Cut out carbs & seen a result

[June1965]

NHS buddies,

I decided to cut out carbs to see if that helped me, I was just staying the same or gaining over the weekend, weigh in this morning & lost 2lbs..... Now I have done al lot of reading up on this and understand what do do (I think) what I've noticed is that I am not hungry which men you are half way through the menopause you are always hungry!!!(well I am) so I WILL continue this over the w/ end.....which is going to be difficult because I'm out for lunch Saturday & evening with friends for a mea, but will have in moderation.

Any one else cutting carbs ?  I have been using the Authoritnutrition site  for help. 

[JaySeeSkinny]

I cut carbs, or let's say I reduced carbs (I haven't gone the whole hog yet and would find it very difficult, I think!). It seems to work. I've lost 3 stone and am now just within the healthy range. I'd like to lose another stone just to get well within "normal", but have basically been maintaining since November. Too many holidays in between where I gain. Then I just get it off and something else comes along. But I'm not too bothered, I'm pretty sure that with low carb and exercise it will shift at some point. There's a lot of information on the Internet - maybe an expert will come along and give you the details. I'm just playing it by ear. 

[June1965 in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

Sound !!! Yes I agree cutting out carbs completely is hard,

[Hidden]

It was my basic principle and I've lost over 2 stone in 16 months or so.  Bit stuck at present; I am also in (at end of, it's hard to know!) menopause. Thought it was nearly done but apparently not.  

Thinking about, reducing carbs works.  I also actively ate more protein.  Chicken breast, tins of fish for lunch (I like them, I know many don't). 

[June1965 in reply to Hidden]

Frankie53

Great advice & thank you, this has confirmed my thoughts/reading up,

Did you follow any low carb plan ? Or just your own ?

[IndigoBlue61]

Glad you have found a solution 😊 Enjoy your weekdnd

[Penel]

Hi June

I've been following a moderately low carb diet for a while and have found it works very well. Have tried going ketogenic, but find that a moderate level seems to suit my health better. I've managed to lose about 2 stone.

I also find that the Authority Nutrution site is really informative and helpful.

Good luck, hope you can carry on losing.

[June1965 in reply to Penel]

Penel,

Many thanks for the feed back.....it's great to hear you are happy with the plan and have lost weight, I also use that site and agree very useful.

[elliebath Maintainer]

Glad that seems to be working for you June, Ive not cut them out altogether but I do try to eat less of them. 

Interestingly, I have been on two cruise holidays in past year and not gained any weight . I think is because there are so many healthy choices on the menu, I have almost no bread or cereal or pasta when Im away ( eggs, fruit , ham etc for breakfast ) , and I choose main courses that are very light on  the carbs eg meat or fish with more veg.  Which leaves me more "room" for the bubbly !! 😁😁😁

[June1965 in reply to elliebath]

elliebath 

Great feed back also........ And I'm liking the bubbly part the most!! Lol,

So I shall do the same and report back, 

[Bluewings]

I have just started a low carb Ketogenic meal plan, (I'm on day 3). It's to stay under 20g of carbs per day. It can be tricky because I obviously don't want my kids on this diet so I'm cooking two meals a lot of the time. I don't know how it's going to pan out, but will keep you updated 

😃

[Calibrated in reply to Bluewings]

Hi Bluewings. I have been getting inspiration from this site for a month now and I have just completed my first week of LCHF/Keto. I have followed the rules as a principle, printing out the list of low carb foods and building my own meals off that?

Most days I have not been hungry at breakfast time so not eaten and made two staples to get me through. Firstly a frittata made with, diced smoked bacon,2eggs, tiny bit of soya milk ( I am intolerant to cows milk) and grated pecorino ( sheep cheese) with broccoli and spring onion. I baked it in the oven then cut it into three and had that with a bed of rocket, cucumber and radish for lunch at work. It is yummy!! Dinner I have had chickens &roasted vege or meat/fish and loads of veggies. I make my own cauliflower rice which I prefer to rice anyway. I have lost 9lbs so far but more importantly I have had no IBS symptoms and feel sooo much better all around. Convinced it’s the no sugar, no processed foods and no snacks which have made the real difference? I also made a flaxseed loaf ( flaxseed,ground almonds, pecorino,eggs) I can share the recipe if you like? I make it on Sunday, slice it, wrap in tin foil and keep it in the fridge and it lasts me a week. I haven’t missed carbs at all. I am aiming to be in induction but not one for counting, just follow the basic rules and I am very happy with progress to date 😊

[Joanney69 in reply to Calibrated]

This is an old post Calibrated, you may not get a response

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Calibrated]

Hello, Calibrated, sounds like you're getting to grips with the lchf approach

Let me know if you'd like to join this weight loss forum, or you may go for the lchf forum healthunlocked.com/lchf-diet - or both!

[Calibrated in reply to BridgeGirl]

Hi BridgeGirl. I would like to join both :-). I did this before for about 2 years then totally fell off the wagon, had a year doing whatever I felt like as had some health scares but now back! I have the same approach as you with no counting and sticking to principles and have found the first induction week really quite easy? Feel so much better already. Would like to lose 2 stone but mainly this lifestyle really prevents my IBS which makes such a difference. I have read all the posts for about 6 weeks and this was my first posting 😊

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Calibrated]

Well then, welcome to the weight loss forum 😊

This welcome pack explains how the forum works and how to find your way around healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... Please take your time reading it so you get the best out of your time here.

You'll find a list of all the forum activities on our daily chat thread here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

I recommend joining a weekly weigh in on the day of your choice.

Take your time exploring and come back with any questions.

Wishing you all the best and I hope you become an active member of the forum 😊

You'l find the LCHF forum here healthunlocked.com/lchf-diet if you want to introduce yourself. There are quite few members who are on both

[Calibrated]

Ha ha yes well spotted!