Low Carb Questions - Weight Loss Message Board

snoopy63 · 06-05-2003, 02:38 PM

I was just kind of wondering for those that are doing low carb.... do you still count calories and watch fat intake or just try to be reasonable? Is it faster if you do?

Also are there big price differences at places that have low carb foods. I just purchased some at our local grocery store and think I depleted our bank account...just for a few items! I bought one small candy bar to try it and it was almost $3!!!

thanks!

libby · 06-05-2003, 02:51 PM

Snoopy....you paid way too much! Atkins peanut Butter Cups are 96 cents at wallmart. my Preference is reeses sugar free peanut butter cups. BUT!!! you have to be careful...they are NOT fat free, and they are high in calories. On top of that if you eat too many it does a number in your tummy and intestines...yikes!(either kind)

I have met several people who combine a low cal program with a low carb program.They like it. I tried it, but I got too hungry. The Atkins plan really does cure the hunger thing. I think the high fat content has something to do with it. Also!!!! Drink LOTS of water! it does 2 things for starters...1. it keeps your body flushed. it is easy to get constipated on Atkins if you don't drink enough. 2. it satifies some some of what we think are hunger pangs. I read an article recently saying that the majority of the time when we think we are hungry we are actually dehydrated. The concept resinated with me.

What ever method or plan you use....be healthy.

Libby

snoopy63 · 06-05-2003, 03:16 PM

thanks libby! I couldnt believe it when I saw it...I will have to try wal mart out.

I have just been afraid that I am sabotaging things with having high fat foods. It is hard to believe that you could eat this AND lose weight. It is all that programing from 8-10 years about about low fat diets etc!

Also..do you know how to figure out the "net carbs" of something? It looked like the fiber content was subtracted or something... Is it in the Atkins book?
I have it but havent looked at it in a while. It has been a few years since I tried it and just did induction and not anything long term...i am trying again!

annes73 · 06-05-2003, 04:34 PM

Hi there, You subtract the fibre and any sugar substitute ie: malitol or other sugar alchohol. Example: 10 carbs
4g fibre
2g malitol
equals 4 net carbs! Pretty easy!
I don't count calories or fat unless I am doing the 'fat fast'. I have found that when you are watching your carbs normally your caloriesstay under control. You could try keeping a food diary for a week or so and see how it goes. I find when I am on a plateau or need some motivation that the food diar really helps me keep my day in perspective.....I record the food, carbs, calories, and fat grams and total each day. Good Luck!

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snoopy63 · 06-05-2003, 04:50 PM

that sounds good..but most reg. food will not give you the sugar alcohol or substitute content, I noticed alot of the low carb foods will. I guess you could at least subtract the fiber and know that it is that or less....

thanks for your help!