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I often see comments on this site from people advocating for eating "low-carb." And if that is working for you, then that's great. However, I am living proof that you can eat carbs and still lose weight. I'm 76, lead a sedentary lifestyle and average between 1500-1600 calories per day. I also average about 145 carbs a day, and in the last 11 months, I have lost about 65 pounds. Now, I'm not setting any records here, but I'm pretty happy with my loss rate, considering that the only dietary restriction I have is that what I eat fits into my RDI (recommended daily intake). I do mostly eat a balanced diet with lots of meat, fruit and vegetables, but I also eat rice, pasta, bread and starchy vegetables such as potatoes and corn. I sometimes eat cake, cookies, ice cream and candy. And, occasionally, I eat way more than my RDI. So, if your WOE (way of eating) is creating anxiety and difficulty due to "forbidden" foods, please know, there is another way to be successful. Whichever WOE you choose , I wish you great success on your journey.
Diet Calendar Entry for 27 February 2020:
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1696 kcal
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Fat: 51.14g | Prot: 140.95g | Carb: 148.72g.
Breakfast: Tomatoes, HEB Jumbo Cage Free Brown Eggs, HEB Turkey Breast Mesquite Smoked, Coffee, HEB Skim Milk. Lunch: Catfish & Okra with Poblano Soup, Fresh Gourmet Crispy Jalapenos Lightly Salted, Soy Sauce, Olive Garden Light Italian Dressing, Bell Peppers, Radish, Cucumber (Peeled), Tomatoes, Lettuce. Dinner: Catfish & Okra with Poblano Soup. Snacks/Other: Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream - Nestle Drumstick Sundae Cone, Betty Crocker Cinnamon Streusel Premium Muffin & Quick Bread Mix, Pecan Nuts, Water. more...
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Good for you. We have to choose the path that we can walk I think
28 Feb 20 by member: liv001
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you are doing great, Shir! and i agree with you - if it fits in your daily caloric allowance, eat it. no restrictions, unless of course there is some medical reason. there is no one way.
28 Feb 20 by member: br_e_co
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I eat between 150-250g carbs a day, and have lost weight too. I can't imagine depriving myself any certain foods, it just wouldn't work for me. You're doing great Shir!
28 Feb 20 by member: melissapko
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I am with you. I eat carbs moderately and walk everyday. I have been loosing a pound plus a week. I am training myself mentally that baby steps will lead to 52 pounds lost a year. Depriving oneself sets you up for failure.
28 Feb 20 by member: tweeters2005
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If there is anything that I have learned here, I have learned balance, balance, balance. Congratulations on all your accomplishments without feeling deprived.
28 Feb 20 by member: ocean_girl
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Well said shirfleur, congratulations on ur progress 😊
28 Feb 20 by member: tish77
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Yay, Shirfleur! I totally agree. You are kicking ass!
28 Feb 20 by member: davidsprincess
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Great! Yes, it's what ever works for us as individuals. I found out my digestive system and how I feel is so much better when eating low carb. To minimize any possible anxiety I'll have potato or pasta or bread on Sat. or Sun.
28 Feb 20 by member: Onedllm
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Great post and I hope it helps some people who might be struggling. Well done on your wonderful progress!!!
28 Feb 20 by member: Nikina70
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Yes, you're doing awesome! Idk why people follow any kind of advice that they should stay away from carbs when the countries with the leanest people have a very high carb diet. I have ~400 per day while getting leaner. Also, I think it's the fact that people call certain foods carbs when they have just as much or more fat calories. Pizza, chips, cakes, pasta, etc.
28 Feb 20 by member: -Diablo
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Low carb eating can help people with pre-diabetes/type 2 diabetes to control their blood sugar, and may ultimately enable them to reverse T2D.
28 Feb 20 by member: gz9gjg
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^Low carb isn't needed for that. I know of at least two on here off the top of my head who reversed their type 2 by simply losing fat. Type 2 is primarily caused by obesity and being unhealthy.
28 Feb 20 by member: -Diablo
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CHEERS TO YOU, Everyone is different, so what ever works for you is what you should do !!
28 Feb 20 by member: DO N OK
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Well done and well said. I’m doing it with all the carbs I want. No restrictions. Eat and live. 😁
28 Feb 20 by member: wifey9707
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I am 395 pounds and already reversed my T2D and I eat carbs. Fasting numbers are normally in the 80's and after eatings 50+ carbs a meal they are around 120-130 which is wonderful, I no longer even take my medication for diabetes. I eat anywhere between 130-175 carbs daily.
28 Feb 20 by member: angel_face0145
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2 hours after eating my fasting number is back below 100.
28 Feb 20 by member: angel_face0145
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Gz9, I was prediabetic (A1c of 6.2%) and my A1c is now 5.4%.
28 Feb 20 by member: shirfleur 1
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Shirfleur..my Alc was 9.3 and now it's 5.0 all the while I was eating carbs. I tried keto and it legit put me in the hospital.
28 Feb 20 by member: angel_face0145
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I am with you. I reduced unnecessary carbs, but still eat bread, quinoa, and farro. And coffee creamer. Losing here too. I get weak and shaky without carbs! You are my rockstar! 💚😁❤
28 Feb 20 by member: binkytexas
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Binkytexas, you are right the type of carb matters. At least it does for me. That's not saying I don't have a piece of cake or chips every now and again lol.
28 Feb 20 by member: angel_face0145
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