Low Carb
mightymooloos
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Hi I'm a newbie. Just wondering how others on a low carb diet set their nutritional goals to fit in with low carb?
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Check out the Low Carber Daily Forum group. There's also a great "launch pad" at the top of the group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group0
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Honestly if your a newbie you shouldnt be thinking low carb yet, pay your dues first and just eat a balanced diet.-5
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WTH?killakyle420 wrote: »Honestly if your a newbie you shouldnt be thinking low carb yet, pay your dues first and just eat a balanced diet.
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Why go straight into low carb before even starting? You don't have to cut out carbs if you don't have to and it's nice to have that extra energy in the gym.0
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killakyle420 wrote: »Why go straight into low carb before even starting? You don't have to cut out carbs if you don't have to and it's nice to have that extra energy in the gym.
The OP is asking for help with a low carb diet, not your opinion on whether they should be eating low carb or not.0 -
Fair enough it's just advice you don't have to use it!0
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killakyle420 wrote: »Why go straight into low carb before even starting? You don't have to cut out carbs if you don't have to and it's nice to have that extra energy in the gym.
The OP is asking for help with a low carb diet, not your opinion on whether they should be eating low carb or not.
It's an open forum, you're going to get opinions on everything.
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killakyle420 wrote: »Why go straight into low carb before even starting? You don't have to cut out carbs if you don't have to and it's nice to have that extra energy in the gym.
The OP is asking for help with a low carb diet, not your opinion on whether they should be eating low carb or not.
It's an open forum, you're going to get opinions on everything.
And I am allowed to post mine.0 -
killakyle420 wrote: »Why go straight into low carb before even starting? You don't have to cut out carbs if you don't have to and it's nice to have that extra energy in the gym.
The OP is asking for help with a low carb diet, not your opinion on whether they should be eating low carb or not.
It's an open forum, you're going to get opinions on everything.
Exactly it's just an opinion not trying to insult anyone..0 -
OP I agree with Mistizoom... Go to the Low Carber Group and inquire there. The open forum is just not a place to discuss low carb anything.0
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I set my daily goals for 80 % fat, 15 % protein and 5 % carbs, 28 carbs a day is my limit. My calorie intake is set at 2200 to maintain but I am still loosing. I can easily loose 10 - 15 more pounds. I am down 70 pounds and I feel amazing. I have been low carb for near 3 years. I manage to stay in these parameters quite well. I am Ketogenic. I do not rely on carbs for energy. I rely on fat for my energy and calories. I have replaced my body fat with muscle. I do work out too. I am over 50 years old and have never in life felt this good or never looked this good. I am actually building abs! Welcome to the low carb lifestyle.1
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Definitely join some low carb groups. Even within them opinions vary. I had to experiment a bit to find what works best for me. People have varying insulin resistance issues - you may need to restrict a lot or just a bit to drop weight.
Here's a handy low carb calculator for setting your macros. http://www.flexibleketogenic.com0 -
Thanks for the well meaning advice however I am not a newbie to either weight loss or low carb eating I am simply a newbie to My Fitness Pal. Yes I had noticed low carb seems to be of a swear word after I had posted, and have since joined the group. We all have our own reasons for choosing whatever we try to lose weight, each to their own.0
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killakyle420 wrote: »Honestly if your a newbie you shouldnt be thinking low carb yet, pay your dues first and just eat a balanced diet.
PAY YOUR DUES? What does that even mean????
Signed: not low carb, but I find your posts here ABSURD.1 -
Load of crap.killakyle420 wrote: »Why go straight into low carb before even starting? You don't have to cut out carbs if you don't have to and it's nice to have that extra energy in the gym.
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Check out the Low Carber Daily Forum group. There's also a great "launch pad" at the top of the group http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
+1. I'm not low carb, but if you are, join this group. NICE, supportive and INFORMED folks there. cheers0 -
alicepalmerrussell442 wrote: »I set my daily goals for 80 % fat, 15 % protein and 5 % carbs, 28 carbs a day is my limit. My calorie intake is set at 2200 to maintain but I am still loosing. I can easily loose 10 - 15 more pounds. I am down 70 pounds and I feel amazing. I have been low carb for near 3 years. I manage to stay in these parameters quite well. I am Ketogenic. I do not rely on carbs for energy. I rely on fat for my energy and calories. I have replaced my body fat with muscle. I do work out too. I am over 50 years old and have never in life felt this good or never looked this good. I am actually building abs! Welcome to the low carb lifestyle.
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alicepalmerrussell442 wrote: »I set my daily goals for 80 % fat, 15 % protein and 5 % carbs, 28 carbs a day is my limit. My calorie intake is set at 2200 to maintain but I am still loosing. I can easily loose 10 - 15 more pounds. I am down 70 pounds and I feel amazing. I have been low carb for near 3 years. I manage to stay in these parameters quite well. I am Ketogenic. I do not rely on carbs for energy. I rely on fat for my energy and calories. I have replaced my body fat with muscle. I do work out too. I am over 50 years old and have never in life felt this good or never looked this good. I am actually building abs! Welcome to the low carb lifestyle.
^^^ this. I can lose 2 lbs a week on a 2300-2400 cal ketogenic diet. OP try it, if it works for you, great. If not try to figure out whats best for you.
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »killakyle420 wrote: »Honestly if your a newbie you shouldnt be thinking low carb yet, pay your dues first and just eat a balanced diet.
PAY YOUR DUES? What does that even mean????
Signed: not low carb, but I find your posts here ABSURD.
I mean just spend some time actually eating healthy, with a caloric deficit, and train to the best of your abilities before jumping into under 50g carbs a day. Not that I have anything against low carb, it's just an opinion no need to get worked up about it
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killakyle420 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »killakyle420 wrote: »Honestly if your a newbie you shouldnt be thinking low carb yet, pay your dues first and just eat a balanced diet.
PAY YOUR DUES? What does that even mean????
Signed: not low carb, but I find your posts here ABSURD.
I mean just spend some time actually eating healthy, with a caloric deficit, and train to the best of your abilities before jumping into under 50g carbs a day. Not that I have anything against low carb, it's just an opinion no need to get worked up about it
Whats healthy?0 -
killakyle420 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »killakyle420 wrote: »Honestly if your a newbie you shouldnt be thinking low carb yet, pay your dues first and just eat a balanced diet.
PAY YOUR DUES? What does that even mean????
Signed: not low carb, but I find your posts here ABSURD.
I mean just spend some time actually eating healthy, with a caloric deficit, and train to the best of your abilities before jumping into under 50g carbs a day. Not that I have anything against low carb, it's just an opinion no need to get worked up about it
oh. That. Ok. How do you know the OP hasn't? (I think s/he has already said they aren't new to dieting just this little app.
I could easily also suggest eating low carb before jumping in and counting the calories in everything you eat, weighing, measuring everything etc.0 -
leonidas_and_spartacus wrote: »killakyle420 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »killakyle420 wrote: »Honestly if your a newbie you shouldnt be thinking low carb yet, pay your dues first and just eat a balanced diet.
PAY YOUR DUES? What does that even mean????
Signed: not low carb, but I find your posts here ABSURD.
I mean just spend some time actually eating healthy, with a caloric deficit, and train to the best of your abilities before jumping into under 50g carbs a day. Not that I have anything against low carb, it's just an opinion no need to get worked up about it
Whats healthy?
If you have to ask what eating healthy is you should start your own forum haha.0 -
killakyle420 wrote: »leonidas_and_spartacus wrote: »killakyle420 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »killakyle420 wrote: »Honestly if your a newbie you shouldnt be thinking low carb yet, pay your dues first and just eat a balanced diet.
PAY YOUR DUES? What does that even mean????
Signed: not low carb, but I find your posts here ABSURD.
I mean just spend some time actually eating healthy, with a caloric deficit, and train to the best of your abilities before jumping into under 50g carbs a day. Not that I have anything against low carb, it's just an opinion no need to get worked up about it
Whats healthy?
If you have to ask what eating healthy is you should start your own forum haha.
LOL. you shouldn't use words you can't explain.0 -
killakyle420 wrote: »leonidas_and_spartacus wrote: »killakyle420 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »killakyle420 wrote: »Honestly if your a newbie you shouldnt be thinking low carb yet, pay your dues first and just eat a balanced diet.
PAY YOUR DUES? What does that even mean????
Signed: not low carb, but I find your posts here ABSURD.
I mean just spend some time actually eating healthy, with a caloric deficit, and train to the best of your abilities before jumping into under 50g carbs a day. Not that I have anything against low carb, it's just an opinion no need to get worked up about it
Whats healthy?
If you have to ask what eating healthy is you should start your own forum haha.
Define "eating healthy please".0 -
Getting good nutrients and minerals.0
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Thanks Killakyle I have tried calorific diets many times and have settled on low carb. I just joined My Fitness Pal as it actually has a lot of New Zealand foods which most trackers don't and I wasnt sure how to use it as a tracker with it being a calorie counter primarily :-)0
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killakyle420 wrote: »Getting good nutrients and minerals.
Based on....0 -
mightymooloos wrote: »Thanks Killakyle I have tried calorific diets many times and have settled on low carb. I just joined My Fitness Pal as it actually has a lot of New Zealand foods which most trackers don't and I wasnt sure how to use it as a tracker with it being a calorie counter primarily :-)
I have mine set to 10% carbs (35 g total carbs includes fiber), 65% fat (102 g), and 25% protein (88g) at the moment (1410 kcal/day). I lose well at these amounts.0 -
mightymooloos wrote: »Thanks Killakyle I have tried calorific diets many times and have settled on low carb. I just joined My Fitness Pal as it actually has a lot of New Zealand foods which most trackers don't and I wasnt sure how to use it as a tracker with it being a calorie counter primarily :-)
haha no problem! They do have a wide variety on foods on here that's for sure. Good luck with your low carb diet hope it works out great!0
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