Low carb anyone?

[Caramella]

Anyone here follow a low-carb lifestyle? If so, what's your diet like and what kind of foods do you eat? Do you people find it helpful with respect to your overall health and your workouts?

[TRAE_POUND]

Anyone here follow a low-carb lifestyle? If so, what's your diet like and what kind of foods do you eat? Do you people find it helpful with respect to your overall health and your workouts?
I personally follow a very low carb diet (no carbs really) I stay under 30 grams of carbs a day. But I only do this for the summer months because I bulk throughout the year to gain muscle (you gotta get that six pack showing real good for the beach). I usually stick to meals that are high in fat and no carbs like a high fat meat and a green vegetable. It's called a Ketosis diet and it's not uncommon to lose 2 pounds a weeks following the initial first week where you might drop 8 pounds of water weight and fat. I guess it's alright for over all health but your workouts kind of suffer without the carbs because carbs give you energy. It's a great diet if you are trying to drop weight fast. Just google it to get the full gist of it if interested.

[omeo]

I tried a Keto diet. Wasn't for me. THe headaches and weakness were awful. Right now i'm carb cycling. Most of my carbs are consumed before and after workouts. I avoid simple carbs all day.

[7:30femmefatale]

I personally follow a very low carb diet (no carbs really) I stay under 30 grams of carbs a day. But I only do this for the summer months because I bulk throughout the year to gain muscle (you gotta get that six pack showing real good for the beach). I usually stick to meals that are high in fat and no carbs like a high fat meat and a green vegetable. It's called a Ketosis diet and it's not uncommon to lose 2 pounds a weeks following the initial first week where you might drop 8 pounds of water weight and fat. I guess it's alright for over all health but your workouts kind of suffer without the carbs because carbs give you energy. It's a great diet if you are trying to drop weight fast. Just google it to get the full gist of it if interested.
that's basically the atkins diet, right? the whole ketosis thing..

i read an interesting article that talked about how low-carb diets work not b/c of mysterious phenoms like ketosis, but moreso b/c low carb diets are generally low in calories, and calories count more than anything when it comes to losing weight.. just tossin it out there.. you knowitalls can throw it right back if you want. :O

but ya, i don't eat many carbs either. the carbs i do eat are all from whole grains, vegetables, and some fruits.

[AnotherGirl]

i eat pretty much low carb during the week with a few complex carbs throw in mix here and there. (oatmeal..protein bread etc) ..and eat whatever i want in moderation on the weekends. that's off season....now if i'm marathon training (which i'm not this year. :sad: ) that's a WHOLE other monster.

[TRAE_POUND]

that's basically the atkins diet, right? the whole ketosis thing..
i read an interesting article that talked about how low-carb diets work not b/c of mysterious phenoms like ketosis, but moreso b/c low carb diets are generally low in calories, and calories count more than anything when it comes to losing weight.. just tossin it out there.. you knowitalls can throw it right back if you want. :O
but ya, i don't eat many carbs either. the carbs i do eat are all from whole grains, vegetables, and some fruits.
That too and final calories do count. But when your in Ketosis your body turns to fat for energy instead of just burning carbs. But it's really not the Atkins diet even though it's similar the Atkin's diet is for people who live sedentary lives i.e. the fat office chicks who don't workout. On my Keto diet I have weekly carbs ups where I eat over maintenance with healthy carbs to fill my muscles back up with glycogen to fuel my work outs.

[Big H]

Keto isn't made for the "casual" dieter. This diet was developed for athletes and bodybuilders who need to eliminate true bodyfat. I personally love it because of my lifestyle, but the average person trying to drop 10 pounds would not like it. There is nothing wrong with low carb diets, but a lot of people have adopted this diet and fail miserably because they screw up the diet. They simply don't understand the concept behind carbs and their effect on the body.

Keto is a High Fat/Moderate Protein/Extremely Low Carb diet. I personally can vouch for the effectiveness of this diet, but once again it tailors to my lifestyle and my body type.

The best choice for the average dieter is to use target carb loading, or cycling carbs. This type of dieting helps break plateaus and prevents the body from adjusting to a certain diet after a long period of time.

But for low-carb diets, I stick to the basics. Chicken breasts, Tuna, Salmon, Top Round Steak, Pork, Cheese, Veggies, Eggs, etc.

For the actual carbs I only eat 100% Whole Grain sources. Oatmeal, Oats, 100% whole wheat bread, etc.

Fiber is also counted as carbs, but they don't negatively affect your diet. You need Fiber on a Low Carb diet so eat your veggies with every meal.

Also, water cannot be neglected. Drink about 1-2 gallons of water a day, ice cold. Water is a life-saver on low carb diets. It will keep your body refreshed, hydrated, energized, and most importantly functioning well.

[Caramella]

wow..thanks so much for the responses. I'm looking forward to seeing what other people are doing.

I'm doing low carb/high protien/low fat. I've been reading alot about the atkins diet and the ketosis diet lately and that's what sparked this thread. I don't think I could live on going 20g and under. I monitored and assessed what I ate yesterday with respect to carbs and it was more than 20. I stick to vegetables(cabbage, cauliflauer, squash, sweet potatoes, green salads, etc), chicken, eggs, salmon and pork(occassionally) and some fruits. I need to increase my green vegetable intake. I also eat whole grain carbs but not often; just a few times a week. No simple carbs at all for me (reserved only for a cheat if i desire one). It's great for me and I always have energy. I've been doing this for six months and have lost a lot of weight. I just wanted to see what other people are doing. I was reading that I could burn more fat if I increased my fat intake. The problem is that I have this fear that if I eat more fat then I will gain. I just want to do things right and not screw up my body in the process. I'm trying to lose this last 20lbs and just thinking of changing things up a little bit. What I've been doing so far is great but I just want to see if I could be a little more effective. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!:)

[wutacutie]

what does it take to actually reach ketosis?
like how many grams of carbs are ok
and also.. what kind of carbs can they be.. for instance.. if 20 grams is the most.. can it be 20 grams of white rice or white bread...
i've been doing lo carbs for like the past 3 yrs. i don't take it as seriously as i should all the time.. but i'm trying to reach ketosis this time..

[7:30femmefatale]

what does it take to actually reach ketosis?
like how many grams of carbs are ok
and also.. what kind of carbs can they be.. for instance.. if 20 grams is the most.. can it be 20 grams of white rice or white bread...
i've been doing lo carbs for like the past 3 yrs. i don't take it as seriously as i should all the time.. but i'm trying to reach ketosis this time..
i know that with the atkins diet, it takes 2 weeks and then it's safe to assume your body is officially in ketosis, providing that you've following the diet rigorously.

if you're not doing atkins, there are strips you can buy at health food stores or probably online that you pee on.. like a pregnancy test.. that will indicate whether your body is in ketosis.

also, alot of people have reported breath that smells sweet/fruity while in ketosis (added bonus? perhaps!)

[Big H]

what does it take to actually reach ketosis?
like how many grams of carbs are ok
and also.. what kind of carbs can they be.. for instance.. if 20 grams is the most.. can it be 20 grams of white rice or white bread...
i've been doing lo carbs for like the past 3 yrs. i don't take it as seriously as i should all the time.. but i'm trying to reach ketosis this time..


It depends on the person. I for instance, reach Ketosis after two days of low carb at about 15-20 grams a day. Everyone is different. I know some people who can reach it with only 50 grams a day. The quickest way to tell is to buy Keto Sticks and do a urine test. Some of the immediate signs are change in urine odor, breath, and body odor.

But, it still takes two-three days to reach Ketosis. Carb-Ups may prevent Ketosis if you over-indulge and consume more than you should. All you need is enough to replinish your Glycogen levels.

Also, make sure you DON'T eat Fats with Carbs at the same time. Remember the golden rules: Protein+Carbs = Good, Protein+Fat = Good, Fat+Carbs = BAD!

I suggest you invest in some Keto Sticks to assess your allowance for Carbs. After you get the hang of it, and can recognize the amount needed for Ketosis, you won't need them anymore.

As for Carb sources, make sure you are avoiding simple carbs (sugars, etc.) and only consuming Complex Carbs (100% Whole grains, NO WHITE BREAD). Fiber doesn't count against your Carb total so don't worry about it. Load up on Veggies because they not only provide filling Fiber, they also provide more water in your body. They have few calories, and provide huge amounts of Fiber. Also look into supplementing with Flax Seed Oil or Fish Oils to make sure your getting your EFA's on a daily basis.

Lastly, avoid Trans. Fat at all costs. While on keto, Saturated fat is ok but Trans. Fat goes straight to your hips and lower body.

[wutacutie]

i pee all over my hand whenever i attempt to use those ketone strips.. and they never tell me whether or not i'm in ketosis.. they be like "**** u ***** you just peed all over your hand for no reason"

thanks for the info tho u two :)

[Caramella]

Also, make sure you DON'T eat Fats with Carbs at the same time. Remember the golden rules: Protein+Carbs = Good, Protein+Fat = Good, Fat+Carbs = BAD!


Why is fat with carbs bad? Also, is it just simple carbs plus fat or all carbs plus fat? What about fiber; can you eat fiber biscuits with cheese or some other source of fat?

[Big H]

Why is fat with carbs bad? Also, is it just simple carbs plus fat or all carbs plus fat? What about fiber; can you eat fiber biscuits with cheese or some other source of fat?

Look at this way, Fat and Carbs are both main sources of energy for your body. Also, believe or not, Fat is the better energy source for your body. Now, when you combine both of these energy sources at once, your body will only take one type of the energy depending on what its craving at the moment. So, when you consume Fat and Carbs at the same time your body will use one source for energy and simply store the rest.... and in most cases its stored as fat (adipose tissue). So, when on Keto its even more important to eat these things in certain combinations to prevent this from happening. During the carb-up, if you combine Fat with all the Carbs you'll be eating, some of that will be stored as fat and will set you back a bit. Protein is not an issue because it takes much longer and is harder for your body to convert to energy. Fat and Carbs are the main sources of fuel for your body.

As for the simple carbs, it doesn't matter what type it is. Think about this now; a fast-food place that serves a meal consisting of cheeseburgers, fries, and a soda (not diet). Take a moment and think about all the combinations going on there..... Fat, Carbs (Simple carbs from the sugar in the soda, etc.), and Protein. These combinations turn fast-food into the fat-building stuff that it is. So to answer the question, it doesn't matter what type of Carb it is; just avoid it all.

Now onto Fiber. Like I said before, Fiber doesn't count towards your carb count since it doesn't promote fat storage. Feel free to eat fiber with any meal regardless of the content (fat, carbs, or protein). Think of Fiber as a filler, or in other words something that just takes up space to keep you feeling full and not starved. This is why Veggies are highly recommended on a Keto diet, or any Low Carb diet. Anytime you have a calorie deficit, Veggies will be a lifesaver. In this case you have a calorie deficit and low carb intake; you will need Veggies and fiber in every meal.

[sexyDeirdre]

So can I really to this Keloids or whatever diet and lose weight? Im going out of town in late August and Im trying to drop like one or two dress sizes..

[Big H]

So can I really to this Keloids or whatever diet and lose weight? Im going out of town in late August and Im trying to drop like one or two dress sizes..

Of course.

Just keep in mind that this diet cuts bodyfat and requires that you weight train atleast 3 times a week. You may not see the scale move, but you'll tell by how the clothes fit you better every week. Weigh yourself once a week, unless your ready to handle the weight rollercoaster from day-to-day weighing.

[sexyDeirdre]

So what about dairy products? Can I eat/drink those? Because in the morning I usually eat like Mini Wheats and 1% milk and a yogart cup

[7:30femmefatale]

So what about dairy products? Can I eat/drink those? Because in the morning I usually eat like Mini Wheats and 1% milk and a yogart cup
you'll have to nix the mini-wheats if you're doing this diet.

as for your yogurt, try sugarfree yogurt.. if you can stand it.

dairy products in general.. yes. as long as they don't have added sugars. you can have plenty of cheese (although skim or fat free cheese is obviously going to work more to your advantage).. milk... eggs.. etc.

fat-free, sugar-free cool whip is now being made.. hook it up w/ some sugar-free jello and that'll help curb the sweet tooth you talked about in your other thread. you can also enjoy super-fatty stuff like flan made w/ nutrasweet.

[sexyDeirdre]

you'll have to nix the mini-wheats if you're doing this diet.
as for your yogurt, try sugarfree yogurt.. if you can stand it.
dairy products in general.. yes. as long as they don't have added sugars. you can have plenty of cheese (although skim or fat free cheese is obviously going to work more to your advantage).. milk... eggs.. etc.
fat-free, sugar-free cool whip is now being made.. hook it up w/ some sugar-free jello and that'll help curb the sweet tooth you talked about in your other thread. you can also enjoy super-fatty stuff like flan made w/ nutrasweet.

NO CEREAL FRIEND?! NO YOPLAIT?! Girl, I gotta eat alot of eggs for breakfast then...

Thats the most of dairy I usually get is during breakfast...

Thanks for the sweet tip:hug:

[7:30femmefatale]

NO CEREAL FRIEND?! NO YOPLAIT?! Girl, I gotta eat alot of eggs for breakfast then...
Thats the most of dairy I usually get is during breakfast...
Thanks for the sweet tip:hug:
i know right. lol.. no cereal for ketosis.. i'm almost positive.. some of the other gurus in this thread can say for sure though. i know for the atkins and south beach diets (both low/no carb diets) that it's a def no, at least during the first 2 weeks you're doing it.

LOL... hang in there! give it a try, forreal. i have about 3 friends currently doing south beach, and my entire dad's side of my family is on that atkins shyt.. they've lost signifigant amounts of weight.. personally i can't do those fad diets b/c you gotta maintain that lifestyle long-term, and it's TOO extreme for me.. but if i had to drop some pounds quick to fit into a dress or something like that, you can bet i'd jump on the bandwagon..

[Big H]

Cereal is a negative on Keto. Unless its your Carb-up, you don't need it. For breakfast you can eat the following if your doing Keto: Eggs (with yolk or without), Bacon, Cheese, Sausage, etc. As long as there is no little or no carbs you can get by.

There are SOME healthy cereal choices like Kashi and health food store cereals, but if you choose to eat one of those cereals you will be restricted even more on your carb allowance since you will have consumed the bulk of your allowance for breakfast. If you do eat cereal, make sure your using skim milk, or no milk at all, just straight from the box. Remember, Carbs(Cereal)+Fat(Milk) = Bad.

You'll shed a lot of water weight during the first two weeks, after that the weight and fat loss will begin to slow down a bit but don't worry because its normal. Healthy weight loss is around 2-3 pounds a week, anything more than that and your losing Muscle and not Fat. But like I said, for the first two weeks don't be weirded out if you notice you drop 10-15 pounds.

Lastly, make sure your drinkin only water, black coffee, and the occasional Diet Soda. Consume 1+ Gallons of water a day and you'll accelerate the weight/fat loss. You'll be goin to the bathroom alot more, but this is a good thing. Another rule of thumb; if your urine is dark this means your not Hydrated, and if your urine is clear or almost water like it means your hydrated. Don't stop drinkin water though, remember to aim for more than a gallon a day. Don't exceed 2-3 gallons though, over-drinking of water can have some nasty side effects, believe it or not.

[sexyDeirdre]

Cereal is a negative on Keto. Unless its your Carb-up, you don't need it. For breakfast you can eat the following if your doing Keto: Eggs (with yolk or without), Bacon, Cheese, Sausage, etc. As long as there is no little or no carbs you can get by.
There are SOME healthy cereal choices like Kashi and health food store cereals, but if you choose to eat one of those cereals you will be restricted even more on your carb allowance since you will have consumed the bulk of your allowance for breakfast. If you do eat cereal, make sure your using skim milk, or no milk at all, just straight from the box. Remember, Carbs(Cereal)+Fat(Milk) = Bad.
You'll shed a lot of water weight during the first two weeks, after that the weight and fat loss will begin to slow down a bit but don't worry because its normal. Healthy weight loss is around 2-3 pounds a week, anything more than that and your losing Muscle and not Fat. But like I said, for the first two weeks don't be weirded out if you notice you drop 10-15 pounds.
Lastly, make sure your drinkin only water, black coffee, and the occasional Diet Soda. Consume 1+ Gallons of water a day and you'll accelerate the weight/fat loss. You'll be goin to the bathroom alot more, but this is a good thing. Another rule of thumb; if your urine is dark this means your not Hydrated, and if your urine is clear or almost water like it means your hydrated. Don't stop drinkin water though, remember to aim for more than a gallon a day. Don't exceed 2-3 gallons though, over-drinking of water can have some nasty side effects, believe it or not.


Okay cool...I drink about 2 liters of water every day....and I go to the bathroom like every 10-20 minutes!!! LOL

Okay Im interested because Im going to start Monday with all of this, but I want to have all the facts straight...what is the MOST consumption of carbs I can obtain during the day? And when I note carbs, does that include fruits/veggies or is that seperate?

Yeah Femme, Im trying to lose some weight by August, so if I can drop like two dress sizes I will be STOKED!!!:hug:

[R U Ready]

Ketosis isn't good for the body, especially over an extend amount of time. I am in school studying to be a nutritionist and ketosis is one of the major topics in my previous classes b/c a lot fad diets are advocating ketosis.

It causes your brain not to get adequate glucose that it can only get from carbs, which your body becomes deficient in when it goes into ketosis.

Also it deverts protein from critical body functions such as the immune system and in turn causes a the immune system to be weak. That is called protein sparing.

Also when ketones get into the blood it disrupts the normal acid-base levels in the body.

The minimum amount of carbs needed to avoid ketosis is 100 grams of carbs. But of course 200-400 grams is recommended. One doesn't have to cut out carbs if one eats proper complex carbs. Example FRESH OR FROZEN fruits and veggies, breads that are not soft especially white breads (bleached products and their subsidiaries should be avoided. Things that are high in fiber will help one eliminate unneccessary fat in the body. Of course exercise and the right amount of calories should be taken into consideration.

[omeo]

Ketosis isn't good for the body, especially over an extend amount of time. I am in school studying to be a nutritionist and ketosis is one of the major topics in my previous classes b/c a lot fad diets are advocating ketosis.
It causes your brain not to get adequate glucose that it can only get from carbs, which your body becomes deficient in when it goes into ketosis.
Also it deverts protein from critical body functions such as the immune system and in turn causes a the immune system to be weak. That is called protein sparing.
Also when ketones get into the blood it disrupts the normal acid-base levels in the body.
The minimum amount of carbs needed to avoid ketosis is 100 grams of carbs. But of course 200-400 grams is recommended. One doesn't have to cut out carbs if one eats proper complex carbs. Example FRESH OR FROZEN fruits and veggies, breads that are not soft especially white breads (bleached products and their subsidiaries should be avoided. Things that are high in fiber will help one eliminate unneccessary fat in the body. Of course exercise and the right amount of calories should be taken into consideration.

Word. I was on a keto diet for a couple weeks. I lost lotsa weight. But the headaches were unbearable. Your BRAIN needs carbs to run. Getting it to run on fat involves bearing through some fukked up headaches/dizzy spells.

Right now I'm simply reducing carbs, and keeping em complex. Any place where I previously used sugar I add Splenda. Anything where the primary ingredient is enriched white flour gets scrapped. Lotsa brown bread, oats yams and green stuff.

[Big H]

Ketosis isn't good for the body, especially over an extend amount of time. I am in school studying to be a nutritionist and ketosis is one of the major topics in my previous classes b/c a lot fad diets are advocating ketosis.
It causes your brain not to get adequate glucose that it can only get from carbs, which your body becomes deficient in when it goes into ketosis.
Also it deverts protein from critical body functions such as the immune system and in turn causes a the immune system to be weak. That is called protein sparing.
Also when ketones get into the blood it disrupts the normal acid-base levels in the body.
The minimum amount of carbs needed to avoid ketosis is 100 grams of carbs. But of course 200-400 grams is recommended. One doesn't have to cut out carbs if one eats proper complex carbs. Example FRESH OR FROZEN fruits and veggies, breads that are not soft especially white breads (bleached products and their subsidiaries should be avoided. Things that are high in fiber will help one eliminate unneccessary fat in the body. Of course exercise and the right amount of calories should be taken into consideration.

No one is advising her to stay on it for life. I know that Keto is strictly a fat loss diet that is used for periods of time. Not every person will react to the change in a good way. I'm one of the lucky ones who didn't suffer from those side-effects. I knew about the effects and possible issues from ketosis before i started doing it, but I did the right thing and did in a controlled manner which didn't last for long. I also used CKD which is cycling of this type of diet and it helps people stay longer on the diet.

And your right, you don't need to cut out carbs to lose weight. Keto, from what I've seen, is for people that already have low body fat, and have reached plateaus from dieting and need a new approach. The healthy person, trying to drop 1 or 2% bodyfat can go on keto and come off just fine. However the obese individual can drop a lot of bodyfat by simply cutting calories and dropping carb intake by 50-100 grams.

[R U Ready]

No one is advising her to stay on it for life. I know that Keto is strictly a fat loss diet that is used for periods of time. Not every person will react to the change in a good way. I'm one of the lucky ones who didn't suffer from those side-effects. I knew about the effects and possible issues from ketosis before i started doing it, but I did the right thing and did in a controlled manner which didn't last for long. I also used CKD which is cycling of this type of diet and it helps people stay longer on the diet.
And your right, you don't need to cut out carbs to lose weight. Keto, from what I've seen, is for people that already have low body fat, and have reached plateaus from dieting and need a new approach. The healthy person, trying to drop 1 or 2% bodyfat can go on keto and come off just fine. However the obese individual can drop a lot of bodyfat by simply cutting calories and dropping carb intake by 50-100 grams.


Yeah definitely not long term.:yes:

[L Seven]

carb cycling works. You shouldn't be on low carb for more than 3 days in a row.

[Big H]

carb cycling works. You shouldn't be on low carb for more than 3 days in a row.

Yea, but once again it depends on your current level of fitness and body. Someone with a substantial amount of muscle mass would have a rough time on a low carb diet if it went on longer than 3-4 days. Workouts would suck, energy levels would drop, and worst of all Catabolism would eventually set in. This is because Leptin levels drop in your body; Leptin has been shown to be the main hormone that controls appetite and helps regulate your metabolism. When dieting for extended periods or cutting carbs, Leptin drops which is why some people report that they are no longer that hungry and don't have cravings anymore. This may seem good, but its actually detrimental. At this point, your body is already adjusted to its new living conditions and is used to the new calorie intake. This is when fat/weight loss stops and plateaus.

This is why I advise Carb-ups, CKD, Zig-Zag dieting, Refeeds, and even cheating. Using these tactics makes fat/weight loss a long-term thing.

Overweight and obese people on the other hand can go for extended periods of time on low carb and not really suffer, with the exception of the cravings.

[sexyDeirdre]

Okay, so I wanna really do this now, especially since Im wanna drop some pounds by August...

Can anyone just give me a basic day of like breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, etc? And things to avoid eating along with what to notice when I start, things like that...

:hug: in advance

[wutacutie]

Normally I have scrambled eggs for breakfast
Salad for lunch (no carrots, peas, crutons, or dressing with more than ~5g of carbs per serving)
Any kind of baked/stewed meat with any green vegetable

Snacks… celery, lunch meat, cheese

U shouldn’t have too much dairy on the diet though
I’m telling u.. after u do it for a while you’ll become very creative.. the other day I made minced meat with parmesan cheese.. lol .. and was snacking on cream cheese- by itself..

U can’t eat fruits.. or drink fruit juices.. and don’t get tricked by things that say “sugar free”.. flip those bad boys over and check how many grams of carbohydrates they have.. they shouldn’t have any

I don’t follow this rule cuz I don’t trust it.. but ppl say that if something has carbs from fiber that u don’t have to count that as carbs

Avoid vending machines.. the only snack that u can have is pork rinds.. it feels like chips.. lol.. but its not.. and no carbs in it..
And don’t drink too much diet stuff.. if u get tired of diet soda tho… u can drink crystal light..

When I get really desperate and want something with carbs I get it and chew it up and spit it out.. lol.. but this is on some real desperation type stuff

[sexyDeirdre]

^^^

LOL at chew and spit it out...thats actually a good idea..maybe I can do that when I have a sweet tooth :guilt y:

Thanks Wuta...I think I can do that, and besides I like pork rinds, especially the salt and vinegar ones:yes:

[Caramella]

^^^
LOL at chew and spit it out...thats actually a good idea..maybe I can do that when I have a sweet tooth :guilt y:
Thanks Wuta...I think I can do that, and besides I like pork rinds, especially the salt and vinegar ones:yes:

http://forum.lowcarber.org/

Check out this forum! It is very, very good! It has various low carb diets/options, recipes and support. You can also go to the home page to learn a little more about the low carbing lifestyle. This site will help provide a little more direction and some structure with respect to low carbing and achieving your personal goals.

[Caramella]

Also, I'm not sure if this has been mentioned at all in this forum but I use http://www.fitday.com to track what I'm eating with respect to carbs, protien and fat. I've been using it for a week so far and it is soooo helpful. It helps me organize my food intake for the day so that I know that I'm getting enough food from each group. This also helps track activity and weight loss progress and helps provide insight on everything with respect to meeting your personal goals.

[Reckless]

Also, I'm not sure if this has been mentioned at all in this forum but I use http://www.fitday.com to track what I'm eating with respect to carbs, protien and fat. I've been using it for a week so far and it is soooo helpful. It helps me organize my food intake for the day so that I know that I'm getting enough food from each group. This also helps track activity and weight loss progress and helps provide insight on everything with respect to meeting your personal goals.

thanks for the link. I'm gonna check out the site...

u got a pic?

[sexyDeirdre]

http://forum.lowcarber.org/

Check out this forum! It is very, very good! It has various low carb diets/options, recipes and support. You can also go to the home page to learn a little more about the low carbing lifestyle. This site will help provide a little more direction and some structure with respect to low carbing and achieving your personal goals.

Thanks!!! :hug:

[Shaolin Temple]

I am not a fan of carb-deprived diets. The most I do is limit my carb intake after a certain time, say like 3pm to 5pm. Breakfast and lunch meals include a fair amount of carbs.