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Would Having A Big Burrito Ruin My Low Carb/high Protein Diet? I’m Trying To Loose Weight?

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:12:01 +0000

Not if you don’t have any rice or beans and use a lettuce leaf instead of a flour tortilla. They have low carb tortillas you can use in later stages of the diet.
You will lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don’t eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you’ll need added potassium). Keep the calories high and the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.
Your body won’t release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow your metabolism to compensate and store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering your calories, it will continue lowering that set point, til you can survive off nothing and store fat on anything. The body will only release it’s fat stores if it knows there is plenty of food.
Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) and exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.
The core of the Atkins program is converting your body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). You need to keep your fat levels at >65% of your calories, if you don’t your body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).
It takes minimum of 3 days to convert your body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis) you will probably feel sluggish the first week but most people feel better than ever thereafter.
Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate you eat the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.
Simple carbs are addictive and can be disastrous to our health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs and eat one every time you want “something” have huge omelets for breakfast, with bacon, a lil onion, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops for lunch. Get pork rinds and eat them with tuna salad. Steak for dinner. Make a huge sugar free cheese cake for dessert. Eat so much you won’t feel deprived of anything. By the fourth day, your addiction will be gone and you can start making healthy choices.
High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger and unbalance other hormones. Controlling your insulin level will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so you will gain lean muscle even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase your muscle mass with high HGH levels.
Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup of water, cinnamon, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg – let sit 10 min to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle and nuke for 1.5 min. for hot cereal or 2 min. for more of a muffin type thing. Great low carb, high fiber treat. Suggested for daily fiber needs.
The first 2 weeks you can have several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce and celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers and more variety of vegetables thereafter add 5 grams per day additional (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) every week til you gain weight, then you subtract 10 carbs. That would give you your personal carb level (everyone is different and it depends on how active you are.) As long as you remain <9 carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control, and shouldn't gain weight.
Many people gain weight on high carb, then switch to low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb that they gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar and maintain weight or health.
Dr.Atkins was a cardiologist, low carb was a health plan easier sold as a "diet" Read any of his books for easily understandable science. Normalizing blood pressure, blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol, triglyercerides and hormone levels are all bonus features of doing a low carb way of eating. Lutz "Life without Bread" & Taubes "Good calories, Bad calories" are excellent books that dispel all the nutrition myths.
Reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass will have you in awesome shape in no time. Good luck!

Would Having A Big Burrito Ruin My Low Carb/high Protein Diet? I’m Trying To Loose Weight?

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:15:18 +0000

Low-carb High Protein Diet!!?

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:05:43 +0000

I need a little help with my diet to lose weight.. IM 6″ 177lbs.. Im not fat or obese or anything obviously, but I want to be cut and healthy.. Currently im eating around 2000 calories… On average I have about 45g fat… 150g carbs and about 200-220g protein.. I try to run at least 4-5 times a day for about 2 miles.. (running and walking combined) .. Ive been experimenting with my caloric intake and found that 2000 is the right amount for me to lose about 2 lbs a week.. What else should I be doing to get that sexy six pack .. I see it coming along, and I’m dieing to have it to show off.. (as im sure anyone else would) … anyways any tips?? also what foods can i eat high in protein and low in carbs.. I eat : tuna, chicken breast, turkey, 1% no salt cottage cheese and 0% FAGE yogurt ( greek yogurt with no fat 9g carbs and 20g protein for every cup) its amazing!! THANKS ALOT

What Are Some Low Carb High Protein Foods For My Low Carb Diet?

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:07:50 +0000

ive been on a low carb diet for about 3 weeks. and so far its been extraordinary, ive lost 9 1/2 pounds, and im gon keep going. but for the past week this is my diet. vitamin pill when i wake up, a over-easy egg, and 2 slices of bacon for breakfast, peanuts between meals, protein shake for lunch, with a banana, peanuts again, and usually a steak or chicken breast grilled. but i cant keep up this same diet forever, it gets kind of boring. i dont care about big fancy meals, i just like basic foods that i can cook on a pan, or throw in the oven. and just need some more ideas for low carb high protein foods. a list would do jus fine thanks

High Protein, Low Carb Diet?

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:17:59 +0000

What is a good high prot. low carb diet that i can follow to get in shape?

I’ll Really Appreciate Your Answers =) Will A High Protein, Low Carb Diet Work? ?

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:07:05 +0000

on january 2nd, i’m starting a NEW diet for my new year’s resolution. many ppl have done well on a low carb diet with high protein, and i would like to know, will it work for me?
i’m 5 feet tall, weigh anywhere between 120 and 128. (fat..ugh)
and i would like to know is this diet dangerous?
and how long should a person be on it?
will i lose weight by doing this?
and have you tried it?
i’m very sorry for asking so much.
but thanks for reading and hopefully answering =)

I’ll Really Appreciate Your Answers =) Will A High Protein, Low Carb Diet Work? ?

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:06:33 +0000

I’ll Really Appreciate Your Answers =) Will A High Protein, Low Carb Diet Work? ?

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:10:43 +0000

Good High Protein Low Carb Diet?

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:06:59 +0000

Could some one suggest options for a good low carb high protein diet??
im 16..i run 5 mile 4 time a week and do crunches..so i basically wanna get propper ripped….this is me now http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb174…
im still in school..
so times for eating ar
breakfast 8am
11am
1:10pm
and dinner time
so just some suggestions thanks

How To Eat On A Hi-protein & Low Carb Diet? I Eat Protein B4 And After Exercise And Low Carbs Non-exercise?

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:07:08 +0000

Should you eat protein in the morning or whenever you exercise to build muscle? And have low carbs when you’re not exercising?
Is that how it is to be on a high protein/low carb diet. If not, please tell me the right how to diet.