carbs are a fast way to refill glycogen stores and, in some cases, they are yummy. but we dont actually need them. our livers can make glucose out of protein.

the problem for most is the amount of carbs. eating lots of varied meat, fruits, and vegetables, will give you plenty of carbs, and every thing else you need. add in starches, and you can easily get into too much with no health benefit over leaving them out.

I am on board with the refined carbohydrates (such as white breads, white pasta etc) being not fantastic for you. This is what the video describes. The video does not describe the effects of whole grain breads and pasta which is a bit different.

You see, the rate at which your body turns carbohydrates into simple sugars can be measured by the glycemic index. Something high on the glycemic index (such as white bread) results in a quick spike in blood sugar whereas a whole grain bread is lower on the glycemic index and releases glucose at a slower rate.

It really depends on the carbohydrate. Also, breads and pastas (the good kind) contain important nutrients for the body such as fiber and iron. Humans have been eating bread for thousands of years and giving it up completely is a matter of personal preference, it’s certainly not the only way to have a health diet. If you enjoy bread and still want to lose weight and be healthy, read the label.

You do need carbohydrates to survive and they should take up the larger part of your diet. Fruits and vegetables fall into the carbohydrate part of the recommended diet ratio which you find so ridiculous. =)

A lot of people try new crash diets and lose a few pounds but it’s impossible to continue doing it for a longer duration and as soon as they stop they gain even more weight when they started out.

First of don’t trust all the big health and diet companies/magazines; they’re only after your money, only a few of them are real. Because of all the media you see today about weight loss most people are misinformed, one source say one thing and another source says the opposite.

First things first. Before you start a diet, I strongly recommend that you commit to making a lifestyle change. Many people who began a program simply just do whatever the program is… and that’s it. Unfortunately, this is not going to work. The reason why is because you have to also ensure that you are exercising at least 3 times a week, drinking a lot of water, cleansing your body (detoxifying), getting plenty of sleep, etc.

Second, eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day Fruits and vegetables are packed with beneficial fibres, vitamins and antioxidants. They fill up your stomach fast so you feel full earlier. They are also low in calories and helps to keep your calorie count low.

Third, most people get caught up with the typical mindset that in order to lose weight, all they have to do is the “eat less move more” approach. My friend, please do not think that this is all that it’s going to take to get in shape. I thought the same thing, and the only thing that ended up happening was my metabolism slowed down and I had a loss of energy!

The best thing to do is to stop going on crazy crash diets and go the natural way so you can still enjoy what you’re eating, say no to weight loss pills and say no to multimillion dollar companies that are trying to scam you with their latest myths. Stick to a simple diet plan that you can still enjoy and you will see results before you know it.
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Two years ago I weighed 210 lbs, (I am a 5’4″ woman). I had been sick for decades. I had been diagnosed with a variety of things: Fibromyalgia, endometriosis, chronic bronchitis, chronic sinusitis, diverticulitis, sleep apnea, arthritis, on and on – and I had been a migraine sufferer since I was 5 yrs old. My regular meds cost about $1300/month without insurance.

Five years ago I spent a week in the hospital because of breathing issues and was told after a week of tests that my lungs were atrophying because of the Fibromyalgia. I was also on oxygen at night because of the sleep apnea. I never felt truly well and I had no idea what a sense of physical vitality felt like.

A year and a half ago I experienced what I can only call a miracle and most of my physical symptoms disappeared within a matter of days, including the migraines. That’s another story, but I will say that I take no medicines of any kind anymore.

I thought THAT was enough of a miracle – and it was – but what has happened since blows me away on a daily basis.

After I started feeling better physically, I started dropping weight. I lost 20 lbs before I knew it. I was probably moving more just because I felt so much better than I had before. Once I realized that I was losing weight, I started putting thought and effort into it and I lost another 10 lbs. But it was all dietary changes, mostly just eating a lot less of the same old foods I had been eating. I was losing, but my body fat content was still way too high.

Eight months ago the real revolution started. I moved to a place over a mile up and on the edge of a wilderness area and started hiking the trails on a daily basis. I also really started to look at and change what I ate. And I did join a gym last May – mostly because I realized that after being sedentary for 2 decades, I had lost an incredible amount of muscle mass and had horrible balance – not good for trail hiking in mountainous areas. I started working specifically on building balance and core muscle strength – and it has worked.

Fast forward to today. I have now lost 65 lbs in the last year. My hiking pace on the trails is about 4 mph – and that’s while gaining and losing elevation on some fairly rough trails. I work out regularly on free weights, which I absolutely love. My weight and BMI are now well into normal range for the first time in my adult life and my body fat is under 28% – which is great for a woman my age. I went from a size 20 to a size 8.

My diet has evolved into the Paleo diet, although I did not know what that was until today. I don’t eat much – I actually have come to believe that we eat way too much anyway. Cultures with the most centenarians typically eat much less than Americans do, as well as eating much fresher, unprocessed food.

Meats, nuts, fresh veggies, very little fruit, Greek yogurt, cheese, and eggs make up the majority of my diet. If I want something else, I don’t stress about it. I eat what I want. But the amazing thing is what I no longer want! I don’t want crap in a package. I don’t want sugary stuff – I look at something tempting and it takes about 15 seconds to realize that I just don’t want it because it represents how I used to feel – and I sure as Hell don’t EVER want to feel like that again!

I am 60 years old and feel better than I felt at 30. I am adding running and ballroom dancing to my activities – because they give me joy, and I can do them!!

I really believe joy is a huge part of this – you can’t really succeed at this if you view it as punishment – find what gives you joy and work at it!!

Blessings to all!