Carbs Not Gone, But Limited
Thread in 'Calorie Counting' Forum started by Avocado, Jan 20th, 2014 at 17:41 PM.
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Jan 20th, 2014, 17:41 PM
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Carbs Not Gone, But Limited
So, I have been trying something new lately. It's not a total carb free diet but I am severely limiting what carbs I take in.
Basically, I only allow myself to eat one carb per 3 meals per day. So, if I have bread at breakfast, I can't have any for lunch or dinner. That includes a sandwich!
I have been feeling better, lighter, and losing a few pounds. So, while we would like to go totally carb free, sometimes it's just not practical, or even possible.
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Jan 21st, 2014, 02:02 AM
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I'm guessing what you mean here is one serving of carbs per day as opposed to one gram of carbs, right? I went on a diet once before that was kind of like that. You started out with one serving per day, then two, and then eventually three.
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Jan 21st, 2014, 09:48 AM
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Even by limiting them you will feel liafs better
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Jan 21st, 2014, 16:51 PM
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I couldn't leave behind my carbs but I also limit them
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Jan 21st, 2014, 17:06 PM
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Quote by PaintedNails123
I'm guessing what you mean here is one serving of carbs per day as opposed to one gram of carbs, right? I went on a diet once before that was kind of like that. You started out with one serving per day, then two, and then eventually three.
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Yes, you got that right, I am only eating one serving per day. I think it's making a huge difference too. I think if a lot of people added this little tweak to their diets, they would lose a few pounds.
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Jan 21st, 2014, 19:27 PM
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That is a good idea. You're not completely taking away carbs, but you are still limiting yourself, while still being able to enjoy your food.
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Jan 22nd, 2014, 14:38 PM
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I have heard of others doing this but there is no way I could. For me it is not practical, not only do I love carbs but I really do not think I could limit myself like that. I am pretty good with self control but not when it comes to carbs.
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Jan 22nd, 2014, 21:32 PM
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I have been lowering my carbs too and eating more fat and protein. It actually keeps me fuller for way longer
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Jan 23rd, 2014, 02:51 AM
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So, if you're only eating one serving of carbs per day, are you limiting fruits and starchy veggies, too? What about beans -- can you have those? Or are you only limiting breads, pasta, etc.?
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Jan 23rd, 2014, 03:41 AM
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Avocado, how long have you been doing this and how many pounds have you lost? Seems like I dropped weight pretty quick when I was watching carbs. I think I lost about 4 or 5 pounds that first week and was up close to 10 pounds down by the end of the 2nd week. I just missed the carbs so much!
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