Cut out the carbs all together at once

[Bomb Shot]

And you will be healthy and slim like superman!

[Azza ☠]

Lowering your carbs and sugar intake (specially from drinks), while increasing your protein, fibre and water intake... can indeed cause a boost in metabolism to help lose weight, etc.

Your body naturally finds sugars as quick energy to set as priority usage. If there's extra carbs, it will convert that to fat for safe keeping as stored reserved energy.

When your body runs out of sugar energy, it converts and uses carbs instead. If not enough carbs are available, it will burn energy via your fat storage.

You will still need to at least walk daily and have movement, if not exercise, but it will burn your fat. A lot better option than drinking some energy drink and slaving away exercise, just to use those sugars instead and remain at the same or even an increased weight.

Most people who don't understand this end up fighting against their own body rather than working with it, hense the endless struggles.

Disclaimer: You should still have at least a small percentage of carbs and sugars in your diet. You also might even want to increase healthy fats (non-saturated fats) intake, such as avocado, etc. Increase your sodium (salt) too when taking plenty of water. Your body will enter a state of Ketosis over time (what the Keto diet is named after), if too high, your blood will become more acidic and you will know this with a dry acid tasting mouth. You can cut back just by consuming some more carbs and sugars, but listen to your body. Life is all about balance.

[Daenoxiis]

Everybody's health is different. What works for one person might not work for another person.
Low carb/high protein worked great for me, but I've also got friends who can't do that because they have health problems or health conditions that I don't have.

When you're in your teens and early 20s, it's a little different, because you can recover and change your body in different ways more still.

But as you get older that becomes harder and harder to do via preexisting conditions from not taking care of yourself when you were younger, or any accidents and/or injuries of a long-lasting impact that you've incurred in your youth, etc.

Lifting is a great example, actually.
If you lift with incorrect or improper technique when you're younger and you never catch or correct it you can and often will end up with a long-term injury that you will have to compensate for later.

For example, I have nerve damage in my lower back from exactly that.
And so in my workout routine I incorporate reverse hyper-extensions as a practice of therapy.
It isn't really me making my glutes and lower back stronger, sotosay, but to make the area strong enough to give me some resistance so I don't keep re-injuring myself.

Plus, since I'm in this thread, does anybody else feel like getting in and out of a mech in pre and post workouts? Cause I totally feel like I'm getting in and out of a mech with pre and post workouts. lol.

[Angel]

I eat carbs but I'm highly active (runner, gym). Carbs are good for energy for those doing high intensity workouts and sports.

I think those that cut carbs focus on weight loss however they may lack energy levels.

[HypersleepyNaputunia]

its very har dto cut carbs because you are stuck eating too much protein, and fats to get enough calories. i just cant not sneak carbs in its way too hard to eat chicken breast, tuna, nuts, peanut butter, and vegetables.

and too much protein will kill your organs eventually

[✽Ðás0s™]

I eat a lot of carbs (rice, potatoes, grains...) and I'm slim and can't really gain much weight. But I do try to stay away from processed stuff.

[Ysosrscat]

Sure, I’d be happy to help you write a forum post on lowering carbs. Here are some tips to get you started:

Understand the basics of low-carb diets: Low-carb diets are based on the principle of reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with protein and fat. This can help you lose weight, improve blood sugar control, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases1.

Identify high-carb foods: To lower your carb intake, you need to identify high-carb foods such as bread, pasta, rice, and sugary drinks. You can replace these with low-carb alternatives such as vegetables, nuts, and seeds2.

Plan your meals: Planning your meals in advance can help you stick to a low-carb diet. You can use online resources to find low-carb recipes and meal plans3.

Track your progress: Tracking your progress can help you stay motivated and make adjustments to your diet as needed. You can use a food diary or a mobile app to track your carb intake and monitor your progress4.

Get support: Joining a low-carb community or finding a diet buddy can help you stay on track and get support when you need it. You can find online forums, social media groups, or local meetups to connect with others who are following a low-carb diet.

I hope these tips help you write a great forum post on lowering carbs. Good luck! 🍀

[saranacX]

Publicado originalmente por Angel:

I think those that cut carbs focus on weight loss however they may lack energy levels.

Yep. A lot of those low carbers are caffeine fiends.

I tried low carb once and I was just always sluggish and tired.

[HypersleepyNaputunia]

i did no grain low carb for a month

the problem is nutrient deficiencies showed up even with supplements, and sleep patterns became insomniac

the body has to push sugar into the brain over the day for the night time sleep cycle. and apparently there is something in grains and or carbs extremely necessary to prevent spots on fingernails.

on the bright side felt very energetic and good on ketosis.

magnesium supplements quite necessary if you do it,

[Hairy Hands Harry]

For a long time the Asian diet was considered the most healthy in the world. Mostly carbs (rice) and vegetables with only a little meat. I wonder who is paying to push this new idea that carbs are bad?

[brain stew]

I keep my trim figure by feasting upon the souls of those who disobey my command!

[Pierce Dalton]

Publicado originalmente por Bomb Shot:

And you will be healthy and slim like superman!

What do you eat? I'm really curious.

[Candyy]

Publicado originalmente por Bomb Shot:

And you will be healthy and slim like superman!

Except that every body is different so it may or may not work

[HypersleepyNaputunia]

it works lose tons of weight

[Bomb Shot]

Publicado originalmente por Pierce Dalton:

Publicado originalmente por Bomb Shot:

And you will be healthy and slim like superman!

What do you eat? I'm really curious.

I'm just getting started. Eat more meat, vegetable and avoid carbohydrate.

It's not my last result yet.

[Ulfrinn]

I'm not even sure you can cut them out all together. Carbs are literally in everything, but let's just assume we mean the biggest source of carbs, like grains. Even that is nearly impossible. They're an integral part of every cuisine around the world. It'd be easier to substitute higher carb grains for lower carb grains and reduce how much you eat them, but it'd be near impossible to cut them out entirely.