Satisfactory results achieved only by means of low-carb

Laughnessie
Laughnessie Posts: 11 Member
edited October 4 in Health and Weight Loss
Has anyone else had this problem? My body seems to respond best when I bring my daily carb intake down to under 50g. When I follow a diet where I'm all whole grain, fruits, and veggies as carbs my weight HARDLY budges. Combined with my workouts the only diet that gives me any sort of satisfactory results is going low carb. Hmm... Any insight?

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  • ShellBell4281
    ShellBell4281 Posts: 127 Member
    I have the same problem. I have to be low carb or practically starving to see the scale move.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    sounds like you've found a diet that works for you...
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    If that is what works for you....do it? Some people struggle low carb, others do very well. Make sure you find a way to make it sustainable for you.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Have you noticed if you feel physically better when on low carb? It might be a gluten issue and going low carb is cutting the level of gluten in your body, which can lead to weight loss/overall improved health.
  • seardefilip
    seardefilip Posts: 96
    Mainly Low Carb has been the ONLY thing to work for me, and I am thankful, THAT SAID... I do on some days have more than what my day allows, BUT low carb... NOT no carb, is how I find weight loss success, its also something that for me is easily maintained :)
  • Kany
    Kany Posts: 336
    Yes I have that problem too. My body is resistant to insulin so low carb diet works best for me. Right now I am just eating whole grain carb and some fruit but I'm barely shedding the pounds. I do, however, feel healthier and more energized than when I was on a low carb diet. I did the southbeach diet a few years back and lost a lot of weight on it (25lbs). You should look into it. Check up with your doctor. Your body might be resistant to insulin.
  • Shannonigans84
    Shannonigans84 Posts: 693 Member
    Some are just more sensitive to carbs than others. If it works for you, keep at it! :smile:
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I'm the same. I struggled all Spring and Summer with keeping my calories low and eating low fat and I lost the same 5 pounds over and over. Since cutting carbs consistently below 90 grams, and many days much lower, I've lost those 5 pounds plus another 5 and am now very close to my goal.

    At this point, I'm about to switch to maintenance and I'll be keeping my carbs under 100 grams on a regular basis, with the occasional cheat day.
  • panyg
    panyg Posts: 597 Member
    Yes, I easily lose weight when I do low carb. Eating carbs seems to really bloat me and makes me crave really badly.
  • k2quiere
    k2quiere Posts: 4,151 Member
    A simply search of the forums would have brought out the answer to your question...instead we shall host another convention. Let the accolades, denials, and general WGAF's commence.
  • Laughnessie
    Laughnessie Posts: 11 Member
    And here I thought something was wrong with me! I guess its a lot more common than I thought! I too get crazy strong cravings when I eat a lot of carbs (or rather a normal amount), gain weight, become bloated, and extremely fatigued.
  • Laughnessie
    Laughnessie Posts: 11 Member
    whoo! Guess someone has the I'm hungry grouchies!!! Sorry, TROLLS not welcome. But thanks! I have done your so called "simple" search of all low-carbers. But none specifically of ones that find NOTHING but low carb to work. Thanks though! :)
  • ShellBell4281
    ShellBell4281 Posts: 127 Member
    A simply search of the forums would have brought out the answer to your question...instead we shall host another convention. Let the accolades, denials, and general WGAF's commence.

    Does another post on a message board really tick you off that badly??

    Seriously. People on this site are ridiculously rude.
  • Laughnessie
    Laughnessie Posts: 11 Member
    Those were exactly my thoughts ShellBell! Crazy forum trolls!
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    Those were exactly my thoughts ShellBell! Crazy forum trolls!
    The part I'm finding the funniest is that there are no "accolades, denials, and general WGAF's" commencing.
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    A simply search of the forums would have brought out the answer to your question...instead we shall host another convention. Let the accolades, denials, and general WGAF's commence.

    Does another post on a message board really tick you off that badly??

    Seriously. People on this site are ridiculously rude.

    And/or starved for attention, I think.
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