It is easy to maintain a lean physique while eating low carb, high fat, and high protein diet or keto. What are the downside of getting most of you calories from fat and protein and essentially neglecting carbohydrates?
Could someone tell me if what I put together is a good meal plan for carb cycling? I want Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday to be my higher carb days to match my gym days. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday would...
Is it like fat, like the saturated and unsaturated? Some good, some bad. I've read that the simple carbs are the bad ones but I can still not understand. Are carbs mostly sugars? And are they really that bad?
I am sure this has been asked a thousand times and I hope it doesn't brake any community rules but I was wondering what are generally considered "healthy" macros under the assumption that low carb dietary style is the way...
I’m curious as to how many following IF are also low carb or NOT low carb? I lost some weight in 2019 over 6-8 months doing low carb/keto, approximately 10kg and felt amazing … and then slowly regained most of it...
I know that the human body uses carbohydrates to create energy, but it can also use proteins, and therefore I don't understand if a person can live fine without carbs?
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If I eat the same amount of calories for example 1200 calories, which would be better for losing weight faster. low carb calorie deficit 18:6 vs high carb calorie deficit 18:6? Would I lose the same amount of fat...
I was always into fitness/bodybuilding and a low-carb diet is the best way to lose some fat. I did it a few times, but around 2000 it was mainly low-carb, low-fat, high-protein. Do you remember those negative articles about low-carbing,...
Keto is high fat, low carb, and a decent amount protein. Vegetables are optional. Most people only do keto for a few years and then revert back to their normal eating habits after they get the health results they wanted,...
Assuming a sedentary lifestyle, would it seem to be much more difficult to fast (esp longer fasts) on a high carb diet? Because of insulin spikes and drops?
TITLE EDIT: Why are *there* Carbs... EDIT TO COMPLY WITH THE TRIGGERED: I should not have said unhealthy carbs. What I should have said was carbs that have been proven to contribute to a significant percentage of the population being obese. So...
I know rice is only a small part of Japanese food and that idea is precisely a Western bias. Yet we tend to consider rice as a healthy food, heightened by the image Japanese people are seen as healthy and...
Hi, I’m about 50 pounds over weight. I have been intermittent fasting 20:4 and eating in a caloric deficit but I’ve been struggling to stick to my calories. I will eat in a deficit one day and bindge the...
When someone is plant based a lot of their protein intake arrives with a heavy carb load which makes it difficult to stay low carb (beans and lentils) It seems like the only way to maintain a very lean and...
So many people talk about carb cycling. What is it and is it beneficial?
So i see so many people talk so greatly about keto mixed with if, but i rarely see anyone who is vegetarian talk about their diet. Basically all of my protein comes from legumes, lentils and soy based prpduct -...
Hello, I was wondering what you guys think about the keto diet?
I've been trying to puzzle this one out on my own, and thought I'd just ask. So, large parts of the world, especially the eastern world, eat white rice as a major staple food, probably 2-3 meals a day. The common wisdom...
I’ve been doing 20:4 fasting for a couple weeks. I find that when I eat carbs during my eating window I can easily stick to my 20 hour fast. But when I go very low carb during my...
Hello everyone, I have been lifting and gaining weight for around 2 years now. My initial goal was to just do some sport and get my body healthier but I soon noticed that I was also finally be able to gain...
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This might be a lengthy post. But bear with me, please. I know a bit about nutrition and diet; however, I don't understand body consumption of energy. 1) They say that carbs are the body's fuel, which means carbs are essential. But...
There are a lot of details here. All of this comes from using the scientific method to reverse engineer nutrition, performance, mental clarity, and weight release. You must experiment. **\[Progress photo at the end\]** Here’s exactly what I do, big picture: Fast...
I’m starting a weight loss journey and trying to sort out my calorie intake. For the most part I have a pretty solid meal plan, with high protein and high fibre, my only question is, are Bran Flakes good? I’m trying...
Personally I'm trying to lower my carb intake regardless but I want to finish all the carbs stored at home first. But anyways I managed to get into omad and I've been experiencing bad breath and from what I heard...
In the past I have successfully lost weight on low carb diets (anywhere between 10-25 pounds). It usually would take a significant commitment to see results. Of course, I always end up back to my old ways and regain it....
Before I get downvoted to hell, i just want to see if y’all noticed any benefits with a low vs high carb diet. Of course this comes with the assumption that it’s minimally processed and full of variety, not a...
It seems to be common wisdom that having carbs as the main calorie source is important, and while I do share that, I want to understand *why* exactly. I wouldn't want to oversimplify an issue I am not an expert...
Last year I dropped from 118Kg down to 92Kg over a 6 month period by doing 18:6 roughly 5 days a week and a very low carb (almost keto) diet, it was the first time I'd ever been able to...
Hello-today is the day I decided to finally go IF in addition to low carb. Low carb has been relatively easy for me but I am not getting the results I want so my doctor encouraged IF. I understand black coffee is...
I’ve always had a passion for nutrition/fitness but recently I’ve dug into the research regarding metabolic disease and insulin resistance, and it’s pretty overwhelming. There seems to be compelling evidence that *everything* causes MD / IR. Carbs are the boogeyman...
As the title says. I'm not crazy about fizzy drinks. But cakes, chocolate, cookies, ice-cream and fruit yoghurt are a really issue for me.
So I know there are negatives to both sides, being that having a breakfast mostly of carbs lacks other macros as well as carbs making one sleepier, but I know skipping breakfast in its entirety can cause a whole...
Can someone eat TOO much carbs through vegetables? It seems like in order to maintain a certain weight, carbs have to be considered (along with exercise) which raises the question; if someone is trying to maintain a weight, and be...
I'm aware white rice is "bad" for you in terms of maintaining a healthy weight. I was always told that brown rice is healthier because it has the fiber that was removed from the white rice? The problem is: isn't...
My husband and I have recently started to Intermittent Fast and I also throw in OMAD 1-2x/week. We are also doing a very low carb diet. I’m trying to stay under 20 carbs while he is trying to stay under...
so, using the calories in calories out law, if you are consuming more calories than you need, then you will definitely gain weight, and the other way around is weight loss. if one person is consuming high amounts of carbohydrates, as...
I started IF by eating at 12 and 6 and doing a 1 hour workout at about 4. I found myself absolutely ravenous after dinner last night even though I’m having 2 meals that are typically filling. Meal 1: 3 eggs,...
Im trying to change my diet, and for now I'm just trying to make my portions smaller while doing 16:8. what's the best foods/diet plan that you follow when breaking the fast?
I do not understand the general trend right now, apparently carbs are bad for you? When did oats, sweet potatoes, berries become a number one cause of obesity? How in the world did some people come to this conclusion?
Heard a fitness instructor this morning say how bad avocado toast was (just in conversation) because it is a carb and a fat. Someone comments and says it is a “good” fat and if you have good bread, it’s fine!...
I feel like my problem mirrors that of fasting, at least to some extent. I consume about 3 or 4x the amount of recommended sugar intake daily. I haven't gained weight but I'm speeding towards diabetes. I crave it like a...
Hi, so I heard doctor fung talk about how fasting for periods of 3-4 days won’t slow your metabolism. He showed a chart of someone’s metabolism when on a traditional low calorie diet wich included carbs compared to someone fasting....
Anyone ever switch to low carb after fasting? Just curious. I've lost 60 lbs fasting M-F over the past 6 months but want to switch things up a bit as I approach the last 20 lbs. Maybe one low carb meal...
Hi Everyone, After reading Dr. Fung's books, it's clear that he advocates a low-carb diet. In his Obesity Code book, he talks about looking at food's glycemic index/load as a guideline for foods to look at to eat. Also, in...
Carbs digest faster than fats. But is that because carbs take less energy to digest? Or because the body goes into overdrive like a high intensity workout to digest them quicker? Maybe fats take just as much energy, but that energy...
Hi folks, There are certain groups of people that are still recommended to specifically reduce their consumption of fat as a macronutrient. From personal experience, I'm familiar with post-cholecystectomy patients (not all of them, but commonly). Also I believe people with...
How do you guys manage your carb intake after refeeding, following a fast where you've depleted glycogen and reached ketosis? I feel like the few days after my fast haven't gone very smoothly, I've been very lethargic and tired. I have...
What are peoples thoughts on doing fasting with low carb/keto. Or is it not needed
Starting out IF is not as easy as it sounds...let's be honest. I've been doing this for 2 weeks now and some days are better than others; so here's my question: How do you overcome the cravings? ...
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Googling answers say that adults should have no more than 30g of sugars a day. I'm not too sure whether that's added (I'm guessing) or included with fruits and other stuff. Meanwhile carbohydrate intake is about 300g a day but...
Hi, I'm planning on doing a 20:4 intermittent fast in combination with a low carb diet. I'm aware of the kinds of foods that are good for low carb diets like fish, nuts, veggies, fruits, etc. My main issue is, I'm not...
I've been doing IF (18-6) for couple of weeks plus strict keto for every meal. Only water and coffee during fasting. Cw: 176 SW:190 Goal : 165. I'm very happy with the results so far. So it's beginning to be tougher and tougher...
Would there be any downsides to exclusively using fruit as your carb source? The rest of the diet would essentially just be meat and vegetables, no grains or roots/tubers.
Dr Fung has said that low carb and fasting are crucial for permanent weight loss, but after reading his articles and the Obesity Code, to me, it looks like unless you have diabetes, fasting and not eating below maintenance on...
Hello Everyone, (M/32/270 pounds) I want to start intermittent fasting (OMAD), but I do not want to do keto. Maybe I would go low carb (60g carbs per day). 1)Is IF without keto useless ? 2) Is going low carb not...
So I wanted to start IF, and now I am not sure anymore, because of the following: Is it true that I have to go low carb? I actually thought it's about not eating too much calories, but I heard somewhere...
From what I can find they are simple carbs. Is this correct?
Just wondering which is better fat vs carb for immediate energy (say 1-6 hrs) and if they differ in terms of thinking clearer/could perform better physically?
I'm slowly getting back into intermittent fasting, I'd also like to get back into eating lower carb, but I share meals with a large family and if I mention low carb they think keto and they overcompensate trying to be...
If yes, can you share your diet?
The difference between refined carbohydrates like white rice and brown rice is the fiber and maybe some protein that is added to the rice in brown rice? And the main consideration is the glycemic effect? So like, if one were...
[https://www.backpacker.com/skills/low-carb-diets-make-you-stupid/](https://www.backpacker.com/skills/low-carb-diets-make-you-stupid/) I am doing a phd and I'm wondering if upping my carbs will help improve my cognition or if the science in this article is just bull?! Thank you!
When you do intermittent fasting, can I still eat carbs? Or is it better to keep low carbs? Much appreciate your inputs!
I am very interested in fasting and I tried time-restricted eating first (18:6). I heard a lot of health benefits of fasting and ketosis but I have some questions. If I fast for 18 hours and then eat carbs, doesn't that...
Hi, M23 BMI 29,I I managed to fast for a while year on 16/8 7 years ago, I gave a shot now but with 20/4,been doing good for the past week. However, today I avoided carbs and focused on fats...
I am generally curious about this because people always tell me it’s fiber and GI. But for me white potato is much more satiating compared to oats or even beans. So what exactly makes a carb satiating?
I can't work out which is the bigger culprit; carbs or salt.
I don't know if this kind of post is allowed here. And i apologize if this is too long. I have been lurking on this sub for a couple months and really love the community, albeit from a distance. But...
I’m doing IF with my eating times between 11 AM and 6 PM. While I understand a week isn’t a long time to do IF and I should not expect drastic results that quickly, I have gained weight? I’m limiting my...
So i’ve kinda come to the conclusions it’s near impossible to cut out all carbs (ik there is fruit and stuff instead of bread and stuff like that) but can someone explain complex v simple carbs to me, and the...
Hi Guys, first sorry for my English , might not be perfect, im from Quebec , Canada. I'm 35 yrs old , 5foot10 , 179LBS , 22% body fat (my scale tells me this) I used to fast 1-2 year ago but...
Interested in collating different recommendations for snacks / recipes / meals specifically to break my fast. One of my biggest struggles is hitting my protein goals each day.
I am planning to do 48 hour fast followed by 24 hour of feasting My understanding being most people eat low carb or keto in the fasting period. I was going through different forums and read that KETO increases...
As hunters and gatherers weren’t fruits the only source of carbs. Since wheat and rice were only cultivated after the agricultural revolution and we hardly had those (correct me if I am wrong on this point).
Having a debate with my roommate over this topic and wanted to see if y’all had any thoughts. If someone is in a 200 calorie Deficit and they only eat protein and do not eat carbs. Would they lose the...
I've been doing a 60hr and 36hr fast each week and am feeling like I can extend to 2x60hrs. Been doing this for 6 months. On my days off I eat what I want. I don't seem to have any issues...
I'm interested to hear what the overall take on this from fasters who understand the hormonal impact of fasting on the body. Dr. Fung rarely qualifies this statement and uses black and white terminology such as "the CICO theory has...
Does anyone else struggle with this? I have been using my fitness pal to track and carbs but it always ends up being the majority of my nutrients. Its usually 40% or more on average even though I do eat a...
Today is my first day of IF (16:8) and I’m currently eating lunch right now, wondering if the type of food I’m eating is going to help or hurt. For breakfast I had a chicken biscuit and coffee w/ almond...
I feel so horrible right now and I have nowhere and nobody else to talk about this with. I have struggled with weight my entire life. I’ve always been overweight. I decided to make a change last year around August....
Hey guys im trying to get into longer fasts To maximize weight loss and maybe even get into Autopahgy when i can manage even a bit longer fasts and i have a few questions regarding.. 1.Do vitamins/supplements break a fast...
I am 40y / M / 5’9 / 220 lbs. I started IF 3 months ago but unfortunately I failed to achieve any weight loss. I tried 20:4, 18:6, and 16:8 with either Keto / low carb diets without counting calories...
If you are on a lower carb nutrition plan (10% net carbs, 60% fat, 30% protein) give in to a carb craving after dinner and eat something not on your meal plan but it was a single serving (ie. 1...
It seems like most people here advise keto when not fasting, I'm sure that works for them. But curious if anyone doesn't restrict carbs at all? My story: I was ~slightly~ overweight by about 40lbs. Was 190/6'0.5/ in 2019 with...
Since every gram of carb fuses with 3 or 4 grams of water i know that drinking any liquid after eating carbs will increase my weight. Protein (gluconeogenesis) and fats are also transformed into glycogen so even avoiding carbs you...
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190116-a-high-carb-diet-may-explain-why-okinawans-live-so-long I suspect that ultra-low fat intake can offset the effects of ultra-high carb intake. What do you think?
Hi all, I've been doing intermittent fasting for a couple of years now. Both during keto and with carbs. I do OMAD and it benefits my lifestyle and schedule. The difference I noticed with fasting on Keto and on carbs...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
I do a fasted commute 25km each way in the heat. Perth WA. Will consuming a low carb electrolyte drink break my fast, it comes out to 9 cal? Endura low carb rehydration is the brand. I am taking it because I...
I do street workout every other day in my refeed days so I burn a SHIT LOAD of glycogen. I also get about 800 cal burn from steps daily. I am currently eating about 200-300 grams of carbs on refeeds...
Is this vegan dude named Ryan in Cleveland, Ohio, USA legit? He’s down from 405 lbs to 260 lbs, but he recommends certain things that sound strange - like eating one pound of sugar a day and limiting fat to...
I'm interested in a weekly 24 hour fast because I recently did one and really enjoyed it. I lost 25 pounds over five months just counting cals, not counting macros. However, now I've been at a plateau for months. I...
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I've been doing it for a few weeks now and it's always depressing because in most cases it never feels like I ate that much yet my calories seem to be stacked:/ Also just seeing that most of my nutrients are...
I have been trying to limit carbs and cut out unhealthy snacks. I am doing 15 9 with 9 hour window but am curious when others eat more carbs or reduce carbs, if at all?
I've been doing _at least_ 18:6 every day for about a month and a half now. So far I've been losing about 1-2 lbs per week, trying to get down to 11% body fat. Usually I don't feel hungry at...