Do carb make you fatter, like really or just technically?

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  • WatchJoshLift
    WatchJoshLift Posts: 520 Member
    Try baking Spaghetti Squash!! Its a great alternative for spaghetti noodles! Easy to cook, and tastes amazing.

    Just stay away from protein.
  • Rlavigne93
    Rlavigne93 Posts: 119 Member
    Nah, as long as you're on a calorie deficit then you'll lose. I know some people who swear by low carb, but it's more about satisfying meals. Cutting out simple carbs means your meals will be more filling and nutritious probably, and you crave carbs less I've heard.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Try baking Spaghetti Squash!! Its a great alternative for spaghetti noodles! Easy to cook, and tastes amazing.

    I would so love to try it. But no such thing here in Australia. My veggie guy hasn't even heard of it :\
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,993 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    How and when did this irrational fear of carbohydrates come to be...it's *kitten* annoying and stupid.
    When they changed the food pyramid.

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  • Ladyfruit43
    Ladyfruit43 Posts: 31 Member
    I am doing Carb Back Loading!!!! and I love it !!!!
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I am doing Carb Back Loading!!!! and I love it !!!!

    @Ladyfruit43‌ can you explain what this is, and benefits?
  • Eudoxy
    Eudoxy Posts: 391 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    How and when did this irrational fear of carbohydrates come to be...it's *kitten* annoying and stupid.

    In the 90s, it was a fear of fat.

    *shrugs* If it appears in a so-called fitness mag where being sexy is the point, I know I'm being sold something and generally don't bother to listen.
    protein's on the chopping block next- we all know it's coming.

    Maybe, but right now excessive amounts of protein is the big fad in dieting, advertisers are tripping over themselves to push it and exagerate how much their product contains.

  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I'm about to go eat some carbs right now... B)
  • Try baking Spaghetti Squash!! Its a great alternative for spaghetti noodles! Easy to cook, and tastes amazing.

    I would so love to try it. But no such thing here in Australia. My veggie guy hasn't even heard of it :\

    Yes, we do have it in Australia. I buy it from the local markets but I haven't had any in a while.

    I've actually got some seeds that I saved and dried, but I need to wait until spring to plant them. I could post you some seeds if you're keen to try to grow them. Just pm me. :)

  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Try baking Spaghetti Squash!! Its a great alternative for spaghetti noodles! Easy to cook, and tastes amazing.

    I would so love to try it. But no such thing here in Australia. My veggie guy hasn't even heard of it :\

    Apparently it's called 'marrow' here, but I haven't been able to find it either
    Oh ok will have a look. Thankyou. I'm in Adelaide, will check out the markets.

    Try baking Spaghetti Squash!! Its a great alternative for spaghetti noodles! Easy to cook, and tastes amazing.

    I would so love to try it. But no such thing here in Australia. My veggie guy hasn't even heard of it :\

    Yes, we do have it in Australia. I buy it from the local markets but I haven't had any in a while.

    I've actually got some seeds that I saved and dried, but I need to wait until spring to plant them. I could post you some seeds if you're keen to try to grow them. Just pm me. :)

    That is so nice of you @Charlottesometimes23‌ , thank you :smile: I'm going to go scouting for marrow first and see what I come up with.

  • Jolinia
    Jolinia Posts: 846 Member
    edited February 2015
    JoRocka wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    How and when did this irrational fear of carbohydrates come to be...it's *kitten* annoying and stupid.

    In the 90s, it was a fear of fat.

    *shrugs* If it appears in a so-called fitness mag where being sexy is the point, I know I'm being sold something and generally don't bother to listen.
    protein's on the chopping block next- we all know it's coming.

    Too late. Eat Fast & Live Longer touches on lowering protein when discussing longevity with researchers. Also, researchers studying keto to help prevent or treat cancer are discussing moderating protein as well.
  • Ladyfruit43
    Ladyfruit43 Posts: 31 Member
    I am doing Carb Back Loading!!!! and I love it !!!!

    @Ladyfruit43‌ can you explain what this is, and benefits?

    My understanding is you dont eat carbs till after a heavy intense workout. You can eat all your carbs after and build muscle and lose fat. dURING THE DAY very very low carb, almost nothing. I eat bagels, sweets, pizza, pasta, bread... all in moderation but only after the workout.
    but Please Google it!! or youtube it!

    Good Luck
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