Carbs out of control
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Anita777michelle wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »
"junk" is usually a glorious combination of carbs and fats... Don't demonise the carbs.
How did I demonise junk?
You didn't. You're blaming the carbs for your problems but "junk" often has a similar amount of fat.4 -
I think our bodies go through withdrawal especially with sugar when you start counting calories and start avoiding just eating what we feel like. So I agree that our bodies do get addicted to carbs. Sugar has been compared to heroin with how it ways us down & is so addictive. The more sugar, the higher the carbs so they work together to keep our bodies dependent. I definitely need to get my mind off of the cravings and do something productive. It's hard b/c I'm home a lot. But also I did recently by a lot of the junk carbs so that's been very hard to stay on track. I won't do it again. I know the good carbs & healthier sweets I like. Kind bars are one I already have made my plan on what I'm going to do on my next grocery trip. I don't want to deprive myself, but I need limits on what is in the house.
I am disabled and don't work so I am home a LOT. I try to fill my time with projects...I crochet and I do crafting. I just finished refinishing a kitchen table for my apartment. But, like you, I was going to the grocery store and picking up junk to eat. Last trip I walked past the pastries and bought some nuts and yogurt and popcorn and even some rice cakes, the last 2 which I can have in moderation.
It takes me about a month to get past the cravings completely. But when I do, I honestly don't crave the junk anymore. I will, on occasion, splurge a little and indulge but I don't go overboard. We all deserve to indulge on occasion....we just have to be able to make it the exception and not the rule.
I should add that, as a diabetic, ALL carbohydrates are something I have to limit....not only the bad ones but the good ones as well. I can have a half cup of pasta....that's it. It's not much so I just don't eat it at all. Potatoes....I have to avoid them or eat half a potato at the most and only occasionally. Rice....I don't eat it. Noodles....don't eat them. Bread.....on occasion and in moderation. Fruit....again, I have to be careful and I never eat dried fruit...that has a higher sugar content than fresh fruit. All these things spike my sugar and I am already dealing with nerve damage in my ear, my feet and must be wary about my eyesight. I won't demonize carbohydrates....they serve their purpose in a balanced diet....just not so much in my diet.1 -
Anita777michelle wrote: »Crochetluvr wrote: »I'm not on a low carb diet, but I have been craving a lot carbs. Binge eating has not helped me. I have tried to eat only good carbs to find myself craving carbs. I'm not good at dieting. It's a miracle I have lost weight. I lost 30 lbs over year ago. I just want to lose 6 more lbs so I'm lighter but have been not able to get out of this rut.
I don't know if others agree with this or not but I honestly believe we get addicted to the carbs. I know I do. Now that I am back on program, I feel the cravings....they can be very strong. But I work my way through them by redirecting myself to do something to take my mind off them until they pass. And they do pass. One thing I do is post on MFP...keeps me occupied.
I think our bodies go through withdrawal especially with sugar when you start counting calories and start avoiding just eating what we feel like. So I agree that our bodies do get addicted to carbs. Sugar has been compared to heroin with how it ways us down & is so addictive. The more sugar, the higher the carbs so they work together to keep our bodies dependent. I definitely need to get my mind off of the cravings and do something productive. It's hard b/c I'm home a lot. But also I did recently by a lot of the junk carbs so that's been very hard to stay on track. I won't do it again. I know the good carbs & healthier sweets I like. Kind bars are one I already have made my plan on what I'm going to do on my next grocery trip. I don't want to deprive myself, but I need limits on what is in the house.
I eat what I feel like but make it fit into my calories. Im not addicted to carbs as for the sugar vs heroin debate Im pretty sure there are NO legit studies saying it affects the brain like heroin does. I still lost weight eating things I like and improved my health markers doing so. a lot of that was due just to losing some weight.the other was meds I HAVE to take as well as eating a low fat/low cholesterol diet(health issue) so my carbs have to be on the higher side. I am more satiated eating higher carb than I do eating lower carb and my energy is better.4 -
Also withdrawal (even though it is electrolyte imbalance) doean't necessarily mean addiction anyways. There are lots of cases of physical dependency on things that isn't addiction.4
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Anita777michelle wrote: »Crochetluvr wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »I'm trying to get my carbs under control but keep failing. Any tips/advice?
Why are you concerned about your carbs? And what have you done in the past that has not succeeded?
I'm not on a low carb diet, but I have been craving a lot carbs. Binge eating has not helped me. I have tried to eat only good carbs to find myself craving carbs. I'm not good at dieting. It's a miracle I have lost weight. I lost 30 lbs over year ago. I just want to lose 6 more lbs so I'm lighter but have been not able to get out of this rut.
As others have said - there really aren't "good" carbs and "bad" carbs, particularly as it pertains to weight loss goals. What I, and many others find benefit from, is looking at dietary choices in the context of an overall balanced diet, not focusing on individual foods, macros or ingredients. If you are eating a calorie appropriate, varied and balanced diet that hits macro and micronutrient goals - there's nothing wrong with things like sweets, chips, etc in moderation.
You said that your current weight loss goal is 6 lbs - that is not a lot and as such, you really are going to have to be hyper focused on the CALORIE intake, more than the carb intake. In fact, carbs have a tendency to influence water retention - reducing them significantly can lead to a drop in water weight which can look like you've lost the weight you are striving for, only to then have that rebound if you try to resume a "normal" intake. Better to set an appropriate calorie goal (with less than 10 lbs to lose, you can expect about 0.5 lb/week which is only a 250 cal deficit) and focus on logging everything as accurately as possible, ideally using a food scale. You can cut out or eliminate whatever your definition of "junk" is, as these tend to be calorie dense and may be harder to fit in, especially if you have difficulty moderating your intake - but as others have pointed out, labeling these as "bad carbs" when they tend to be comprised as much of fat as carbohydrates - just isn't an accurate representation.
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »Crochetluvr wrote: »I'm not on a low carb diet, but I have been craving a lot carbs. Binge eating has not helped me. I have tried to eat only good carbs to find myself craving carbs. I'm not good at dieting. It's a miracle I have lost weight. I lost 30 lbs over year ago. I just want to lose 6 more lbs so I'm lighter but have been not able to get out of this rut.
I don't know if others agree with this or not but I honestly believe we get addicted to the carbs. I know I do. Now that I am back on program, I feel the cravings....they can be very strong. But I work my way through them by redirecting myself to do something to take my mind off them until they pass. And they do pass. One thing I do is post on MFP...keeps me occupied.
I think our bodies go through withdrawal especially with sugar when you start counting calories and start avoiding just eating what we feel like. So I agree that our bodies do get addicted to carbs. Sugar has been compared to heroin with how it ways us down & is so addictive. The more sugar, the higher the carbs so they work together to keep our bodies dependent. I definitely need to get my mind off of the cravings and do something productive. It's hard b/c I'm home a lot. But also I did recently by a lot of the junk carbs so that's been very hard to stay on track. I won't do it again. I know the good carbs & healthier sweets I like. Kind bars are one I already have made my plan on what I'm going to do on my next grocery trip. I don't want to deprive myself, but I need limits on what is in the house.
When you reduce carbs your body will release a lot of water, along with electrolytes - that's the cause of you feeling like crap, it's not carb withdrawal.
Tomato, tomato... I do think our bodies go through sugar withdrawals b/c it is compared to heroin how it affects the body when the body has too much & some carbs are full of sugars. Good carbs like whole grains, veggies & fruit don't have all that bad sugar. So I think it depends on the carbs. I've not been eating enough iron I researched today also. I've been very low energy & didn't know why. I was craving the high sugar carbs b/c my body is lacking iron. I don't feel like crap from reducing carbs. It was from the sugar carbs & low iron.20 -
estherdragonbat wrote: »By definition, nothing is good to have in excess. There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs. It depends on context and dosage.
I disagree. There are bad carbs. Processed foods that are high carbs & full of sugars are bad carbs. Good carbs are whole grains, fresh veggies and fresh fruits. Fruit does have sugar but it's not processed and much healthier to eat. I don't think it's good health to eat processed sugars & high carbs a lot. It will increase the appetite and slow the metabolism. Everything is ok every once & awhile but not day to day. I don't like it in my house.
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Anita777michelle wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »By definition, nothing is good to have in excess. There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs. It depends on context and dosage.1
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Anita777michelle wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »Crochetluvr wrote: »I'm not on a low carb diet, but I have been craving a lot carbs. Binge eating has not helped me. I have tried to eat only good carbs to find myself craving carbs. I'm not good at dieting. It's a miracle I have lost weight. I lost 30 lbs over year ago. I just want to lose 6 more lbs so I'm lighter but have been not able to get out of this rut.
I don't know if others agree with this or not but I honestly believe we get addicted to the carbs. I know I do. Now that I am back on program, I feel the cravings....they can be very strong. But I work my way through them by redirecting myself to do something to take my mind off them until they pass. And they do pass. One thing I do is post on MFP...keeps me occupied.
I think our bodies go through withdrawal especially with sugar when you start counting calories and start avoiding just eating what we feel like. So I agree that our bodies do get addicted to carbs. Sugar has been compared to heroin with how it ways us down & is so addictive. The more sugar, the higher the carbs so they work together to keep our bodies dependent. I definitely need to get my mind off of the cravings and do something productive. It's hard b/c I'm home a lot. But also I did recently by a lot of the junk carbs so that's been very hard to stay on track. I won't do it again. I know the good carbs & healthier sweets I like. Kind bars are one I already have made my plan on what I'm going to do on my next grocery trip. I don't want to deprive myself, but I need limits on what is in the house.
When you reduce carbs your body will release a lot of water, along with electrolytes - that's the cause of you feeling like crap, it's not carb withdrawal.
Tomato, tomato... I do think our bodies go through sugar withdrawals b/c it is compared to heroin how it affects the body when the body has too much & some carbs are full of sugars. Good carbs like whole grains, veggies & fruit don't have all that bad sugar. So I think it depends on the carbs. I've not been eating enough iron I researched today also. I've been very low energy & didn't know why. I was craving the high sugar carbs b/c my body is lacking iron. I don't feel like crap from reducing carbs. It was from the sugar carbs & low iron.
The body breaks carbs down into sugar, even fruits and veggies.
I've looked at some of the studies (on rats and mice) regarding the addictiveness of sugar and there is considerable inappropriate extrapolation that has been undertaken by the media.
As for the pleasure centres lighting up (which is one of the ways that it is compared to heroin), any pleasurable activity does this. That includes petting puppies and kissing. That doesn't make petting puppies addictive, it makes it pleasurable.
If you want to consider yourself an addict, then so be it, but I really don't think this is something that is helpful in the long run. It gives away too much of your power.
I've never heard of low iron causing carb cravings. Meat cravings maybe, but not carbs.
I don't really care if you want to give up carbs, but there is so much misinformation that you are buying into and spreading here. I just don't think it's helpdul to anyone, including yourself. All the best.16 -
Bouncing blood sugar does cause cravings, and quick digesting carbs are a way to shoot your blood sugar up high and drop it quickly. Not all people have the same bodies - many have no issues with carbs, while many others are insulin resistant to some degree. Since fat people often have some degree of insulin resistance, reducing carbs can be helpful.
Incidentally, @livingleanlivingclean - carb withdrawal is a real thing. It's so common in keto dieters that it's nicknamed "keto flu." Carbs are the body's preferred source of energy, and when they are not available it takes a while to adjust.12 -
rheddmobile wrote: »Bouncing blood sugar does cause cravings, and quick digesting carbs are a way to shoot your blood sugar up high and drop it quickly. Not all people have the same bodies - many have no issues with carbs, while many others are insulin resistant to some degree. Since fat people often have some degree of insulin resistance, reducing carbs can be helpful.
Incidentally, @livingleanlivingclean - carb withdrawal is a real thing. It's so common in keto dieters that it's nicknamed "keto flu." Carbs are the body's preferred source of energy, and when they are not available it takes a while to adjust.
vitamin deficiencies can also cause cravings for certain things too.1 -
rheddmobile wrote: »Bouncing blood sugar does cause cravings, and quick digesting carbs are a way to shoot your blood sugar up high and drop it quickly. Not all people have the same bodies - many have no issues with carbs, while many others are insulin resistant to some degree. Since fat people often have some degree of insulin resistance, reducing carbs can be helpful.
Incidentally, @livingleanlivingclean - carb withdrawal is a real thing. It's so common in keto dieters that it's nicknamed "keto flu." Carbs are the body's preferred source of energy, and when they are not available it takes a while to adjust.
Keto flu is electrolyte imbalances, that's why It's recommended to increase sodium intake considerably along with increasing water intake.12 -
WinoGelato wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »Crochetluvr wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »I'm trying to get my carbs under control but keep failing. Any tips/advice?
Why are you concerned about your carbs? And what have you done in the past that has not succeeded?
I'm not on a low carb diet, but I have been craving a lot carbs. Binge eating has not helped me. I have tried to eat only good carbs to find myself craving carbs. I'm not good at dieting. It's a miracle I have lost weight. I lost 30 lbs over year ago. I just want to lose 6 more lbs so I'm lighter but have been not able to get out of this rut.
As others have said - there really aren't "good" carbs and "bad" carbs, particularly as it pertains to weight loss goals. What I, and many others find benefit from, is looking at dietary choices in the context of an overall balanced diet, not focusing on individual foods, macros or ingredients. If you are eating a calorie appropriate, varied and balanced diet that hits macro and micronutrient goals - there's nothing wrong with things like sweets, chips, etc in moderation.
You said that your current weight loss goal is 6 lbs - that is not a lot and as such, you really are going to have to be hyper focused on the CALORIE intake, more than the carb intake. In fact, carbs have a tendency to influence water retention - reducing them significantly can lead to a drop in water weight which can look like you've lost the weight you are striving for, only to then have that rebound if you try to resume a "normal" intake. Better to set an appropriate calorie goal (with less than 10 lbs to lose, you can expect about 0.5 lb/week which is only a 250 cal deficit) and focus on logging everything as accurately as possible, ideally using a food scale. You can cut out or eliminate whatever your definition of "junk" is, as these tend to be calorie dense and may be harder to fit in, especially if you have difficulty moderating your intake - but as others have pointed out, labeling these as "bad carbs" when they tend to be comprised as much of fat as carbohydrates - just isn't an accurate representation.
Yes I see how uneducated ppl are on here about carbs. I disagree and believe there is a difference. Bad carbs are the processed carbs/ high sugars(bad sugars) and there are bad sugars that cause cancer and I know what I'm talking about so before you think I don't I'll explain. A pastor friend of mine had cancer. She found out bad sugars cause cancer and it's the processed high carb high sugar that a lot of you on here seem to be misunderstanding. There is a difference from the sugars in fresh fruits from the high processed boxed foods. The fresh fruits are your healthy sugars. Good carbs are whole grains, fresh veggies and fresh fruits. I suggest you do some research. But there are different opinions. But from my experience and my pastor friend's experience I believe that the food industry marketing processed junk is garbage food having GMO's in them. I'm not claiming I'm perfect or shaming anyone and I've fallen back into the unhealthy high processed junk again. But I know better. Also researched I have been iron deficient and we get a lot of iron from our good carbs which is our energy source.32 -
One thing that helps me sometimes when i'm struggling with higher carb content. I like to have my most processed carbs like bread and such earlier in the day and sometimes i even make it a challenge to only have one meal that day with processed carbs and then i try to stick with fruit or veg from midday on. Also sometimes for myself I crave breads and such when i want comfort food. Sometimes a tea or a hot coffee can help, not always but sometimes!0
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WinoGelato wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »Crochetluvr wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »I'm trying to get my carbs under control but keep failing. Any tips/advice?
Why are you concerned about your carbs? And what have you done in the past that has not succeeded?
I'm not on a low carb diet, but I have been craving a lot carbs. Binge eating has not helped me. I have tried to eat only good carbs to find myself craving carbs. I'm not good at dieting. It's a miracle I have lost weight. I lost 30 lbs over year ago. I just want to lose 6 more lbs so I'm lighter but have been not able to get out of this rut.
As others have said - there really aren't "good" carbs and "bad" carbs, particularly as it pertains to weight loss goals. What I, and many others find benefit from, is looking at dietary choices in the context of an overall balanced diet, not focusing on individual foods, macros or ingredients. If you are eating a calorie appropriate, varied and balanced diet that hits macro and micronutrient goals - there's nothing wrong with things like sweets, chips, etc in moderation.
You said that your current weight loss goal is 6 lbs - that is not a lot and as such, you really are going to have to be hyper focused on the CALORIE intake, more than the carb intake. In fact, carbs have a tendency to influence water retention - reducing them significantly can lead to a drop in water weight which can look like you've lost the weight you are striving for, only to then have that rebound if you try to resume a "normal" intake. Better to set an appropriate calorie goal (with less than 10 lbs to lose, you can expect about 0.5 lb/week which is only a 250 cal deficit) and focus on logging everything as accurately as possible, ideally using a food scale. You can cut out or eliminate whatever your definition of "junk" is, as these tend to be calorie dense and may be harder to fit in, especially if you have difficulty moderating your intake - but as others have pointed out, labeling these as "bad carbs" when they tend to be comprised as much of fat as carbohydrates - just isn't an accurate representation.
Also I've lost 30 lbs before joining this app. I lost it by eating good carbs & not eating the high processed carbs. So I know why I'm stuck. I fell back into the high processed junk that provides no health benefits or energy to the body. I was keeping the junk out of the house and am going back to that. Also you might what to research GMO's in the high processed carbs. I will continue to disagree with you about that bad carbs is inaccurate. I think there's a lot inaccurate info on here.17 -
Anita777michelle wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »Crochetluvr wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »I'm trying to get my carbs under control but keep failing. Any tips/advice?
Why are you concerned about your carbs? And what have you done in the past that has not succeeded?
I'm not on a low carb diet, but I have been craving a lot carbs. Binge eating has not helped me. I have tried to eat only good carbs to find myself craving carbs. I'm not good at dieting. It's a miracle I have lost weight. I lost 30 lbs over year ago. I just want to lose 6 more lbs so I'm lighter but have been not able to get out of this rut.
As others have said - there really aren't "good" carbs and "bad" carbs, particularly as it pertains to weight loss goals. What I, and many others find benefit from, is looking at dietary choices in the context of an overall balanced diet, not focusing on individual foods, macros or ingredients. If you are eating a calorie appropriate, varied and balanced diet that hits macro and micronutrient goals - there's nothing wrong with things like sweets, chips, etc in moderation.
You said that your current weight loss goal is 6 lbs - that is not a lot and as such, you really are going to have to be hyper focused on the CALORIE intake, more than the carb intake. In fact, carbs have a tendency to influence water retention - reducing them significantly can lead to a drop in water weight which can look like you've lost the weight you are striving for, only to then have that rebound if you try to resume a "normal" intake. Better to set an appropriate calorie goal (with less than 10 lbs to lose, you can expect about 0.5 lb/week which is only a 250 cal deficit) and focus on logging everything as accurately as possible, ideally using a food scale. You can cut out or eliminate whatever your definition of "junk" is, as these tend to be calorie dense and may be harder to fit in, especially if you have difficulty moderating your intake - but as others have pointed out, labeling these as "bad carbs" when they tend to be comprised as much of fat as carbohydrates - just isn't an accurate representation.
Also I've lost 30 lbs before joining this app. I lost it by eating good carbs & not eating the high processed carbs. So I know why I'm stuck. I fell back into the high processed junk that provides no health benefits or energy to the body. I was keeping the junk out of the house and am going back to that. Also you might what to research GMO's in the high processed carbs. I will continue to disagree with you about that bad carbs is inaccurate. I think there's a lot inaccurate info on here.
Do you have any evidence at all to back up these claims?
You stated that " high processed junk" provides no health benefits or energy. Could you please post anything to support this?
I'd also like to look at your research about your other bad carb claims. Please link peer reviewed studies to support the claims that you are making. You are saying people are so uneducated here, why not post real info to support your theories?12 -
Anita777michelle wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »Crochetluvr wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »I'm trying to get my carbs under control but keep failing. Any tips/advice?
Why are you concerned about your carbs? And what have you done in the past that has not succeeded?
I'm not on a low carb diet, but I have been craving a lot carbs. Binge eating has not helped me. I have tried to eat only good carbs to find myself craving carbs. I'm not good at dieting. It's a miracle I have lost weight. I lost 30 lbs over year ago. I just want to lose 6 more lbs so I'm lighter but have been not able to get out of this rut.
As others have said - there really aren't "good" carbs and "bad" carbs, particularly as it pertains to weight loss goals. What I, and many others find benefit from, is looking at dietary choices in the context of an overall balanced diet, not focusing on individual foods, macros or ingredients. If you are eating a calorie appropriate, varied and balanced diet that hits macro and micronutrient goals - there's nothing wrong with things like sweets, chips, etc in moderation.
You said that your current weight loss goal is 6 lbs - that is not a lot and as such, you really are going to have to be hyper focused on the CALORIE intake, more than the carb intake. In fact, carbs have a tendency to influence water retention - reducing them significantly can lead to a drop in water weight which can look like you've lost the weight you are striving for, only to then have that rebound if you try to resume a "normal" intake. Better to set an appropriate calorie goal (with less than 10 lbs to lose, you can expect about 0.5 lb/week which is only a 250 cal deficit) and focus on logging everything as accurately as possible, ideally using a food scale. You can cut out or eliminate whatever your definition of "junk" is, as these tend to be calorie dense and may be harder to fit in, especially if you have difficulty moderating your intake - but as others have pointed out, labeling these as "bad carbs" when they tend to be comprised as much of fat as carbohydrates - just isn't an accurate representation.
Yes I see how uneducated ppl are on here about carbs. I disagree and believe there is a difference. Bad carbs are the processed carbs/ high sugars(bad sugars) and there are bad sugars that cause cancer and I know what I'm talking about so before you think I don't I'll explain. A pastor friend of mine had cancer. She found out bad sugars cause cancer and it's the processed high carb high sugar that a lot of you on here seem to be misunderstanding. There is a difference from the sugars in fresh fruits from the high processed boxed foods. The fresh fruits are your healthy sugars. Good carbs are whole grains, fresh veggies and fresh fruits. I suggest you do some research. But there are different opinions. But from my experience and my pastor friend's experience I believe that the food industry marketing processed junk is garbage food having GMO's in them. I'm not claiming I'm perfect or shaming anyone and I've fallen back into the unhealthy high processed junk again. But I know better. Also researched I have been iron deficient and we get a lot of iron from our good carbs which is our energy source.
Please post evidence that supports your claim of bad sugar causing cancer.15 -
Omg this thread, amazing! -eats donut-14
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Anita777michelle wrote: »estherdragonbat wrote: »By definition, nothing is good to have in excess. There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs. It depends on context and dosage.
I disagree. There are bad carbs. Processed foods that are high carbs & full of sugars are bad carbs. Good carbs are whole grains, fresh veggies and fresh fruits. Fruit does have sugar but it's not processed and much healthier to eat. I don't think it's good health to eat processed sugars & high carbs a lot. It will increase the appetite and slow the metabolism. Everything is ok every once & awhile but not day to day. I don't like it in my house.
Your body breaks down all sugar into glucose. It can't tell the difference. For me, the key to losing weight comfortably has been to avoid demonizing foods I like. I eat fruit and whole grains and breakfast cereal and Fibre One bars. Lost 107lbs that way and my health hasn't been this good since I don't know when.10 -
Anita777michelle wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »Crochetluvr wrote: »Anita777michelle wrote: »I'm trying to get my carbs under control but keep failing. Any tips/advice?
Why are you concerned about your carbs? And what have you done in the past that has not succeeded?
I'm not on a low carb diet, but I have been craving a lot carbs. Binge eating has not helped me. I have tried to eat only good carbs to find myself craving carbs. I'm not good at dieting. It's a miracle I have lost weight. I lost 30 lbs over year ago. I just want to lose 6 more lbs so I'm lighter but have been not able to get out of this rut.
As others have said - there really aren't "good" carbs and "bad" carbs, particularly as it pertains to weight loss goals. What I, and many others find benefit from, is looking at dietary choices in the context of an overall balanced diet, not focusing on individual foods, macros or ingredients. If you are eating a calorie appropriate, varied and balanced diet that hits macro and micronutrient goals - there's nothing wrong with things like sweets, chips, etc in moderation.
You said that your current weight loss goal is 6 lbs - that is not a lot and as such, you really are going to have to be hyper focused on the CALORIE intake, more than the carb intake. In fact, carbs have a tendency to influence water retention - reducing them significantly can lead to a drop in water weight which can look like you've lost the weight you are striving for, only to then have that rebound if you try to resume a "normal" intake. Better to set an appropriate calorie goal (with less than 10 lbs to lose, you can expect about 0.5 lb/week which is only a 250 cal deficit) and focus on logging everything as accurately as possible, ideally using a food scale. You can cut out or eliminate whatever your definition of "junk" is, as these tend to be calorie dense and may be harder to fit in, especially if you have difficulty moderating your intake - but as others have pointed out, labeling these as "bad carbs" when they tend to be comprised as much of fat as carbohydrates - just isn't an accurate representation.
Also I've lost 30 lbs before joining this app. I lost it by eating good carbs & not eating the high processed carbs. So I know why I'm stuck. I fell back into the high processed junk that provides no health benefits or energy to the body. I was keeping the junk out of the house and am going back to that. Also you might what to research GMO's in the high processed carbs. I will continue to disagree with you about that bad carbs is inaccurate. I think there's a lot inaccurate info on here.
Oh dear...
Well, first, congrats on your weight loss. It came from a calorie deficit- which is how all weight loss occurs. It has nothing to do with carb intake at all - and the good vs bad carbs also has no bearing on weight loss other than the fact that sometimes highly processed foods are less satiating calories than other, more filling foods, making it easier to overeat them (again - too many calories is what causes you to gain back the weight - not the carbs).
What specifically are you referring to with GMO’s? It’s hard to refute a claim with no specific detail - but telling others to do their research isn’t how it works. If you are claiming that there is an issue with these foods or these ingredients then it’s up to you to provide research (peer reviewed science please - not anecdotal claims like my pastor’s wife had this happen).
I actually agree with you wholeheartedly on your last sentence.13
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