Can you eat a lot of carbs and still lose weight?
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It comes down to CICO but also, you don't need to cut out all the things you've listed. You'll have more success long term if you work those things into your diet whilst maintaining a deficit.1
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Not only is it fine, but some people need them for their lifestyle. I love bread, white bread in particular, I won't give it up. If I don't have some starchy carbs my energy suffers and I won't get my workouts done.3
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I feel incredibly hungry without carbs. Using mfp is the only thing that has ever worked for me to lose weight, and I’m pretty sure it’s because I can have all the foods that I love, but in more sensible portions than I was eating before.2
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I just lost a bit of weight while on holiday in France while still eating chocolate croissants, burgers, pizza, whatever the hell I wanted. Because I was walking a lot, I had more calories to play with, so it was easier to fit those things into near maintenance calories.3
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Caloric deficit= weight loss.2
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How did we ever get to a point where people believe you can't lose weight if you eat carbohydrates?
Anti-carbism is a cult.8 -
yes. Next question?0
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Yes, and French Fries are my Patronus.1
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I have far too many carbs and nowhere near enough protein. I've tried limiting my carbs, especially bread, but I just don't last very long. I don't think I could cut them out long term, I'd just end up binge eating all the stuff I've stopped having. I stick to my calories and I know I can lose weight doing that. Too many rules just make things difficult.0
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Short answer, yes.0
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If one can't lose weight from eating too many carbs I'd never lost weight as too much protein triggers reflux and my body doesn't digest fats properly. But maybe my body is a glittery unicorn due to these two problems1
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