OT: Speaking of Diet - Carbs

Michael_T said...
Interesting. I have found that a low carb diet is the only way I have been able to successfully lose weight. It's not necessarily easy, but I find it mostly do-able. This seems to suggest plant-based protein is better than animal-based, which makes sense.

As a treat for this summer, I've suspended my low carb intake between the 4th of July and Labor Day--we'll have to see how much weight I will have added during this two-month period.

I pretty much am doing the same thing as you. low carb works for me, it's really the only diet that I've found works for me especially over the longer term. I was down about 25lbs as of late June, then went on family vacation and am also on a break until Labor day timeframe. I'm up about 5 pounds to date after roughly 1.5 months into the break period. Trying to practice moderation during the break period as best possible.

Dewayne said...
For what it’s worth, I’ve found the best diet is 3 square meals a day, with a maximum calorie intake based on weight, height, goal, etc. Combined with weight training and cardio 5x + a week, it’s been the easiest for me, and I’ve tried them all.

I keep my calorie intake to 2,000 calories per day, documented on a phone app., and workout with weights three days a week and cardio the other three.

I also believe this type of diet will lead to the longest life span, as well as overall health today.

Which phone app do you use to track your intake?

HitchHiker--I didn't realize that breaking my diet also gave me the opportunity to break my plateau--that's certainly an additional benefit. I'm down to two weeks before I go back on low carbs and while I'm not trying to go crazy, I'm also trying to eat things I won't be eating when I'm on the diet. Last weekend we made paella. And I think I might get my pasta maker one last workout before Labor Day...

Tim, makes a lot of sense. To your point about sustainability, i think there is a large component of emotional eating involved for many. Thats something that in specific individual circumstances, would need to be addressed before ANY healthy way of eating (not calling it diet) could be sustainable.

There are actually nutritionists who are trained to deal with these issues. I used one for a while and it helped.