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UPDATE: I’ve successfully maintained this weight for two months. As a result of this diet, I’ve adopted the following eating habits: 1. Eating a sandwich with one piece of bread cut in half instead of two. 2. Making my own low-carb bread by substituting one cup of flour with flax meal 3. Eating a protein bar or muscle milk…
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I am well aware- what makes you think otherwise? Some carbohydrates (fructose, sucrose, etc) are made of polymers of glucose which yes, break down into their monomers of glucose in the body. The glucose molecules are turned into energy by our cells. Dietary fiber is also a carbohydrate, some of which is digested into…
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Not all calories are created equal. Some, but not all, carbohydrates digest right into sugar. If not used, they turn into fat, plain and simple.
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Thanks to all in this thread for the feedback and insight @AKDiscer @cwolfman13 @JustKeepTryin and many more
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If any mine has Netflix and an hour and half to spare, I suggest watching “The Magic Pill”. It’s about this diet. It’s not the best, but it is a good companion.
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Good question. I have a scale that connects to the phone via Bluetooth and gives this (approximate) data. Looks like I lost 2% of body fat and 5 lbs of muscle. Now although this is approximate, it is disappointing. However, I still feel the pros outweigh the cons. My clothing fits better, my face is slimmer, and my…
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Well the results are in. I lost 10lbs in one month- from 189 to 179. My head is 100% clearer. I miss certain foods but I don’t know if I can ever go back, now that I know how many carbs are in foods I used to love, and that I know that carbs make me gain weight. Thanks to all. Be safe.
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Wow- thank you all so much for the tips. I want to keep a low carb lifestyle and yes I will continue logging food. And yes- there are some recipes I like more than others. It’s also incredible how much sugar is in practically everything we eat, yet nobody seems to say much about it. BTW- I swear my head has never felt…
