Hello my name is Denise and I am new to this whole low carb board. I have been on a low carb low fat diet for 2 months and have lost 25 lbs. I am also exercising at the local women's exercise place. I was wondering if there was anyone else out there that is doing the samething? how is it working for you and do you have any good advice ?LOW FAT /LOW CARB
thanks ,Denise

I think most of the people here follow a relatively high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet. I did do a couple projects for a few weeks that rotated the amounts and types of foods. This second project that I did involved two Stillman's days a week, with low carb and low fat. I did lose on those days, similar to a fat fast day, but I wasn't a happy camper. I found egg whites to be disgusting and plain chicken very boring. I loved my regular Atkin's days when I ate eggs fried in butter and bacon, had generous salad dressing etc. They were effective for weight loss but it also could have been the results of the rotation of days of the project. My calories were very low on Stillman days and it's hard to keep them up when the food is unappetizing. My theory is, in conjunction with Dr. Atkins, is that it takes an abundance of fat in the diet to loose fat. Your body is not willing to give up what it does not easily get. It will not give up water, but retain it, if you're not drinking enough water. Drink extra water and the body knows it's getting enough and therefore will not retain it. Eat enough fat and your body know it doesn't need to store it anymore and will start using up it's fat stores in a more efficient manner.

My 2 cents.

Beth

THANKS FOR THE HELP AND INPUT!IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED
DENISE

Hi Denise

What made you choose to do low carb/low fat. Has it anything to do with all the chat about low fat diets that have been coming out of the government for the last few years? If so, then forget it.

The body needs fat for several reasons including to repair the general wear and tear on your body. It improves your skin, hair and nails compared to a low fat regime. With low carb you tend to use fat for your energy source. If you are not putting in any fuel how much enegy do you have?

Having lived a low fat existence for many years before I became a low carber it was scary adding in fat. Now, over 8 months later I am really enjoying life and am never hungry - fat has a satisfaction all of its own. You need protein and fat to maintain your body.

Do you get enough calories? I suspect that you can not be eating enough for your body size. Do you use Fitday.com to keep track of your food intake. Whilst you have lost well so far you are likely to reach a plateau soon and I suspect that to continue to loose you will need to increase your calories and fat.