Low carb
FitLaughLove
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Low carb ruined me. Completely screwed with my well being and relationship with food. Don't do it people. It may be a quick fix but trust me it does not last. The restrictions will come back to bite you in the butt.. Today is the start of my journey to a healthy weight (again) and relationship with food
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Low carb works very well for some people and not at all for others. It wasn't good for me, either, but people shouldn't be afraid to play with their macros and see what works best for them.8
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Thousands and thousands of MFP posters would disagree.
Glad you figured out that it doesn't work well FOR YOU.9 -
Always a good time to make a fresh start. You may want to research and implement a WFPB (whole food plant based) program.
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Yea, low carb works for plenty. Blanket statements are usually a bad idea.6
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Given that I know people who have lived happy low-carb lives for over a decade I'm gonna say the restrictions bit you in the bum, but that has no bearing on anyone else's potential to succeed living LC. I personally have found my relationship with food much improved on low carb, so its too bad you found the opposite to be true.
IIFYM CICO seems popular on MFP, maybe you'll be happier doing that?5 -
I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..1
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Unfortunately, dieting is through trial and error. You now have gained the knowledge to what doesnt work (thst was paleo for me). Now onto finding out what does. I just concentrate on eating whole foods. But still allow junk food/treats.3
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It's not a fad.asaber1616 wrote: »I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..
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Perhaps you were doing it wrong?
signed: not low carb.3 -
May I ask what trials and tribulations not eating pasta and bread put you through?4
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JessicaMcB wrote: »Given that I know people who have lived happy low-carb lives for over a decade I'm gonna say the restrictions bit you in the bum, but that has no bearing on anyone else's potential to succeed living LC. I personally have found my relationship with food much improved on low carb, so its too bad you found the opposite to be true.
IIFYM CICO seems popular on MFP, maybe you'll be happier doing that?
Just want to point out that CICO is an energy balance equation and IIFYM is the eating styling in case the op googles it. All diets follow CICO. But definitely a good suggestion on IIFYM.1 -
asaber1616 wrote: »I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..
Why do you feel it "isn't healthy in the long haul" if you don't mind my asking? Many people are able to produce much better outcomes in their bloodwork, BP, etc. on LC if they are balancing their macro needs appropriately and tending to their electrolytic balance as needed. I hope you're feeling better now whatever happened!1 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
It's not a fad.asaber1616 wrote: »I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..
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Perhaps you were doing it wrong?
signed: not low carb.
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
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the great thing about being human is we are individuals. Different strokes for different folks.... to each their own ect ect ect.5
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JessicaMcB wrote: »Given that I know people who have lived happy low-carb lives for over a decade I'm gonna say the restrictions bit you in the bum, but that has no bearing on anyone else's potential to succeed living LC. I personally have found my relationship with food much improved on low carb, so its too bad you found the opposite to be true.
IIFYM CICO seems popular on MFP, maybe you'll be happier doing that?
Just want to point out that CICO is an energy balance equation and IIFYM is the eating styling in case the op googles it. All diets follow CICO. But definitely a good suggestion on IIFYM.
My bad, I've just always called it IIFYM CICO because there are also IIFYM LC factions @psulemon . So many acronyms to remember, haha
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asaber1616 wrote: »
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
Then if I may, please be careful when you start counting calories for the CICO too. You still have to count everything that goes in your mouth, regardless of the macros.
Same actions, different numbers
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hmm. two years in and I have literally never been healthier or in better shape or less concerned about food. Guess it works for some people. 9 -
asaber1616 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
It's not a fad.asaber1616 wrote: »I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..
and
Perhaps you were doing it wrong?
signed: not low carb.
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
But healthy to put restrictions on or limit calories. Got it.
Perhaps it was you.3 -
asaber1616 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
It's not a fad.asaber1616 wrote: »I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..
and
Perhaps you were doing it wrong?
signed: not low carb.
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
I'm really sorry you had that experience. Do you find that you are less "obsessive" when you count calories? If so I think that might be your play! If that also is problematic for you it sounds like there might be something else less physical in play to reflect on and consider talking to someone about (no judgment here, I have OCD, obsession is where I live ).
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asaber1616 wrote: »
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
Then if I may, please be careful when you start counting calories for the CICO too. You still have to count everything that goes in your mouth, regardless of the macros.
Same actions, different numbers
And again, WHICH bikini clad teen in the photo are you...1 -
Guys, I came on here to let some steam off and express my opinion. I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I really don't appreciate the name calling..2
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »asaber1616 wrote: »
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
Then if I may, please be careful when you start counting calories for the CICO too. You still have to count everything that goes in your mouth, regardless of the macros.
Same actions, different numbers
And again, WHICH bikini clad teen in the photo are you...
Far right. Why should it matter?0 -
asaber1616 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
It's not a fad.asaber1616 wrote: »I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..
and
Perhaps you were doing it wrong?
signed: not low carb.
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
Everybody is different. I know family members that are very into Keto and have been for a few years and swear by it. I know people who are vegan/vegetarian and don't eat a lot of protein, people who are gluten free (One of them actually has Celiacs, I heard of it before it was popular way back in 1990) and all those different restrictions work for them and have for a while.
It sounds like you never found what worked for you, most people do find meal plans in whatever their diet plan is that they can use and don't have to obsess every day. For you, it sounds like being more open to all food types, but there are a lot of people who have no issues with restrictions or limits and have integrated it into their lifestyle.
The beauty of it all is that there is no one right way to eat.2 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »asaber1616 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
It's not a fad.asaber1616 wrote: »I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..
and
Perhaps you were doing it wrong?
signed: not low carb.
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
But healthy to put restrictions on or limit calories. Got it.
Perhaps it was you.
There's a difference between cutting back on calories and cutting out an entire food group0 -
makingmark wrote: »asaber1616 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
It's not a fad.asaber1616 wrote: »I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..
and
Perhaps you were doing it wrong?
signed: not low carb.
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
Everybody is different. I know family members that are very into Keto and have been for a few years and swear by it. I know people who are vegan/vegetarian and don't eat a lot of protein, people who are gluten free (One of them actually has Celiacs, I heard of it before it was popular way back in 1990) and all those different restrictions work for them and have for a while.
It sounds like you never found what worked for you, most people do find meal plans in whatever their diet plan is that they can use and don't have to obsess every day. For you, it sounds like being more open to all food types, but there are a lot of people who have no issues with restrictions or limits and have integrated it into their lifestyle.
The beauty of it all is that there is no one right way to eat.
Thank you for politely responding. You're right0 -
asaber1616 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »asaber1616 wrote: »
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
Then if I may, please be careful when you start counting calories for the CICO too. You still have to count everything that goes in your mouth, regardless of the macros.
Same actions, different numbers
And again, WHICH bikini clad teen in the photo are you...
Far right. Why should it matter?
Just wondering if you were the thin one or the very skinny one on here discussing your what you referred to as "obsessive" thoughts about food. You're the thin one. Thanks for clarifying.0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »asaber1616 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
It's not a fad.asaber1616 wrote: »I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..
and
Perhaps you were doing it wrong?
signed: not low carb.
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
But healthy to put restrictions on or limit calories. Got it.
Perhaps it was you.
Well, limiting food groups is a bit different than limiting calories, because the more varied your diet, the more likely you are to meet your nutrient needs. You can certainly be successful on more restrictive diets and many people are, but you're likely to need to pay greater attention to nutrients that you might be lacking.0 -
asaber1616 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »asaber1616 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
It's not a fad.asaber1616 wrote: »I can respect that. However, I would never wish what I had to go through, thanks to the no carb fad, upon anyone. It truly is not healthy in the long haul. My hope is to simply warn those who are looking into it..
and
Perhaps you were doing it wrong?
signed: not low carb.
Maybe, but I doubt it. I became so obsessive over what I was eating on low carb. I kept count of everything to make sure I was getting enough protein and fats to make up for the carbs. I'm finding that there's lots of research showing that it's not healthy to limit or put retrictions on food groups..
But healthy to put restrictions on or limit calories. Got it.
Perhaps it was you.
There's a difference between cutting back on calories and cutting out an entire food group
What food group would that be?
Do you mean a macronutrient?
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I missed the name calling. if someone HAS violated the community guidelines, please do feel free to hit the flag button. And, given that a moderator has already posted a reply, I'm sure it will be promptly addressed.asaber1616 wrote: »Guys, I came on here to let some steam off and express my opinion. I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I really don't appreciate the name calling..
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