Your Question About Easy Weight Loss

William asks…

What diet do you recommend for someone who’s sensitive to carbs and want’s to maintain weight loss?

So if someone, who’s insulin resistant, can lose alot of weight on atkins induction but has trouble keeping the weight off (maintenance) with atkins, what diet do you recommend that person to maintain the weight loss after induction?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Are you saying you can lose weight at 20g net carbs but gain weight at 25g net carbs???

I am insulin resistant & have thyroid dysfunctions so it’s almost impossible to lose weight without thyroid meds but I maintained my weight for 10 years on appx 50g net carbs daily (& even lost weight at 50g with thyroid meds) I could even maintain my weight on higher levels but 50g was more than sufficient with low carb foods.

I know we are all different but something is not adding up. Is your dietary fat >65% of total calories? Are protein levels 80% of total calories from dietary fats.

Jimmy Moore is very carb sensitive & at 410# lost 180# in a year low carbing but with carb creep, frankenfoods, & even though he maintained a low carb lifestyle, he regained 80# several years later. He started what is coined “Fatkins” (>80% calories from dietary fats) & has now lost the weight & is now smaller than ever.

Http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/jimmy-moores-n1-experiments-nutritional-ketosis-day-331-360/18365

>80% of total calories from dietary fats should allow even someone highly sensitive to carbs to lose weight.

Ken asks…

What food supplement would you recommend for weight loss?

I’m working on a new blog post and I’d like the community’s opinion on weight loss supplements.

What food supplements have you tried before and how effective were they? Inquiring minds want to know. 🙂

weight loss cardiff answers:

Beans!
The favorite right now with the cold weather is 15 bean soup.
One cup a day is over 100% of RDA of soluble fiber. Binds to fatty acids similar to the way Alli diet pills work. For about 25¢ a day.
Yes you get a bit gassy at first but after building up the good bacteria in the large intestine it tapers off. Great source of protein, iron, and calcium. And keeps you regular.
Also act as a complex carb so they make you feel full longer.
Spice them up with chili and garlic powder, black pepper and onions and diced tomatoes and the spices help increase metabolic rate.
There you go!

Steven asks…

Any thinspo blogs by girls who are 5’3 in height?

I really like seeing pictures and hearing stories from other women about weight loss, anyone know of any thinspiration or weight loss blogs by ladies who are 5’3 – 5’4? I want to get an idea of what goal weight would be best for me.

Also no links to pro-Ana sites please. I’m losing weight the healthy way 🙂

weight loss cardiff answers:

You may get something there.

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Your Question About Easy Weight Loss

Charles asks…

What are ways to exercise without equipment?

I’m trying to lose weight. I’m only 15 years old and it’s hard for me to go to a gym or to buy exercise equipment to exercise in the house. The only thing really holding me back from going on a diet is exercise because i know it’s hard to lose weight without exercise. Could someone help me?

weight loss cardiff answers:

There are actually a variety of ways you can exercise that don’t require any type of specialized equipment. You can do calasentics (e.g. Jumping jacks, running in place, push-ups, sit-ups, etc.)
cardio is always a good thing to do whether you’re trying to shed pounds or not. Start by going for short but brisk walks. As you build up your stamina start jogging/running.
Another good workout is circuit training. Its actually not that hard to do and it can help you keep from getting bored.
If you’re looking for alternatives to weight training you can use can goods. Another suggestion is to get an empty milk carton (the plastic jugs work best) because you can adjust the weight by the amount of water you add. It might not seem heavy but after a few reps you’ll start to feel it. Besides low weight and high reps is good for losing weight. If you need any help with setting up a circuit training e-mail me, i have experience in that area. But before you start any kind of diet or exercise program you should really consult your doctor just to make sure you do it safely.

Lisa asks…

Has anyone lost weight without exercising?

If you have please tell me how . If you havent & have something negative to say IDGAF about your opinions & by answering this question w/ negative remarks then that goes to show u CANT read !! But those of u that have lost weight without exercising plzzzz share ur story. && feel free to post more than 1 experience . Thanks !

weight loss cardiff answers:

All I did was stop eating lunch. I lost quite a bit of weight. Just eat breakfast and dinner. I weight 180 and got down to 160 in mabey a month. I exercise now tho, but only to have muscle

Mark asks…

Hi, can anyone give me any tips about loosing weight without doing exercise?

I am 23 years old and I gain a lot of weights in a couple of months. I can’t do any exercise because of my chest pain. But, I need to lose about 30 pounds. So, is there anyway to lose weight without doing hard exercise? Thank you.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Nearly 6 years ago, I started Atkins low carb way of eating to just quit gaining weight. I had to get my out of control appetite under control. I never imagined I could LOSE weight without hunger or exercise, since I’ve become disabled. I never bothered weighing or measuring til I’d noticed that my clothes got huge quick. When my health improved dramatically also, I knew this was my new way of life and since it’s eat all you want (of low carb foods) I know I can do this for life.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don’t eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it’s own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won’t release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it’s fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin which can store the calories eaten into fat. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want “something” – have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese – pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad – steaks – a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won’t feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.

Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg – let sit 10 min. To absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more vegetables thereafter – add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

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