Low carb, can’t believe how good I feel
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I'm really hoping once the low carb craze settles down a bit, people will go back to appreciating potatoes as the nutritious satisfying food they are. It's sad to see them labeled as "bad".51
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I just stopped unhealthy carbs. No white bread, white rice, white potatoes, and processed sugar. Just eliminating these created it’s own deficit for me. This diet was recommended by my dr, because I’m insulin resistant, although my dr did not tell me what number to stay under.
I’ve not eliminated healthy carbs (oats, sweet potatoes, some honey), so I still eat plenty of carbs.
You realize the nutrition profile between russet (white) and sweet potatos and white rice vs brown rice is minimal at best? Slightly more fiber and some micros (vitamin c for one) but that’s about it...20 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm really hoping once the low carb craze settles down a bit, people will go back to appreciating potatoes as the nutritious satisfying food they are. It's sad to see them labeled as "bad".
Seriously! I bet if I were to post the nutrition profile of both - few ppl would be able to distinguish the difference...
But then I also got told that carrots were a better carb than white rice...which still befuddles me...15 -
deannalfisher wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm really hoping once the low carb craze settles down a bit, people will go back to appreciating potatoes as the nutritious satisfying food they are. It's sad to see them labeled as "bad".
Seriously! I bet if I were to post the nutrition profile of both - few ppl would be able to distinguish the difference...
But then I also got told that carrots were a better carb than white rice...which still befuddles me...
Here is the nutritional breakdown of a large potato. It can be called "not a good fit for a particular diet or health condition", but I can't think of a universe where this nutritional profile is "unhealthy" as a generalized statement.
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amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm really hoping once the low carb craze settles down a bit, people will go back to appreciating potatoes as the nutritious satisfying food they are. It's sad to see them labeled as "bad".
I hope so too! I eat potatoes with dinner almost every night and couldn't live without them. Poor little delicious bad carbs.
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DamienAngelica wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm really hoping once the low carb craze settles down a bit, people will go back to appreciating potatoes as the nutritious satisfying food they are. It's sad to see them labeled as "bad".
I hope so too! I eat potatoes with dinner almost every night and couldn't live without them. Poor little delicious bad carbs.
I LOVE potatoes (and pasta, rice, oatmeal, etc) but all of these cause my blood sugar to skyrocket— I’m T1DM. I can take extra insulin to cover it but it’s easier to just avoid them11 -
I do not like going on any diet that restricts food groups. Especially foods that are good for you and provide healthy nutrients. I ABSOLUTELY did not want to do a low carb diet! I enjoyed my oats, sweet potatoes, Fage yogurt and pizza! Unfortunately, I found out that I have an auto immune disease that would require me to alter my dietary requirements.
I understand that some eat low carb/no sugar to lose weight but not everyone does. So please think twice when making comments about other peoples dietary preferences. Not everyone has a choice25 -
jdubois5351 wrote: »Fascinating to read all of this. I have a totally different experience. Eating only very few carbs makes me feel ill, I have no energy at all and feel like I need to puke all the time. Maybe if I'd see it through for a longer time, that would change, but I guess I really don't see the need. I like my carbs, and since they're not inherently evil, I'll just cut down on to many processed carbs.
That’s the keto flu. The first time I tried keto I thought I was going to die and had to stop. Then I decided to try a second time after researching more and under the guidance of a friend that has been on it long term. The worst of it is not cause by lack of carbs but by the dehydration that follows the kidneys removing the retained water from carbs. With that water you lose electrolytes which causes the massive headaches and nausea. If you increase your salt magnesium and potassium with more water you will feel better. I used broths and Powerade zero.
As for the low energy. That last a few days to a few weeks depending on how long it takes your body to convert your metabolism from carbs to fat.5 -
It’s amazing to me how many reject the idea of a low carb diet as healthy when everyone’s bodies react so positively to it (after the detox period). More energy, cleared skin, shinier hair, no hunger, regulated cycles for women, lower blood pressure, controlled/cured diabetes, and improves blood work. The body knows what it needs. Carbs aren’t bad for you but when eaten in the quantity that the American diet consumes it’s not natural.25
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It’s amazing to me how many reject the idea of a low carb diet as healthy when everyone’s bodies react so positively to it (after the detox period). More energy, cleared skin, shinier hair, no hunger, regulated cycles for women, lower blood pressure, controlled/cured diabetes, and improves blood work. The body knows what it needs. Carbs aren’t bad for you but when eaten in the quantity that the American diet consumes it’s not natural.
You realize some of the healthiest populations in the world (like the blue zones in the med) eat high carb right??
The SAD (standard American diet) is high in calories, carbs and fat....not just carbs...but they are the ones demonized...19 -
It’s amazing to me how many reject the idea of a low carb diet as healthy when everyone’s bodies react so positively to it (after the detox period). More energy, cleared skin, shinier hair, no hunger, regulated cycles for women, lower blood pressure, controlled/cured diabetes, and improves blood work. The body knows what it needs. Carbs aren’t bad for you but when eaten in the quantity that the American diet consumes it’s not natural.
It is amazing that some reject the idea that a low carb, especially keto is not healthy for everyone, even after the initial detox stage. Some can experience insomnia, decreased mental health, lethagy, hair loss, hunger, thyroid and kidney problems.... Some have great success with keto and to have found a diet that works so well for them is fantastic. Others have the opposite experience, not because they didn't do it right, but because it simply isn't right for them.
Also please don't assume what is and what is not natural. Blue zones, which have the healthiest people on this planet, follow mainly high carb, plant based diets.20 -
dianalister6 wrote: »I just started with a low carb eating style (I don't want to call it a diet) and it's true what all of you posted, I feel better, I have not felt bloated during these days and I have much more energy. I started 10 days ago at 275, I have a long way to go but I already lost 3lbs and I am very motivated. I am eating 1200 calories or less and 120 grams of carbs or less per day, also eorking out 4 days a week. So far it's working for me.
Call it the “New Way of Eating”. Ive been doing LC off and on since Feb and I have lost 40.6. If I stuck with it religiously I would prob be down 60+.
Love it!7 -
JessiBelleW wrote: »
What veggies? Seems all the ones I like to eat are full of carbsCan you guys seeing yourself eating this low carb way for the next 30,40 years? Just curious if doubt creeps in?
I can actually. I eat so many more veggies when I’m eating low carb! This is probably the lifestyle choice for my life
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Everyone is different. Some of us trouble metabolizing grains. Some don't.
I have to keep carbs in the low side. Keeps my cholesterol, triglycerides, and A1C in the normal range. No drugs needed.
Certain grains are also triggers for the inflammation that causes an eczema flare up. Peanuts are a trigger too.2 -
deannalfisher wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm really hoping once the low carb craze settles down a bit, people will go back to appreciating potatoes as the nutritious satisfying food they are. It's sad to see them labeled as "bad".
Seriously! I bet if I were to post the nutrition profile of both - few ppl would be able to distinguish the difference...
But then I also got told that carrots were a better carb than white rice...which still befuddles me...
@deannalfisher - here's the USDA nutritional information for 100g of sweet potato vs. 100g of russet potato:
Sweet potato has 8 more calories, 2g higher in carbs and 3g higher in sugars than a Russet potato, with only 1 more gram of fiber. So I'm trying to figure out why Russet potatoes are "unhealthy" carbs and should be excluded from one's diet, while sweet potatoes (which are actually higher in carbs and sugar) get a pass.
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What amazes me is that on a forum that is supposed to be supportive, and folks are reporting weight loss and, more importantly, feeling great and having good medical outcomes, that so many say 'woo' or tell them they are wrong. Do whatever works for you, but to tell us keto-ers that we're crazy is just wrong.
To the OP, I've been doing it for 4 months and plan to stay on it lifelong. It's been great for my weight, BP, cholesterol, and autoimmune disorder. I guess my doc and I are just 'woo' when we see the lab results. =P30 -
It’s amazing to me how many reject the idea of a low carb diet as healthy when everyone’s bodies react so positively to it (after the detox period). More energy, cleared skin, shinier hair, no hunger, regulated cycles for women, lower blood pressure, controlled/cured diabetes, and improves blood work. The body knows what it needs. Carbs aren’t bad for you but when eaten in the quantity that the American diet consumes it’s not natural.
my body does not react positively to low carb.doing keto made me deathly ill no joke. I have a health issue where my body cannot process fats and cholesterol properly. so therefore keto for me gave me less energy(I was lethargic) I was hungrier, I started spotting between periods, and my blood work was worse than it was. so no its not healthy for everyone. I do better on higher carbs and my health markers have improved,Im feeling better,my cycle is back to normal in fact its now 2-3 days instead of the 3-4.
Im not hungry like I was and I am not lethargic. I could not get out of bed. I thought something of mine was failing I was so close to going to the er because I literally thought I was dying. My hubby told me to stop the diet because he thought thats what was causing the issue. he was right. the next day I started feeling better after 2 months of my health declining from doing keto, it made a turn around, within 2 weeks I was feeling a LOT better and could get out of bed and do things around the house again.
so no its not positive for everyone. I also had severe brain fog, had issues making coherent sentences,was forgetting words when talking and so on. Im fine now not being on that diet.12 -
What amazes me is that on a forum that is supposed to be supportive, and folks are reporting weight loss and, more importantly, feeling great and having good medical outcomes, that so many say 'woo' or tell them they are wrong. Do whatever works for you, but to tell us keto-ers that we're crazy is just wrong.
To the OP, I've been doing it for 4 months and plan to stay on it lifelong. It's been great for my weight, BP, cholesterol, and autoimmune disorder. I guess my doc and I are just 'woo' when we see the lab results. =P
because the science doesn't support you...study after study has shown that in a calorie restricted diet - low carb vs. low fat makes no difference in weight loss
I eat high carb - 400g a day and my blood work is equally as perfect19 -
deannalfisher wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm really hoping once the low carb craze settles down a bit, people will go back to appreciating potatoes as the nutritious satisfying food they are. It's sad to see them labeled as "bad".
Seriously! I bet if I were to post the nutrition profile of both - few ppl would be able to distinguish the difference...
But then I also got told that carrots were a better carb than white rice...which still befuddles me...
@deannalfisher - here's the USDA nutritional information for 100g of sweet potato vs. 100g of russet potato:
Sweet potato has 8 more calories, 2g higher in carbs and 3g higher in sugars than a Russet potato, with only 1 more gram of fiber. So I'm trying to figure out why Russet potatoes are "unhealthy" carbs and should be excluded from one's diet, while sweet potatoes (which are actually higher in carbs and sugar) get a pass.
ohhh 8 calories - shock gasp 8 -
deannalfisher wrote: »deannalfisher wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »I'm really hoping once the low carb craze settles down a bit, people will go back to appreciating potatoes as the nutritious satisfying food they are. It's sad to see them labeled as "bad".
Seriously! I bet if I were to post the nutrition profile of both - few ppl would be able to distinguish the difference...
But then I also got told that carrots were a better carb than white rice...which still befuddles me...
@deannalfisher - here's the USDA nutritional information for 100g of sweet potato vs. 100g of russet potato:
Sweet potato has 8 more calories, 2g higher in carbs and 3g higher in sugars than a Russet potato, with only 1 more gram of fiber. So I'm trying to figure out why Russet potatoes are "unhealthy" carbs and should be excluded from one's diet, while sweet potatoes (which are actually higher in carbs and sugar) get a pass.
ohhh 8 calories - shock gasp
I know Heimlich.6
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