Hi! Low carb'ers out there
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wellis1
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I'm new to the community idea do I'm not sure how this works, but it's a new year and I am dedicated to trying new things! I am insulin resistance so I try to follow a low carb diet, although I've been pretty bad at it lately. Feeling sluggish and not happy with myself so I am jumping back into tracking what I eat to hold myself accountable. Hoping for motivation. Anyone else our there low carbing it? Would love to find and give support!
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Hello! I too am insulin resistant and am suppose to be doing a low carb diet! I just started last week to try to actually follow it again!0
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Low carb checking in. I try and stay under 25g of carbs per day and do a good job of it. I enjoy finding new and creative ways to avoid carbs. Eggs and toast? naaa eggs and bacon. cheeseburger on a bun? naa double cheeseburger hold the bun.0
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Hi I'm trying low carb also, for first time!! It's tough but I am feeling better!0
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Hi0
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I'm a low-carber
always like more friends!
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I've been doing keto for a few weeks, still pretty new at it. try to stick to 15 carbs a day, but def under 30 net. Friends are good! Add me!0
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Hello! I'm also low carbing! I'd love to know any recipes you have or your favourite meal on this eating plan?0
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I'm doing keto/LCHF! Anyone feel free to add me, my diary is open as well.0
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I'm low car too... go ahead and add me!! I'm always looking to add more low carb friends on here!! I'm not diabetic... yet, but it runs in my family and my numbers are creeping up. Trying to avoid it and drop a couple pounds as well!!0
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i went low carb a few weeks ago when exercise and normal food was getting me no where. i did eat carbs a 2 days in a row last week (while still staying in my cals) and felt horrible afterwards.0
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You should check out the Low Carber Daily Forum group. It's a great, supportive and extremely helpful group that really helped me when I decided to go keto 3 months ago.0
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Hey I'm low carbing also, currently at 20g. I love meat eggs and leafy greens, so far not that bad. I did Atkins years ago and lost 60 lbs in 6 months!! I'm hoping to maintain my focus I had then.0
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Hey there! Low carbing is a fantastic way to get rid of that terrible sluggish feeling that I used to carry everyday before my weight loss journey. Might I suggest starting your day with a green (kale, spinach, etc ...) smoothie with no added sugar. Juice Generation, a shop here in NY, has a great recipe that I use called the "Supa Dupa Juice" which is like a nutrient blast to your system. Your body doesnt really crave anything for quite a few hours since it got hit with everything it needed early. Helped me fight those bagel cravings!0
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noclady1995 wrote: »You should check out the Low Carber Daily Forum group. It's a great, supportive and extremely helpful group that really helped me when I decided to go keto 3 months ago.
Yep this ^^^^^. This is where most of us Ketoifles hang out. Here's a link to the group for any interested:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group0 -
I really need to lose some weight so I am doing the low carb thing too. Need some support with this, and lots of easy ideas as I work 60 hours a week and don't like to cook much. Feel free to add me! Thanks!!0
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Grateful to hear from everyone! Question - how do you determine what your daily carb limit should be? Some are saying 80, some 50, and some as low as 30? How do you know where to be?0
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You have to find a carb amount that you can sustain long term. There's no point in trying to eat under 30 carbs a day if you are going to fall off every few days, be sluggish, depressed, crabby, etc... In my opinion, it's better to eat higher carbs and be satisfied then lower carbs and miserable. I try to stick between 100-150 carbs. That is no where near "low carb" but for me it's lower carb, I have consistent weight loss and can still enjoy food and my life.0
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When my husband went to our doctor to get information about the medical weight loss program they offer, he was told to eat a MAXIMUM of 100g total carbs/day. So that's where we started (I joined in the venture because it's easier when we're on the same page). Since then I've bounced around a lot trying to find my sweet spot, which turns out to be about 50g total carbs, with net carbs goal of 35. It's a personal preference more than anything unless you're specifically trying to become fat adapted or follow a ketogenic diet. I really gave Keto a solid try (kept it to 25g total carbs/day for more than 2 months) but it just wasn't right for me. I'm happier and more energetic with a bit more carbs than that. I guess my point is, there isn't a one right answer, there is just pick a number, stick with it for a couple of months, assess, change if needed.0
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I am type 2 diabetic insulin resistance so I am trying to keep my carbs low also. Need to lose 100+ pounds.
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Grateful to hear from everyone! Question - how do you determine what your daily carb limit should be? Some are saying 80, some 50, and some as low as 30? How do you know where to be?
Its often recommended to start low and go higher if your body tolerates it. I do 20.
I use this website to figure out my macros : http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/
I am currently at
1357 kcal Daily Calorie Intake
20 g Carbs (6%, 80 kcal)
93 g Protein (27%, 372 kcal)
101 g Fat (67%, 905 kcal)
This means, aim to hit your protein goal, stay under your carbs, and eat as much fat as you need to feel full - up to 101 grams. Fat makes you feel full so you often do not hit that number. Which means less calories0
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