Low carb

laurengilbert08 wrote: »

Ive lost 7 stone in 2 years but I now think I need to tone up and build lean muscel but also still loose! I'm so confused! It takes over your life!

This plus looking back through a week of your food diary screams eating disorder to me. You are consistently under eating. I think the highest I saw was around 850 cals for the day, and you're exercising on top of that so your net is even lower. Some days you're actually in negative calories - you haven't even eaten enough to cover the exercise you've done, let alone for your body to maintain its basic functions.

I'm saying this as someone who has been through it, please get some professional help before you do yourself real and lasting harm.

I actually am doing/getting off of the keto style diet. This is one of the few diets I have found that it works best for consistent weight loss. The idea behind it isn't anything magical; your metabolic process changes from glycolic to ketosis, where your body burns it's own fat for energy. The key to losing weight on this diet is like any other however: caloric deficit. The reason why keto diets are are so popular is because it is protein and fat based you stay full longer, your cravings are diminished, and your sugar intake is close to nil.

If you do decide to go on a keto diet I would suggest doing some research first (check out r/keto on reddit). If you think this is a diet you can stick to then go for it! It will take a few days for your body to switch into ketosis so for the first few days I suggest cutting your carb intake to as close to 0 as possible. People who live on this diet try to keep their carbs below 20g a day. I was losing weight while keeping it under 40g a day.

My only "warning" (I say that loosely) is 2 things: it limits the foods you can eat (unless you are a good cook and have access to a good grocery store) and you CANNOT cheat on this diet. Since you are depriving your body of its initial source of energy, the minute those carbs are reintroduced into your diet you will gain easily 2 or 3 times as much as you normally would

There are some great alternatives to your favorite foods tho that can be quite satisfying..

I just discovered zucchini pasta and zucchini pizza crust... totally saved me! also I love roasted cabbage, roasted cauliflower or yams and squash.

OMG can the people encouraging this woman take a look at her diary?? She is starving herself, and here you all are encouraging her after that has already been pointed out. Most days she's already under 50g of carbs, and often under 10g of fat.

MrM27 wrote: »

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

OMG can the people encouraging this woman take a look at her diary?? She is starving herself, and here you all are encouraging her after that has already been pointed out. Most days she's already under 50g of carbs, and often under 10g of fat.

Ouch

Ha, yeah, might have come on a bit strong. I'd just gotten in from a 10km walk and I was hungry . But, still, when it's already been pointed out that someone is severely restricting their calorie intake...(yeah, I know, a lot of people just read the first post and add their 2 cents worth without reading the rest of the thread, that irks me too!).

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

OMG can the people encouraging this woman take a look at her diary?? She is starving herself, and here you all are encouraging her after that has already been pointed out. Most days she's already under 50g of carbs, and often under 10g of fat.

Context is very important when discussing matters of nutrition and fitness.

laurengilbert08 wrote: »

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

OMG can the people encouraging this woman take a look at her diary?? She is starving herself, and here you all are encouraging her after that has already been pointed out. Most days she's already under 50g of carbs, and often under 10g of fat.

What do you recommend then? When you've been so big before your scared of putting it all back on.

As mentioned "seeing your doctor first, and arranging appointments with a dietician and a therapist through them." By Nony_Mouse.

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Also being consistent with your logging to see where you are struggling and also be sure you are consuming the correct amount of calories and nutrients.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

laurengilbert08 wrote: »

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

MrM27 wrote: »

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

MrM27 wrote: »

Nony_Mouse wrote: »

OMG can the people encouraging this woman take a look at her diary?? She is starving herself, and here you all are encouraging her after that has already been pointed out. Most days she's already under 50g of carbs, and often under 10g of fat.

Ouch

Ha, yeah, might have come on a bit strong. I'd just gotten in from a 10km walk and I was hungry . But, still, when it's already been pointed out that someone is severely restricting their calorie intake...(yeah, I know, a lot of people just read the first post and add their 2 cents worth without reading the rest of the thread, that irks me too!).

I wasn't saying you came on strong. Ouch to the number of calories.

Oh, whew . And yeah, it's pretty scary isn't it .

Lauren, I really do hope you take my advice.

Take a look at my dairy for today and the rest of the week, I have took what you said on board and researched a lot!

Under 1000 calories for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is what I see, with Wednesday only 600 and something. Please, get help.

laurengilbert08 wrote: »

I'm trying to do low carb high protien/ fat. Is this the best way for weight loss? What are the best macros???

I lost over 120 lbs by just cutting my carbs and exercising. However, I've hit a plateau now and am starting to count calories.