Do you still eat carbs

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  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    Not eating carbs makes you angry and mean... It's not good for you to not eat them.
  • lizdavis07
    lizdavis07 Posts: 766 Member
    nom nom nom ....carbs..
  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 778 Member
    I'm sorry...I don't care what anyone says :grumble: :grumble: :grumble: I HAVE to have carbs for running. I used to get the "HEAT :mad: :mad: :mad: " because I refused to partake in Adkins/South Beach diets.

    These days I am still eating carbs, but choosing healthier ones. :wink: :wink: :wink:
  • Slove009
    Slove009 Posts: 364 Member
    I have a shirt that says I :heart: Carbs!
  • CallmeSbo
    CallmeSbo Posts: 611 Member
    yes I eat the, ONLY in moderation
  • rblair_22
    rblair_22 Posts: 202 Member
    I love my carbs, can't live without them. It's important to just learn to eat in moderation!
  • Marvels1981
    Marvels1981 Posts: 10
    Before I joined MFP I lost a lot of weight whilst still eating whatever I wanted. However about 2 months ago I hit a plateau and no matter how I mixed up my workouts I simply couldn't break it. A few weeks ago I was advised to try cutting out bread from my diet and take in more protein, immediately my weight started dropping again.

    The only problem I had was the time it took my body to adjust to the lack of carbs to fuel the body.

    I guess it's just down to personal preference and whatever you're comfortable with doing in order to lose those extra few pounds.
  • Elisirmon
    Elisirmon Posts: 273 Member
    I eat organic carbs which means they have no perservatives or gluten. I mostly eat fiberous fruits and veggies for them.
  • jen2607
    jen2607 Posts: 148 Member
    Before I joined MFP I lost a lot of weight whilst still eating whatever I wanted. However about 2 months ago I hit a plateau and no matter how I mixed up my workouts I simply couldn't break it. A few weeks ago I was advised to try cutting out bread from my diet and take in more protein, immediately my weight started dropping again.

    The only problem I had was the time it took my body to adjust to the lack of carbs to fuel the body.

    I guess it's just down to personal preference and whatever you're comfortable with doing in order to lose those extra few pounds.


    That period of adjustment is ROUGH. The first few days after you significantly limit carb intake are so draining. It honestly feels like you're getting the flu or something. Then, your body adjusts :). I definitely don't eat a super low carb diet though, just a limited one.
  • redheadmommy
    redheadmommy Posts: 908 Member
    I I think the main reason to cut out or lower carbs, because if you are on a low calorie diet, it is hard to fit it in. at least that is the case for me. It is really simple math.

    If you do strength training, and/or try to maintain your muscles, you have to eat adequate amount of the protein. It is hard to eat protein without same fat. For example you want to eat 100 g protein, which comes let say 50 g of fat. That is immediately 950 calories, just to get enough protein and fat. For nutrition, you need to eat a few servings of veggies and fruits. Lets assume you eat 4 servings of veggies, 25 calorie each, 3 servings of fruits , 65 calories each. That added ~300 calorie to your diet. So these minimum nutrition requirements added up to 1150 calories a day, and very little room left for grains. Voila , that is the reason, most people limit their carbs on a low calorie diet.

    Generally man BMR are higher and they can eat more. Or people who are already at maintenance and do not need to restrict their calories so much can eat more , and they fit more bread / pasta into their diet.

    For me it comes to the choice of restricting bread and pasta , or doing extra cardio. I chose to restrict pasta, because I am lazy ;)
  • malai22
    malai22 Posts: 7
    I just read a great book called Wheat Belly. A cardiologist wrote it about the benefits of cutting wheat and gluten from your diet. It was very interesting.

    I also read Wheat Belly and am now trying to cut down on wheat. I think each persons body loses weight differently - I LOVE Carbs but I don't think carbs love me. Wheat Belly talks about the difference between genetically modified short grains (readily available today in the US) and natural long grains. I totally agree it was a very interesting book...
  • SiltyPigeon
    SiltyPigeon Posts: 920 Member
    I eat carbs by the spoonful.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    I had a dream that one day that white carbs and brown carbs, simple and complex were enjoyed together in perfect harmony and moderation. The only foods that should be discriminated against are the ones that taste bad :)

    Beautiful :)
  • kerrymh
    kerrymh Posts: 912 Member
    Our bodies need carbs, protein and fat, a mix of all three for health. I think carbs in the sense of sugar, candy and junk food are empty calories and should be limited but whole grains bring them on
  • Angel87a
    Angel87a Posts: 113
    Yes- can't live without carbs.. just eat healthier ones & moderation is key!
  • TigersFanIndy34
    TigersFanIndy34 Posts: 54
    Carbs nom nom nom - love them could never leave them. I liked parts of the lower carb plans so I kinda try to throw some of those ideas in there (like having a little protein which each meal, cutting out some of the simple stuff) but if you told me I got obese from eating apples I'd laugh in your face.

    I eat carbs. Sometimes they are even white ones. Sometimes they even have frosting.

    It's all about balance!
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    I still eat carbs. Honestly I probably eat a lot less of them than I used to (I used to live almost exclusively off of huge bowls of cheesy pasta LOL) but now I pay more attention to portion sizes. So I still eat it and enjoy it, I'm just more mindful of portion sizing as it relates to calorie content, so I often find myself making my pasta dishes with more veggies and protein and less of the pasta. I often go over on my carb goal here on MFP but I don't worry too much about it. As long as I'm getting in plenty of protein and veggies, I just don't worry about how my carbs stack up. They are delicious. LOL My usual intake is not low-carb by any means, just not as high as it used to be.

    Same here!
  • DottieNewton
    DottieNewton Posts: 112 Member
    I eat from every food group--just some more then others. I eat carbs mostly in raw fruit and whole grains. Rarely eat a simple carb. Know from past experience I can not and will not stay on a eating plan where I ban any food group. I want to learn to eat like a normal person.
  • 707janette
    707janette Posts: 77 Member
    What is the point of living if you can't eat carbs. I have carbs at every meal.
  • morgthom75
    morgthom75 Posts: 127 Member
    I love me some carbs. Hasn't slowed my weight loss down any. Boom!
  • tangal88
    tangal88 Posts: 689
    I have no "cannot eat foods", including carbs. They are important to a healthy active life, and body function.

    I do moderate some items, etc. Adjust portion size, based on calorie needs. But really that all. I am more concerned with a balanced approach for all my macros.

    Some people for health reasons, based on their individual health history, body needs, and reactions may need to limit carbs. And certainly should do so.

    And some may find "their" body does better with a lower carb diet. Again, not a problem.

    But to completely cut out all carbs for everyone, I think is unrealistic.

    You can drop fat lbs, and maintain a good healthy life with sensible eating, including carbs and common sense.
  • semhe
    semhe Posts: 81 Member
    Ive cut carbs but not banished them, try just using half the amount you normally would or only eating them in one meal a day. theyre not the enemy, lack of exercise is the enemy
  • deninevi
    deninevi Posts: 934 Member
    I eat carbs, all sorts of carbs. When I cut them down, I turn in to a witch, so when mama gets her carbs the whole family is happy. :)
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Oooohhhh. I just remembered this.

    My daughter's swim team works a concession stand at the civic center here to raise money to pay for out of town meets and stuff. I went to pick her up one night and there were a BUNCH of pretzels left over, which were just going to be eaten by staff or tossed, so they were asking if anyone wanted one. This woman, who was not exactly at a healthy weight, said no because there were too many carbs.

    Then she said how she couldn't wait to go get her McFlurry when she was finally done for the night ...

    I had to physically restrain my mouth from falling open.
  • ChasingHaven
    ChasingHaven Posts: 126 Member
    Everything in moderation.....and this isn't a diet, this is a lifestyle change! :wink:

    ^^^This!!
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,222 Member
    Made linguine alle vongole last night......with white pasta. I'm still alive and well.:laugh:
  • havalinaaa
    havalinaaa Posts: 333 Member
    I had a dream that one day that white carbs and brown carbs, simple and complex were enjoyed together in perfect harmony and moderation. The only foods that should be discriminated against are the ones that taste bad :)

    <3 this!
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    Oooohhhh. I just remembered this.

    My daughter's swim team works a concession stand at the civic center here to raise money to pay for out of town meets and stuff. I went to pick her up one night and there were a BUNCH of pretzels left over, which were just going to be eaten by staff or tossed, so they were asking if anyone wanted one. This woman, who was not exactly at a healthy weight, said no because there were too many carbs.

    Then she said how she couldn't wait to go get her McFlurry when she was finally done for the night ...

    I had to physically restrain my mouth from falling open.

    McFood does not have carbs, it has McCarbs. Carbs are bad. McCarbs are good. Depending on whom you ask. LMAO
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Oooohhhh. I just remembered this.

    My daughter's swim team works a concession stand at the civic center here to raise money to pay for out of town meets and stuff. I went to pick her up one night and there were a BUNCH of pretzels left over, which were just going to be eaten by staff or tossed, so they were asking if anyone wanted one. This woman, who was not exactly at a healthy weight, said no because there were too many carbs.

    Then she said how she couldn't wait to go get her McFlurry when she was finally done for the night ...

    I had to physically restrain my mouth from falling open.

    McFood does not have carbs, it has McCarbs. Carbs are bad. McCarbs are good. Depending on whom you ask. LMAO

    I stand corrected. :-)

    Honestly, I could not possibly care less what other people eat. I just found her reasoning amusing once she announced her intentions of having the McFlurry, like, WHAT??!! lol I did not say a word, though. None of my business.
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    Oooohhhh. I just remembered this.

    My daughter's swim team works a concession stand at the civic center here to raise money to pay for out of town meets and stuff. I went to pick her up one night and there were a BUNCH of pretzels left over, which were just going to be eaten by staff or tossed, so they were asking if anyone wanted one. This woman, who was not exactly at a healthy weight, said no because there were too many carbs.

    Then she said how she couldn't wait to go get her McFlurry when she was finally done for the night ...

    I had to physically restrain my mouth from falling open.

    McFood does not have carbs, it has McCarbs. Carbs are bad. McCarbs are good. Depending on whom you ask. LMAO

    I stand corrected. :-)

    Honestly, I could not possibly care less what other people eat. I just found her reasoning amusing once she announced her intentions of having the McFlurry, like, WHAT??!! lol I did not say a word, though. None of my business.

    I'm not sure what's so amusing, pretzel = bad, ice cream with cookie = good. You see, a pretzel is just one straight carb, but the ice cream McCarbs and cookie McCarbs cancel each other out in the McFlurry so you get negative Net McCarbs. It's really much simpler than we all make it out to be. LMAO ;-)

    In all seriousness, though, carbs = yum, as long as you're not eating so much of them that you can't get in your other nutrients, too. :-)
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