low-carb diets

Low Fat Vs Low Carbs?

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:08:00 +0000

I have recently started a fitness regime in an effort to get fitter, healthier and lose weight. I visit the gym around 6 times a week and do classes including spinning and body pump. I am losing weight at a healthy rate (approx 1-2 lbs per week) but my body fat percentage remains quite high. I have been told that managing my diet can help reduce my body fat percentage more quickly than exercise alone. Which would be more effective to help reduce my body fat percentage – a low fat diet or a low carb diet? Or maybe just good old fashioned calorie counting???

20 Carbs A Day – Low Calories????muscle Loss?

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:06:05 +0000

Okay so I am 28 years old and am hypoglycemic (opposite of diabetic) and would like to lose 20 pounds or so. I did the low carb diet 4 years ago and lost 20 pounds which was when I quit drinking sodas, swore off fast food and went ‘organic’. Over the last 4 years, the weight has crept back up (husband is hispanic and loves tortillas!) I have always been active w/ snowboarding, mtn biking, kickboxing so I have a lot of muscle. Daily food is protein shake bfeast, snack of veggies, lunch grilled chicken garden salad (I go home and make), another veggie snack and for dinner I have a few beers (Bud select) and usually chicken/asparagus or beef/zucchini. I am also using the dailyplate.com to track what I eat and it says my calorie intake is only 950! This is of course taking in my excersize. Is this ok? Do I need to eat more? I feel fine and am eating healthy, but the low calories intakake concerns me. Will I lose muscle? This is not new lifestyle-been living clean for a while

Questions For The Low Carbs Eaters And Juicers?

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:03:59 +0000

Questions for the low Carbs eaters and Juicers?
is it safe for me to do a low carb diet through the winter months and by spring do the Master Cleanse for two weeks and back to the low carbs. (truly after the Master Cleanse I would like to start juicing for the summer season. If not, Is there any thing like a low carb juicing diet or maybe juicing my veggies and eating my protien (fish)? I hope this does not sound stupid.

Can Someone Help Me With This Fiber, Protien, Carb, Fullness Thing?

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:04:09 +0000

I never feel full when I eat yet I’m developing a belly. People tell me if you eat more fiber/protein you feel full longer? I don’t quite understand. Can someone give me examples of foods? Also, if that is true, is it bad just to eat fiber/protein products all the time? Is there a certain amount im supposed to intake?
Also, I was supposed to lose a bit of weight. When people say “high protein, low carb diet”.. I don’t understand it.. I knew calories were a part of the weight thing but what do carbs do and how do they affect you?
Sorry for the numerous questions. If I could just get some answers..
Thanks in advance!

How Do You Relieve Gas Without Otc Gas Relief Meds?

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:04:56 +0000

I have been low carb dieting and that sugar-free candy that I have become addicted to is KILLING my stomach! How can I relieve the bloating and gas naturally?

I Think I’m Eating Too Much…?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:04:09 +0000

After working out my daily calorie intake using an online calculator, it has come out @ 2300 per day! (based on the fact that I exercise 5days per wk – cardio & resistance)
This sounds an awful lot to me (i’m 21, 5′6 & 59kg)
I want to lose 7-10lbs and tone up so am going to drop my calorie intake to 1750 per day, with a 40/40/20 protein, carb, fat ratio!
(28.8g fat, 180g protein, 180g carbs)
Does this sound about right??!
My current diet is around 1300 calories per day but im getting thinner but flabby! So was advised to up my caloire intake as my body could be in starvation mode and I will be losing muscle mass! Every 2 -3 weeks lower my calorie intake a further 250 to keep losing weight!
Will I see results following this plan, with ONE “treat” meal per week??!

Ever Tryed The Low Carb Or No Carb Diet?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:04:08 +0000

i really really want to lose some weight.. i don’t know what to do and i heard this was a good way to lose it fast. its almost summer and i would die if i couldn’t wear a bathing suit.
ps. i am almost 19 i am 5 foot 1 and i weight almost 140lbs
this time last year i weighed about 115..
errr i just want it to go away!!

Any Intense Training Tips For A Runningback?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:07:56 +0000

i already train alot, six days a week and about 2-4 hours a day
that is working out in the gym, jogging, sprints, and some agility.
im 5′11” and about 173 pounds
8% body fat
i have great field vision and can cut very well, i suffered a knee injury about 6 months ago and am probably 95% healed (good enough to lift and such)
the workout schedual is as fallowed
monday-upperbody (pecs,tricept,bicept,shoulders,back,neck…
tuesday-sprints (15×100yd-5×200yd)
wednesday-jogging (usually about 10 miles with a few breaks,)
thursday-abs,sides,traps,lower back
friday-lower body (quads, gluets, hamstring, calves, hip muscles)
saturday-sprints (15×100yd-5×200yd)
this is just general
i am taking creatine and nitric oxide at normal levels
also im on about a 4300 calorie diet
pre workout- creatine nitric oxide protein shake
post workout- choco milk (for the carb protein ratio) french bread two 8 ounce steaks four eggs and 2 cups of soy milk
also taking multi vitamins, and fish oils, along with alot of other nutrient suppliments
anwyays i would really appreciate any tips
thanks

South Beach Diet Phase 1 – Breakfast Ideas?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:14:21 +0000

I’m a lacto vegetarian (no eggs or meat)
and I was wondering what no/low carb foods i can eat for breakfast if i’m on the SBD Phase 1
Thank you !

I Need Advice As A Male Starting A Low Carb Diet?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:14:09 +0000

Ok i want to lose like 20ibs i workout everyday and i want to lose weight on a low carb diet, i need any tips advice information etc on low carb diets. And how long does it take to lose weight on low carb foods and water with cardio 5 days a week and weights?