Do low carb fanatics drive you crazy?

I'm not a low carb kinda guy but my motto is "if it works for you, use it"

Weight loss really comes down to calories in and calories out, but different types of diets can have different results on your body. If you goal is just to lose weight than counting calories is fine. Some people want a more ripped, flat stomach look and to get that you really do have to monitor your carbs. Everyone needs some carbs, it is really the type and the amount.

I think the only time you should remove real foods from your eating plan is when you are alergic to them or it affects your health.

Low carb doesn't have to mean high-fat, of course.

I would never discourage someone to stop doing what works for them, so I'm glad you've found a way that works for you.

I do not eat bread, potatoes, rice, cheese and limited fruit. I stick to fish, seafood, egg whites and vegetables (which naturally have some carbs) most of the time. It is working wonderfully for me and I have lost 10 lbs in 1 month.

I keep to myself unless someone asks me about my diet, but I do promote a low-carb lifestyle because I am proof it works.

I don't concern myself with what others do. If it works for them, then great!

I just need to focus on what I need to do to lose the weight...

I'm not a fanatic, but as someone with PCOS / Insulin Resistance, I recognise the value of the lower carb ratios in managing those conditions.

As with anything, it can't be good when done to the extreme. Balance and moderation are key,

Lol, what is it people keep saying on this website, much less off?

"Do what works for you," as long as you don't starve and do ridiculous things. Best of luck people!

I agree with inotnew- I am trying as hard as I can to eat healthy but mostly normal food and a normal lifestyle. As far as I know the **only** diets that are DOCUMENTED by good studies to improve long term health are low fat, low calorie and low sugar diets.

If it changed your breath, you were doing it far too extreme and probably in ketosis. This is not something you can sustain long term now would it be healthy. (in my healthy)

When I say "low carb" -- I still get 60-100g of carbs a day, but I DON'T get them from the crap that made me fat in the first place. Donuts, deep fried anything, waffles, pancakes, white bread, cake, cupcakes, cookies, potato chips, frieds... you get the points.

Most of my carbs now are "good" carbs.... fruits/veggies, greek yogurt, quinoa, whole grains etc....

It is still a low glycemic/low carb lifestyle. You don't have to go overboard --- just watch where your carbs and sugar come from.
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What you wrote, also why put down other people diet, you have to do what works for you, everyone is different. Dont let it drive you crazy!!!!

What melsinct said!

I do* get annoyed when people lose weight by munching on junk food and 100 calorie snack packs all day, or 20% of their calories come from a Frappucino, and and and...

And then I realize that I'm being judgmental and that hey, that works for some people and they have success with it, because junk food or not it's still under their calorie limit and they're losing weight, and that we're all here with the same goal - to get to a healthy weight for us.

Not one size fits all, and everyone has an opinion. So I try to take the viewpoint that everyone is here and has good intentions and is going through a similar thing, and we can all benefit from group support, whether high carb, low carb, cookie diets, vegetarian diets, meat-only diets, junk food diets.

Whatever works for someone, good for them for taking a step in the right direction by getting to a healthier weight.

I do a low carb diet. Or thats just what I call it. I stay away from "white" stuff. with the exception to a tortilla or bagle every day. The low carb name, IMO, has a bad rap because people think you mean NO carb. I eat about 75 carbs a day but I get that from fruits and veggies and whole wheat bread. I do Not think eating only meat is healthy.

There are different low carb diets. Everyone is different when it comes to their diet. I don't see why it would bother anyone that someone is not eating the way that they eat. Just makes no sense. We are all individuals and have to choose the journey that is best for each of us.

AGREED!

Think about it. Your metabolism, and how efficiently it processes different types of calories, can be affected by your age, gender, genetics, activity level, childhood illnesses, the altitude where you live, how much sleep you get, and what phase of your reproductive cycle you're on (yes, men too). So do you really think there's ANY one-size-fits-all plan that will work for everyone? Impossible! Everyone has to learn what is best for them, individually.

I am very happy for all of the people who *have* found what works for them. And I know that their pushiness about their solution stems from a genuine desire to help others. But it often turns into intolerance for other, equally valid philosophies. (And this applies to religion as well as weight loss).

Personally, I am on an extremely low-carb diet, on my doctor's orders due to hyperinsulinemia. 5% carbs, 30% fat, 65% protein. And it is the best thing that has ever happened to me: it's let me lose weight for the first time in my life, as well as curing my mood swings and depression. But I would never suggest that for someone else without a doctor's examination. And I get very tired of people who try to tell me that it's unsustainable or dangerous; my doctor introduced me to several people who have managed their condition using a diet like this for over a decade. Do people really think I would do this without doing the research first & making sure it was safe? Give me *some* credit for having half a brain...

So I would encourage *everyone* to experiment with their nutrient ratios, and find out what works best for you. And whether you eat 80% carbs or 5% carbs, don't be rude to people who have chosen differently.

If counting calories works for you, that's wonderful. It doesn't for me. I eat meat, cheese, butter, veggies, and a small amount of low carb fruit. I don't count calories and I don't eat sugar or starchy foods. And it works well for me. My cholesterol has gone from horrible to healthy, my energy is higher, and I no longer crave sweets. But if a diet works for you, that's the way to go.

Exactly. Why is it that almost everyday on this site people call out low carbers by starting some type of topic like this? FYI low carb diets aren't about eating all of the meat, cheese, and butter that you want. I eat low carb, and I only eat between 4-6 ounces of meat, fish, or poultry at lunch time & dinner, & along with those two meals I eat loads of veggies. I also eat fruit. Most low carb diets allow you to eat fruit so I have no clue where the idea that they don't comes from. I don't try to push my beliefs on others b/c if eating higher carb & counting calories works for you then that's great. You do what works for you, and be happy with it.

I think the only time you should remove real foods from your eating plan is when you are alergic to them or it affects your health.

AMEN to what she said!

There are plenty of reasons to remove particulars from your diet and that doesn't always mean that someone is allergic to a particular food.

Diabetics... what about them?
People who have a history of heart disease... what about them?

Low carb is not about eliminating foods from your diet. It is about making healthier choices regarding the carb intake, not the elimination of a food group.

I'm not a low carb kinda guy but my motto is "if it works for you, use it"

Same here. I wouldn't consider myself a fanatic except with myself. I never tell people it's the perfect diet. In fact, I tell people who consider trying it to really pay attention to how they feel those first couple of weeks. If they're not feeling better with more energy, then it's not the right diet for them. It is, however, the right diet for me. I simply don't process carbs well.