no carbs just protein

alishajnorton
alishajnorton Posts: 5 Member
edited November 13 in Getting Started
Lost 2st so far
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  • karyabc
    karyabc Posts: 830 Member
    More Carbs + less protein , lost 80 lbs so far

    Different approach, same result.

    Good for us ;)
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    edited August 2015
    If you are going to cut carbs (which it's impossible to cut all carbs because veggies, fruits, dairy, etc.. all have carbs) you will need to increase fats. Fats and carbs are a source of glucose, which is what your body runs on. So if you do a low carb diet, you will need to make sure that fats are really high, carbs low and moderate protein.

    And bare in mind, that there are benefits of cutting carbs or moderating carbs, it is not a requirement for weight loss, unless you have a medical condition like PCOS or are insulin resistant.


    Also, when you cut carbs, the few weeks will be large losses due to glycogen depletion (and subsequent water weight loss) but after a few weeks, fat loss will be the typical 1-2 lbs depending on how aggressive your weight loss goal is.
  • alishajnorton
    alishajnorton Posts: 5 Member
    I done a diet calledthe 123 diet 2 months ago and gave my body a rest back on it now with slight adjustments as im going to cal count, but basically detoxing my body then eat meat, fish, egg an salad lost 2st in 2 months but wouldnt recoment to do it for a long period :)
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    alishajnorton wrote: »
    I done a diet calledthe 123 diet 2 months ago and gave my body a rest back on it now with slight adjustments as im going to cal count, but basically detoxing my body then eat meat, fish, egg an salad lost 2st in 2 months but wouldnt recoment to do it for a long period :)

    The thing is, your body doesn't need detoxing. One of the roles of your kidneys and liver are to do just that. And detoxes and cleanses are just the fitness industry playing on people ignorance.


    This has a lot of resources regarding detoxes.
  • alishajnorton
    alishajnorton Posts: 5 Member
    Everyone has different ways of dieting (Y)
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    alishajnorton wrote: »
    Everyone has different ways of dieting (Y)

    Of course everyone has a different way of dieting, but that doesn't mean that science isn't true. But regardless of they diet you follow, there are basics you need to follow to ensure good health.

    Is the 123diet the new HCG diet? How many calories are you eating?
  • alishajnorton
    alishajnorton Posts: 5 Member
    edited August 2015
    Its not based on calories so i wouldnt know, but the diet works for me :) since being off the diet for a few weeks and eating carbs ive had nothing but tummache from eating carbs!
  • Whitezombiegirl
    Whitezombiegirl Posts: 1,042 Member
    Just a quick question: Do you mean carbs or do you just mean grains (bread, pasta, rice etc.)?

    There will be carbs in your salad... I don't eat grains very much and getting a tummy ache when i eat them in any quantity too. I have salad every day and those carbs definetly count towards carb totals for the day.
  • 3bambi3
    3bambi3 Posts: 1,650 Member
    Oh goodie. Another starvation diet that advocates zero exercise.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    alishajnorton wrote: »
    Everyone has different ways of dieting (Y)

    Whether you lose weight or not depends on calories and being at deficit. Certain ways of dieting would be considered safe and sustainable with a greater chance of success. You are going to find it very hard to eat no carbs at all. Enjoy your diet. maybe read up on weight loss a bit more so you know how it works.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    If this was the Terri Ann 123 diet plan, it was made up diet by a yo-yo dieter with no nutritional background. Low calorie, low carb and low fibre.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    alishajnorton wrote: »
    Everyone has different ways of dieting (Y)

    it all boils down to CICO.

    I eat 35% carbs and have lost 11 pounds on my most recent cut.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited August 2015
    karyabc wrote: »
    More Carbs + less protein , lost 80 lbs so far

    Different approach, same result.

    Good for us ;)

    ^This...........great job! (BTW)

    Eating food I enjoy.......losing weight.

    This is a lifestyle change for me........I need to figure out some permanent changes so I don't gain the weight back. Losing the weight is only the FIRST step.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    Oh goodie. Another starvation diet that advocates zero exercise.

    But skinny-fat looks soooo good on the scale.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    alishajnorton wrote: »
    Its not based on calories so i wouldnt know, but the diet works for me :) since being off the diet for a few weeks and eating carbs ive had nothing but tummache from eating carbs!

    Comes on a calorie counting website, doesn't use CICO. Strong post.
  • patrick_yeo69
    patrick_yeo69 Posts: 9 Member
    Usually when I am thirsty I drink coke Pepsi and other sugary drinks. Since one months ago I cut all out by drink ice water with a slice of lemon and coffee no sugar with 3 tbsp of low fat milk and green tea. I lost almost 2.5kg within a month. So stay away from sugar if you want to reduce weight.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    patrick_yeo69 wrote: »
    Usually when I am thirsty I drink coke Pepsi and other sugary drinks. Since one months ago I cut all out by drink ice water with a slice of lemon and coffee no sugar with 3 tbsp of low fat milk and green tea. I lost almost 2.5kg within a month. So stay away from sugar if you want to reduce weight.

    Reducing sugar didn't reduce your weight. When you cut out those drinks, you cut out calories and created a deficit.
  • phillipdean299
    phillipdean299 Posts: 113 Member
    I'll just stick with a clean healthy diet where I control my calories and macros properly along with exercise. I'm not into fad or starvation diets.
  • phillipdean299
    phillipdean299 Posts: 113 Member
    3bambi3 wrote: »
    Oh goodie. Another starvation diet that advocates zero exercise.

    Yea, we need more of these "diets" to mislead people.

  • gaelicstorm26
    gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
    This sounds awful.

    I eat low carb, high fat, moderate protein.

    Aside from medical reasons, you don't NEED to eat low carb. I do it because I have diabetes. My liver has been acting up so I'm also abstaining from alcohol per doctor's recommendation. If I didn't have to for my health, I would totally eat more pasta and bread.

    You need to find something you will be able to sustain over the long haul.

    And yes, carb-laden meals do make my stomach hurt now. Last night I had two slices of pizza and my stomach hurt for about two hours. I forgot how very filling carb-laden meals can be and I guess perhaps I'm not used to it anymore. That being said, there is nothing wrong with carbs. Our body needs them. My body needs some level of carbohydrate even as a diabetic.

    People going on these "fad" diets annoy people like me (and other low-carbers) who do this in a very balanced way.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    patrick_yeo69 wrote: »
    Usually when I am thirsty I drink coke Pepsi and other sugary drinks. Since one months ago I cut all out by drink ice water with a slice of lemon and coffee no sugar with 3 tbsp of low fat milk and green tea. I lost almost 2.5kg within a month. So stay away from sugar if you want to reduce weight.

    I eat sugary foods and lost 121 pounds. ;)
  • whatatime2befit
    whatatime2befit Posts: 625 Member
    I follow a "eat whatever I want diet as long as it fits in my calories" diet, so I eat lots of protein, carbs, fats...and yes sugar, and am down 66 at this point.

    Everyone follows their own weight loss program, but keep in mind you don't have to restrict any foods in order to lose. Eat less than you burn, and you're golden.

  • karyabc
    karyabc Posts: 830 Member
    TeaBea wrote: »
    karyabc wrote: »
    More Carbs + less protein , lost 80 lbs so far

    Different approach, same result.

    Good for us ;)

    ^This...........great job! (BTW)

    Eating food I enjoy.......losing weight.

    This is a lifestyle change for me........I need to figure out some permanent changes so I don't gain the weight back. Losing the weight is only the FIRST step.

    Thanks!! I'm all for everyone finding what works for them, for me as well it is a permanent change, I didn't exclude anything from my diet that later on I would miss, the way I'm eating now is how I intend to eat forever.

    Carbs are not evil, they are great surce of energy, and I just can't live w/o bread, rice, pasta, cookies, veggies, etc.
  • petunia773
    petunia773 Posts: 473 Member
    Come join us in the Low-carb group. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
  • lodro
    lodro Posts: 982 Member
    psulemon wrote: »
    If you are going to cut carbs (which it's impossible to cut all carbs because veggies, fruits, dairy, etc.. all have carbs) you will need to increase fats. Fats and carbs are a source of glucose, which is what your body runs on. So if you do a low carb diet, you will need to make sure that fats are really high, carbs low and moderate protein.

    And bare in mind, that there are benefits of cutting carbs or moderating carbs, it is not a requirement for weight loss, unless you have a medical condition like PCOS or are insulin resistant.


    Also, when you cut carbs, the few weeks will be large losses due to glycogen depletion (and subsequent water weight loss) but after a few weeks, fat loss will be the typical 1-2 lbs depending on how aggressive your weight loss goal is.


    Fats are NOT a "source" of glucose. Protein may be, a little.

    Also we can estimate that 1/3 to 1/2 of the population in affluent western countries are insulin resistant to an extent.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    patrick_yeo69 wrote: »
    Usually when I am thirsty I drink coke Pepsi and other sugary drinks. Since one months ago I cut all out by drink ice water with a slice of lemon and coffee no sugar with 3 tbsp of low fat milk and green tea. I lost almost 2.5kg within a month. So stay away from sugar if you want to reduce weight.

    you just replaced calorie dense foods (coke and pepsi) with less calorie dense drink (water with lemon) and created a calorie deficit. Sugar had nothing to do with it.
  • Sandcastles61
    Sandcastles61 Posts: 506 Member
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    patrick_yeo69 wrote: »
    Usually when I am thirsty I drink coke Pepsi and other sugary drinks. Since one months ago I cut all out by drink ice water with a slice of lemon and coffee no sugar with 3 tbsp of low fat milk and green tea. I lost almost 2.5kg within a month. So stay away from sugar if you want to reduce weight.

    you just replaced calorie dense foods (coke and pepsi) with less calorie dense drink (water with lemon) and created a calorie deficit. Sugar had nothing to do with it.

    + 1. Yep
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    patrick_yeo69 wrote: »
    Usually when I am thirsty I drink coke Pepsi and other sugary drinks. Since one months ago I cut all out by drink ice water with a slice of lemon and coffee no sugar with 3 tbsp of low fat milk and green tea. I lost almost 2.5kg within a month. So stay away from sugar if you want to reduce weight.

    you just replaced calorie dense foods (coke and pepsi) with less calorie dense drink (water with lemon) and created a calorie deficit. Sugar had nothing to do with it.

    ^^^This

    You cut out what 200-800 calories per day by replacing pop with water or coffee (basically zero cal drinks), and then say it was the sugar...?
  • CasperNaegle
    CasperNaegle Posts: 936 Member
    Sorry it's all about the calories.. It's calorie in and calorie out that is the only way to lose weight. If you are losing you are in a calorie deficit. I'm happy you are losing, but there is pure science behind weight loss. Your health is important so you should really understand what's going on in there.
  • EthanSanders23
    EthanSanders23 Posts: 23 Member
    I've been Olympic weightlifting with the ketogenic diet and its working wonders for me. Having low net carbs instead of no carbs for me. I found myself getting sick with "no carbs". So just be careful out there guys. Any healthy alternative of eating and drinking is better than the current. Just do something that makes you happy :smile:
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