Low Carb

I have cut out on rice wheat based product and sugars. I have added more raw veggies and fruits to my diet to get the full feeling. I eat more lentils now to add to the protein.. I am not too much of a meat eater.

The only diet I used to follow is the "Scarsdale Diet", as a matter of fat it is a low carb-diet and it always worked for me. I used to diet every time I went back home from the United States, most of the time I had to shred a few pounds.

Simone, I have tried every diet known to man..lolz Low carbs which to me means no starch, no spuds, bread, etc is too hard for me.

I heard it is successful, but like most diets, you don't get the nutrients you need. So if you did this, I wouldn't stay on it long and instead of watching what you eat, watch how many calories you consume. My daughter's sister in law lost a lot of weight this way and it was healthy because she got the nutrients she needed.

I believe that it is not a good idea to deprive yourself of carbs. You lose all your energy.

please use caution when startin' these fad diets. perhaps yer doc can hook ya up with a nutritionist? they could help ya come up with a plan to make healthy, lifelong changes - fer the weight 'n also fer the inflammation.

I've tried so many diets but I now swear by Slimming World. I'd struggled for so long with my weight, nothing seemed to work. I joined Slimming World just over 2 years ago and I've lost 5 and a half stone, kept it off, and I'm healthy. Basically because SW is mostly common sense, balance, and not denying yourself anything. I wouldn't do a low carb diet (not least because I love my potatoes!) for all the reasons @RachelDSims24 said, although it can be used temporarily as a boost for a couple of days within a sensible eating plan. I eat pretty much everything, I just cook things differently and have made a few swaps like having skimmed milk instead of full fat.

Restricting any one food group will at first cause weight loss because some of the calories from that group are reduced, but to my understanding, this can lead to binging later on because you miss the foods so much. I did lose a lot of weight quickly on a diet that really limited my calories and took away all added salt, added sugar and I could only have two slices of bread a day. It all came back rapidly though when we had a major family stress happen.

haven't tried that one but not good with diets anyway. I lose weight now and then from stomach problems. it is the only good thing about being afraid to eat because of pain.

I never encourage anyone to go on a diet unless certain foods do not agree with them. The key to losing weight is exercise.

I cut my rice intake . I noticed it had me lose some weight , even if i don't want to. I just don't like my tummy to get larger by too much rice .

Hi there, Simone. I'm actually a personal trainer. I'm working on getting certified as a nutritionist, too. PLEASE do not go on a low carb diet. They're absolutely horrible for you. You're going to lose a lot of weight incredibly fast, then plateau and struggle losing anything else. You're going to look miserable, feel miserable, and BE miserable. Low-carb diets only starve your body of part of the three essential things we need: carbs, protein, and fats. I've had many friends go on low carb diets, like the Atkin's diet. My best friend Allie actually went on it last year. She starved herself of the necessary carbs her body needed, limiting them to a minuscule degree, and lost about 60 pounds in 2 months. She was so proud of herself. She decided to take a break from her low carb diet for about a week, and had already gained back 10 pounds. It's. So. Bad for you. Please don't do it, if you value your health at all. Instead, try starting small and getting into the genuine healthy lifestyle. It's guaranteed to make you feel better than you did before, and you're guaranteed to keep that weight you want gone OFF. Start off by doing simple things. Cutting out soda and drinking water, lemonade, and unsweet tea instead is a great place to start. You can also work on choosing alternatives at restaurants and fast-food restaurants. Look at the healthy choices, because you know you're on there, and try them out. You might find something you like at your favorite restaurant that's actually good for you, too. Instead of eating cookies or brownies to silence that sweet tooth, try fruit or honey and peanut butter. It will honestly staunch the craving, and you'll be eating healthy at the same time. Message me if you want more tips or are interested in transitioning into the healthy lifestyle, and if you listen to any of my advice at all, PLEASE don't do the low carb diet. Value your health above your appearance and try something that is better for you.

I am trying to have a low calorie diet. Maybe I should try low carb. I really want to lose weight and slim down though. Have you tried things like garnicia Cambogia?

I have been on a reduced carb diet for a while, and have had good results with it...., I read the labels on food products and make my decision based on the carb content... most people have a food item that is unique to them that could be the cause for the weight problem... for me it was potatoes and bread, when I cut them out I lost weight, but my friend eats bread nearly everyday but it does not cause her a problem... her problem is sweet things... I incorporate bread and potatoes into my diet, but to a lesser degree to what I was before... so i think if you try different food items to see which one may be causing the problem for you....

Sorry but I have been fortunate that I have never had to lose weight in fact I am one of those people who needs to gain weight. To bad you can't shead a few of those pounds my way.

Low carb works well for me, but,I usually wind up getting tired of it, and blowing it.

I am on low carb. Started in May. I am on it because I am diabetic. Yes, it works very well for me.

No one I know personally, but I've read and heard real cases of people who have been successful. Do you exercise regularly though? I read that this type of diet is not suitable for those who do regular exercise.

Good luck with your diet.

In the past I have done the Atkins diet which is a low carb diet and it certainly worked for me. As a side effect of reducing my carb intake I found that I lost the pain I had in my knee joints and I had a lot more energy. I find eating too many carbs make me sluggish. Now I just count calories I would rather eat a little I love than a lot that I don't lol...