Eating fewer carbs
@GardenGerty (169497)
United States
October 4, 2020 9:19am CST
I know people who are having good success eating fewer carbs. I have also read about the KETO diet, but I cannot be that strict.
I really LIKE bread, but it is not that good for me, so I will be trying new recipes. This morning I got up and made three recipes of a keto bread. It has no grains in it, and no sugar. You make it in the microwave in a mug. It has coconut flour and almond flour in it.
I plan to have soups for some of my meals this week. This high protein "bread" will be nice on the side. I had a piece with my scrambled egg this morning.
I have to make high calorie foods for hubby and think about feeding him all the time. I think it is time I think about my food as well. I just need to resist eating what I prepare for him.
I cannot leave out all the carbs like the Keto diet suggests. I will have beans this week at least once. Last night, for supper, I had a larger hamburger patty with cheese, and had pickled beets on the side. I just need to eat sensibly.
I can eat fewer processed foods.
I appear to be getting slimmer since I have gone back to work. I hope that is a continuing trend.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54716)
• United States
4 Oct 20
I started keto July of 2019. I have had success on it. After 15 months I am down 77 pounds. I reached my current weight in August and have maintained. I still want to lose 10 more pounds and will tweak my diet a bit. I noticed very early on that I have more energy on keto. I have bread that has no carbs and pasta with low carbs that I use. I get lots of exercise too. I wish you good luck 
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
4 Oct 20
Thanks. I am just taking a few small steps.
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
4 Oct 20
Both our body and our brains need to have some carbs.
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
5 Oct 20
@LadyDuck When you eliminate a group of foods you automatically cut calories.
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
5 Oct 20
@GardenGerty Absolutely, years ago I followed a diet that banned all fats and it worked very well too. I think that all diets work (almost all) if you follow them seriously.
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
4 Oct 20
Yes, they are. I only use a tablespoon of each to make a mug of bread and you cut it into four pieces. Reminds me of English muffins.
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
4 Oct 20
I just need to cut back some on bread, or grains, I think. It is a blood sugar issue as much as a weight issue. I walk a lot at work and get up and down from the floor.
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
5 Oct 20
@DianneN I like good, multi grain bread just a little too much.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Oct 20
@GardenGerty Good luck. That may do the trick!
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
4 Oct 20
I'm a huge carby. Lol. And love bread too. Goodluck. And yes, take care of you too
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
4 Oct 20
I like really good, flavorful bread. I like baked potatoes and all that goes with them.
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
5 Oct 20
@Courtlynn That would have suited my mom. To her, and her sister, a good loaf of Wonder Bread was tops.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
5 Oct 20
@GardenGerty i only eat Italian bread, white bread, and white rolls, all from our local grocery store, and once in awhile croissants
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
5 Oct 20
I am not able to do it, either, but some of the recipes are good.
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
5 Oct 20
@sophie09 Probably not. No one diet is right for everyone. Best to just eat lots of veggies a little meat and limit refined starches.
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@Juliaacv (56352)
• Canada
4 Oct 20
I have never been a fan of bread or carbs in general.
I have some coconut flour but I rarely use it as I haven't any good recipes for it.
Instead of having sandwiches have you ever considered using soft tortilla shells and having wraps?
We have been doing that for years, I eat a lot less sandwich type of things as a result.
Just a suggestion.
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
4 Oct 20
With winter here we will do fewer sandwiches. Yes, I keep flour tortillas on hand, but they are somewhat high in carbs. I also buy "sandwich slims" to use instead.
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
4 Oct 20
I could not really afford it. I eat a lot of beans and they are not on that diet.
@wolfgirl569 (135881)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Oct 20
I cut out most carbs for about a year and lost 20 pounds fairly easily. It can be worth it. Now I mostly just watch my calories more than I used to and am staying the same.
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
5 Oct 20
I think we do level out at some point. I would like to lose a bit then level.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
5 Oct 20
those processed foods 're killers, so i hope ya eliminate 's many 'f those's ya can, hon. keto 'tis fine fer the short term, but'cha need to get'cher vitamin/minerals checked oft. very easy to throw yer system completely out'ta whack. ick'n the coconut flour, but glad ya 'njoyed those mug breads.
yepperz, gotta take better care 'f yerself 'r ya aint gonna be able to take care 'f the hubs. i can 'mpathize with the diff'rent meals. the hubs'll not touch anythin' that's gluten free 'n i cannot partake'n 95% 'f what he consumes. which really ticks him off, but i prefer not to be ill.
i reckon since yer back 't work yer movin' more'n not snackin' throughout the day??
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@GardenGerty (169497)
• United States
5 Oct 20
Yes, moving more and not snacking. Not really even wanting a snack. I take leftovers for meals mostly and have good portion control. This is all good until the principal buys candy or treats and comes around to give them to us. The single serving treat is not bad, but open bags of candy are my downfall. I stay out of the break room.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
4 Oct 20
It is really good to eat less carbs; I am into it and saw the good results!
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