear of the donuts in the faculty lounge at school. The mashed potatoes I ate today were particularly delicious.

I too am trying to get control of my diet...problem is I love to eat. I have lost 45 lbs (5 times!) Did the MRC diet but couldn't maintain the program...did the nutrisystem diet lost a lot of weight and muscle mass. Adkins...same result, gained the weight back within a year. Lost too much too fast.

Since joining Myfitnesspal I have lost 60+ pounds and have managed to keep it off. I have gained muscle, I can run a few miles, (10 k in about 66 minutes on the treadmill) and for the first time in 40 years, my chest is larger than my stomach and I wear a 30" waist size.

I eat oatmeal (no butter) with a protein supplement mixed in (trying to add a little more muscle) or egg whites, dry toast, black coffee for breakfast.
I eat deli chicken or turkey or tuna for lunch...salads, usually no bread
I fail my diet mostly in the evenings by eating too much and snacking too much...this is why I am struggling trying to lose my last 10 pounds or so.
I usually eat fried fish (no breading and fried with a squirt of Spray Olive oil), baked fish, chicken breasts, tuna etc.
sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots (what most diets call "free" vegetables)
I was eating a lot of fruit but have recently tried to cut back. I always eat apples, melons, grapes, bananas, etc.
I do weigh my food and log my food using fitnes pal. I feel great and look pretty good for 60. Recently ran the Tough Mudder.
If you know the basics then you know what the bad food is. Simply exchange that for fruit and vegetables and like some other people said on this post...If calories in is smaller than calories burned you will be successful in the short run, but you have to make lifelong changes for it too last. BEST OF LUCK!

I've never heard of No Carb, and it seems impossible because virtually every food except meat contains at least some carbs. Now, you're talking directly to IIFYM and calorie restrictive dieters on this site, so their method doesn't involve low carb, and their speciality, wisdom, and experience involved IIFYM and calorie restriction. That's awesome for them, but I think your question would be better asked to a low-carb group.

There's a group on FB called "Ketogenic Living" which I absolutely love and recommend.

Although you will need to come over to MFP for logging, and kitty gifs.