No carb diet

A no carb diet is pretty much impossible unless you just eat meat and fat, do you mean a low carb diet?

Some people have great success with a low carb diet, others not, depends on you and your body. Some people will tell you they are healthy, some will tell you they are not...its one of those things that greats a lot of debate.

Some people suffer what they call a 'carb flu' in the first few days to a week of a low carb diet.

I'd rather be overweight than give up carbs....seriously. Fortunately, I've lost a lot of weight while keeping my carb marcos at about 50%.

This really is a 'hot topic' question around here. There are so many people who still believe that low carb is unhealthy. I'd simply suggest that you do your own research. Don't believe the fearmongering websites or those with an agenda, look for legit ones.

That being said, I have severe pancreas issues and have been living pretty low carb for 3 years. I'm the healthiest I've EVER been. I can't eat rice, pasta or bread. My carbs (not many though) come from veggies and fruit. Maybe the occasional chocolate, but then I just feel terrible. My body cannot handle that sugar.

Good luck in your endeavors

I've lost 30 lbs on a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet. It doesn't work for everyone (you have to be disciplined) but it IS healthy if done the right way. Check out this article for a list of benefits: http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v67/n8/full/ejcn2013116a.html

It works, for me at least, because I'm never hungry, and I rarely have to count calories. That's not to say that I don't have to eat at a deficit - I do - but it's very difficult for me to overeat because the food is so satiating. Steak with butter, creamed spinach, bacon and eggs, bacon cheeseburgers (without the bun), guacamole, and full-fat anything. I never feel deprived. My calorie limit is 1600/day, but I usually hover around 1400 and average 2-3 lbs lost per week.

There are definitely naysayers, but do your own research and give it a try. It's worked for a lot of people, and studies show that people who lose weight via a low carb diet tend to maintain their weight loss for longer than those who do low-fat.

I have been low carb (10-15 a day) for 11 months.. it is definitely sustainable and is how I plan to live from now on. I have lost 110 pounds and am maintaining it.. I had severe health problems at 34 including major depression, fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis and acid reflux.. all of my health problems have been corrected and I no longer take any medication!

I meant low carb, as in bread and pastas, not vegetables. Sorry for the confusion, thanks for the answers!

If you're eating bread and pasta, you're not eating low carb, and yes, your body will be fine without those.

Just get your carb fix from veggies and fruits.

I meant low carb, as in bread and pastas, not vegetables. Sorry for the confusion, thanks for the answers!

It depends on your goals. And it depends on what works for you.
I do not eat grains like wheat and corn but do eat rice occasionally and lots of beans and lentils and nuts -- those have carbs.
Generally, when you cut something out, you need to add something else like more fat and oils.

Why low carb though? It's not a magic diet. The basic of weight loss is to eat less calories than you burn. Therefore:

****You will lose weight on low carb if you eat below your total daily energy expenditure
****You will maintain weight on low carb if you eat at your total daily energy expenditure
****You will gain weight on low carb if you eat above your total daily energy expenditure

Seriously, there is no magic in the low carb diet, or any other diet for that matter. Type of diet is all about personal preference only. Nothing more, nothing less.

For me, personally, low carb diets work well for weight loss and I do find myself less hungry in general (most likely because my blood sugar remains stable).

Having said that, low carb (like others have said, no such thing as no carb), is not a reasonable long term lifestyle for me and I always end up gaining the weight back quickly.

Some people do find that they have an easier time maintaining a caloric deficit when they cut out higher calorie foods like bread, pasta, grains, beans, potatoes, etc. However, those same people often have a difficult time meeting their fiber requirements without those foods.

Not me. I get the fiber from leafy greens usually.

For me: greens and legumes, yes. Definitely on my "go to" list. Grains a bit less.