Any low Carbers out there?

awww my daughter's nickname is monkey too

No. And personally I dont think anyone should completely reduce/cut out a portion of their diet. Just stick within your calorie goals and try and switch up things to healthier choices. I still eat bread/tortillas/wraps most days and haven't dropped dead or stopped losing weight.

Not sure I'm comfortable with the tone of judgement this post reeks of (and complete ignorant insensitivity). Low carb diets (apart from being a very effective fat loss tool) can be necessitated by many medical conditions too.


Currently in a keto cutting cycle. Going great. Feeling great. Loving cheese.

Do you feel better about yourself now that you've made someone else "look bad"?

Okay, let me amend what I said to please some anonymous person. I dont think people should cut something completely out of their diet unless supervised by a professional. DERP

"Made someone else look bad"? You made YOURSELF look bad, and were called out on your actions. Own up.

^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^

I have lived LC in the past, and it works for a lot of people! I'm trying something different right now - but wish you the best of luck in your LC journey! There are a ton of nice people on here, LCers and nonLCers. As for the ones who are judgemental and/or try to bash you or the LC way - Ignore the jerks....

I still don't understand how telling people to not completely cut something out of their diet makes me the bad guy? I think most people will agree that you should eat everything in moderation.

I think y'all have brain damage from not treating yourself to a bagel.

That sweet munky in my ticker has brain damage and if low carbing makes us more like him (full of joy despite his circumstances, unconditionally loving and forgiving and always up for dancing)...well that's just one more reason I think we've made the right choice.

Thanks for going there though. Makes these boards a much more pleasant place to be.

I tend to eat a lower carb, higher protein diet because that is what works for me. I don't think I follow any set plan or diet, I've just cut out potatoes and rice and pasta and replaced them with spaghetti squash. I still allow myself some bread or tortilla wraps, but I tend to only eat those early in the day.

Hi guys
I am not new to MFP by any stretch and adore the friends I have made on here. However, I only know one lady who is doing low carb. Are any of you lovely folks trying to reduce your carb intake or following a more ridgid no carb diet?
It would be lovely to hear from you, please feel free to add me with a little message.
Good luck with your weight and fitness journey, I look forwards to sharing it with you.
Lotte

Hi, I'm a ketogenic / low carber. I try to stay under 20 g of carbs per day. You can certainly add me!My diary is open to my friends. I would love to have more low carb friends for support. I love having people that I can share recipes and food ideas with. Low Carb haters really pi$$ me off too! Most of the LC haters are completely uneducated about insulin resistance.

I'm a low carber...specifically doing Keto and sticking to under 20 g of carbs a day. Most days less. Feel free to add me.

or maybe you have brain damage from the dye used to color your hair PURPLE!??!!!

Whoa, whoa, whoa.... Let's not go attacking people's appearances here. My hair is dyed pink and I'm a low carber. From what I know, I don't suffer from brain damage lol.

Just ignore the uninformed girl and provide the OP with support like she originally asked.

No. And personally I dont think anyone should completely reduce/cut out a portion of their diet. Just stick within your calorie goals and try and switch up things to healthier choices. I still eat bread/tortillas/wraps most days and haven't dropped dead or stopped losing weight.

Everybody has their own methods. What works for us, works for us... I haven't dropped dead either. Just sayin'

i haven't dropped dead either, i was advised by a doctor to limit carbs for weightloss. my 1st week i lost 8 lbs.if it works dont knock it.

I sent her a message and friend request and I've had my hair many different colors in my younger years

or maybe you have brain damage from the dye used to color your hair PURPLE!??!!!

Whoa, whoa, whoa.... Let's not go attacking people's appearances here. My hair is dyed pink and I'm a low carber. From what I know, I don't suffer from brain damage lol.

Just ignore the uninformed girl and provide the OP with support like she originally asked.

No. And personally I dont think anyone should completely reduce/cut out a portion of their diet. Just stick within your calorie goals and try and switch up things to healthier choices. I still eat bread/tortillas/wraps most days and haven't dropped dead or stopped losing weight.

Not sure I'm comfortable with the tone of judgement this post reeks of (and complete ignorant insensitivity). Low carb diets (apart from being a very effective fat loss tool) can be necessitated by many medical conditions too.


Currently in a keto cutting cycle. Going great. Feeling great. Loving cheese.

Do you feel better about yourself now that you've made someone else "look bad"?

Okay, let me amend what I said to please some anonymous person. I dont think people should cut something completely out of their diet unless supervised by a professional. DERP

"Made someone else look bad"? You made YOURSELF look bad, and were called out on your actions. Own up.

^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^

I have lived LC in the past, and it works for a lot of people! I'm trying something different right now - but wish you the best of luck in your LC journey! There are a ton of nice people on here, LCers and nonLCers. As for the ones who are judgemental and/or try to bash you or the LC way - Ignore the jerks....

I still don't understand how telling people to not completely cut something out of their diet makes me the bad guy? I think most people will agree that you should eat everything in moderation.

By your logic, the solution to alcoholism is to simply drink in moderation, right?

Contrary to YOUR belief, there are many people who cannot tolerate high carb diets! Eating high-carb foods actually causes them to get MORE hungry, and doesn't satiate them. Similar to how drinking alcohol causes an alcoholic to crave more alcohol than just abstaining from it.

So you shouldn't knock it if you don't understand how it helps people. Read "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living" before judging this type of diet.

By your logic, the solution to alcoholism is to simply drink in moderation, right?

Contrary to YOUR belief, there are many people who cannot tolerate high carb diets! Eating high-carb foods actually causes them to get MORE hungry, and doesn't satiate them. Similar to how drinking alcohol causes an alcoholic to crave more alcohol than just abstaining from it.

So you shouldn't knock it if you don't understand how it helps people. Read "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living" before judging this type of diet.

Indeed! ^^^^^

There is compelling evidence that sugar, especially refined or processed, stimulates the same area of the brain as cocaine. This was demonstrated on 60 Minutes about 2 or 3 weeks ago with Dr. Sonjay Gupta. In my opinion, that just confirmed what I always believed, that sugar is a drug or has drug like effects. I had only to look at my own behavior to arrive at at that hypothesis.

I also believe this doesn't bode well for society when the food pyramid base is grains and a great deal of foods in the grocery stores are grain based, and if the last 3 decades of low fat craze and sky rocketing obesity is any indication.

No. And personally I dont think anyone should completely reduce/cut out a portion of their diet. Just stick within your calorie goals and try and switch up things to healthier choices. I still eat bread/tortillas/wraps most days and haven't dropped dead or stopped losing weight.

Not sure I'm comfortable with the tone of judgement this post reeks of (and complete ignorant insensitivity). Low carb diets (apart from being a very effective fat loss tool) can be necessitated by many medical conditions too.


Currently in a keto cutting cycle. Going great. Feeling great. Loving cheese.

Do you feel better about yourself now that you've made someone else "look bad"?

Okay, let me amend what I said to please some anonymous person. I dont think people should cut something completely out of their diet unless supervised by a professional. DERP

"Made someone else look bad"? You made YOURSELF look bad, and were called out on your actions. Own up.

^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^

I have lived LC in the past, and it works for a lot of people! I'm trying something different right now - but wish you the best of luck in your LC journey! There are a ton of nice people on here, LCers and nonLCers. As for the ones who are judgemental and/or try to bash you or the LC way - Ignore the jerks....

I still don't understand how telling people to not completely cut something out of their diet makes me the bad guy? I think most people will agree that you should eat everything in moderation.

^^^Would you give this same advice to vegetarians? Afterall, they are completely cutting a food group from their diets also. Would you feel as comfortable bashing on a vegan thread? Would tell a vegan to their face that they need to eat meat in moderation? Didn't think so!

By your logic, the solution to alcoholism is to simply drink in moderation, right?

Contrary to YOUR belief, there are many people who cannot tolerate high carb diets! Eating high-carb foods actually causes them to get MORE hungry, and doesn't satiate them. Similar to how drinking alcohol causes an alcoholic to crave more alcohol than just abstaining from it.

So you shouldn't knock it if you don't understand how it helps people. Read "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living" before judging this type of diet.

Indeed! ^^^^^

There is compelling evidence that sugar, especially refined or processed, stimulates the same area of the brain as cocaine. This was demonstrated on 60 Minutes about 2 or 3 weeks ago with Dr. Sonjay Gupta. In my opinion, that just confirmed what I always believed, that sugar is a drug or has drug like effects. I had only to look at my own behavior to arrive at at that hypothesis.

I also believe this doesn't bode well for society when the food pyramid base is grains and a great deal of foods in the grocery stores are grain based, and if the last 3 decades of low fat craze and sky rocketing obesity is any indication.

Even if there was no evidence that refined carbs or sugar are addictive like cocaine, I think its asinine that the recommended solution to alcoholism is abstinence, but the recommended solution to over-consumption of sugar and/or refined carbs is to simply eat less, but not too little! As if we actually need any of these foods.

I have just started south beach. I lost a lot of weight in college (45lbs) and kept it off for about a year and a half, then law school caught up with me and I've gained 40lbs back. I went through some of my old food journals- did it by hand then- and noticed that I had basically been doing south beach. Carbs came from fruits, veggies, and the occasion serving of brown rice. Since I am also suffering from a knee injury at the moment and cant work out, I have decided to actually follow south beach now instead of loosly follow it. I am on the second week and it is definitely working. (I won't give up my coffee creamer though!)

For me, more proteins, veggies, and fruit keeps me full, allows me plenty of calories to snack, and keeps me under my goal. Half a bagel, peanut butter, and banana slices works great for some people but I'm not one of them.

"Carbs alone don't make you fat. Overeating, sugars, salt, bad processed foods, etc all contribute. So cutting out carbs alone isn't going to work long term"


I think you are right and wrong here. You are right that sugary and high processed foods are bad and if you bring those back in to your diet you will gain. But when you are low caring you are cutting out most sweets and processed foods. Most processed foods- frozen dinner, chips, ect- have a lot of carbs. So only getting them from fruits, vegetables and beans with the occasional "cheat" meal is a good long term plan. I'm not saying everyone should do it- but it works for many and it's not a temporary fix

Well that must be because you haven't heard that without all those carbs our brains will lose function. The zombie apocalypse is coming and it's going to start with us!

I am looking forward to Season 3 of The Walking Dead.

Yeah, interesting how even a Ketone is a form of sugar.

I should probably find some people my own age to hang out with instead of my teenage boys LOL

I am a very low carber 20g or less a day! (Medically supervised) I am new to MFP but not to losing the weight. Would love to add some friends for motivation and support!