Low Carb Plan Comparisons???

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marvallen

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I was hoping to get some knowledge regarding diet plans that appear to be quite similar. Does anyone have comments regarding any of the following plans?
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The Zone Plan

Wilstar's Low Carb Plan

Mayo Clinic Diabetes Plan

MedlinePlus Diabetic Plan

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I want to lose 40 pounds on a low carb (non-fad) type of program. I am not a diabetic.

Thank you for your responses
 
Steve said:
So carbs = unhealthy in your mind?
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Amazing what the media has done to the minds of the overweight. I used to be there so I can really understand where people come from when they say that.

In essence OP, carbs are the BEST fuel for your body. They do all of these things:

* Are the main main source of fuel for the body (because of number 2)
* Are quickly and easily used by the body for energy (least amount of energy conversion)
* Can be stored in the muscles for exercise (very important for weightloss)
* Provide lots of vitamins, minerals and fiber (that other sources can't provide)
* Help your body function properly without fatigue (which is an overall good thing, try not eating carbs for a week, see how shitty you feel!)

Hope that helps you decide on a better plan of action.
 
I did want to add that I believe the Zone Plan recommends 40% of carbs daily. I believe I take somewhere around 50% of carbs daily, with 30% protein and 20% fat. Is this exact? Not really, but I have tried calculating once or twice on some random days and found them to be within 5% of that. Exact science? Not even close... just a FYI.

The Zone is still a fad to me... if they make bars, then it's a fad. Dunno why I think that way, but it seems to me if they have to sell their "diet plan" it is a gimmick.
 
Thank you for all of your responses so far.

I guess I just don't know what might be advisable. The plans that always say eat less and exercise more seem to come up short over the long rum. Eating less and exercising more both contribute to hunger.

I'm not really set on the low-carb idea but it seems to make sense.

Thanks again
 
What works over the long haul, is a lifestyle change...

Where you're not depriving yourself and not cutting out entire food groups...

Do you know approximately how many calories you're taking in ?

Get yourself an account at and start keeping track -then gradually cut back.

If you check the stickied threads in nutrition - you'll find links that will give you an approximation of how many calories a day you can have.. (it's generally higher than you'd think)
 
try atkins or south beach....its both low-carb and works your healthy carbs up slowly.
marvallen said:
Thank you for all of your responses so far.

I guess I just don't know what might be advisable. The plans that always say eat less and exercise more seem to come up short over the long rum. Eating less and exercising more both contribute to hunger.

I'm not really set on the low-carb idea but it seems to make sense.

Thanks again
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foxy89 said:
try atkins or south beach....its both low-carb and works your healthy carbs up slowly.
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Helping her make informed decisions first would probably be moral.

She doesn't even know why she's looking at low carb diets. Once she understands that, than she can make an informed decision.
 
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