I'm on a low carb diet (second time)and not losing any thing.

by Nancy
(Alabama)

Visitor Question:

PLEASE HELP!!!!!Will i still lose weight on a gi diet.i want something i can do for a life time. this sounds perfect but i need to know i will lose weight.i need to drop at least 100 pounds (just for health)i'm only 24. also with the Glycemic load needing to be under 100 is that all day?

Lifetime Fat Loss Answers:

Yes, of course you can lose weight eating low glycemically and exercising regularly but it won't be easy! You need to be patient with yourself and remember that it probably took you a long time to gain the extra weight and it will take a long time to lose it. However, if you are persistent and determined it WILL happen!

Nancy, you need carbs for energy and fiber and lots of nutrients. This is definitely not a low carb diet. You need to eat the right kind of unrefined, low glycemic carbohydrates to be slender and healthy.

With as much weight as you have to lose I would advise seeing a doctor first to rule out any health complications. You could show him this website and ask him if he thinks this is a good plan for you. Many doctors prefer that their patients who need to lose weight work with a weight management advisor or health coach to make the dietary changes.

If you and your doctor decide this is a good plan for you, I would then strongly recommend that you fill out the weight loss survey and purchase the weight management consultation and coaching. I will assess where you're at now with managing your weight and where you need to go. I will write up a detailed plan for you taking into consideration how you live and how to make this plan work for you. We will be in touch every week for coaching for 3 months and then as often as needed until you are well established with your new habits. It takes a while to learn how to eat this way and you will need all the emotional and mental support you can get!

If you cannot do that then by all means read everything on the site pertaining to the glycemic index, metabolism, nutrition, portion control and the daily healthy eating plan. Look at the site map to find these articles. I plan to have a concise E book available soon you can download that will be a step by step Lifetime Fat Loss Low Glycemic Guide to a healthier you! So check back often and sign up for the free monthly newsletter. You CAN do this! Do not give up. Where there's a will there's always a way.

I'm not sure that I understand your question about the glycemic load. Where did you get the figure of 100? I'm not sure what this refers to. It's easier and makes more sense to just eat from the low glycemic food list. You want to avoid getting a glycemic load which just means you have eaten too many carbohydrates at one time. There are lots of strategies for not overeating on the website. I would start at Portion Control Tips for ideas for low glycemic snacks you can eat every 3 hours.

I hope this helps and let me know if I can do more!