High-Protein vs. High-Carb Diets

CoachCrimson · August 3rd, 2007, 02:37 AM

The term high is all relative. Personally, when i am on calorie deficit and working out, I seem to get best results and feel best overall when i eat on a 40/35/25 split. 40% of calories coming from Carbs, 35% from protein, 25% from fat. There is usually some amount of variation to that, but its the standard average i generally shoot for.

marquis · August 4th, 2007, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BoB

Which one works better, I’ve been browsing the net to find some answers and I end up getting different answers.

I’m just curious what kind of diet you guys use to lose some weight.

Which one is safer and which one will last ?

Thanks

I had this question asked to me earlier. I suggest you focus on nutrients and cleansing. I explained this earlier to someone who asked me a similar question

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/newco...tml#post300307

tonymcclellan · August 5th, 2007, 01:57 PM

Just eat right and exercise.

Healthyhabit · August 20th, 2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BoB

Which one works better, I’ve been browsing the net to find some answers and I end up getting different answers.

I’m just curious what kind of diet you guys use to lose some weight.

Which one is safer and which one will last ?

Thanks

I think the best thing you can do for yourself is set up a lifestyle change that suits you. If you love muffins and bread, a low carb diet probably isn't for you. The reason is, once you've made the change, its one you'll have to stick with for the rest of your life.

The safest option is likely a middle of the road approach where you balance out what you eat based on your lifestyle.

When talking in terms of results lasting, the results will stick around as long as you maintain your lifestyle change. Decide what you're not going to give up down the road and learn to incorporate that into a healthier lifestyle.

Restrictive diets such as the low carb/low fat/or any of those are hard to maintain for the rest of your life. I'd be wary of those.

- Sunny

foxy89 · February 20th, 2008, 06:48 PM

your so RIGHT MAL!!!.....ATKINS ROCKS MY SOCKS!!...

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Originally Posted by maleficent

not to be a smart ass - but did we think that the wheat council would come out and say that a high carb diet was bad?
I don't believe in a high protein diet myself, I think all things in moderation are the safest way to go - but to each their own.

The internet is a wonderland of sources to back up pretty much any argument - HFCS Facts - What is HFCS is one of my personal favorites, brought to you by the corn refiners association that goes n abouot how good HFCS is.. (when the medical profession disagrees) I'm sure if I had the motivaton, i could probably find a source that says Trans Fats aren't really that bad for you

foxy89 · February 20th, 2008, 06:58 PM

Dr.Atkins was a Well recognized Dr. and did not "pull his info out of a hat either!"...you DO need carbs but not as much as people are eating you NEED carbs from veggies and some fruits but where do you think most americans are getting their carbs from???.....NOT VEGTABLES..people eat tons of breads,dougnuts,pies,cakes,and processed junk,and think that they have a right to cause after all their CARBS.Atkins does not say Never eat a plate of pasta again in your life! but does put restrictions on it and instead encourages veggies as your main source of carbs. their is no such thing as a "fits ALL" way of eating, everyone has to find what works for there weightloss and at the same time keeps them healthy. For Some thats Low carb,For others Low Fat,others Neither and need there own "Individualized plan"

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Originally Posted by corndogggy

If you will notice, they are simply stating studies and statements made by authoritative organizations that know what they are doing. They're not pulling this stuff out of a hat.

The fact of the manner is that the good Lord designed us to fuel off of carbohydrates. The most healthy thing to do is to get plenty of exercise and consume plenty of complex carbohydrates to fuel that exercise. You can't have one without the other. If you have a sloth-like existence and binge on simple sugars or refined white bread and such, sure, you'll pack on the pounds, but if you exercise, you can consume a high amount of complex carbs and still lose weight, feel great, and be healthier than the alternative.

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High-Protein vs. High-Carb Diets