Any one else doing low carb diet?

I am! Let's be friends!

Years ago when I managed to loose weight I did the atkins diet, it worked really well for me teamed with exercise! I started on monday on a low carb diet - i'm eating a lot of salad and meat but very low amounts of carbs, is any one else doing this? i've put in my meals as iv'e eatn them and i'm way over on protein and sometimes on fat ..... yet i feel a lot slimmer than i did this day last week... anyone else doing it like me?

I set my macro's to match specific goals; my protein is high but not insane.
Too much protein can cause issues.

I am trying to lose weight VERY slowly with higher protein in an effort to retain lean body mass.

Yup, my doc put me on a very severely restricted diet. Fewer than 30 carbs per day, and eating at least my body weight in protein per day. So I started out weighing over 300 lb, which meant eating 300g protein per day, which was really hard! But it has worked wonders. I didn't just lose weight, I also gained energy, cured mood swings & depression, and lowered my cholesterol.

Only caution: if you suspect you have kidney problems, get checked out by a doctor before starting a high-protein regimen. High protein / low carb isn't dangerous if you're normal, but if you have a preexisting problem it could stress the kidneys. Kind of like how a person with a weak heart shouldn't do high-intensity cardio workouts, but it's fine for the rest of us. And I don't know what those fluid tablets are that you were talking about, but be aware that the first week or two of a low-carb diet you should drink more water. When your body converts from burning mostly carbs to burning mostly fat/protein, it can cause dehydration. But that's just short-term, part of your body adjusting, you only have to be careful & drink plenty of water the first week or so.

Do make sure you're getting enough protein if you go low-carb. I think quite a few people who do Atkins & South Beach neglect that part of the equation. In your body, the chemical reaction that burns fatty acids also requires some amino acids (protein). The ratio is about 3 parts fat to 1 part protein. So if you're trying to burn fat, you need to make sure you have enough protein to keep the reaction going. Otherwise, your body will harvest that protein from your muscles and you'll lose muscle mass. If you're trying to lose weight on a low-carb diet, most docs recommend trying to eat your body weight in protein grams every day. Protein isn't *just* burned for energy, after all: it's also used to keep your muscles, hair & fingernails healthy and it boosts your immune system.

There are a lot of people here on the forums doing low-carb. They have some great helpful ideas! Do a topic search for low-carb, paleo, or primal. You might also check out the website "Mark's Daily Apple."

I have mine set at 5% carbs, 35% fat, 60% protein. But the optimum ratio is going to be different for every person. Just figure out what works for your body! Good luck to you!

I don't do low carb but I follow South Beach so it's low in refined carbs and sugar.

I typically avoid most carbs unless they come from fruit or veggies. I only rarely eat a piece of whole wheat/whole grain bread, tostito chips or a low carb tortilla wrap. I initially switched to whole grain carbs, but went carbless when I hit a plateau & it was effective for making that scale move. I feel better than I have in years.

I've done low-carb dieting for the past 14 months. Feel free to add me if you'd like some help in this area. Good luck!

I don't do a STRICT low carb diet but about 10 years ago in high school I did the Dr Adkins diet with my mother and I have always stuck with a lot of the eating habits. I always have found that I have other issues when I eat white breads. I don't do much pasta, breads or junk foods such as donuts, candy etc....The carbs that I do eat are in fruits and vegetables. I believe it is a very healthy way to eat. Feel free to add me as a friend as well,, would love to have someone to chat about regarding low carb eating.

how much fat do you do a day? i am just starting to do low carb because i feel it will work best for me.