How do I 'do' low carb?

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  • winslow44238
    winslow44238 Posts: 35
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    Why so low carb? My friend is on really low carb because it is messing with her blood sugar and gestational diabetes. I'm told that unless you are having trouble with your blood sugar, you don't need to aim for such a low blood sugar and that if you are not drinking enough water on a high protien diet, you can actually cause some build up in your muscles and organs. I've been afraid to try going too low on carbs because of those stories. I am not sure if they are myths or facts.
  • strawberryromper
    strawberryromper Posts: 64 Member
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    "Bump" is just a filler word to use in a post to return the topic to the top of the forums and keep it visible.
  • brmonet
    brmonet Posts: 30 Member
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    thank you :smile: :smile:
  • Jennyisbusy
    Jennyisbusy Posts: 1,294 Member
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    You got some good advice already... so I am here to say your post reminded me of the movie Mean Girls. :)
  • robeeen
    robeeen Posts: 15
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    "Bump" renews the thread so it is back up to the top. People just do it to keep the thread new.

    As for low carb - I agree with everyone being different, because I can't tell you how many times I hear people say it doesn't matter, just keep your calories down. I've "kept my calories down" and worked out religiously the past 10 years. I've read every diet / health book out there and I STILL had problems losing weight... I was never "clinically" over weight, but close to it which always bothered me. It wasn't until 4 years ago when I cut my carbs down to 30 grams per day that I saw progress. Yes, I was in ketosis, and I know it's controversial. It is the only thing that works for me though - so I'm doing it again (I didn't gain the weight back right away - it took like 4 years, but now I find myself where I'm at that brink again, so I'm doing it again). So to answer your question, figure out what's right for you, don't let anybody tell you different. Just keep it healthy when you go low carb - keep the dark green vegetables and water coming!
  • alyssamiller77
    alyssamiller77 Posts: 891 Member
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    If you set your goals at 50-100gm/day, you will have close to effortless weight loss. No joke. That seems to be the "magic #" in terms of fat loss. Less than that will put you in ketosis. More than that, you'll either stay the same, or gain, depending on your body.

    This is patently false. You don't have to keep your carbs at 100g or less to lose weight. Look no further than my diary if you want proof.

    i know it is possible.. but as far as belly fat.. it has a lot to do with carbs and sugar.. so i am just trying it out this month to see if lowering my carbs makes a difference.. i am just kinda experimenting what food go good with my particular body.

    Oh yeah I understand. There's nothing wrong with low-carb approaches and I certainly support you in your goal. I just get annoyed when people like this who are on a low carb program make it out to be the only way you can do it. As you know, it's not. So making the claim that you have to eat 100 grams of carbohydrates or less to lose fat is just silliness.

    Good luck to you, hopefully you find continued success!!
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
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    Normal carb consumption for women is 45 to 60 grams of carbs per meal with 15 grams of carbs for snacks, no added sugar and limited grains will help get to low carbs. And it's essential to read food labels everything has carbs

    Everyone isn't normal and with someone that has an impaired Endocrine system this level of carb consumption will land you with multiple prescriptions for medications.

    And if you are not eating foods with labels then you have less to worry about where the carbs are concerned.

    Meat does not have enough carb count to even register and most green leafy vegetables are relatively low in carbs.
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
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    sounds like a silly question, but the more I read about low carb eating being the key to weight loss the more I need to know how to go about it...some guys here say that mfp has carbs set too high and we should be aiming for 50-100?

    Actually, if you are considering going the low-carb route.. it might be a good idea to consult with your doctor or specialist who can give you a more specific number to limit that works with you and your body composition.

    I went through my Endo for a guideline to follow because of some very challenging medical problems... I definitely did not want to make my situation worse by doing it on my own without getting her advice.... and its a good thing too - because her endo-partner made things worse for me with HIS recommendations and they were horrible!!!!!
  • kaittx13
    kaittx13 Posts: 88 Member
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    Thanks for all the advice guys.

    I think I am gonna go for 75g a day. It is def not very low by any means, but it is still far enough away from 100.

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