Cutting down carbs
slytherinlass90
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My nutritionist said "Cut down or avoid beige foods" but I'm wondering a few things
How do sweet Potatoes rank on that? Like can I eat a lot of them or do they fit more in carbs than they do in vegetable?
Oats? No not Porridge/oat meal. I don't generally eat breakfast but I'm trying to work on that I've been having yoghurt and Honey but I don't find my self getting full enough I wanna throw a handfull of oats in but am scared they will just fill up my carbs.
How do sweet Potatoes rank on that? Like can I eat a lot of them or do they fit more in carbs than they do in vegetable?
Oats? No not Porridge/oat meal. I don't generally eat breakfast but I'm trying to work on that I've been having yoghurt and Honey but I don't find my self getting full enough I wanna throw a handfull of oats in but am scared they will just fill up my carbs.
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I'd ditch the nutritionist and keep the carbs
No need to cut out foods you like (or because they're a certain color, sheesh). To lose weight the only thing you need to be doing is hitting the correct calorie deficit for your weight goals. Doesn't matter what foods you eat though, to reach your calorie targets. 8 -
Sweet potatoes are generally orange... So don't fall under the beige label. I'd call brown rice more beige than white rice, so stick to white.
If you don't want breakfast, don't eat it. Don't force yourself to eat something just because - there is nothing wrong for saving your calories for later in the day. Heck, eat most of them after 730pm if you like.... I do!2 -
I'm supposed to have 3 things on one plate 1 carb 1 protine and 1 veg so not cutting them totaly but reducing I suppose is the best way to explain it. She said Brown rice and pasta is better but not to have too much
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slytherinlass90 wrote: »I'm supposed to have 3 things on one plate 1 carb 1 protine and 1 veg so not cutting them totaly but reducing I suppose is the best way to explain it. She said Brown rice and pasta is better but not to have too much
Brown rice is not better.... It has barely any more fibre, and can be hard to digest. Eat it if you actually prefer it, not because someone told you to.
I hope you're adding fat to your meals too....3 -
I assume this is a nutritionist as you stated and not an actual dietician? If so, ditch them. If you need help on what to eat, go see a dietician.4
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I'm not adding as such but I'm still having whole milk and stuff. There putting me on fat binding meds soon so I'm limiting as much fat as possible as I was told it's just gonna fall out of me anyway. I do acctually like how brown rice tastes but I do have digestion issues too.0
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I assume this is a nutritionist as you stated and not an actual dietician? If so, ditch them. If you need help on what to eat, go see a dietician.
So much this.
Look, OP. Weight loss isn't about the type of food you should and shouldn't eat, nor is it about cutting out certain colours, shapes or even entire food groups. . Weight loss is all about eating less calories than you need to maintain your current weight. Your nutritionist ¡sounds....cuckoo. Dietitian have actual degrees (years of university) whereas nutritionists can get a degree in a weekend.
Weight loss is ultimately setting up healthy food habits for life, not cutting foods out temporarily. Nothing wrong with carbs.1 -
Are you concentrating on hitting your macronutrients on my fitness pal? Protein first, vegetables and low carb? Protein will help you feel full.
Sweet potatoes are carbs on the low glycemic index. Oats are also carbohydrates. I guess every nutritionist will give different advice. This was my instructions with carbs for weight loss. two tablespoons Sweet potatoes, brown rice, plant-based whole wheat. (nothing processed or white) at one meal.
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I saw you mention in another topic that you have some health issues to contend with - did you receive a recommendation for a certain number of carbs per day?0
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jennjune2014 wrote: »Are you concentrating on hitting your macronutrients on my fitness pal? Protein first, vegetables and low carb? Protein will help you feel full.
Sweet potatoes are carbs on the low glycemic index. Oats are also carbohydrates. I guess every nutritionist will give different advice. This was my instructions with carbs for weight loss. two tablespoons Sweet potatoes, brown rice, plant-based whole wheat. (nothing processed or white) at one meal.
Thats so similar to what the woman showed me. It's very likely I'm using the wrong word for what ever her proffesion is. Thankfully you have answered my question I'm ok to sprinkle oats on my yoghurt but not to eat a bowl of porridge in this caseI saw you mention in another topic that you have some health issues to contend with - did you receive a recommendation for a certain number of carbs per day?
Not as such in number form only had one appointment so far just talking to me about how my plate should look just as JennJune has shown above0 -
I think nutritionists recommend the low(er) carb because [especially] women tend to binge eat carbs or make carbs the largest part of their meal and snack plans. All the nutritionist said was "cut back." It's sound advice for someone who is morbidly obese.
So, @slytherinlass90 - just cut back on what you already eat and log everything in your FOOD page here. At the end of the day review your food diary and make adjustments accordingly. The great thing is that you will be able to see the carbs right there in numbers. Try to always get enough protein and fat first. The protein and fats are minimum numbers you want to try to hit every day, and when you do this the carbs will fall in line naturally. The other good thing about making sure you get your protein and fat is that you won't be as hungry. Carbs tend to spike insulin and then that resulting dip afterwards causes hunger. You'll be happier in the long run by focusing on what you CAN eat and stay within your goals.
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@crmriverside That's exactly what I'm trying to do Just had trouble on what was classed as a carb I wasn't sure if oats were in the same category and beans and lentils or carby and same with sweet Potato was it in with the veg and fiber or carb and thought this the best place to ask0
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slytherinlass90 wrote: »@crmriverside That's exactly what I'm trying to do Just had trouble on what was classed as a carb I wasn't sure if oats were in the same category and beans and lentils or carby and same with sweet Potato was it in with the veg and fiber or carb and thought this the best place to ask
Well, all grains, beans, lentils, fruits, vegetables, and dairy have carbs. You can Google a list of lower carb vegetables if that is important. I guess the key is to just learn by doing. If it comes in a package, you can look at the carbs on the package. If it is a whole food like a sweet potato, you can always Google that, too - or just put it in your Food Diary and look at the numbers (then delete it if you don't eat it.) It's a process, a learning process. I try to stay at around 140g or less of carbs a day - did your nutritionist give you a range?
I think what we are saying is to NOT make some foods "good" or "bad" or "off limits" but to figure out what you like to eat and how much of it you can eat and still stay under your daily goal. The only way to do that is to practice it. No foods should be off-limit, that will make you resentful and frustrated.
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Oh god no, I plan a cheat day every two weeks where I'll alow my self a reasonable take away ( ie Grilled kebab, small pizza scoop of icecream and Pancake day is no limits bannanas and cream on thoes) I just want to know what to cut down. I think my lunch was fair 4 crackers with low fat cream chese with herbs and a handfull of spinnach so I still have fats and carbs just.. less although that too is arguable as I wouldn't normaly have lunch at all0
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slytherinlass90 wrote: »I'm supposed to have 3 things on one plate 1 carb 1 protine and 1 veg so not cutting them totaly but reducing I suppose is the best way to explain it. She said Brown rice and pasta is better but not to have too much
Huh. Veggies are carbs... seems odd that they worded it like that. I guess it was one veggie plus one other carb?
Did she give you a suggestion for your macros? Are you supposed to be limiting carbs to a certain amount?0 -
slytherinlass90 wrote: »I'm supposed to have 3 things on one plate 1 carb 1 protine and 1 veg so not cutting them totaly but reducing I suppose is the best way to explain it. She said Brown rice and pasta is better but not to have too much
Huh. Veggies are carbs... seems odd that they worded it like that. I guess it was one veggie plus one other carb?
Did she give you a suggestion for your macros? Are you supposed to be limiting carbs to a certain amount?
No just a diagram on a plate if I can work out how to upload a photo I'll show you it was 3 sections the protine being the biggest one I think but now I'm questioning my self. I've got an appointment again soon to bring all this up with her then I'm being put in a monthly weight loss group
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slytherinlass90 wrote: »slytherinlass90 wrote: »I'm supposed to have 3 things on one plate 1 carb 1 protine and 1 veg so not cutting them totaly but reducing I suppose is the best way to explain it. She said Brown rice and pasta is better but not to have too much
Huh. Veggies are carbs... seems odd that they worded it like that. I guess it was one veggie plus one other carb?
Did she give you a suggestion for your macros? Are you supposed to be limiting carbs to a certain amount?
No just a diagram on a plate if I can work out how to upload a photo I'll show you it was 3 sections the protine being the biggest one I think but now I'm questioning my self. I've got an appointment again soon to bring all this up with her then I'm being put in a monthly weight loss group
Make sure you ask her about white sweet potatoes, parsnips, and other whites veggies (besides regular potatoes). I bet she meant starchy vegetables and grains when she said carbs. Ask about cookbooks or recipes for inspiration. It doesn't hurt to be thorough.
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slytherinlass90 wrote: »slytherinlass90 wrote: »I'm supposed to have 3 things on one plate 1 carb 1 protine and 1 veg so not cutting them totaly but reducing I suppose is the best way to explain it. She said Brown rice and pasta is better but not to have too much
Huh. Veggies are carbs... seems odd that they worded it like that. I guess it was one veggie plus one other carb?
Did she give you a suggestion for your macros? Are you supposed to be limiting carbs to a certain amount?
No just a diagram on a plate if I can work out how to upload a photo I'll show you it was 3 sections the protine being the biggest one I think but now I'm questioning my self. I've got an appointment again soon to bring all this up with her then I'm being put in a monthly weight loss group
Make sure you ask her about white sweet potatoes, parsnips, and other whites veggies (besides regular potatoes). I bet she meant starchy vegetables and grains when she said carbs. Ask about cookbooks or recipes for inspiration. It doesn't hurt to be thorough.
I will do! I need to watch the diabetes side too as im pretty close to being diabetic too
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