kmking40's Journal, 30 Dec 17

It all depends on what you have been consuming. I know when I went on my woe and cut carbs to under 20 I lost 10 lbs the first week. Chicken, fish and more chicken! I've lost 40 pounds in three months. I was pretty strick because I had to save my life from diabetes. I no longer have diabetes! Hope that helps and good luck! 

I've experienced so many benefits other than weight loss by eating LCHF. Positive mood, energy, skin changes, it's great! My macros are %10 carbs, %20 protein and %70 fat. My go to lunch is either some summer sausage & cheese or a good fatty roast with cauliflower I make in the crock pot to last for the week. Fat bombs are also a great lunch/afternoon snack! Best of luck to you! 

Thanks for the info. I will let you know how it goes! 

I've been on a low-carb (!) unintended weight gain track for the past year, frighteningly unable to get a hold of it. Things are finally turning around, and I feel so much better than I have in a long while. It's less what you eat, I'm discovering, than how much, and how you feel as a result -- though, having said that, I am absolutely convinced I can't go back to eating carbs, not even to "shake things up." :) My body just can't handle them, and I have a lifetime of experience to back that up. But back to your question: jitterbug23 has the recommended balance. For me, that ends up at under 2000 calories (actually, under 1800), and fewer than 35 carbs (25-30 seems to be the sweet spot for weight loss). Classic low carb induction (phase I) is 20 carbs max, with an emphasis on high fiber veggies (12-15 of those carbs), no nuts, and limiting dairy significantly. Based on how your body responds, you gradually add additional carbs (nuts, dairy, lc fruit, legumes, higher carb veggies, and lastly grains -- I think that's the right order), until you find which foods you can and can't handle, and how many carbs your body can take and still lose/maintain weight. I have to admit, I'm disappointed to discover my carb totals are so low, and I can't get higher on the carb ladder than occasional legumes. Oh, well! My actual goal is to learn how to live my life, with food in its proper perspective -- meaning, I don't want to think of it beyond meals at all, I want to feel good, and nothing is "wrong" weight/health wise. I'm not quite there yet, but I'm close! Good luck to you in your experimenting -- I hope it helps! 

Thanks allinthistogether. Planning to have my "low carb week" week after next. My husband wants to try it with me and I will be traveling for work next week so waiting intil I get back so we can do it together. Can't wait to see how my body responds! 

First, get enough protein, about 0.5g per pound body weight; then healthy fats; and non starchy vegetables like spinach, salad greens, asparagus, green beans, broccoli, zucchini. Lots of water - 8 glasses is usually recommended. Also - Low carb causes the body to shed salt, so make sure to add extra, such as a cup of salty broth or bouillon.