DO I REALLY NEED TO GIVE UP CARBS

LaurenV3636
LaurenV3636 Posts: 31 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Do i really need to give up carbs for a tight tummy?!? I was told this, but im not sure?
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  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    NO
  • thatonegirlwiththestuff
    thatonegirlwiththestuff Posts: 1,171 Member
    When I want to lean out, I do cut carbs. Works like a charm.
  • bfergusonii
    bfergusonii Posts: 208 Member
    Nope.
  • sllm1
    sllm1 Posts: 2,130 Member
    Absolutely not!
  • Dr_Gains
    Dr_Gains Posts: 81 Member
    NO!
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    No
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
  • thefiley
    thefiley Posts: 14
    No. Lowering your overall calories or increasing exercise is completely sufficient.
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    Nope.
  • itsbasschick
    itsbasschick Posts: 1,584 Member
    no, you absolutely don't. just cut overall calories.
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    No.
  • SCV34
    SCV34 Posts: 2,048 Member
    No!You do not have to give up carbs!
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    No.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.

    Apples and potatoes are processed?
  • LaurenV3636
    LaurenV3636 Posts: 31 Member
    I was thinking that , and i said but as soon as i eat them again it will all return.. And the person just kept arguinh sayinh il
    never be slim unless i cut out carbs
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Nope. Nope. Nope.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
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    OP, unless you have a medical issue with carbs, then no.
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    No. I dont understand why this myth is still going on. When will the madness stop?!
  • thefiley
    thefiley Posts: 14
    I was thinking that , and i said but as soon as i eat them again it will all return.. And the person just kept arguinh sayinh il
    never be slim unless i cut out carbs

    Don't listen to them, they are wrong. The main reason lowering carbs makes you lose weight is because you are also lowering your overall calories. Same thing if you stay off them and re-introduce them at a later point -> you are just eating more calories again.

    What matters is calories consumed vs. calories burned. You consume more than you burn > you gain. You burn more than you consume, you lose. Calculate your TDEE (calories to maintain your weight) and subtract 15-20%. Eat that amount, add some exercise and you'll be fine. :)
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    No
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.

    Apples and potatoes are processed?

    Thank you, I was also going to ask...
  • vegkitten
    vegkitten Posts: 106 Member
    GOD NO! I've had three kids, most of my diet consists of carbs, and my stomach is pretty damn tight. Love me all the carbs.
  • ihad
    ihad Posts: 7,463 Member
    Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.

    Apples and potatoes are processed?

    Thank you, I was also going to ask...

    Apples do have a lot of chemicals in them. That can't be good for you.

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    I'd just stick to Breyers ice cream to be safe.
  • s_pekz
    s_pekz Posts: 340 Member
    (in the tune of that iritating doorbell)
    no no no noooooo no no no no.
  • George_Baileys_Ghost
    George_Baileys_Ghost Posts: 1,524 Member
    Now I'm no big city doctor, but, NO.
  • NK1112
    NK1112 Posts: 781 Member
    Depends on what you mean by carbs .... and if you are Insulin Resitant or have Diabeties. There are really only 3 food sources .... carbohydrates, protein, fat. That's it. So NO .... do not cut carbs out of our meals. Just choose the better ones.
  • liftnlove_
    liftnlove_ Posts: 112 Member
    No you do not. I just recently competed at around 5% bodyfat, consistently eating about 200gm of carbs a day. And I had abs...you can check my pics if you doubt it. :)
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
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    Achieved without giving up carbs
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.

    Heh. And cauliflower, of course.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Do i really need to give up carbs for a tight tummy?!? I was told this, but im not sure?
    Never! Moderation is the key.

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