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I’ve joined to track the carbs I eat. I’m trying to aim for 20g a day, but never managed that yet. My average is still around 100g a day 😞.
Still, I’ve lost 4.5 lbs in 5 days and I couldn’t be more delighted.
Anyone else on a low carb journey?
Still, I’ve lost 4.5 lbs in 5 days and I couldn’t be more delighted.
Anyone else on a low carb journey?
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I’ve joined to track the carbs I eat. I’m trying to aim for 20g a day, but never managed that yet. My average is still around 100g a day 😞.
Still, I’ve lost 4.5 lbs in 5 days and I couldn’t be more delighted.
Anyone else on a low carb journey?
I fluctuate between keto and low carb. Ultimately, i eat for enjoyment within a specific calorie range.
Good job on the weight loss. Keep in mind, some of that will be water weight.1 -
I hope you do realize MOST of those lbs lost are from water weight. Calories are the only thing that matter when losing weight. If you think you can sustain with a low carb lifestyle, then go for it. I eat 250-350 Carbs a day and do just fine on that.3
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What’s the average carb intake if you don’t work out? I’ve been told 50g min of carbs should be consumed but then again I’ve also been told that’s not sustainable ? Anyone doing keto ?1
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Perhaps a low carb lifestyle isnt for you. A lifestyle change should be something easily accommodated, since it's going to be the way you eat for the rest of your life, not just in losing the weight.
Calories in and out is all that matters in the end.5 -
Maybe sticking at around the 100-gram mark for carbs might be the best plan forward for you unless you have a medical condition requiring you to go lower. Doing something that you find too restrictive is not sustainable for long term success.3
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Forget counting carbs, count your overall calorie intake and maintain a deficit to lose weight. Restricting your carbs to such a low level is not necessary. You should not be losing more than 2lbs a week on average , this is a healthy rate of loss.4
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Don’t count calories!!! Eat low carb whole food with some intermittent fasting. There is no such thing as essential carbs. Just eat good low carb unprocessed food to satiety. I have been doing this for over 16 months have lost over 120lbs and get blood tests every few months and I am metabolically healthier that I have ever been. Do yourself a favour and read the obesity code by dr Jason fung and listen to the low carb md podcast. Hope this helps.2
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Sdelellis83 wrote: »Don’t count calories!!! Eat low carb whole food with some intermittent fasting. There is no such thing as essential carbs. Just eat good low carb unprocessed food to satiety. I have been doing this for over 16 months have lost over 120lbs and get blood tests every few months and I am metabolically healthier that I have ever been. Do yourself a favour and read the obesity code by dr Jason fung and listen to the low carb md podcast. Hope this helps.
There is nothing wrong with counting calories. And even while keto, i can't lose weight unless i do count calories. It might be easy to get away with it when you are obese, but for a lean person who is lean, trying to get leaner, it wasn't working for me.6 -
Sdelellis83 wrote: »Don’t count calories!!! Eat low carb whole food with some intermittent fasting. There is no such thing as essential carbs. Just eat good low carb unprocessed food to satiety. I have been doing this for over 16 months have lost over 120lbs and get blood tests every few months and I am metabolically healthier that I have ever been. Do yourself a favour and read the obesity code by dr Jason fung and listen to the low carb md podcast. Hope this helps.
Oh please! That something works for you doesn't mean it works for everyone. Every person is different and every person feels full from a different kind of food, macro or taste. Please don't generalize.8 -
Sdelellis83 wrote: »Don’t count calories!!! Eat low carb whole food with some intermittent fasting. There is no such thing as essential carbs. Just eat good low carb unprocessed food to satiety. I have been doing this for over 16 months have lost over 120lbs and get blood tests every few months and I am metabolically healthier that I have ever been. Do yourself a favour and read the obesity code by dr Jason fung and listen to the low carb md podcast. Hope this helps.
You lost weight because you happen to be eating fewer calories than you burn while maintaining a low-carb diet. It has nothing to do with eating fewer carbs, and there is no "code" other than "eat fewer calories than you burn and you'll lose weight." That doesn't sell books though.
Congrats on your weight loss, but if you had more than 120 lbs to lose pretty much any positive change would result in dramatic losses at the start. As you get closer to your goal you'll see progress slow and you'll have to start paying attention to calories as well.9 -
Remember to subtract fiber from that to get your net carbs! That’s how much carbs you actually ate.some days I struggle some days I hit the 60sI’ve joined to track the carbs I eat. I’m trying to aim for 20g a day, but never managed that yet. My average is still around 100g a day 😞.
Still, I’ve lost 4.5 lbs in 5 days and I couldn’t be more delighted.
Anyone else on a low carb journey?I’ve joined to track the carbs I eat. I’m trying to aim for 20g a day, but never managed that yet. My average is still around 100g a day 😞.
Still, I’ve lost 4.5 lbs in 5 days and I couldn’t be more delighted.
Anyone else on a low carb journey?
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For everyone who says it’s not the carbs, it’s the calories that make you lose the weight, you’re right, but the carbs influence the insulin response in the body, so you don’t feel hungry all the time, hence why you can stay within your calorie limit.
I’ve stayed on low carbs for 6 days and lost 2.8kg (6.5 lbs). Most of it will be water, but who cares. I’ll cary on the same way and see where it takes me.
I’d like to lose 24lbs in the end.2 -
Honestly everyone's satiety is different..
Nothing makes me feel any more full then anything else, lol
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For everyone who says it’s not the carbs, it’s the calories that make you lose the weight, you’re right, but the carbs influence the insulin response in the body, so you don’t feel hungry all the time, hence why you can stay within your calorie limit.
I’ve stayed on low carbs for 6 days and lost 2.8kg (6.5 lbs). Most of it will be water, but who cares. I’ll cary on the same way and see where it takes me.
I’d like to lose 24lbs in the end.
Insulin does not drive hunger - ghrelin does. Also, did you know protein consumption drives an insulin response just like carbs?5 -
For everyone who says it’s not the carbs, it’s the calories that make you lose the weight, you’re right, but the carbs influence the insulin response in the body, so you don’t feel hungry all the time, hence why you can stay within your calorie limit.
I’ve stayed on low carbs for 6 days and lost 2.8kg (6.5 lbs). Most of it will be water, but who cares. I’ll cary on the same way and see where it takes me.
I’d like to lose 24lbs in the end.
Carbs don't make me hungry. This is relevant for some individuals, but not for others.6 -
For everyone who says it’s not the carbs, it’s the calories that make you lose the weight, you’re right, but the carbs influence the insulin response in the body, so you don’t feel hungry all the time, hence why you can stay within your calorie limit.
I’ve stayed on low carbs for 6 days and lost 2.8kg (6.5 lbs). Most of it will be water, but who cares. I’ll cary on the same way and see where it takes me.
I’d like to lose 24lbs in the end.
For me it is not "carbs" per se at all, but the type of foods.
I've never had such a high percentage of carbs in my life as when I was in Costa Rico, living on rice & beans, tropical fruit, and veggies. I had mangoes and bananas several times a day, every day. Never-the-less, I found this filling, effortlessly and unconsciously created a calorie deficit, and dropped a size without even trying.
However, foods made from flour, like bread and pasta, I don't find filling at all, and can eat and eat and eat them.2 -
janejellyroll wrote: »For everyone who says it’s not the carbs, it’s the calories that make you lose the weight, you’re right, but the carbs influence the insulin response in the body, so you don’t feel hungry all the time, hence why you can stay within your calorie limit.
I’ve stayed on low carbs for 6 days and lost 2.8kg (6.5 lbs). Most of it will be water, but who cares. I’ll cary on the same way and see where it takes me.
I’d like to lose 24lbs in the end.
Carbs don't make me hungry. This is relevant for some individuals, but not for others.
I can think of very few things that are as filling and long-lasting as potato. Whether it's hash browns for breakfast or stuffed potatoes or green-chile potato chowder for dinner, I can eat a smaller than fist sized potato and be good for hours. Fat just makes me queasy and gives me heartburn. Which I guess creates a calorie deficit, but not a good one...4 -
@kshama2001, the difference is between naturally grown food and agriculture. Our wheat and grains in generally have been modified to produce a high yield, which diminished their nutritional value.0
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For everyone who says it’s not the carbs, it’s the calories that make you lose the weight, you’re right, but the carbs influence the insulin response in the body, so you don’t feel hungry all the time, hence why you can stay within your calorie limit.
I’ve stayed on low carbs for 6 days and lost 2.8kg (6.5 lbs). Most of it will be water, but who cares. I’ll cary on the same way and see where it takes me.
I’d like to lose 24lbs in the end.
In all reality, both fat and protein have an insulin response but its at different levels. Also keep in mind that you can gain weight just as easy on a ketogenic diet as you can on a high carb diet. If anything, the biggest exception when it comes to overfeeding is protein. Protein overfeeding generally doesn't lead to weight gain.
The larger thing with low carb and ketogenic diets, is they do tend to supress hunger naturally. Often the combination of proteins and fats will naturally satiate a higher percentage of people. It's one of the reasons you see higher weight loss in low carb studies.
Ultimately, a person should focus on whole, minimally processed foods, which can include whole grain breads (these tend to have higher fiber). When taking this approach, its generally harder to overeat as compared to ultra processed sweets, sugary drinks, or snack foods.2 -
@kshama2001, the difference is between naturally grown food and agriculture. Our wheat and grains in generally have been modified to produce a high yield, which diminished their nutritional value.
The foods she mentioned (rice and beans, fruit, and vegetables) are produced by agriculture though.4
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