Any Low-Carbers out there?

Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you will lose weight eventually, but then you will hit a plateau, and eventually gain a lot more weight back, not a good approach!!

Just wondering if there are any other low carbers out there that wanted to be friends! I need some support and some people who understand my diet plan

Thanks!

Watching your carbs is as important as watching your calories. That said, eating no carbs... or even very, very, very few carbs for any long period of time, can definitely backfire.

That said, I'm a low carber. You wouldn't know that by looking at Thursday's diary, though-- I had a major run in with some pecan tarts. LOL. Friend me if you like-- I'm back on track tomorrow!

I'm not exactly a low carber. But i am a high proteiner...which is very similar. is 60g or less (hopefully!) a low carber?

I find when I up the protein the carbs take care of themselves, theres only so many calories to go around!

Benefits- I'm never hungry, my muscles don't hurt as much and my nutrient scores take care of themselves without me taking a supplement!


All for the low carbs.

Go ahead and add me! Id love to be friend!

yeah it works in the beginning... but then you will get frustrated becasue you start gaining the weight back..... you need to eat fiber and whole grains from fruits and vegetables, 100% whole wheat bread... your body needs those vitamins and nutrients... just cut simple carbs out of your diet and you will be fine!!

Oh i see.....Well, I don't know what to say other than it works for me... so yup lol.

Easy enough for you to say! Try having PCOS! Or any of the other syndroms that affect the way your body wants to store fat. I'm all for losing my belly. And i do eat a lot of veggies !

I'm usually a low-carb-ish type person these days, though I do graze a bit on bits of fruit I feed my son (10mos.), which ends up being 1/5th of a banana or 3 blueberries. I'll also usually have 1 slice of whole grain bread and/or a couple whole grain crackers in a day, but almost never more than that. I am totally with doing whatever works. I have been the most successful with lower carbs as long as I include lots of veggies with my proteins. Works for me and I'm typically over on fiber, which I think is a good thing. Friend me if you like--I'm here daily!

i was in a weigh loss plateau, and went low carb...helped break it. now im used to it...and like the eating approach im taking...i dont go super low on carbs, i try to only take in 100g per day.

I experimented with cutting out gluten and going low carb in general (reducing potatoes, rice etc on meals too) I lost half a stone instantly and my water retention was much better.

I seemed to get stuck on one weight though after a few weeks (didn't link it to exercise and building muscle though.. as was losing inches) I went back to carbs for 2 days to 'shake things up' and went up 2 lbs and fluctuated by 5 lbs in day, where on the diet I had only been fluctuating by 1 lb a day.. so I've decided to make it a permanent thing.. with a few changes. (I allow a mini yorkshire pudding on a sunday which does contain flour but thats it, I don't eat other cakes and switched to gluten free bread/pitta's)

My weakness is chocolate brownies but I found a Gluten Free one I can get from Waitrose (via Ocado delivery service).. so that's me sorted! :laugh:

Edit: I forgot to mention.. lot of people seem to include fruit and veg in carbs and cut them too but I don't as I only like a limited selection anyway.. by gluten free/low carb I mean cutting bread, pasta, white potatoes (allow sweet potato once a week), rice, anything wheat based.. ie wheat based noodles wouldn't be allowed but rice noodles would occasionally (not more than once a week).

I find if I allow something once in middle of strict diet around it, it doesn't have any affect on weight eg. a small jacket potato in middle of week with no other 'carbs' the day before or after has no effect, but a few days of carbs continously (normal bread for toast, sandwiches, AND potatoes/rice with dinner and my weight starts going up again.)

I allow Rice Krispies and Oats for cereals (rice cakes for occasional snack) but I substitute Rice for dinner with cauliflower whizzed up in processor to rice/cous cous size and steamed in microwave with garlic butter and bit of chilli so it's not so bland... lovely with a home made low cal curry on top!

I try to stay under 100 grams by Following the Primal blueprint approach! Friend me if you like!

I have lost 40 lbs almost a year ago, I have kept it off for a year and now going for 20lbs more. My blood sugar and bood pressure are down and normal levels, as well as my cholesterol, at healthy levels. I'm a nurse that works night shifts and sleep irregularly. I am also very gluten sensitive having a mother an aunt who are celiac sufferers. I believe low carb has increased my stamina and decreased my joint pain, my job is highly physical. It has really changed my life to eat this way...more like a caveman or like my Native American ancestors.

yeah it works in the beginning... but then you will get frustrated becasue you start gaining the weight back..... you need to eat fiber and whole grains from fruits and vegetables, 100% whole wheat bread... your body needs those vitamins and nutrients... just cut simple carbs out of your diet and you will be fine!!

Oh i see.....Well, I don't know what to say other than it works for me... so yup lol.

um no other than the veggies and occasional fruit if you like that, no it does not NEED grains

I'm a very low carber, staying in keto all the time. Like any diet, low carb should be approached with a lifestyle change frame of mind. If you do that, you won't gain back the weight, contrary to some silly opinions. I like being able to eat as much meat and fat as I want, and I don't really lament most of my carb loss. I can't have fruit anymore, which sucks a little, but a slice of lemon in my water is still delicious. I eat way more leafy greens now than I ever did. The sad thing about MFP is that there is a lot of low-carb hate here, but some of us are friendly. X3

Add me if you want!

Hello...I'm on the low-carb wagon too, have sent you a friend request. Always good to have more people around doing the same thing :-))

yeah it works in the beginning... but then you will get frustrated becasue you start gaining the weight back..... you need to eat fiber and whole grains from fruits and vegetables, 100% whole wheat bread... your body needs those vitamins and nutrients... just cut simple carbs out of your diet and you will be fine!!

Oh i see.....Well, I don't know what to say other than it works for me... so yup lol.

um no other than the veggies and occasional fruit if you like that, no it does not NEED grains

Fully agree. I do not eat them at all.