Atkins and Low Carb Weight Loss
How Do I Start?
Hello all!
I am interested in giving this low carb thing a try. I am doing everything right since my surgery and I am not losing weight. So I figured it may have something to do with carb intake.
I dont know how to find out how many carbs I should be getting per day and what is good and what is bad carbs.
Any help would be appreciated!
THANKS
I am interested in giving this low carb thing a try. I am doing everything right since my surgery and I am not losing weight. So I figured it may have something to do with carb intake.
I dont know how to find out how many carbs I should be getting per day and what is good and what is bad carbs.
Any help would be appreciated!
THANKS
I am 27 years old, 5' and 3/4" tall. HW: 263 SW: 226 LW: 142 CW: 198
Hi Kelli! Welcome!
A good place to start is the "How Much Protein Should You Have" thread, because healthy low-carb eating starts with getting enough of the good stuff!
Next, check out the Starting Point thread. In general, you're going to want to limit your carbohydrate intake to 20 grams a day (not counting fiber), and eat plenty of fat to provide satiety. Check out the daily CARb Accountability Roundup threads to get an idea of what other people are eating ...
I think that would probably be a good way to begin! And we are all here to help answer any questions you have.
Lisa
A good place to start is the "How Much Protein Should You Have" thread, because healthy low-carb eating starts with getting enough of the good stuff!
Next, check out the Starting Point thread. In general, you're going to want to limit your carbohydrate intake to 20 grams a day (not counting fiber), and eat plenty of fat to provide satiety. Check out the daily CARb Accountability Roundup threads to get an idea of what other people are eating ...
I think that would probably be a good way to begin! And we are all here to help answer any questions you have.
Lisa
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
Hi Kelli,
How's it going? I track my food in myfitnesspal .com so that I can see the reality of what I'm eating.
Many surgeons recommend staying under 30 carbs per day. Some say count all carbs, some subtract fiber. Atkins has a good website with lots of ideas.
Why don't you post what you're eating over a few days and let people give you suggestions.
Congrats on your surgery!!
How's it going? I track my food in myfitnesspal .com so that I can see the reality of what I'm eating.
Many surgeons recommend staying under 30 carbs per day. Some say count all carbs, some subtract fiber. Atkins has a good website with lots of ideas.
Why don't you post what you're eating over a few days and let people give you suggestions.
Congrats on your surgery!!
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
