help, dinner without carbs?

Want2BHealthyy
Want2BHealthyy Posts: 68
in Food and Nutrition
I've been trying not to eat carbs like bread, rice, pasta etc and my mum made pasta for dinner tonight... I told her that I was going to make my own dinner but I have no idea what to make? I really want to lose weight so I want to make a healthy but filling dinner. I also just did an hour of running... What should I do? helppp
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  • ephemerata
    ephemerata Posts: 82 Member
    my suggestion, from a low carber, since you didn't plan ahead: 1. eat a moderate portion of the pasta your mom prepared. 2. thank her for the badass meal.

    my suggestion to you if you're looking into low carb for a weight loss solution: 1. start planning ahead.
  • JackieMPearson
    JackieMPearson Posts: 7
    Good advice. You can not do low carb without planning ahead.
  • Want2BHealthyy
    Want2BHealthyy Posts: 68
    ...okay! but for in the future what can i make to eat?
  • Martucha123
    Martucha123 Posts: 1,089 Member
    chicken breast or any other meat/fish
    if it can be low carb, not no carb, you can add broccoli or other veggies
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=low+carb+recipes
  • Want2BHealthyy
    Want2BHealthyy Posts: 68
    chicken breast or any other meat/fish
    if it can be low carb, not no carb, you can add broccoli or other veggies

    thankyou :-)
  • Want2BHealthyy
    Want2BHealthyy Posts: 68
    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=low+carb+recipes

    oi you're really funny hey, nah kidding that was a good one.
  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    I've recently stopped pasta, rice and potatoes and not found it difficult or missed them either.

    We usually have a meat... anything from chicken, fresh fish, beef, pork.... with any two vegetables such as carrots, mashed swede, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, grilled courgette etc.

    But yes, planning helps. :laugh:
  • auntie_mush
    auntie_mush Posts: 18
    You could have a salad with the kinds of greens you like, add an egg and some light cheese (I get a lactose free cheese that is very low in carbs).

    I usually try to have a low carb breakfast and lunch, as they are the two meals I can "control" and leave my dinner free as my better half usually likes going out.

    You can add me as a friend by the way :)
  • ChrisRN75495
    ChrisRN75495 Posts: 89
    my suggestion, from a low carber, since you didn't plan ahead: 1. eat a moderate portion of the pasta your mom prepared. 2. thank her for the badass meal.

    my suggestion to you if you're looking into low carb for a weight loss solution: 1. start planning ahead.
    Kudos! Loved this response.....
  • RoswaB
    RoswaB Posts: 14 Member
    It depends on how much you like cooking?
    You can keep it simple with a meat/fish and 2 veg approach or you can try out recipes that replicate your favourite carby meals. I made a sort of lasagne last night, which i'll eat again for lunch today. Tonight we're having chicken stuffed with cream cheese and spicach in a parmesan crust served with some veg.
    It takes a while to get the hang of low carb cooking but I promise it gets easier.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    salad chicken breast
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    Since you want to do the no carb thing, just do a protein and veggies. Every once in a while we won't hav a carb for dinner either but usually it is supplemented by more veggies. Personally, I feel since you are running you will need the carbs but whatever works for you.
  • Bakkasan
    Bakkasan Posts: 1,027 Member
    And I will keep whoring my favorite, taco salad.
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    eat carbs. even low carbers don't exclude all carbs from their diet.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Lol asks for no carb dinners, person after person is recommending veggies. Strong reading comprehension
  • _Mimi_
    _Mimi_ Posts: 233
    I replace pasta with spaghetti squash and rice with cauliflower rice. I'm trying to avoid starchy carbs for dinner, but I allow myself vegetables, and sometimes even fruit for dessert.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    There's carbs in fruit and veg - it really is difficult to get away from them totally!

    But fairly easy to find a low-carb alternative.

    Cheese omelette.
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    Lol asks for no carb dinners, person after person is recommending veggies. Strong reading comprehension
    Well, yeah, but fiber is a carb. We are assuming she means low-carb diet, not high-constipation diet. :laugh:
  • abbylanes
    abbylanes Posts: 5 Member
    If you're running, you probably need a few carbs, just not enriched white flour or other carbs that turn to fat. Try Quinoa. It's healthy carbs, with vitamins and fiber.
  • Grandmadaniel
    Grandmadaniel Posts: 1
    When making supper for my husband and myself I often make a pasta meal (or rice, potato, etc.), with a side of green vegetables. When serving our plates I omit the pasta on my plate and use the sauce to cover the vegetables. I mostly use a tomato based pasta sauce and rarely use a cream sauce. The sauce has lots of heartiness with mushrooms, veggies, etc. added to it to make it more filling. I do use some parmesan, romano and asiago shredded cheese to top it as it looks more inviting and adds a bit more protein. I do eat carbs throughout the day in moderation.
  • lolabluola
    lolabluola Posts: 212 Member
    Try this one:
    http://genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html

    I don't do NO carb just LOW carb / carbs from veggies - wich is just fine if you're open to that! I'm assuming by no carb you mean just no potato / rice/ pasta / bread right? just think 1 cup of veggies and some meat or 2 cups of salad with a good full fat dressing and some chicken or hard boiled eggs or both on top - all sorts of salads. mashed cauliflower - omelets - 1/2 an avocado with a couple fried eggs and some bacon - there are a ton of options.

    Like some other people said - the REAL KEY is to plan ahead!! make a big batch of something and then you'll have some leftovers ready for you!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    You're not needing to lose very much and you're a runner too. I'm thinking your body probably could use those carbs.
  • JackieMPearson
    JackieMPearson Posts: 7
    Good advice. You can not do low carb without planning ahead.
  • nomorebingesgirl2014
    nomorebingesgirl2014 Posts: 378 Member
    Bump ????????
  • BetterKimmer
    BetterKimmer Posts: 178 Member
    Lol asks for no carb dinners, person after person is recommending veggies. Strong reading comprehension

    HA! :laugh:
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    If you don't have a medical condition diagnosed from a DOCTOR stating avoid carbs for health reasons, or you're prepping for a bikini competition..... low carb is pointless..
  • lolabluola
    lolabluola Posts: 212 Member
    I like this site: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/

    OR

    Just take whatever you mother makes you and don't have the bread or pasta and put the rest on top of a salad or just make yourself a side of veggies to have with whatever protein is being served - that way you don't have to make a whole separate meal



    EDIT:
    AND THIS! lol thank her for the badass meal :)
    my suggestion, from a low carber, since you didn't plan ahead: 1. eat a moderate portion of the pasta your mom prepared. 2. thank her for the badass meal.

    my suggestion to you if you're looking into low carb for a weight loss solution: 1. start planning ahead.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Have you tried chicken and sweet potato!
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Guys, this thread is from 2012. The OP has moved on by now.

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