problem with carbs, any help thnx

karmaefit86
karmaefit86 Posts: 55 Member
edited December 1 in Motivation and Support
I don't know what it is about carbs that drives me nuts! I love my wheat breads, wheat tortilla, my spaghetti, my pasta anything, you name it! I don't care much for meat (i do eat it like 2x or 3x a week) but I'm pretty sure that has nothing to do, because I'm still a bit heavy. I can never do a no carb challenge! It'll gut me! Hmm maybe a low carb! Please any suggestions or advice. Thanks.

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  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    Why do you think you need to go low carb? Do you have a medical reason to restrict them? Many people here, myself incvluded, have lost weight and achieved our goals without going low carb.
  • karmaefit86
    karmaefit86 Posts: 55 Member
    No medical reason, I've always thought carbs were bad and have been the problem in my weight gain! I'm no expert, so that's why I ask. Omg you put a smile on my face, it's been tormenting to think carbs is a problem. Thanks for the feedback.
  • seska422
    seska422 Posts: 3,217 Member
    edited May 2016
    If you were 15+ years older, it would be fat that you would think was bad. The only thing that you need to cut to lose weight is calories.

    Eat moderate amounts of food as part of a balanced diet so that you consume fewer calories than your body uses and you'll lose weight.

    IMO, the easiest and most sustainable thing to do is to stick as close to your normal way of eating as you can while losing weight. Reduce some portion sizes and substitute some things you like (but may have more calories than you want to use) with other things that you also like.
  • karmaefit86
    karmaefit86 Posts: 55 Member
    Yes thank you over been trying to substitute some protein shakes to feel full and not consume too much unecessary overboard calories, and I'm also doing nuts! Hmm that's another good question. Thanks much!
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    Spend some time reading the helpful posts at the top of the forum sections! This one is a great one as well as the links within it...
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1235566/so-youre-new-here/p1

    What matters for weight loss is that you are in a calorie deficit? Low carb is one way to achieve that but not required and for many people, not sustainable...
  • karmaefit86
    karmaefit86 Posts: 55 Member
    Thanks for the likes winoGelato! :)
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