DO I REALLY NEED TO GIVE UP CARBS
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Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
I think it was a tongue in cheek joke that people took seriously - not a troll post.0 -
Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
LOL WUT??? Read you might learn something .....0 -
Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
LOL WUT??? Read you might learn something .....
Lol.0 -
Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
LOL WUT??? Read you might learn something .....
Lol.0 -
Don't be silly! (or sarcastic.) It doesn't become you. If the person who originally posted the question is having trouble with hitting their latest goal weight (or whatever measure you would like to use) then 'tricking' (my term) the body into a desired response to food by changing the balance of nutrients on a regular cycle (carb cycling) may help them achieve their goal.0
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Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
I think it was a tongue in cheek joke that people took seriously - not a troll post.0 -
Don't be silly! (or sarcastic.) It doesn't become you. If the person who originally posted the question is having trouble with hitting their latest goal weight (or whatever measure you would like to use) then 'tricking' (my term) the body into a desired response to food by changing the balance of nutrients on a regular cycle (carb cycling) may help them achieve their goal.Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
I think it was a tongue in cheek joke that people took seriously - not a troll post.0 -
Don't be silly! (or sarcastic.) It doesn't become you. If the person who originally posted the question is having trouble with hitting their latest goal weight (or whatever measure you would like to use) then 'tricking' (my term) the body into a desired response to food by changing the balance of nutrients on a regular cycle (carb cycling) may help them achieve their goal.Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
I think it was a tongue in cheek joke that people took seriously - not a troll post.
Honestly, anyone who didn't figure that one out should be a little embarrassed.0 -
Don't be silly! (or sarcastic.) It doesn't become you. If the person who originally posted the question is having trouble with hitting their latest goal weight (or whatever measure you would like to use) then 'tricking' (my term) the body into a desired response to food by changing the balance of nutrients on a regular cycle (carb cycling) may help them achieve their goal.Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
I think it was a tongue in cheek joke that people took seriously - not a troll post.0 -
Love sarcasm.
Honestly though, sugar, in whatever form, IS bad for some people. Especially those with insulin resistance. So technically, fruit IS the devil (for them). And potatoes. And I am a devil for bringing it up.0 -
Love sarcasm.
Honestly though, sugar, in whatever form, IS bad for some people. Especially those with insulin resistance. So technically, fruit IS the devil (for them). And potatoes. And I am a devil for bringing it up.
Some people who have medical conditions benefit from lower carbs. Lower though. Not none.
However, from OP's post history, she is not one of those people. And generally in the forums it can be assumed that advice given assumes no medical conditions. That's why if a person has a medical condition it's important to mention it when asking for advice.0 -
Only processed white carbs like apples and potatoes.
Apples and potatoes are processed?
Everything is processes unless the food grows inside of you.0 -
It depends. There's no easy answer. If simply cutting calories isn't working, then its the carbs. And you don't "give up" carbs, you cut them back to about 20% of you total calorie intake, give or take. And try to get those carbs from vegetable and dairy sources instead of grains and sweeteners. If you lower your ratio of carbs to fat/protein, you don't really need to watch the calories so much. I personally prefer cutting carbs over cutting fat. Much tastier and easier to stick to longer. But its hard sometimes to go against the cultural tide of our grain based diet. (Which is why we have weight and health problems.)0
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Love sarcasm.
Honestly though, sugar, in whatever form, IS bad for some people. Especially those with insulin resistance. So technically, fruit IS the devil (for them). And potatoes. And I am a devil for bringing it up.
Some people who have medical conditions benefit from lower carbs. Lower though. Not none.
However, from OP's post history, she is not one of those people. And generally in the forums it can be assumed that advice given assumes no medical conditions. That's why if a person has a medical condition it's important to mention it when asking for advice.
True. I think it really is best to avoid making assumptions though, because we are people and make omissions, sometimes unintentionally. There are a lot of people who are here because they overconsumed sugars in a big way. That had consequences on their health and body processes. And not everyone gets a diagnosis. Doctors don't know everything either.
Zero carbs is do-able, but not impossible. It is hard though. Personally, I'm a low-carber and I keep mine at 20g-ish. It works best for me. (In maintenance I will up to net carbs.) Other people, can do it. But I'm no saint. Point being though, that people are all individuals; different beings with different DNA. There is no one-size-fits-all. I think that I would never get a flat tummy with a high-carb diet. But someone else with a different genetic make-up might. The important thing is to tinker with your choice and amount of fuel and find your personal sweet-spot, then work it for all its worth. A forum, while able to offer helpful suggestions and information, can't make that determination for you.0
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