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<blockquote data-quote="Goonergal" data-source="post: 2375692" data-attributes="member: 368709"><p>It is definitely possible to put weight on using low carb foods. I have personal experience of it. However, simply counting calories to avoid it doesn’t take account of the different ways in which carbs, fats and proteins interact with the body. So, in my case if I eat lots of nuts, nut butters, double cream and high percentage cocoa chocolate, my blood sugars may behave (at least in the short term), but I put weight on pretty quickly. And not just because of the offending foods, but also because they trigger over eating in general.</p><p></p><p>I have now ditched the nut butters (3 months ago), dark chocolate (since 1 Feb) and have limited nuts (first portion in 2 weeks today) and cream (just using it in hot drinks in the morning). This has led to dropping some of the weight that had come back on during lockdown.</p><p></p><p>For the past 2 weeks I’ve also made an effort to eat meats and fish that are higher in protein than fat. I have not placed limits on the amounts. My weight has barely moved (down 0.2kg) but I’ve lost 2 cms from my waist and 1.5 from my hips. I have no idea of the relative calorie intake, although I suspect it’s lower. The point is though, that the foods are so intrinsically satiating (unlike the nuts/choc/cream) that I have felt far less hungry.</p><p></p><p>There has been some discussion of this on Twitter - Dr Andreas Eenfeldt (founder of Diet Doctor) and Dr Tim Noakes have both been following this protocol recently, with some success. It’s based on Ted Naiman’s PE diet theory. Whatever you think of the theory/approach, his book and various YouTube interviews on the topic are worth a read/view as they relate to the question you’re asking. There’s one very useful graphic in particular where he lays out what 1,600 calories in nutrient dense foods looks like compared to the same in doughnuts. It’s an extreme example, but makes the point very clearly. I’ll try and find it.</p><p></p><p>Editing to add the picture.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]47916[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goonergal, post: 2375692, member: 368709"] It is definitely possible to put weight on using low carb foods. I have personal experience of it. However, simply counting calories to avoid it doesn’t take account of the different ways in which carbs, fats and proteins interact with the body. So, in my case if I eat lots of nuts, nut butters, double cream and high percentage cocoa chocolate, my blood sugars may behave (at least in the short term), but I put weight on pretty quickly. And not just because of the offending foods, but also because they trigger over eating in general. I have now ditched the nut butters (3 months ago), dark chocolate (since 1 Feb) and have limited nuts (first portion in 2 weeks today) and cream (just using it in hot drinks in the morning). This has led to dropping some of the weight that had come back on during lockdown. For the past 2 weeks I’ve also made an effort to eat meats and fish that are higher in protein than fat. I have not placed limits on the amounts. My weight has barely moved (down 0.2kg) but I’ve lost 2 cms from my waist and 1.5 from my hips. I have no idea of the relative calorie intake, although I suspect it’s lower. The point is though, that the foods are so intrinsically satiating (unlike the nuts/choc/cream) that I have felt far less hungry. There has been some discussion of this on Twitter - Dr Andreas Eenfeldt (founder of Diet Doctor) and Dr Tim Noakes have both been following this protocol recently, with some success. It’s based on Ted Naiman’s PE diet theory. Whatever you think of the theory/approach, his book and various YouTube interviews on the topic are worth a read/view as they relate to the question you’re asking. There’s one very useful graphic in particular where he lays out what 1,600 calories in nutrient dense foods looks like compared to the same in doughnuts. It’s an extreme example, but makes the point very clearly. I’ll try and find it. Editing to add the picture. [ATTACH=full]47916[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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