Low carb/high protein diet

[Brewdog]

Hi, I keep reading about how this works really well for weight loss. I need to lose 2/3 stone. I don’t eat meat so do rely a lot on pasta and bread especially with working full time (toast for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, pasta for tea). I need advice and motivation!! Any tips??

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Brewdog

Are you sure you don't mean low carb, high fat? Too much protein will be converted to fat, just as much as too much carbohydrate.

Do you eat fish, eggs, dairy? You can get lots of meal ideas from both our Daily Diary and our recipe Topics.

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[Brewdog in reply to moreless]

Thanks, that’s helpful. No, did not know that about too much protein!! Yes, I eat dairy and fish-just no meat. I’ll have a look, thanks so much.

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[Jeanieco179]

I am a vegetarian. I have discovered by calorie counting it was more that I was eating too much carbohydrate and fat like cheese. I am weighing my ingredients and surprisingly being more creative about what I eat

Olive oil was something I used too much of and Hummus had way more calories than I though

I am eating less but better and drinking more water and I rarely feel hungry between meals. Having tried those diets in the past as soon as you loose the weight I revert back to bad habits.

Calorie counting makes you more aware of what you eat and can still have the occasional treat.

Stay strong

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Jeanieco179]

Great response Jeanie 😊

I agree about weighing and counting and just being sensible. All food groups are necessary, it’s a question of balance 😊

[Bong1968]

Why not try some spiralised vegetable to replace some of the pasta?

It's really nice! I started by buying some preprepared butternut squash from Aldi.

Most supermarkets sell it - usually near the bags of salad.I have now got a little gadget to do my own at home.

Courgette, carrot and beetroot are also very tasty. Also a good way to cram in some of the '5 a day'.

I bet you won't be disappointed if you give it a go! 😊

[iparkecandothis]

Hello! I have the exact same problem! I have been trying to find different nice recipes which are low carb to try, and have treated myself to a few nice cook books. I tend to resort to old faves when I'm busy so i'm hoping that having new easy recipes in my arsenal will help. But can't say for sure yet as I'm early stages. Sound like a good idea? i guess I'll find out!

[cherv]

looks like you are speaking of looking at a Keto diet. One can be a vegatatian on this diet do some reseach on recipes. Pinitrest has many resipes found on line as bloggers. Good luck. Zoodling is great and taste wonderful we do it often with some protiens.