Is it just me, but has anyone noticed you are more irritated or cranky when eating the low carb? I'm only supposed to have up to 60 carbs a day, which I keep to and I suppose that falls in the low category, but not sure what my deal is. It may just be my job, lol

So, I just posted a topic on carbs a few minutes ago. Wondering if it would help me take off the last 15 lbs if I lo carbed it. My husband keeps to less than 20 a day. You can have up to 60? I don't know much about lo carb diets, I've lost 100 lbs by eating whatever I wanted, just much, much less of it. But these last 15 lbs won't budge. My husband has lost 80 lbs doing the low carb thing (he tries to stick to less than 20 gms a day tho). But about twice a month, he gives in and eats a whole 1/2 gallon of ice cream. That's what I'm afraid will happen if I give up carbs - I'll eat too many when my cravinggives in.

Where did you learn about the lo carb diet? I'm not real big fan of Dr Atkins. Thanks!

Marci

Hi Marfar, this guideline came from my nutritionist. They want me to do 60+ protein a day, 25-35 fat, and 60 or less carbs, and I'm not supposed to count calories, but when you journal, you see them . I have been consistently losing weight averaging about 2 lbs a week. I am a carb lover, but to tell you the truth, when I do this amount, I don't crave them like I used to and I don't crave the sweets, it amazes me. Give it a go and see if it works for those last 15. I know some people on here don't do the low carb, but it seems to work for the time being.