A thread to list high carb, low carb and no carb foods.

[phipps]

I am following the Neris and India's Idiot-Proof Diet and so far reading their books has been the single only thing that has spoken my language and given me the push I need. It is a high protein, low carb eating plan. While it is very good, it doesn't list everything so could use some ideas as per the thread title. Hopefully it will help others to.

My current wondering is about swede as I have prepped some for dinner and don't know if I can have it.

[phipps]

I lost 6lbs and my fat content is down.

I am bumping this as my period has started so I wanted to ask if there is anything I need to do differently and how much weight I can expect to lose in week two?

[phipps]

I have bought new scales and they are digital. They tell me weight, water content and fat content. Friday is weighing day.

[Tortington]

if you are low carbing and doing it correctly, you will probably lose weight after 3 days, which is why digital scales are a must.

[phipps]

I am really surprised how well I am doing tbh. The only time I have been able to give up crisps, chocolate, etc and not over eat was when I was getting married as I didn't want the shame of not being able to get into my wedding dress.

Reading this book has really got inside my head as I have really weird food issues but I was only hurting myself.

I am doing the fitday calorie counter as well just for interest but following my book.

Would I expect to lose weight in the first week?

[Tortington]

well i do low carbing. it suited me and i lost 4 stone. if that's any recommendation. it is a different mindset - no low fat, no fruit EEK! some Lcrs do eat nuts - but if your only allowed 4 nuts - i think whats the point - i want the bag!

we also have a low carb thread here

[phipps]

They are according to my book but not according to the site linked too above.

[phipps]

Which would you advise Custardo? This plan is working for me in that I just don't comfort eat anymore and aren't hungry all the time like I normally are.

Todays meals are

smoked salmon and cream cheese with avocado.
omelette for lunch
anti pasti for dinner

yum .

[Tortington]

count calories OR carbs - don't do both

[phipps]

I know, I have followed the plan though, clearly need bigger portions. Yesterday I had a few too many calories. I would love some nuts.

[phipps]

By the time I have my dinner I will have only had 604 calories to eat today . I am not starving but clearly that isn't really enough even if I do want to lose 3 stone. ANy suggestions please?

[phipps]

says no to swede and nuts when my N and L book says I can.

I still feel pretty tired but I am not hungry like usual.

[phipps]

Yes, I am surprised how much carb there is even though I am not having bread, potatoes, etc. I am really doing well and if I lose nothing then the GP will have to listen to me that there is something wrong.
Thanks for the link.

[Tortington]

can't figure it out
try //www.carbfree.wordpress.com

[Tortington]

ah crap, hold on have to change profile after alloween

[Tortington]

i have some info on a blog, click on my mn name for more info

i think the idiot proof diet is too high carb in some cases.

[phipps]

Talk to me about Quorn please. I know nothing about it, how to cook, when to eat, what to have it with, etc.

[aristomache]

Quorn was my saviour when I was on low carb, that and eggs!

I had plenty of extra lean chillis as well with no rice(all though I did try the cauliflower "rice" once and it was ok, just time consuming)

[phipps]

Is it? Well, it is a recipe in my idiot proof diet book so I will hope for the best.

Came in at 23.7 carbs so won't be a regular lunch.

[phipps]

Thank you Riven. I am currently making butternut squash soup for lunch.

[phipps]

Of course, all are welcome but really this was meant to be just for listing relevant foods but we can do both .

I have worked out my calorie intake needed so will also be more careful with portion sizes as I went over by about 100 calories.