Has anyone done a low carb diet ?

It only seems that way because we are conditioned to the variety of junk and carbs that are out there. There is a wide variety of meats, veggies, nuts and seeds once you get to really looking. I don't know how strict you are and exactly which methodology you are following, but there are always plenty of options. Here is another thing: one fo the best demonstrated practices of most lean people is they eat the same few things every day. You are most successful that way. swap a veg or a protein, change the seasonings up, but try to establish a fairly fixed menu.

I follow a Keto diet which is like Atkins but you eat 65-70% fat, 30-35% protein and fewer than 20g carbs--preferably zero carbs. You must use a fiber supplement or bowel movements will be like giving birth if you can even go at all. It is a bodybuilder strategy that works but is hard to do long term. I started on Saturday dropping my calories from 4000 to 2500 and I lost 2.8# the next day weighing myself upon waking first thing in the morning. My plan is to follow it STRICTLY for 5 days then on day 6 have about 100g carbs then day 7 is a cheat day where I basically eat "whatever" within reason. Then, go back on it for another 5 days. Then, I will assess my weight loss and try to eat normal for the next week--hoping I continue to lose--although it may be slower. I do cardio 1st thing in morning then don't eat anything until about 10am. Then EVERY 3 hours til 8pm I eat a small meal like 4 eggs scrambled with cheese and some kind of meat added. Another meal may be a precooked burger and slice of cheese. Not exciting but it works. NO FRUITS, NO VEGETABLES, NO DAIRY (cheese only), NO BREADS. NUTS are good to add in as a snack or a "dessert." Try it. Google KETOSIS INSTITUTE for more info.

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I follow a Keto diet which is like Atkins but you eat 65-70% fat, 30-35% protein and fewer than 20g carbs--preferably zero carbs. You must use a fiber supplement or bowel movements will be like giving birth if you can even go at all. It is a bodybuilder strategy that works but is hard to do long term. I started on Saturday dropping my calories from 4000 to 2500 and I lost 2.8# the next day weighing myself upon waking first thing in the morning. My plan is to follow it STRICTLY for 5 days then on day 6 have about 100g carbs then day 7 is a cheat day where I basically eat "whatever" within reason. Then, go back on it for another 5 days. Then, I will assess my weight loss and try to eat normal for the next week--hoping I continue to lose--although it may be slower. I do cardio 1st thing in morning then don't eat anything until about 10am. Then EVERY 3 hours til 8pm I eat a small meal like 4 eggs scrambled with cheese and some kind of meat added. Another meal may be a precooked burger and slice of cheese. Not exciting but it works. NO FRUITS, NO VEGETABLES, NO DAIRY (cheese only), NO BREADS. NUTS are good to add in as a snack or a "dessert." Try it. Google KETOSIS INSTITUTE for more info.

That was all water weight, my friend. Just an FYI...

Hey op, There are tons of great information out there. And ten times as much misinformation. There are some very good groups on MFP, message me if you'd like an invite. Check out DietDoctor.com for some free, practical information. This is not a fad diet, people have eaten this way for 2 million years. It is a healthy sustainable way of eating that reverses many of the endemic health problems in the world today.

There are a number of web sites with recipes for low-carb as well as groups on MFP that like to share their favorites. You don't say why you are doing low-carb right now, good luck meeting your goals, whatever they are.

I am starting out on low carb today . I did low carb for about 4 months last year and lost about 35 Lb .It was the first time in my life that I never felt bloated after eating . I fell of the wagon when I went on a AI holiday . I done a lot of research and the best place I got recipes and ideas from was on low carb groups on FB if you type in low carb a lot of groups come up that are really helpful .