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53. All I eat are carbs.

Wed Jan 17, 2018, 05:18 PM

Jan 2018

I’ve eaten nothing but plants for years. Eating a whole food plant based diet going easy on salt, sugar and oil is the healthiest I’ve found for preventing (or repairing) heart disease, and avoiding blood pressure meds and type 2 diabetes. Less instances of cancer and other diseases.

Lots of pro sports folks have realized this recently and these are guys who make a living with their bodies (just google vegan and pro sports and you’ll find football players, weight lifters, basketball players and more).

These are just some of the health benefits. Not to mention the benefits to the planet and of course the animals.

For the health concerned, I would recommend reading:

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. The Revolutionary, scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD Overview The New York Times bestselling guide.

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I'm starting a low carb diet today. [View all] Tobin S. Jan 2018 OP

If you've never done it before, Borchkins Jan 2018 #1

I've heard about the low carb "flu." Tobin S. Jan 2018 #7

The first 4 or 5 days without grain carbs are hellish. Cravings and irritability. After that emulatorloo Jan 2018 #2

Yup... It is amazing what happens when you break,even for a single meal and hlthe2b Jan 2018 #6

It always cost more to eat "right" Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #3

This Yavin4 Jan 2018 #20

Good luck, my dear Tobin! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2018 #4

I've done the low carb diet. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #5

I'm doing daily intermittent fasting. GreenEyedLefty Jan 2018 #47

Dr. Fung is a good resource. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #48

Good luck. I hope you can maintain it. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #49

That's good to know about your appetite. That is what I am expecting will happen. GreenEyedLefty Jan 2018 #50

Ive been on the fast-5 and doing very well on it lunatica Mar 2018 #78

I did the 5 - 2 diet for about 2 years and did lose weight, got lazy around the holidays and have a kennedy Feb 2018 #65

My first lab work/Dr visit since starting 5/2 Ferrets are Cool Feb 2018 #66

Pork Rinds....yum. safeinOhio Jan 2018 #8

I ate those... Cirque du So-What Jan 2018 #9

I do low carb for diabetes left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #10

Good tips! Thanks! RandomAccess Jan 2018 #25

good culture cottage cheese? Mosby Jan 2018 #27

I've never seen blueberry cottage cheese left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #29

no, its a brand I buy Mosby Jan 2018 #30

Well ... left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #31

I love Good Culture cottage cheese - the olive one is also good womanofthehills May 2018 #104

I can get it at target, believe it or not. nt Mosby May 2018 #105

Diet soda (no carbs) for between meals left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #11

Seltzer water is good too! I put flavored stevia drops in it. n/t woodsprite Jan 2018 #16

I tried stevia on my oatmeal left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #17

I do use Sweet and Low if I have iced tea because it disolves so well. woodsprite Jan 2018 #19

Diet soda is worse than regular soda. pangaia May 2018 #101

I like it and use it left-of-center2012 May 2018 #102

Pro Tip blogslut Jan 2018 #12

Good luck to you... PoiBoy Jan 2018 #13

Best of luck on your LC journey! woodsprite Jan 2018 #14

My brother just started a low carb diet and it was hard to reduce the carbs. procon Jan 2018 #15

Watch out for hydration cyclonefence Jan 2018 #18

keep strong! handmade34 Jan 2018 #21

Hang in there d_r Jan 2018 #22

Low carb is great! PennyK Jan 2018 #23

I am a big fan of low carb and I have an amazing addition Iwasthere Jan 2018 #24

Think of carbs/sugars as low-grade poisons - they are, hence Type 2 diabetes. Some tips... kysrsoze Jan 2018 #26

Rice is not a good carb quakerboy Jan 2018 #57

You;ll eventually find hte diet that works for you crazycatlady Jan 2018 #28

when you figure in the money you save from not eating out rurallib Jan 2018 #32

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE IDEAS AND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT! Tobin S. Jan 2018 #33

Forget calories. Count carbs PennyK Jan 2018 #35

I'm counting both. Trying to keep it to 1700 calories and no more than 20 carbs a day. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #36

I've counted calories in vs calories out for about 9 months now BlueSpot Jan 2018 #37

I have discovered the secret to eating vegetables I don't like. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #34

A Few Tips And Words of Advice.... becca da bakkah Jan 2018 #38

I'm progressing well after 5 days. My clothes are already a little looser. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #39

Good to hear, Tobin, elleng Jan 2018 #42

I did Atkins some years ago and it did work. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #40

You can do low carb vegetarian. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #41

That would probably mean subsisting on nuts and tofu. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #43

There are 500 low carb recipes on dietdoctor.com Tobin S. Jan 2018 #44

spaghetti squash and cauliflower rice MissMillie Jan 2018 #45

I thought green veggies were OK on this diet. nt zanana1 Feb 2018 #68

Week 1 Weigh-in: 294.6. Down 10.6 pounds or about 4.8 kilograms. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #46

Congrats! Freethinker65 Jan 2018 #52

GOOD WORK, Tobin! elleng Jan 2018 #54

As others have said, low carb is not NO carb Freethinker65 Jan 2018 #51

All I eat are carbs. MLAA Jan 2018 #53

I respect those who don't eat meat for ethical reasons. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #55

Here is a free website for you MLAA Jan 2018 #56

This is going to sound a little gross, but it's important. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #58

In other news, my wife says that the ten pounds I lost the first week all came from my ass. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #59

Week 2 Weigh-in: 292.6. Down 2 lbs. or 0.9 kgs for the week. Down 12.6 lbs.or about 5.7 kgs total. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #60

Week 3 Weigh-in: 289.8 lbs. Down 2.8 lbs. for the week and 15.4 lbs. total. Tobin S. Jan 2018 #61

Week 4 Weigh-in: 288.8. Down 1 pound for the week and 16.4 total. Tobin S. Feb 2018 #62

Week 5 Weigh-in: 283.4. Down 5.4 pounds for the week and 21.8 total. Tobin S. Feb 2018 #63

Week 6 Weigh-in: 282.8. Down 0.6 pounds for the week and 22.4 total. Tobin S. Feb 2018 #64

Are you exercising? TexasBushwhacker Feb 2018 #67

No, research is suggesting that exercise is overrated for weight loss unless you live in the gym. Tobin S. Feb 2018 #69

Week 7 Weigh-in: 280.8. Down 2 pounds for the week and 24.4 total. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #70

Week 8 Weigh-in: 276.2. Down 4.6 for the week and 29.0 total. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #71

That's awesome! Upthevibe Mar 2018 #72

Thank you! n/t Tobin S. Mar 2018 #73

Week 9 Weigh-in: 274.8. Down 1.4 pounds for the week and 30.4 total. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #74

30.4 pounds is great! Upthevibe Mar 2018 #75

AWESOME JOB! KEEP UP THE GR8 WORK! I go strict low-carb whenever I'm above my desired weight... FreepFryer Mar 2018 #76

Keep it up, you're doing great! n/t LuckyCharms Mar 2018 #77

Week 10 Weigh-in: 274.0. Down 0.8 for the week and 31.2 total. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #79

Good on you Tobin irisblue Mar 2018 #80

Keep it up! Upthevibe Mar 2018 #81

I wish I had your discipline DFW Mar 2018 #82

Thanks, DFW. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #83

I hear you there DFW Mar 2018 #85

Week 11 Weigh-in: 270.4. Down 3.6 pounds for the week and 34.8 total. Tobin S. Mar 2018 #84

Week 12 Weigh-in: 269. Down 1.4 for the week and 36.2 total. Tobin S. Apr 2018 #86

great job Tobin! rurallib Apr 2018 #87

Good job hibbing Apr 2018 #88

Week 13 Weigh-in: 267.4. Down 1.6 for the week and 37.8 total. Tobin S. Apr 2018 #89

Week 14 Weigh-in: 266.0. Down 1.4 for the week and 39.2 total. Tobin S. Apr 2018 #90

I'm impressed!! bluestarone Apr 2018 #91

Thanks! n/t Tobin S. Apr 2018 #92

Don't forget moderate daily exercise Yavin4 Apr 2018 #93

Week 15 Weigh-in: 264.2. Down 1.8 for the week and 41.0 total. Tobin S. Apr 2018 #94

👏👏👏👏👏 irisblue Apr 2018 #95

Week 16 Wiegh-in: 261.6. Down 2.6 pounds for the week and 43.6 total. Tobin S. May 2018 #96

Good job, my dear Tobin! CaliforniaPeggy May 2018 #97

Thanks, Peggy. Tobin S. May 2018 #99

When you do plateau its the last battle you need to win ooky May 2018 #112

Great job, Tobin. ploppy May 2018 #98

Thank you. Tobin S. May 2018 #100

Week 17 Weigh-in: 260.6. Down 1.0 pound for the week and 44.6 total. Tobin S. May 2018 #103

Thumbs up! ploppy May 2018 #106

Week 18 Weigh-in: 258.8. Down 1.8 pounds for the week and 46.4 total. Tobin S. May 2018 #107

Week 19 Weigh-in: 257.2. Down 1.6 pounds for the week and 48.0 total. Tobin S. May 2018 #108

Wow! ploppy May 2018 #109

Thanks, ploppy. I appreciate the encouragement. n/t Tobin S. May 2018 #110

Week 20 Weigh-in: 256.8. Down 0.4 pounds for the week and 48.4 total. Tobin S. May 2018 #111