Ok, so my husband has gone low carb and has already lost a good bit but,

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So stop! This is a ridiculous, unhealthy weight-loss method and you are seeing why it is virtually impossible to maintain over the long run.

He doesn't stop because it is the only thing that has worked this well. He is well aware that a life of useless, nutrition-less carbs is not in his future. He wants to get to goal, he's lost 50 already.

If your DH needs to lose this much weight, and has struggled with it for awhile as you imply, then he has serious health risks. This is not a safe way, nor permanent way, to be losing weight. He is at risk of being nutrient deficient in many areas; they are not all "useless carbs."

Please tell me that he has at least consulted a qualified, credential registered dietitian about this so-called miracle diet he has discovered?

Are you kidding me? You sound dramatic! What he's doing is very effective and, after he's reached his goal, he can slowly incorporate a small portion of healthy carbs like beans or a piece of fruit to meet all his nutritional needs.

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There was a study on BBC, where they took a group of unhealthy, overweight people and only allowed them to eat fruits and vegetables for 10 days. When they finished the study, the entire group had reduced their insulin, blood pressure, and of course lost weight. The final night, they were given the choice of of a burger or chicken kabob with vegetables. All but one picked the chicken kabobs. The point is, hopefully op's dh is changing his tastes so that he will want the healthier foods rather than the fattening, sugar filled foods.

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Anonymous wrote:She didn't ask for opinions, she asked for new meal ideas.

Agree

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the recipe ideas so far. Keep 'em coming. My DH is going to transition back to valuable carbs like fruits, quinoa, more veggies. If he wants to maintain and be healthy, the white stuff (sugar, white flour) has to go. Some people are just more sensitive to carbs and it fuels their appetite. My DH is always going to love birthday cake and the occasional dessert out, but those are hopefully going to be once in a while treats and not daily occurrences.

Birthday cake and dessert never should have been daily occurrences, OP. That is the root of his problem. He is not "more sensititve to carbs" and they do not "fuel his appetite." He was just eating too much, period. If he stops, of course he's going to lose weight.

Oh, for Christ's sake! He is trying to do something! He KNOWS why he got fat, he is trying to fix the problem. If he wasn't doing anything you'd be harping about "How he really needs to do something about his weight..."

OP - We are having Pork Tenderloins with Asian Slaw tonight. Basically a grilled soy marinated tenderloin sliced over Wegmans' Asian slaw mix with a asian dressing.

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Anonymous wrote:So stop! This is a ridiculous, unhealthy weight-loss method and you are seeing why it is virtually impossible to maintain over the long run.

I've been low carb for many years now.

Never been happier or healthier. Never had any trouble maintaining it. Never had any desire to quit.

If you're tired of meat, you might as well report to Dr. Kevorkian, because you are ready for the box.

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What my low-carb husband is having for dinner:

tilapia baked with EVOO and lemon
mushrooms sauteed with balsamic vinegar
roasted brussels sprouts

I don't eat fish or shrooms, so I will probably have some whole wheat pasta with the spouts tossed in and EVOO with a side salad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So stop! This is a ridiculous, unhealthy weight-loss method and you are seeing why it is virtually impossible to maintain over the long run.

He doesn't stop because it is the only thing that has worked this well. He is well aware that a life of useless, nutrition-less carbs is not in his future. He wants to get to goal, he's lost 50 already.

If your DH needs to lose this much weight, and has struggled with it for awhile as you imply, then he has serious health risks. This is not a safe way, nor permanent way, to be losing weight. He is at risk of being nutrient deficient in many areas; they are not all "useless carbs."

Please tell me that he has at least consulted a qualified, credential registered dietitian about this so-called miracle diet he has discovered?

Low carb doesn't equal no carb. Calm down! There are no nutrients in pasta, rice, oatmeal etc that you can't get elsewhere in non-processed food.

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anonymous wrote:So stop! This is a ridiculous, unhealthy weight-loss method and you are seeing why it is virtually impossible to maintain over the long run.

Agree

My husband has been doing this now for 6 years, and its actually pretty easy. Not only does he eat more fruits and veggies than he ever has in his entire life, but his meat options are limitless as well... and he does not eat pork.

For example, this week, he ate turkey sausage w/peppers and onions, chickpeas and curry chicken with peas, turkey burgers with salad, steak with broccoli, grilled chicken breast with sliced red peppers.... I could go on and on. I can remember vividly thinking that his new diet was a big pain in the behind, but it is actually pretty easy. All I have to do is toss in some noodles, rice or garlic bread, for the kids (or whatever else it is that they're eating that night) and we've got a full meal!

We always have a fruit for dessert (it was frozen blueberries this evening)... it might be a smoothie or sliced apples or mandarin oranges. I love to bake, so this week I made pumpkin muffins for him (made with almond flour, canned pumpkin, vanilla, etc.)! We have embraced his lifestyle and I'm thankful for it. He lost 90+ pounds in a year and still looks wonderful, 6 years later.

Hang in there. This is a really healthy way of life as long as he's eating lots and lots of fruits and veggies. The biggest challenge for my husband has been snacks. He usually will go for popcorn, a handful of walnuts or almonds w/raisins, almond butter w/apples or a smoothie.

Best of luck to you. And remember, his lifestyle change won't just benefit him... your family will benefit as well in so many ways. We had one close family friend tell us a sweet story after they adopted the "clean/paleo" eating lifestyle: One day after dinner, their 6 year old daughter said this:

"Daddy doesn't nap after dinner anymore... and he even helps with the dishes. He's nicer to since he started eating better." It changed their life too.

[Anonymous]

Why are people so judgmental and lecturing the OP? Do you really think she needs you to tell her that birthday cake should not be a daily food item? Did she ask for your opinions on the merits of low carb diets?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

anonymous wrote:So stop! This is a ridiculous, unhealthy weight-loss method and you are seeing why it is virtually impossible to maintain over the long run.

Agree

My husband has been doing this now for 6 years, and its actually pretty easy. Not only does he eat more fruits and veggies than he ever has in his entire life, but his meat options are limitless as well... and he does not eat pork.

For example, this week, he ate turkey sausage w/peppers and onions, chickpeas and curry chicken with peas, turkey burgers with salad, steak with broccoli, grilled chicken breast with sliced red peppers.... I could go on and on. I can remember vividly thinking that his new diet was a big pain in the behind, but it is actually pretty easy. All I have to do is toss in some noodles, rice or garlic bread, for the kids (or whatever else it is that they're eating that night) and we've got a full meal!

We always have a fruit for dessert (it was frozen blueberries this evening)... it might be a smoothie or sliced apples or mandarin oranges. I love to bake, so this week I made pumpkin muffins for him (made with almond flour, canned pumpkin, vanilla, etc.)! We have embraced his lifestyle and I'm thankful for it. He lost 90+ pounds in a year and still looks wonderful, 6 years later.

Hang in there. This is a really healthy way of life as long as he's eating lots and lots of fruits and veggies. The biggest challenge for my husband has been snacks. He usually will go for popcorn, a handful of walnuts or almonds w/raisins, almond butter w/apples or a smoothie.

Best of luck to you. And remember, his lifestyle change won't just benefit him... your family will benefit as well in so many ways. We had one close family friend tell us a sweet story after they adopted the "clean/paleo" eating lifestyle: One day after dinner, their 6 year old daughter said this:

"Daddy doesn't nap after dinner anymore... and he even helps with the dishes. He's nicer to since he started eating better." It changed their life too.

Can you give me the recipe for the pumpkin muffins or provide a link? They sound incredible!

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Anonymous wrote:

tilapia baked with EVOO and lemon
mushrooms sauteed with balsamic vinegar
roasted brussels sprouts
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The horror! What will a registered dietician have to say about such an atrocious meal?

Where's the rice? This type of eating is NOT sustainable, I tell you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

tilapia baked with EVOO and lemon
mushrooms sauteed with balsamic vinegar
roasted brussels sprouts
.

The horror! What will a registered dietician have to say about such an atrocious meal?

Where's the rice? This type of eating is NOT sustainable, I tell you!

RD would say you're missing Snackwells and low fat orange juice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

tilapia baked with EVOO and lemon
mushrooms sauteed with balsamic vinegar
roasted brussels sprouts
.

The horror! What will a registered dietician have to say about such an atrocious meal?

Where's the rice? This type of eating is NOT sustainable, I tell you!

RD would say you're missing Snackwells and low fat orange juice.

Haha! So true

[Anonymous]

OP check out this list of 23 low carb dinners! They look great.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/satisfying-low-carb-dinners

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Anonymous wrote:OP check out this list of 23 low carb dinners! They look great.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/satisfying-low-carb-dinners

OMG .... That link was pure food porn! I'm drooling ...