SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Jun 18, 2017 15:54:07 GMT
So I have literally been overweight my entire life. For as far back as I can remember, even into elementary school, I've been the fat girl. In college, I did lose a significant amount of weight by practically starving myself and kept it off for a few years. Since getting married my weight has fluctuated a bit, but I'm currently about 80 pounds overweight. I've tried lots of low fat and low calorie diets and it just doesn't work for me. I'm ready to try something new.
A few days ago I decided cutting carbs is one of the few things I haven't tried. I love carbs, but I've got to do something. I'm cutting out sugar and trying to stay around 40 carbs a day. I know that's not super low carb, but I'm hoping to continue to drop carbs as I get used to the change. This morning I replaced my sweetened creamer with whipping cream and enjoyed my coffee. I cringe to think about how much sugar I was putting into my coffee every morning.
So I'm tracking on My fitness Pal. Does anyone have anything they like better that's maybe more focus on carbs? Anyone have any other tips that helped you when you started out cutting carbs?
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Post by lisae on Jun 18, 2017 16:33:30 GMT
A couple of months ago I tried Weight Watchers Points Plus (the plan before the current one) and I've lost 10 lbs which is what I wanted to lose. It's been very stressful here the last few weeks and that has helped speed things along but I was making progress before. I have reduced my carb intake but I don't know exactly to what. What I like about it is that I get most fruits and vegetables 'free' so I'm subbing those for a lot of the carbs. I look and feel better. I wanted something that would let me continue to eat many of the foods I liked in lower quantities and cook the foods my family loves. I've only made a few modifications to recipes.
I lost 28 lbs in high school and then I've gained a few pounds here and there leveling off for a few years and then a few more pounds. I had just got to a point that many of my clothes were uncomfortable or didn't fit at all and I didn't like how I looked. So that is the plan that accomplished my goal. I realize you situation is different. I just found that a plan that didn't make me give up everything so drastically worked well for me. I have an app on my phone for tracking the points.
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Post by georgiapea on Jun 18, 2017 16:45:26 GMT
I've heard to avoid anything 'white'. Like potatoes, sugar, flour, pasta. Which leaves meat and veggies I suppose. Losing weight is so difficult. I've lost about 5 pounds. Beings as I'm still over 200, that's not much.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jun 18, 2017 16:54:47 GMT
I've heard to avoid anything 'white'. Like potatoes, sugar, flour, pasta. Which leaves meat and veggies I suppose. Losing weight is so difficult. I've lost about 5 pounds. Beings as I'm still over 200, that's not much. This is 100% truth. You can eat meat, vegetables and some fruit (in moderation). If you are dedicated you will lose weight and it comes off fairly quickly. You have to be 100% committed to it or it won't work and you may gain weight. This is a high fat low carb diet. There are several versions of it. I have done Dr. Atkins many, many times. I get my weight down and then give up because I am never really full even though you are supposed to be full. Maybe I didn't eat enough to be full? It does work and it will work. You have to stick with it. Good luck in your decision, SabrinaP.
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Post by bc2ca on Jun 18, 2017 16:56:05 GMT
DH & I eat mostly low carb. We've done full Paleo and are in the habit of eating that way 80-90% of the time now. For me, the easiest way to cut carbs was to look for recipes that are primarily protein & vegetables. Check out cookbooks from the library before buying and search Paleo or Whole 30 on Pinterest. I find riced cauliflower to be an awesome addition to replace carbs in recipes. Personally I love raw zucchini noodles, but hate them cooked (they get mushy too quickly for my taste). Take a few of your favorite recipes and search for Paleo alternatives. If sweets are your thing, Danielle Walker's Against All Grain has the best chocolate chip cookie recipe and won't send you into a sugar rush/crash. I use celery boats and cucumber rounds instead of crackers (topped with tuna salad, chicken salad, etc.). Good luck, it is hard to break eating habits.
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Post by elaine on Jun 18, 2017 16:57:29 GMT
So I have literally been overweight my entire life. For as far back as I can remember, even into elementary school, I've been the fat girl. In college, I did lose a significant amount of weight by practically starving myself and kept it off for a few years. Since getting married my weight has fluctuated a bit, but I'm currently about 80 pounds overweight. I've tried lots of low fat and low calorie diets and it just doesn't work for me. I'm ready to try something new. A few days ago I decided cutting carbs is one of the few things I haven't tried. I love carbs, but I've got to do something. I'm cutting out sugar and trying to stay around 40 carbs a day. I know that's not super low carb, but I'm hoping to continue to drop carbs as I get used to the change. This morning I replaced my sweetened creamer with whipping cream and enjoyed my coffee. I cringe to think about how much sugar I was putting into my coffee every morning. So I'm tracking on My fitness Pal. Does anyone have anything they like better that's maybe more focus on carbs? Anyone have any other tips that helped you when you started out cutting carbs? You may want to read through our 15 page thread on the book The Obesity Code. There are quite a few people on that thread also eating low carb. Fruit actually has a lot of carbs, but natural whole food carbs digest differently that processed carbs. The fiber in fruit slows down the absorption of the sugar in the fruit and its carbs that your body turns to sugar. For me, and I've lost 32 pounds on the newest iteration of Weight Watchers, I limit myself to 1/2 cup of processed carbs per day - I.e., 1/2 cup of rice or pasta with dinner. My other carbs come from fruit, beans, hummus, etc., so, I'm not going Keto, but just cutting down the rice and pasta and not eating any bread on days that I eat rice or pasta has helped a lot. I also buy bread that is "no sugar added" - most commercial breads have sugar in them, but Nature's Own has a loaf that has no sugar. Giving up bread is the hands-down hardest change in my diet. I could literally live on bread and butter fairly happily.
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Post by SallyPA on Jun 18, 2017 17:09:55 GMT
I lost a significant amount of weight between 1 and 2 years ago eating low carb. Dang it then it was so easy to let myself get complacent and, after seeing myself in the dressing room this weekend, have decided I've got to refocus again and get back to a low carb lifestyle. Obviously I need to make it long term. My weakness is sweets and deserts. Not good!
Anyways, I count total carbs, not net. I stay under 50 total per day. I drink my coffee with whipping cream. Here's what worked for me in the past. BF is always eggs and some sort of meat - bacon, ham, sausage mostly. I like to add some veggies to my eggs like spinach, peppers, onions, tomatoes, olives. Lunch is usually deli turkey or ham or chicken, cheese, and a bunch of fresh veggies like cucumbers, snap peas, tomatoes, celery. With or without a dip like ranch or caesar. Afternoon snack is always nuts- almonds or pecans are my favorite. Sometimes a small piece or portion of low carb fruit like berries or apple. Dinner is again some meat plus veggie. In summer, grilled chicken, shrimp, brat/sausage, steak, or pork. And grilled veggies or a salad. I have no AC and avoid the oven like the plague this time of year. But my children still like eat carbs. They often have a bit of potatoes, rice or noodles, but not often.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jun 18, 2017 17:10:04 GMT
I'm not low carb per se, but am doing THM, which separates carbs and fats. I eat many more S (higher fat) meals so am lower carb than some that may eat more E (higher carb) meals. It is nice because you don't have to give up a whole food group, but rearrange what you eat together. Sugar is a no-no and grains/carbs should be "gentle" carbs (sprouted whole grains, sweet potatoes, etc). There are a lot of tricks to reducing carbs while not sacrificing taste.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Jun 18, 2017 17:12:12 GMT
Thanks to everyone! I'm good without sweets and I cut out all soda years ago. My biggest are bread, rice, pasta, etc. I have been reading through the Obesity Code thread. It's one of the things that has inspired me to try something new.
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Post by ~summer~ on Jun 18, 2017 17:16:12 GMT
My best tip is to read the book The South Beach diet book - it is a great, easy read that could change how you eat. I've also read the Obesity Code which I also enjoyed - and does expand on the south beac - but south beach was a bit more readable.
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Post by stittsygirl on Jun 18, 2017 17:16:46 GMT
I'm a cutter of the "whites", and have been for the most part of 15 years now. I lost a lot of weight that way about 15 years ago, had two more children, then went through a few years of depression where I didn't care what I ate and I gained all the weight back.
I moved to a better part of the US for me two years ago, went back to work, started eating the way that is healthiest for my body (low carb/low glycemic), and have lost 60 lbs. since March of last year. The biggest difference for me this time around was my activity levels. My job is very physically demanding, and between that and my diet the pounds really have just melted off. So I'm a firm believer now that regular exercise is important no matter what you're eating, especially as we age.
I eat a lot of chicken, shrimp, and eggs. I eat berries, melon, and apples. For veggies I eat anything leafy green, as well as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and asparagus. I eat a lot of nuts, particularly almonds, macadamias, and pistachios. Whole grains really upset my digestive system, but I do eat oatmeal occasionally as that doesn't bother me. I've had to cut out dairy too because my body just doesn't handle it well anymore.
For snacks I eat special chips called Beanitos. They are made primarily out of beans, though they do contain some rice, but they have so much fiber and protein they've never hurt my weight loss. I love them with fresh salsa, and they make good nachos too if you can tolerate cheese. I and my family eat a low-carb pasta called Dreamfields, which is as good as regular pasta to me, and has also never slowed my weight loss. I also have sugar-free chocolate in moderation. And water, lots of water. I very rarely drink anything else now.
Because I'm basically maintaining my weight at this point, I do allow myself treats for special occasions like birthday cake and special dinners out. But this time around I've had no problem going back to my low carb ways after a "cheat" day.
It can be hard at first, as you're body gets used to functioning with fewer refined carbs and as you figure out what you can eat and what to avoid, but I always feel so much better overall when I eat this way. Good luck.
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Post by Country Ham on Jun 18, 2017 17:50:29 GMT
I eat hard core Ketogenic. I generally stick to about 10 net carbs a day and on rare occasions 20-25 but that happens more when I eat at other people's homes. I am not a fast loser though. I have lost 60lbs in 11 months so far. It's a nice steady loss. I do love to eat and if I cut back on my no carb proteins I might could lose faster but I don't want to lol. The start of eating this way was super challenging but I no longer crave carbs. I don't want bread, rice or pasta etc. I don't feel like I am missing anything. This evening I will be eating bacon wrapped, cream cheese stuff jalapenos and chicken wings with hot sauce for example.
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Post by cycworker on Jun 18, 2017 18:16:07 GMT
I've heard to avoid anything 'white'. Like potatoes, sugar, flour, pasta. Which leaves meat and veggies I suppose. Losing weight is so difficult. I've lost about 5 pounds. Beings as I'm still over 200, that's not much. This is 100% truth. You can eat meat, vegetables and some fruit (in moderation). If you are dedicated you will lose weight and it comes off fairly quickly. You have to be 100% committed to it or it won't work and you may gain weight. This is a high fat low carb diet. There are several versions of it. I have done Dr. Atkins many, many times. I get my weight down and then give up because I am never really full even though you are supposed to be full. Maybe I didn't eat enough to be full? It does work and it will work. You have to stick with it. Good luck in your decision, SabrinaP . It's not that simple. I've lost weight on WW and on my own. I have never, and will never, cut out everything white. I've continued to eat a lot of fruit. I am tired of the demonization of potatoes, specifically. Cut out/cut way back on the sweets. As I lost that 20 lbs I still got the occasional chocolate bar or ice cream cone in. Eat lean meats. You can even have a burger - but make it at home w extra lean ground beef. Drink more water & less other stuff. Watch your portion sizes. The key is moderation, not deprivation.
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Post by Merge on Jun 18, 2017 18:28:40 GMT
I've cut the "whites" and all processed food, and am following a LCHF plan. If you're going to do low carb, based on what I've read and have now experienced, it needs to also be high fat. Trying to do low carb AND low fat gives your body no fuel. I've also given up artificial sweeteners and after two weeks I don't crave sweets at all (and I generally LOVE sweets). No more Coke Zero. I did buy some erythritol/stevia blend in case I felt like I had to make something sweet, but so far it's sitting unopened in the pantry.
I actually find it hard to eat as much fat as I'm supposed to. Today for lunch I had a whole avocado, sliced, with a few halved grape tomatoes and a couple of tablespoons of homemade pimiento cheese. I'm not hungry at all and no after-lunch tiredness. Tonight's dinner is bacon-wrapped shrimp and buttered broccoli, and maybe a few strawberries for dessert. I'm doing a 16:8 fasting pattern so no breakfast - just a cup of coffee with a splash of heavy cream.
I've lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks and, though the first week was pretty hard, I'm really starting to feel good. I've counted calories a couple of days on the plan and I'm eating an average of 1100-1400 calories a day without any hunger or blood sugar swings.
For me, personally, "moderation" of processed food and "white" foods just doesn't work. Once I start eating them, I can't stop. I'm sure I'll have birthday cake down the road and eat some of that stuff at holidays and celebration meals, but for the every day, this way of eating feels very sustainable. There is no feeling of deprivation at all.
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Post by walkerdill on Jun 18, 2017 19:03:15 GMT
I went on weight watchers 2 years ago. I dropped weight so fast cutting carbs & sugar. I lost 80lbs in 6 months. I did work out 3 days a week. By working out I rode a bike 5 miles & did some weights (nothing strenuous). It was hard changing my mindset more than the eating.
Since then I have gone back to being bad & eating whatever & have gained the weight back. I really need to get motivated again.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jun 18, 2017 19:24:18 GMT
I'll put in a plug for Whole30. (I feel like y'all must think I'm a paid spokesperson for them as much as I push it now. Lol.)
We had to virtually cut out all carbs (corn, grains & legumes are verboten) except for the bit that's naturally occurring in fruit and some other veggies. The plan also calls for total elimination of other foods and food groups for that thirty day period, but I'll focus on the carbs since that's what you are concerned with.
I was surprised to discover how much the grains "messed with" my body. My whole digestive system was so much healthier when I had none of that in my diet. To the point where my husband and I are voluntarily maintaining an 80% or better compliance with the plan even now at three months later. I just *feel* better.
Would you consider a plan like that to go all out with eliminating whole food categories from your diet for thirty days? I really found it eye-opening and I'm not sure you could have ever convinced me if I had not experienced it for myself.
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Post by getting started on Jun 18, 2017 19:32:09 GMT
I had to lose a bunch of weight for a health condition and my doctor told me to cut out all pasta, potatoes, rice, bread etc. That was hard. What I found that has made it do-able is to remove all those foods until dinner time. I have tons of control over breakfast, lunch and snacks so I can plan and choose more easily. Plus having the hard and fast rule "No bread etc" makes it easier if I'm in a restaurant to not order those meals. It is simply a no. Then at dinner, with my family, I try to have a smaller portion of those things if I am not able to avoid them. This was a better solution for me because they all wanted some of that with their meal and I had a harder time saying outright no. I feel I can say yes to a little because I know all day I've had none. Hope this helps
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Post by SallyPA on Jun 18, 2017 19:42:18 GMT
I've cut the "whites" and all processed food, and am following a LCHF plan. If you're going to do low carb, based on what I've read and have now experienced, it needs to also be high fat Trying to do low carb AND low fat gives your body no fuel. I've also given up artificial sweeteners and after two weeks I don't crave sweets at all (and I generally LOVE sweets). No more Coke Zero. I did buy some erythritol/stevia blend in case I felt like I had to make something sweet, but so far it's sitting unopened in the pantry. I actually find it hard to eat as much fat as I'm supposed to. Today for lunch I had a whole avocado, sliced, with a few halved grape tomatoes and a couple of tablespoons of homemade pimiento cheese. I'm not hungry at all and no after-lunch tiredness. Tonight's dinner is bacon-wrapped shrimp and buttered broccoli, and maybe a few strawberries for dessert. I'm doing a 16:8 fasting pattern so no breakfast - just a cup of coffee with a splash of heavy cream. I've lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks and, though the first week was pretty hard, I'm really starting to feel good. I've counted calories a couple of days on the plan and I'm eating an average of 1100-1400 calories a day without any hunger or blood sugar swings. For me, personally, "moderation" of processed food and "white" foods just doesn't work. Once I start eating them, I can't stop. I'm sure I'll have birthday cake down the road and eat some of that stuff at holidays and celebration meals, but for the every day, this way of eating feels very sustainable. There is no feeling of deprivation at all. Yes I agree that you should not cut fat (and therefore calories) while doing low carb. Your body needs the fat for fullness and energy. Nice job so far, Merge!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jun 18, 2017 19:54:28 GMT
This is 100% truth. You can eat meat, vegetables and some fruit (in moderation). If you are dedicated you will lose weight and it comes off fairly quickly. You have to be 100% committed to it or it won't work and you may gain weight. This is a high fat low carb diet. There are several versions of it. I have done Dr. Atkins many, many times. I get my weight down and then give up because I am never really full even though you are supposed to be full. Maybe I didn't eat enough to be full? It does work and it will work. You have to stick with it. Good luck in your decision, SabrinaP . It's not that simple. I've lost weight on WW and on my own. I have never, and will never, cut out everything white. I've continued to eat a lot of fruit. I am tired of the demonization of potatoes, specifically. Cut out/cut way back on the sweets. As I lost that 20 lbs I still got the occasional chocolate bar or ice cream cone in. Eat lean meats. You can even have a burger - but make it at home w extra lean ground beef. Drink more water & less other stuff. Watch your portion sizes. The key is moderation, not deprivation. Weight Watchers works very well, too. Millions of people wouldn't be doing it if it didn't work . I just gave my experience on Atkins. The only thing is for a diet to work is consistency. If you do it for the rest of your life the weight will stay off. I am considering trying Weight Watchers when I feel like I have any discipline to stick to it. Right now I do not. I did constantly feel deprived and was "one spaghetti meal" away from finally feeling full. No one else I have met has had that experience and everyone else is always so "full" with vegetables. I can't eat that many vegetables to feel "full enough". I was always hungry.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 18, 2017 20:14:06 GMT
I agree with cycworker, totally cutting carbs wouldn't be sustainable long term for me. Moderation works for me. I currently use MFP to track calories (and to keep myself honest!) and I've just cut way back on carbs in general without completely cutting out any particular food group. I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant and I was stunned by how many vegetables are high in carbs, so you can't automatically assume eating veggies=low carb. Limiting to 40 carbs a day is very low. Even when I was on the GD diet I was allowed to have 15 carbs at breakfast, 45 at lunch and dinner each and 15 for each of three snacks for a total of 150 carbs a day. I wasn't counting calories at all at that time, but even just limiting carbs that much I was losing weight. I too love carbs and could eat bread, candy and junk all day long so for me to switch out a cookie for a piece of fruit has been a plus. Even though both things contain carbs, the fruit is a healthier choice for me than the cookie. I cut out soda entirely, I read labels, bought and use a food scale (again to keep myself honest, it's crazy how small a portion size really is when you actually measure things out), and try to make sure I'm eating more protein because it does sustain me for longer periods so I don't feel hungry. I've lost about 25 lbs since October just doing this. I know I would lose faster if I bumped up my activity level or were even more strict with my diet, but I'm really not interested in doing either of those things right now.
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Post by librarylady on Jun 18, 2017 20:23:23 GMT
Tips that have helped me: I use leaves of Romaine lettuce instead of bread for a tuna or chicken salad sandwich. Mid afternoon, I eat a few nuts to give me a little boost.
Dessert = cool whip with berries and possibly some chopped pecans
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 20:28:18 GMT
Swap out the white stuff for the "brown" or "whole" version.
Sweet potato instead of russet potatoes Brown or wild rice instead of white rice Whole grain bread and pasta instead of white bread or regular pasta More whole fruits vs bagged chips Try veggie chips.
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Post by leslie132 on Jun 18, 2017 20:30:44 GMT
I'll put in a plug for Whole30. (I feel like y'all must think I'm a paid spokesperson for them as much as I push it now. Lol.) We had to virtually cut out all carbs (corn, grains & legumes are verboten) except for the bit that's naturally occurring in fruit and some other veggies. The plan also calls for total elimination of other foods and food groups for that thirty day period, but I'll focus on the carbs since that's what you are concerned with. I was surprised to discover how much the grains "messed with" my body. My whole digestive system was so much healthier when I had none of that in my diet. To the point where my husband and I are voluntarily maintaining an 80% or better compliance with the plan even now at three months later. I just *feel* better. Would you consider a plan like that to go all out with eliminating whole food categories from your diet for thirty days? I really found it eye-opening and I'm not sure you could have ever convinced me if I had not experienced it for myself. I'm in month 4 of clean eating. I'm down 33 pounds and feel terrific. I had no clue how all these different things effected my body.... This is the best I have felt in years and I sleep like a baby. My skin is clear and I now get a regular period ( why this happens now when Im done having children I will never know!). As my coach says my body is showing me time and time again that it loves this way of eating!!!! I'd incorporate Whole30 recipes into your meal plan!!!
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Post by JustKim on Jun 18, 2017 21:14:21 GMT
I have been reading the book called Goodbye Diabetes. I am not diabetic but my mom is and I got it for her. Quite the eye opener. Not all carbs are the same. I think by really looking at what foods you are eating will make a difference. I know I love bread and get into times that I keep eating bread every day and I need to stop and limit it. Easier said than done. I like my fitness pal to keep track.
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Post by cycworker on Jun 19, 2017 1:26:53 GMT
My concern w/ the Atkins type approach is that it's been shown to be linked to issues with heart disease & such.
And for me, the only way I like sweet potatoes is fries. My doctor & nutritionist would rather I have the baked white potato than all the oil that fries entail.
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Post by elaine on Jun 19, 2017 2:01:47 GMT
My concern w/ the Atkins type approach is that it's been shown to be linked to issues with heart disease & such. And for me, the only way I like sweet potatoes is fries. My doctor & nutritionist would rather I have the baked white potato than all the oil that fries entail. Actually, Atkins and other low carb diets have been shown in many studies to lower risk of heart disease. Whether looking at animal protein & fat or vegetable protein and fat, low carb, higher fat and protein (Veggie or animal) show similar lower risk for heart disease.
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Post by peasapie on Jun 19, 2017 2:21:57 GMT
I lost 20 lbs cutting simple carbs and sugar. I have bread and/or dessert only once a week or at a special event. I do eat fruit, which has natural sugar, but no bread, pasta, rice, pancakes, or potatoes.
I don't count calories or do anything else in particular. My daughter has started the same thing and also lost weight. She said sugar was her main culprit, and it was in the sugary drinks, both cold and hot.
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Post by comfy on Jun 19, 2017 2:37:00 GMT
I currently use spark people...just like weight watchers only it is free...lots of great low carb recipes and trackers for everything related to help you reach your weight loss goals....and who wouldn't want to save money too!
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Post by SallyPA on Jun 19, 2017 2:39:48 GMT
My concern w/ the Atkins type approach is that it's been shown to be linked to issues with heart disease & such. And for me, the only way I like sweet potatoes is fries. My doctor & nutritionist would rather I have the baked white potato than all the oil that fries entail. False. This has recently been shown to be incorrect. The old food pyramid with its base in carbs was flat out unhealthy. Sugar/carbs makes us fat, not fat. Also, same with cholesterol. Blood cholesterol is not as much a result of dietary cholesterol as it is genes. I hate the "everything in moderation" line of thought. I want that to be the case but no my body does not work like that. Good for you if your body does. It also doesn't work for me to sub "healthier options" like a sweet potato for white potato or brown rice for white or some healthy new pasta for regular. It's all about sugar. Those "healthier" versions all have be same amount of sugar as their counterparts.
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Post by birukitty on Jun 19, 2017 3:12:06 GMT
My concern w/ the Atkins type approach is that it's been shown to be linked to issues with heart disease & such. And for me, the only way I like sweet potatoes is fries. My doctor & nutritionist would rather I have the baked white potato than all the oil that fries entail. False. This has recently been shown to be incorrect. The old food pyramid with its base in carbs was flat out unhealthy. Sugar/carbs makes us fat, not fat. Also, same with cholesterol. Blood cholesterol is not as much a result of dietary cholesterol as it is genes. I hate the "everything in moderation" line of thought. I want that to be the case but no my body does not work like that. Good for you if your body does. It also doesn't work for me to sub "healthier options" like a sweet potato for white potato or brown rice for white or some healthy new pasta for regular. It's all about sugar. Those "healthier" versions all have be same amount of sugar as their counterparts. No, I'm sorry you're misinformed. Carbs can be healthy if they are the correct carbs. The old thinking that blood cholesterol is not as much a result of dietary cholesterol as it is genes is completely false. It is absolutely tied to diet. What makes us fat is eating animal products and processed food which also leads to heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity. What we call the Standard American Diet. BTW, you know who decides what to put on those food pyramid charts? The dairy council, the beef association and all of those guys who have a stake financially in what you eat-so we can't listen to them-they aren't telling us the truth anyway! Back to carbs-Carbs keep us satiated. Protein does but Americans eat more than double the amount of protein per day than they need and that creates problems in the body. Good carbs are made from whole foods. Whole grains, whole vegetables and fruits. As far as pasta goes look for ones that aren't white, but have the word "whole" in front of it "whole wheat" pasta is what I eat. I prefer it now over white pasta-which to me tastes like air. The healthiest diet for anyone is a whole foods, plant based diet. You will lose weight and be able to keep it off and that's the key. It's sustainable. How many diets can say that and prove it? Of all the diets out there if 100 people lose weight on one 98% gain the weight back and then some. That's not the case with a whole foods plant based diet if it is followed correctly. Studies have show that. Plus-you get the health benefits. Blood pressure goes down. Cholesterol goes down. You chance of getting breast cancer reduces. You chance of other cancers reduces. Not to mention you chance of heart disease drops dramatically. That was what attracted me. I was sick of being overweight. I've seen people with diabetes go on this and do so well they reversed their diabetes. Now I'm not blaming you (obviously) or anyone for being misinformed. Doctors don't know this information and they are doing their best (Big Pharma and Big Ag) to keep it quiet. Big Pharma doesn't want people to get healthy because then all of their cholesterol drugs and blood pressure drugs etc. won't be getting bought anymore=less profit for them. Big Ag obviously doesn't want it getting out because it means people will stop eating meat. I like to help people, especially people I like-like the Peas. So I talk about this when folks are asking for advice on losing weight. It worked for me-I lost 61 pounds and have kept it off for almost 2 years after hitting my goal weight of 125 lbs. If you haven't watched it yet watch "Forks over Knives" on Netflix. There is a new one called, "What the Health" that talks about a WFPB diet and these diseases I mentioned.
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