i need to loose like 30 lbs......whats the best aproach?

My husband has been doing a low carb diet for about 4 months now. He has lost about 30 pounds so far. Great right? No, the doctors office called and said his cholesterol went up(quite a bit). He had his blood test right before starting his diet and just recently. Ok people are different and we react differently to diet restrictions, but I feel it is not worth it to lose weight only to increase your cholesterol. There are different people in this world.....
Thin people who are healthy
Thin people who are unhealthy
Chubbier people who are healthy for now
and chubby people who are not healthy

I want to be thin and healthy, not thin but at risk for a heart attack.

I personally do not believe in low carb diets. That is just my opinion.
 
thanks for the link and im 16 so i do not need to worry about cholesterol.

nate
 
There are tons of things to eat that are low carb, and wont increase your cholesterol. For example, egg whites (the yolk is high in cholesterol), shrimp, tuna, salmon, sole, and other seafood without batter, lean meats like beef (not ground beef) chicken breast, Turkey breast, and if you like it, moose meat, veggies, the greener the better. If you go on a low carb diet and eat things like bacon, hamburgers without the bun, hot dogs, sausage, pork chops, ect.... of course your cholesterol with sky rocket, but you can still eat low carb and very healthy lowering your cholesterol, blood pressure, and other health issues.

There are also many ways to eat these foods daily without getting bored of eating the same thing, you can use things like coriander, basil, garlic, lemon, and other spices to add flavor. I know many recipes if you want i can email them to you.

For example; today i had egg whites for breakfast, for lunch i had a chicken cesar salad, with grated low fat cheese, and no bacon, it filled me up and was filled with protein, vitamins, and was very tasty. For dinner I had a small piece of steak, with garlic lemon shrimp (made from scratch no marinade) a piece of chicken breast with spices of my choice, and a glass of water. I drank lots of water throughout the day and took my vitamins, and i also had some light snacks like a piece of ham with mustard on 1 piece of low carb bread, and some tomatoes covered in lemon, with a pinch of salt, and pepper...i looove lemon.

That meal plan for 1 day is EXTERMLY healthy, there are limited carbs, lots of protein, filled with your daily vitamins, and low in cholesteral.

Also I did some research on vitamins, calcium, and omgega 3 aid in weight loss, chromium surpresses appetite, and potassium is good for building muscle.

Im not hear to tell you that this is the best way to lose weight, or the the only way to do it. Its what i have been doing, and im seeing major results, with no cravings for bad food, more energy then ever, and also my skin is clearing up.
 
SweatPea said:
I think Bridget was just giving an example of reducing calorie intake. I think she has a point. You do have to balance your carbs, fat, protein, etc... to take in the maximum benefits for weight loss.

I think that for some if they can eat low carb and continue to maintain that lifestyle - instead of reverting back to their old ways, then it's not a diet, but a way of eating.

There are like 3 different body types. Those who never gain weight (no matter what they try), those who easily gain muscle, and those who have always been and will always be "chubby". Oh and they have names for these body types - Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph (I believe.) And for each body type there is a way to eat and workout to get the maximum benefits and reach your goal towards weight loss.

You also have to account for a person's medical history as well, before offering advice of what they can and can't eat. For example, a diabetic can eat carbs, but they have to monitor them, they can't just eat carbs all day and keep their sugars in balance - it just doesn't work that way.

Also, if a person ate only donuts all day long and kept their cals at a certain level, they might initially lose weight, but after awhile they wouldn't. And their body would not like it.

I think that when we give advice, we should read into what the OP is originally asking. If they are asking for advice on a certain way of eating, they want to know how to get the maximum benefits from that way of eating. NOT what you think they should be doing. I'm sure they've read enough about the disadvantages of the "diet".

There are always disadvantages and benefits of every way of eating or "diet" out there. A diet is a short term fix, but in order for it to have lasting results it has to be a long term commitment. If one way of eating doesn't work for an individual there is no reason, why they can't "switch" to something that they will be able to manage.

JM2C
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Not trying to be rude at all.

But what's your point besides explaining in many words exactly what everyone knows. There is no one-right-way-to-eat that will work for everyone and we have to consider who's asking the question?

Was I missing the point or was what I said above your point?
 
Bridget_B said:
There are tons of things to eat that are low carb, and wont increase your cholesterol. For example, egg whites (the yolk is high in cholesterol), shrimp, tuna, salmon, sole, and other seafood without batter, lean meats like beef (not ground beef) chicken breast, Turkey breast, and if you like it, moose meat, veggies, the greener the better. If you go on a low carb diet and eat things like bacon, hamburgers without the bun, hot dogs, sausage, pork chops, ect.... of course your cholesterol with sky rocket, but you can still eat low carb and very healthy lowering your cholesterol, blood pressure, and other health issues.
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I agree with this.

For example; today i had egg whites for breakfast, for lunch i had a chicken cesar salad, with grated low fat cheese, and no bacon, it filled me up and was filled with protein, vitamins, and was very tasty. For dinner I had a small piece of steak, with garlic lemon shrimp (made from scratch no marinade) a piece of chicken breast with spices of my choice, and a glass of water. I drank lots of water throughout the day and took my vitamins, and i also had some light snacks like a piece of ham with mustard on 1 piece of low carb bread, and some tomatoes covered in lemon, with a pinch of salt, and pepper...i looove lemon.

That meal plan for 1 day is EXTERMLY healthy, there are limited carbs, lots of protein, filled with your daily vitamins, and low in cholesteral.
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Let me ask this.

Why, in your opinion, should someone use a low carb approach before trying the balanced approach? Don't you think someone is more likely to stick to the plan for a lifetime when the plan contains the least restrictions possible.

Limiting the intake on one of the few macronutrients is a huge limitation. If it's the only way someone can lose weight for psychological reasons, so be it.

But I don't quite understand why someone would jump to low carb before trying the balanced route.

I mean carbs are like rocket fuel for cellular function.... I can't imagine *running* optimally without a healthy dose of "good" carbs.

IMO, the cons far outweigh the pros relative to low carb dieting.

So really I'm just asking for your opinion. :)
 
Bridget_B said:
Well I was just giving my opinion to someone who asked for it really. I didnt think I was going to have to explain myself to someone who is so closed minded.
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Well if this isn't the most ridiculous statement.....

I was simply asking for your opinion on the subject. How on earth does this equate to being close-minded?

I really dont care what you think, im losing weight, and i can express myself how i please on my thoughts about the method i took to do it.
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Wow, insecure at all?

LOL.

I was simply asking for your opinion. Please calm down.

You are making smart ass comments, and trying to make someone feel bad, this is a forum, there will be many different opinions obviously, so if you cant handle that, why dont you join a "balanced diet" forum that way you can all aggree on the same thing and you dont have to be iggnorant to other people who come on here to talk about thier experiences and get good feedback, from something you dont agree on.????
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Now you are actually pissing me off.

Yes, I know you don't care.

But please stop assuming my intentions.

I've been a POSITIVE contributor to this forum for a long time. I am simply discussing a topic. If you can't handle a discussion, YOU might want to take a hike. You are the one that decided to turn this into something personal. Quite ridiculous if you ask me. Almost as ridiculous as the quoted statements above.
 
Please let me add my voice to the discussion.

I am totally, absolutely, wholeheartedly against the notion of low-carb diets.

1. First and foremost, your brain prefers to use carbs, and will function less well without them.
2. Carbs are essential for exercise.
3. Many foods, which contain carbs, also contain many valuable micronutrients which your body (IMO) can't really afford to do without.

In essence, you're greatly compromising your overall health, energy, and probably happiness... for what? To lose weight? Well, there are easier and healthier ways to lose weight! Try this:

1. Start going easy on the chips, burgers and oily takeaways.
2. Walk to work, go up the stairs, and play hide-and-seek with your kids.
3. Find something else to do when you're bored and in search of a snack.

I know these points are probably well-known to everyone here. But if they haven't worked for you (yet) then you should try them again. Quite simply I can't see any reason to do harm to my body by depriving it of carbs, and no amount of "easy weight loss" will justify it.
 
pitandstaff said:
thanks for the link and im 16 so i do not need to worry about cholesterol.

nate
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If you're 16, I would suggest you go for a more balanced diet. Because you can really mess up your system on low carb if you don't do it right.

Is there anyway you could schedule an appointment with a nutritionist?
 
Steve said:
Not trying to be rude at all.

But what's your point besides explaining in many words exactly what everyone knows. There is no one-right-way-to-eat that will work for everyone and we have to consider who's asking the question?

Was I missing the point or was what I said above your point?
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My point is that there seems to be people that come in to a thread and then jump all over somebody else w/o giving them the answer they are seeking.

Not everyone knows everything about weight loss by the way or I don't think they would be here at a support board.
 
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SweatPea said:
My point is that there seems to be people that come in to a thread and then jump all over somebody else w/o giving them the answer they are seeking.
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Welcome to the world wide web... and especially forums.

You'll find incorrect answers, answers that have nothing to do with the question, and my most favorite..... correct answers, which are fine.... however, 8 people have already provided the correct answer before.

Not everyone knows everything about weight loss by the way or I don't think they would be here at a support board.
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Most know a lot less than they think they know.

Including me.
 
pitandstaff said:
thanks for the link and im 16 so i do not need to worry about cholesterol.

nate
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YOU ABSOLUTELY DO!!!!!! Just because you are 16 does not mean cholesterol doesn't mean any thing to you! As a nurse, I know this.

I also want to say that I do believe there are ways to eat low carb and not have your cholesterol rise....but, let's be real...this person is 16 and asking for a quick solution to losing 30#, they will not eat the best lean meats and lean proteins. Let's be real. All in all the best way to lose weight is through lower calories and exercise. Unfortunately at 16 people do not want to look at what there future will be like, it is all about 'right now'. So, if what you want is a quick fix go with the low carb diet. If you wan to lose weight in a healthy way and be thin and healthy for the rest of your life, go with a slow weight loss through calorie reduction and exercise.

I think Steve is someone to look at if you want excellent advice and information
 
I'm just dropping in because I think this topic should actually be placed in the stickied threads if it isn't already. Speaking from experience, low carb diets are just another one of those fad diets and as always, it can cause damage to your body. I'll just name a few things: kidney stones, osteoporosis, gout, heart disease risks increase, etc. Now I'm one of those people who have tried anything and everything out there in the diet industry: diet pills, supplements, zone training, etc etc etc BLAH! Eating a well balanced meal not only allows the individual to eat with less restrictions, but it fuels your body for whatever activity you engage in. I don't know about you, but I'm a huge fan of fruits, veggies, whole grains (oatmeal, bread, bagels), lean meats etc and they sure as heck help me to push through weight training as well as heavy cardio. Fruits and veggies are fantastic, so don't restrict yourself... just be aware of how many calories are consumed. (Also they help fight certain cancers and well we all know how important fiber is.) All in all, if I knew from the get go that eating a well balanced meal (and exercise) would get me where I am today, then it would have saved me a WHOLE lot of time instead of sitting around being unhappy with myself. I agree whole-heartedly with what Steve said about Low Carb diets as well as his credibility here at the WLF. Hell... his track record speaks for itself.

-Sheryl

PS
Another reason I stopped with the Low Carb diet was because of Keto-Breath. Lord... that stuff can kill a social life.
 
well cant i loose the 30 or so punds wih the low carb diet then go with the for healthy way of life after words?

nate
 
also im staring it monday so today i had oreo milkshake from baskin robins.

with me luck if agree or disagree with low carbs.


nate
 
Bridget_B said:
Well I was just giving my opinion to someone who asked for it really. I didnt think I was going to have to explain myself to someone who is so closed minded. I really dont care what you think, im losing weight, and i can express myself how i please on my thoughts about the method i took to do it. You are making smart ass comments, and trying to make someone feel bad, this is a forum, there will be many different opinions obviously, so if you cant handle that, why dont you join a "balanced diet" forum that way you can all aggree on the same thing and you dont have to be iggnorant to other people who come on here to talk about thier experiences and get good feedback, from something you dont agree on.????
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Smartass? Making people feel bad? Closed minded?

I don't think you've been reading the same posts I've been.


How are you any more open-minded than any of us? You're disagreeing with eating carbs, as to Steve and I disagree on restricting carbs..So how is that being closed-minded, smartass, and rude?
 
pitandstaff said:
well cant i loose the 30 or so punds wih the low carb diet then go with the for healthy way of life after words?

nate
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Certainly.

You can do WHATEVER you want. Everyone is just giving you the various opinions from their unique vantage points.

Why do you think starting with the low carb approach would be ideal for you, if you don't mind me asking?
 
it worked for my dad and i want to try something and if it doesnt work then ill try something else.

ill give it a try for 3 months to see how it goes.

nate
 
pitandstaff said:
it worked for my dad and i want to try something and if it doesnt work then ill try something else.

ill give it a try for 3 months to see how it goes.

nate
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As long as you understand that ANY diet works because of caloric control.... have at it!

Good luck.
 
Thank god I have been too busy to be here.. good luck with the weight loss, if you want to chat privatly I suggest that a better option, as we can speak freely without negative feedback.
 
Bridget_B said:
Thank god I have been too busy to be here.. good luck with the weight loss, if you want to chat privatly I suggest that a better option, as we can speak freely without negative feedback.
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I'm pretty sure public discussion uncovers the truth.

Especially considering the fact that you are FAR from an expert.... I'd be inclined to tell anyone to keep it public.

When dealing with advice being handed from untrained individuals, I think public is the safest approach.
 
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