EastWest Gal
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I went low carb a year ago. I lost 25 lb in 4 months. It leveled when I started working and slipping up a bit, and didn't exercise regularly. I lost a few more lbs in the fall. I went off low carb over the holidays-a conscious choice because I love San Francisco sourdough bread. I'm back on low carb/keto now. More pounds to lose.
Low carb forces you to stay away from all junk food. Eggs are the most versatile food and they make low carb much easier. I found a keto bread recipe that really works. It takes an hour to make 10 rolls that I shape any way I want, from round to flat to hot dog bun shape. I eat lots of spinach prepared many ways. Nuts are not all that high carb (macadamia nuts and pecans especially).
There is a website: dietdoctor.com, and some books mentioned above, that deal with issues with plant based low carb diet. And they explain why and how low carb works. The key is to stay away from grains, enjoy healthy fats, some legumes, and low carb nuts.
On the keto diet, I find my mood is better, and I try not to eat unless hungry. I'm much less hungry, since my body doesn't need external carbs for immediate energy.
A side benefit: better dental health too.
Low carb forces you to stay away from all junk food. Eggs are the most versatile food and they make low carb much easier. I found a keto bread recipe that really works. It takes an hour to make 10 rolls that I shape any way I want, from round to flat to hot dog bun shape. I eat lots of spinach prepared many ways. Nuts are not all that high carb (macadamia nuts and pecans especially).
There is a website: dietdoctor.com, and some books mentioned above, that deal with issues with plant based low carb diet. And they explain why and how low carb works. The key is to stay away from grains, enjoy healthy fats, some legumes, and low carb nuts.
On the keto diet, I find my mood is better, and I try not to eat unless hungry. I'm much less hungry, since my body doesn't need external carbs for immediate energy.
A side benefit: better dental health too.