Definitely true, especially when you're insulin resistant.

hi, havent posted in awhile...because of an impending gall-bladder program, my doctor wanted me to be careful of the fat. the heavy cream for my coffee, the butter on my vegies; however, only three portions of grains allowed per day so i have three quarters cup red river cereal(mostly flax) an open face sandwich, one half cup rice or squash or potatoe for supper. lots of vegies, three fruits(i use berries and an orange) three fourths cup of ff plain yougurt, 2 cups of skim real milk and 6 ounces protein per day. i am also allowed 20 grams of fat. to my surprise, i'm losing weight and feeling good. my carbs are still under 100 grams...still lowcarb?

Moderately low carbs, I think.

Happy New Year Dottiedo, and thanks for the update! Glad to hear that you are feeling well. That's what really matters!

FWIW I think your plan is still lowcarb. You have mostly eliminated all the bad stuff. 100g may sound high around here, but ITRW most people scarf more than that down in a quick snack!

Under 100 is the range of what Mark Sisson calls "effortless weight loss" for most people. Google his "carbohydrate continuum."

Also, "Life Without Bread" by Lutz has people having up to 72 g a day. There are lower carb plans in the range from 40-100g.

Sounds that you have a good plan that works for you. Seejay is correct about Sisson's chart that under 100g works for weight loss and as I remember Lutz's book, he thought one should not go below 72g, being in ketosis long-term was not beneficial. Now the Perfect Health Diet basically says the same. There are metabolic functions which do better with some ”safe starches"...exactly what you have in your program. White rice, boiled peeled potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc are not toxic (grains are). You might enjoy the new edition of the book though it's science heavy, or read his website, or listen to recent interviews. http://perfecthealthdiet.com/the-diet/

thanks janet, i'm going to that website now...will post later..

I hadn't realized it until recently, that this is actually the plan I've been following, along with carb cycling. His "Eat Fat Get Thin" book explains it all. I find this diet liberating and quite easy, frankly.

I love Groves. He and Kwasniewski both believe that one should eat just enough carb to avoid ketosis.

hi again, still on the lowcarb plan..i'm ranging between 70 to 100 carbs a day..the diet that the doc put me on was ok but i found the weight loss got very slow for me..so, this is now a sample of what i eat and i have started to lose weight at a little faster pace.so..one-half cup nofat greek yogurt, topped with one-half cup unsweetened berries, one-fourth cup allbran cereal and a few chopped walnuts..for lunch, egg salad on two rye-krisp crackers,(or tuna salad), usually i'm not hungry till 2 0r 3 pm, then i have one cup lentil soup, homemade by me, a salad or raw vegies and that usualy ends up being my supper.. although i will eat some meat or cheese later in the evening if still hungry..every evening, i also have 4 ounces red wine and 3 squares of 70% dark chocolate orange bars.(ten carbs) i know some would say that should be vegies but i'm a foodie and i'm losing weight..so? anyway, 23 pounds since dec. 10, 2012.

Hey congrats dottido. I bet you feel better huh?

I'm amazed that you don't keep creeping up the wine and chocolate. If it was me I would have to keep increasing the amount to get the same "ahhh."

do you track your protein? it would be a shame to fall too low and make it hard for you to maintain later.

Great job Dottido! Finding what works is what it's all about!

Great job!! Good for you!
I hope that you continue to do so well.

thx all...the dark chocolate doesnt have the sameeffect as milk chocolate..i'm always satisfied nd i dont really like alcohol but i like the 4 ounces red wine ok. i do it, and the chocolate as "heart" helps, (really!) i do feel better, wearing some clothes that have been in my closet a looooong time. and no, i dont count anything anymore, just so tired of counting. just try to stay away from the obvious high carb foods. luck and lowcarb to all!

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