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low bad carb ?
NewTnme
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Hey guys Im trying to do a low bad carb diet. Ive cut out all breads, cereals, sugars, and certain veggies and fruits. I feel pretty good. But my fat intake is very high protein is pretty good. Am I doing this right? I eat chicken, steak, tuna and pork.
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OhI'm m trying to loose at least 30 lbs0
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What fruit and veg have you cut out?0
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What is bad carb? If you want to eat low carb, you'll need to up your fat intake.0
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There is no such thing as bad carbs
If you're going low carb as your way to hit your calorie defecit then your protein and fats must rise accordingly
Vegetables and fruits are nutritionally excellent, it is a shame you feel the need to cut out specific ones0 -
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I have cut out bananas Orange apples. I eat mixed berries strawberries and for veggies I eat all greens. And yellow squash. What I ment about bad carbs was my junk food. Cookies caked pies... oh and breads. Captain crunch fruity pebbles. .TavistockToad wrote: »What fruit and veg have you cut out?
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I love those darn Ritz crackers I could eat 1 sleeve at at time. Its like if I have one I cant control myself.0
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i wasn't aware that certain fruits and vegetables were "bad"....they're whole foods...that's just friggin ridiculous...
also, there's nothing wrong with breads or cereals. I would agree that most people could stand to reduce added sugars, but the sheer lack of anything resembling nutritional knowledge just astounds me.0 -
Are you planning to leave those out of your diet forever?
I have cut out bananas Orange apples. I eat mixed berries strawberries and for veggies I eat all greens. And yellow squash. What I ment about bad carbs was my junk food. Cookies caked pies... oh and breads. Captain crunch fruity pebbles. .TavistockToad wrote: »What fruit and veg have you cut out?
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I have cut out bananas Orange apples. I eat mixed berries strawberries and for veggies I eat all greens. And yellow squash. What I ment about bad carbs was my junk food. Cookies caked pies... oh and breads. Captain crunch fruity pebbles. .TavistockToad wrote: »What fruit and veg have you cut out?
Why?
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I really dont know. I love bananas the potassium is good for me but the sugar in them are high and for some strange reason If I eat 1 the cravings began. Apples and oranges I can do without because of indigestion. I know its a life style change and its very hard.0
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I love those darn Ritz crackers I could eat 1 sleeve at at time. Its like if I have one I cant control myself.
If you can't control yourself then elimination in the short term is appropriate
You should eat the rainbow of vegetables
(I just made myself feel a little bit sick with that line so I hope it was worth it
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cwolfman13 wrote: »i wasn't aware that certain fruits and vegetables were "bad"....they're whole foods...that's just friggin ridiculous...
also, there's nothing wrong with breads or cereals. I would agree that most people could stand to reduce added sugars
What whole grains do you recommend?0 -
Hey guys Im trying to do a low bad carb diet. Ive cut out all breads, cereals, sugars, and certain veggies and fruits. I feel pretty good. But my fat intake is very high protein is pretty good. Am I doing this right? I eat chicken, steak, tuna and pork.
To lose weight eat the calories that MFP told you to for your weight loss goal. You don't have to totally eliminate foods or eat a special diet to lose weight.
I've found that if I am eating the right number of calories, getting enough protein and eating several servings of vegetables or fruits that I'm just naturally eating less high carb low nutrition foods.0 -
I love those darn Ritz crackers I could eat 1 sleeve at at time. Its like if I have one I cant control myself.
If you can't control yourself then elimination in the short term is appropriate
You should eat the rainbow of vegetables
(I just made myself feel a little bit sick with that line so I hope it was worth it )
Lol. Ill make it worth it.
Thank you.
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I have cut out bananas Orange apples. I eat mixed berries strawberries and for veggies I eat all greens. And yellow squash. What I ment about bad carbs was my junk food. Cookies caked pies... oh and breads. Captain crunch fruity pebbles. .TavistockToad wrote: »What fruit and veg have you cut out?
the old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is not just a bunch of BS...they are full of pectin (among other things) which is a soluble fiber and carries away bad cholesterol among other things...i've read a couple of studies which indicate that eating an apple per day may actually be as effective as statin therapy for people with cholesterol issues. It's also a low GI fruit for diabetics....0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »i wasn't aware that certain fruits and vegetables were "bad"....they're whole foods...that's just friggin ridiculous...
also, there's nothing wrong with breads or cereals. I would agree that most people could stand to reduce added sugarsWhat whole grains do you recommend?
I eat a lot of oats, brown rice, hardy whole grain breads, the occasional whole grain pasta, quinoa (actually a seed), barley, lentils (not a grain), and legumes (not a grain)0 -
Hey guys Im trying to do a low bad carb diet. Ive cut out all breads, cereals, sugars, and certain veggies and fruits. I feel pretty good. But my fat intake is very high protein is pretty good. Am I doing this right? I eat chicken, steak, tuna and pork.
To lose weight eat the calories that MFP told you to for your weight loss goal. You don't have to totally eliminate foods or eat a special diet to lose weight.
I've found that if I am eating the right number of calories, getting enough protein and eating several servings of vegetables or fruits that I'm just naturally eating less high carb low nutrition foods.
Ive tried that several times. It gives me 1200
cals and ill be good for about 2 wks then all heck breaks loose then I binge. I would buy those 100calories cal cookie backs and fiber one bars. All they do is make me want more. Since I've cut out all of that boxed stuff I should say. Im not even as hungry as I used to be. I was just hoping my fat content was'nt too much. Im eating between 1250-1400 calls per day0 -
I love those darn Ritz crackers I could eat 1 sleeve at at time. Its like if I have one I cant control myself.
That's probably a food you shouldn't eat very often then. I used to eat sleeves of plain crackers but I decided they just weren't worth it for the calorie count. They weren't doing much for me nutritionally and didn't help me to feel very full. I eat them pretty rarely now.0 -
GuitarJerry wrote: »That's why it's called low carb, high fat. And, there are no bad carbs. Such a shame that people don't understand this.
I understood that my fat and protein content was going to be higher. I just wanted to know how high is too high. I know everyone is different as well but was just looking for a little more insight from mfp
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Hey guys Im trying to do a low bad carb diet. Ive cut out all breads, cereals, sugars, and certain veggies and fruits. I feel pretty good. But my fat intake is very high protein is pretty good. Am I doing this right? I eat chicken, steak, tuna and pork.
To lose weight eat the calories that MFP told you to for your weight loss goal. You don't have to totally eliminate foods or eat a special diet to lose weight.
I've found that if I am eating the right number of calories, getting enough protein and eating several servings of vegetables or fruits that I'm just naturally eating less high carb low nutrition foods.
Ive tried that several times. It gives me 1200
cals and ill be good for about 2 wks then all heck breaks loose then I binge. I would buy those 100calories cal cookie backs and fiber one bars. All they do is make me want more. Since I've cut out all of that boxed stuff I should say. Im not even as hungry as I used to be. I was just hoping my fat content was'nt too much. Im eating between 1250-1400 calls per day
It gives you 1200 because it is based on your activity (bet you put sedentary) and your goal weight loss (bet you put 2lb a week)
A good weekly guideline would be 1% of your weight
Plus you eat back exercise calories on top...go for a long speedy walk, workout ...eat back 50%0 -
Maybe I should have asked my question differently. If going low carb. How much fat and protein should be consumed in a 207 lb 5'3' female. With no health issues known of?0
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cwolfman13 wrote: »
I have cut out bananas Orange apples. I eat mixed berries strawberries and for veggies I eat all greens. And yellow squash. What I ment about bad carbs was my junk food. Cookies caked pies... oh and breads. Captain crunch fruity pebbles. .TavistockToad wrote: »What fruit and veg have you cut out?
the old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is not just a bunch of BS...they are full of pectin (among other things) which is a soluble fiber and carries away bad cholesterol among other things...i've read a couple of studies which indicate that eating an apple per day may actually be as effective as statin therapy for people with cholesterol issues. It's also a low GI fruit for diabetics....
Agreed. The more and more I read about people wanting to cut carbs, the more it seems like they want to cut the carbs they really do need versus the other high sugar, high calorie items they don't. If apples increase your cravings, have another apple or orange
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Hey guys Im trying to do a low bad carb diet. Ive cut out all breads, cereals, sugars, and certain veggies and fruits. I feel pretty good. But my fat intake is very high protein is pretty good. Am I doing this right? I eat chicken, steak, tuna and pork.
To lose weight eat the calories that MFP told you to for your weight loss goal. You don't have to totally eliminate foods or eat a special diet to lose weight.
I've found that if I am eating the right number of calories, getting enough protein and eating several servings of vegetables or fruits that I'm just naturally eating less high carb low nutrition foods.
Ive tried that several times. It gives me 1200
cals and ill be good for about 2 wks then all heck breaks loose then I binge. I would buy those 100calories cal cookie backs and fiber one bars. All they do is make me want more. Since I've cut out all of that boxed stuff I should say. Im not even as hungry as I used to be. I was just hoping my fat content was'nt too much. Im eating between 1250-1400 calls per day
It gives you 1200 because it is based on your activity (bet you put sedentary) and your goal weight loss (bet you put 2lb a week)
A good weekly guideline would be 1% of your weight
Plus you eat back exercise calories on top...go for a long speedy walk, workout ...eat back 50%
Ok that sounds cool. Thanks0 -
20yearsyounger wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »
I have cut out bananas Orange apples. I eat mixed berries strawberries and for veggies I eat all greens. And yellow squash. What I ment about bad carbs was my junk food. Cookies caked pies... oh and breads. Captain crunch fruity pebbles. .TavistockToad wrote: »What fruit and veg have you cut out?
the old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is not just a bunch of BS...they are full of pectin (among other things) which is a soluble fiber and carries away bad cholesterol among other things...i've read a couple of studies which indicate that eating an apple per day may actually be as effective as statin therapy for people with cholesterol issues. It's also a low GI fruit for diabetics....
Agreed. The more and more I read about people wanting to cut carbs, the more it seems like they want to cut the carbs they really do need versus the other high sugar, high calorie items they don't. If apples increase your cravings, have another apple or orange
Lol... on a good strong mental day I could have one maybe a little indigestion when im done drink a bottle of water and im good for 45 mins to an hour. On another day. After eating the apple I want crust of some sort and other sweets to follow.
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Hey guys Im trying to do a low bad carb diet. Ive cut out all breads, cereals, sugars, and certain veggies and fruits. I feel pretty good. But my fat intake is very high protein is pretty good. Am I doing this right? I eat chicken, steak, tuna and pork.
To lose weight eat the calories that MFP told you to for your weight loss goal. You don't have to totally eliminate foods or eat a special diet to lose weight.
I've found that if I am eating the right number of calories, getting enough protein and eating several servings of vegetables or fruits that I'm just naturally eating less high carb low nutrition foods.
Ive tried that several times. It gives me 1200
cals and ill be good for about 2 wks then all heck breaks loose then I binge. I would buy those 100calories cal cookie backs and fiber one bars. All they do is make me want more. Since I've cut out all of that boxed stuff I should say. Im not even as hungry as I used to be. I was just hoping my fat content was'nt too much. Im eating between 1250-1400 calls per day
If you're binging with 1200, then it's not an appropriate calorie goal for you.
When you set up MFP, how many pounds per week did you enter in? If you chose to lose 2 pounds per week, go with 1.5 or 1. This will give you more calories & make it easier to stick with it.
Many folks here have found that cutting back on pre-packaged stuff and eating more whole foods makes it easier to adhere to a calorie goal. This doesn't mean things like Kraft Mac & Cheese, lean cuisines, frozen pizza, etc, are bad. However, you often find that you can make a similar dish for fewer calories (and a lower overall cost) and, thus, home-cooked food is "better."
Fruits and veggies are good for you, but, again, you have to find what works. If I'm trying to lose weight, I focus more on fruits like apples because they have a decent amount of fiber and have just the right amount of sweetness.
If you tend to overindulge in something, eliminating it may be worth doing, either in whole or for a time.
Pringles and Oreos are my weaknesses. I finally picked up some single serving packs of Pringles, as well as some mini oreos. Still satisfying, but much easier to consume the proper portion
It's all about finding out what works for you.
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Thank you very much. Im a bit under on both of those but thats what I was looking for.0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »the old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is not just a bunch of BS...they are full of pectin (among other things) which is a soluble fiber and carries away bad cholesterol among other things...i've read a couple of studies which indicate that eating an apple per day may actually be as effective as statin therapy for people with cholesterol issues. It's also a low GI fruit for diabetics....
about a gram of pectin in an apple. Not sure being as effective as statin therapy is an accolade.
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