Forums: January 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Paranoid about Carbohydrates
Created on: 01/10/10 02:02 PM Views: 747 Replies: 2
tessking2010 Joined: 01/01/10 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 24	Paranoid about Carbohydrates Posted Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 2:02 PM The Zone diet and even Atkins (which I never really did) really freaked me out when it comes to carbohydrates. So, I am having a hard time with eating brown rice, bananas and such. Is anyone else experiencing this fear with carbohydrates? And can anyone give some assurance that it is all going to be okay and I won't balloon up like I did on the Susan Powter no fat diet? I need to remember on her diet I thought it was okay to eat anything that was fat free - even if it was junk. Thanks for reading. www
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LaniMuelrath Joined: 12/30/09 Location: California Posts: 557	RE: Paranoid about Carbohydrates Posted Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 2:10 PM Tess, we seem to have the same forum schedule today! I want to reassure you, the carbophobia as I call it is almost universal. That shows you how embedded misinformation has become in our culture. You make an important point about the quality of carbs as well. PLUS I wrote (I believe in the "honeymoon over" thread?) about initial gain that is not uncommon with the switch to more starches. Actually, I think it was in another thread about weight. I shared about my initial gain moving from a long time veggie diet to eliminating dairy and more dietary fats. Up a couple of lbs initally BUT I know now that it was due to increased fiber in the digestive tract (which would hold more water) as well as better hydration due to the carbohydrate content. This held for several weeks, actually, and then fell away along with a couple of more lbs. Now maintenance is easy with all the plants, rice, and potatoes I can eat. Transitions! Oh, the S.Powter thing was a gain disaster for me, too! Years ago. Partly due to the above and partly due to no real quality control. 411! Lani Lani Muelrath, M.A. CGFI, CPBN the Plant-Based Fitness Expert McDougall Health & Medical Center 5 Minute Fitness & Plant-based Blueprint www
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smday Joined: 12/31/09 Location: Kansas City Posts: 52	RE: Paranoid about Carbohydrates Posted Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM Four years ago my friend on Atkins lost 50 pounds rather quickly eating all he wanted of non-carbs. Three years ago I began a whole-food, plant-based diet and slowly lost 50 pounds while eating all I wanted. (it took 10 months for me). My friend eventually quit Atkins and has now gained back his 50 pounds plus 15 extra. Today my weight has not changed from the low reached over two years ago. This whole-food, plant-based lifestyle is not only permanently sustainable but becomes easier as you go. Carbs rule!
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