Weight Loss/Maintenance

Lisa0825

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25. So have you changed your name or something? Because I don't see you in this thread.

Wed Jun 20, 2012, 06:56 PM

Jun 2012

Potatoes and other "starchy" carbs have effects on the blood sugar that fibrous carbs do not have to the same extent. I have read a lot about nutrition and have studied several different types of diet plans. I also know better than anybody else how certain foods affect ME. I know that when I have starchy carbs, an hour and a half or two later, I crash. I know that when I switched from having cereals or breads/bagels for breakfast to having protein based breakfasts, I can make it to lunch without a crash or hunger pangs. I know that if I have pasta for lunch, I will be useless at work by 2:30pm.

And FWIW, I am not a total purist on things like meal replacement shakes. They work for me as an option, and are a hell of a lot better than going for the vending machine or the crappy work cafeteria when I need convenience. they also have a lot of research behind them, and are pretty well balanced and nutritious. You are free to believe differently.

I think I will stick to weight loss forums outside of DU where open exchange of ideas is not met with purist criticism.

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Pasta and rice substitutes... [View all] Lisa0825 May 2012 OP

I've never understood the low carb diets. Goblinmonger May 2012 #1

Pasta and rice are quite calorie dense. Potatoes too. Lisa0825 May 2012 #3

If it works well, then why are you finding it hard shadegrown dulse Jun 2012 #15

I find it funny how many people who are trying to lose weight or eat healthy are Lisa0825 Jun 2012 #18

Please forgive me. I wasn't trying to snark but gently tweak you happy juneteenth Jun 2012 #24

So have you changed your name or something? Because I don't see you in this thread. Lisa0825 Jun 2012 #25

That poster had been blocked from posting here and then was tombstoned. auntAgonist Jun 2012 #26

Please stick with us Lisa0825 the response given above is NOT typical of the members here auntAgonist Jun 2012 #27

Wait just a moment here: fast and furious Jun 2012 #29

this poster has had his/her posting privileges revoked. auntAgonist Jun 2012 #30

I haven't heard of tofu noodles noamnety May 2012 #2

I read about cauliflower rice. I wondered how it would be with sauce. Lisa0825 May 2012 #4

Haven't done that but mashed cauliflower is pretty good K8-EEE May 2012 #14

Suggestion for cauliflower rice... Raster Jun 2012 #32

I have no great ideas for you but handmade34 May 2012 #5

I have made similar changes... Lisa0825 May 2012 #6

I have been on a low carb diet for awhile now SalviaBlue May 2012 #7

On an episode of Top Chef, one guy made "noodles" from sweet potatoes Goblinmonger May 2012 #8

I'll have to try that. SalviaBlue May 2012 #9

If I remember right Goblinmonger May 2012 #10

That sounds like a good way to cut them. SalviaBlue May 2012 #11

I make lasagna kind of like that using wide, thin slices in place of noodles nt K8-EEE May 2012 #13

The tofu noodles absolutely gag me but some people like them....I love spaghetti squash K8-EEE May 2012 #12

I always had to stay away from pasta when I dieted before because I always have to much. WhollyHeretic Jun 2012 #16

my trainer instructed me not to eat carbs at night La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2012 #17

I think that's a great plan b/c it's day time when they kind of zap your energy K8-EEE Jun 2012 #23

I haven't found anything laundry_queen Jun 2012 #19

Thanks! I hadn't tried roasting it. I will give that a shot! Lisa0825 Jun 2012 #20

Spam deleted by cyberswede (MIR Team) molllyrouse Jun 2012 #21

Had spaghetti squash last night. Here's a serving suggestion. AngryOldDem Jun 2012 #22

This sounds like something I'd like. I will try it soon. thank you AngryOldDem!!! auntAgonist Jun 2012 #28

Suggestion for using spaghetti squash.... Raster Jun 2012 #31

Pasta and rice substitutes. rozidays Jul 2012 #33

You don't have to cook the zukes, honey! vaya con xenu Jul 2012 #34

another hit and run poster. Didn't last long PPR auntAgonist Jul 2012 #35

Wow, that's harsh! noamnety Jul 2012 #36

No , I'm thinking he / she was tombstoned for something else. I was just noting that the person is auntAgonist Jul 2012 #37

Well, shoot. noamnety Jul 2012 #38

roflmao ! I don't have THAT kind of power, thank the gods! :) n/t auntAgonist Jul 2012 #39