Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 > Hi,....okay, I've read the SBD book all the way to Phase 1 > menu plans, and I didn't see anything that talked about any > certain amount of carbs you can have per day. Like on Atkins > during his first phase he suggests 20 per day. Then on to > phase 2 you can up it. etc. Agatson says to choose foods > lowest in carbs, but what is the number you should not > go above when choosing? > > I know we don't have to count carbs, but obviously we > need to know a number when creating our own meals? Any > suggestions? This diet isn't about getting X number of carbs each day -- it's just about eating healthy. Studies suggest the human body need between 130-300g of carbs each day. If you plan your meals around fresh, healthy foods and put together a balanced set of meals then you won't have to worry about counting how many carbs you consume each day. There are some on this diet that are low-carb, others that are high-carb, and still others that fall somewhere in between. That's why you'll see so many clips about this not being a low-carb diet and not counting carbs; because you really do not have to do so. (Asking for an upper threshold is just another way of saying " counting carbs " -- to know you're below that upper threshold you would have to COUNT the carbs.) If you stick to the foods on the lists and the guidelines for portions, you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 > Hi,....okay, I've read the SBD book all the way to Phase 1 > menu plans, and I didn't see anything that talked about any > certain amount of carbs you can have per day. Like on Atkins > during his first phase he suggests 20 per day. Then on to > phase 2 you can up it. etc. Agatson says to choose foods > lowest in carbs, but what is the number you should not > go above when choosing? > > I know we don't have to count carbs, but obviously we > need to know a number when creating our own meals? Any > suggestions? This diet isn't about getting X number of carbs each day -- it's just about eating healthy. Studies suggest the human body need between 130-300g of carbs each day. If you plan your meals around fresh, healthy foods and put together a balanced set of meals then you won't have to worry about counting how many carbs you consume each day. There are some on this diet that are low-carb, others that are high-carb, and still others that fall somewhere in between. That's why you'll see so many clips about this not being a low-carb diet and not counting carbs; because you really do not have to do so. (Asking for an upper threshold is just another way of saying " counting carbs " -- to know you're below that upper threshold you would have to COUNT the carbs.) If you stick to the foods on the lists and the guidelines for portions, you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 > Hi,....okay, I've read the SBD book all the way to Phase 1 > menu plans, and I didn't see anything that talked about any > certain amount of carbs you can have per day. Like on Atkins > during his first phase he suggests 20 per day. Then on to > phase 2 you can up it. etc. Agatson says to choose foods > lowest in carbs, but what is the number you should not > go above when choosing? > > I know we don't have to count carbs, but obviously we > need to know a number when creating our own meals? Any > suggestions? This diet isn't about getting X number of carbs each day -- it's just about eating healthy. Studies suggest the human body need between 130-300g of carbs each day. If you plan your meals around fresh, healthy foods and put together a balanced set of meals then you won't have to worry about counting how many carbs you consume each day. There are some on this diet that are low-carb, others that are high-carb, and still others that fall somewhere in between. That's why you'll see so many clips about this not being a low-carb diet and not counting carbs; because you really do not have to do so. (Asking for an upper threshold is just another way of saying " counting carbs " -- to know you're below that upper threshold you would have to COUNT the carbs.) If you stick to the foods on the lists and the guidelines for portions, you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 No, this is not a low carb diet. THis is a good carb diet. You are right in thinking we don't count carbs, not at all. In phase one, you eat from the list of foods to enjoy. Make sure you have the right list from the files of this group with Milk and yogurt on it. If it's on the list, eat it. If it isn't on the list, don't eat it. Simple as that really. In two weeks you move onto phase two and you add in a fruit and a helping of whole grain a day. You increase those helpings very slowly as long as you are still losing. But you do not count carbs. You eat foods that are low on the Glycemic Index, not that have low carbs. Carol Carbs per day? Hi,……..okay, I’ve read the SBD book all the way to Phase 1 menu plans, and I didn’t see anything that talked about any certain amount of carbs you can have per day. Like on Atkins during his first phase he suggests 20 per day. Then on to phase 2 you can up it. etc. Agatson says to choose foods lowest in carbs, but what is the number you should not go above when choosing? I know we don’t have to count carbs, but obviously we need to know a number when creating our own meals? Any suggestions? Jackie Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 No, this is not a low carb diet. THis is a good carb diet. You are right in thinking we don't count carbs, not at all. In phase one, you eat from the list of foods to enjoy. Make sure you have the right list from the files of this group with Milk and yogurt on it. If it's on the list, eat it. If it isn't on the list, don't eat it. Simple as that really. In two weeks you move onto phase two and you add in a fruit and a helping of whole grain a day. You increase those helpings very slowly as long as you are still losing. But you do not count carbs. You eat foods that are low on the Glycemic Index, not that have low carbs. Carol Carbs per day? Hi,……..okay, I’ve read the SBD book all the way to Phase 1 menu plans, and I didn’t see anything that talked about any certain amount of carbs you can have per day. Like on Atkins during his first phase he suggests 20 per day. Then on to phase 2 you can up it. etc. Agatson says to choose foods lowest in carbs, but what is the number you should not go above when choosing? I know we don’t have to count carbs, but obviously we need to know a number when creating our own meals? Any suggestions? Jackie Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 No, this is not a low carb diet. THis is a good carb diet. You are right in thinking we don't count carbs, not at all. In phase one, you eat from the list of foods to enjoy. Make sure you have the right list from the files of this group with Milk and yogurt on it. If it's on the list, eat it. If it isn't on the list, don't eat it. Simple as that really. In two weeks you move onto phase two and you add in a fruit and a helping of whole grain a day. You increase those helpings very slowly as long as you are still losing. But you do not count carbs. You eat foods that are low on the Glycemic Index, not that have low carbs. Carol Carbs per day? Hi,……..okay, I’ve read the SBD book all the way to Phase 1 menu plans, and I didn’t see anything that talked about any certain amount of carbs you can have per day. Like on Atkins during his first phase he suggests 20 per day. Then on to phase 2 you can up it. etc. Agatson says to choose foods lowest in carbs, but what is the number you should not go above when choosing? I know we don’t have to count carbs, but obviously we need to know a number when creating our own meals? Any suggestions? Jackie Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Okay, I understand now. Stick to the list and I can’t go wrong! J Thanks! Jackie From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of Noctaire Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 12:41 PM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: Carbs per day? This diet isn't about getting X number of carbs each day -- it's just about eating healthy. Studies suggest the human body need between 130-300g of carbs each day. If you plan your meals around fresh, healthy foods and put together a balanced set of meals then you won't have to worry about counting how many carbs you consume each day. There are some on this diet that are low-carb, others that are high-carb, and still others that fall somewhere in between. That's why you'll see so many clips about this not being a low-carb diet and not counting carbs; because you really do not have to do so. (Asking for an upper threshold is just another way of saying " counting carbs " -- to know you're below that upper threshold you would have to COUNT the carbs.) If you stick to the foods on the lists and the guidelines for portions, you'll be fine. Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Okay, I understand now. Stick to the list and I can’t go wrong! J Thanks! Jackie From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of Noctaire Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 12:41 PM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: Carbs per day? This diet isn't about getting X number of carbs each day -- it's just about eating healthy. Studies suggest the human body need between 130-300g of carbs each day. If you plan your meals around fresh, healthy foods and put together a balanced set of meals then you won't have to worry about counting how many carbs you consume each day. There are some on this diet that are low-carb, others that are high-carb, and still others that fall somewhere in between. That's why you'll see so many clips about this not being a low-carb diet and not counting carbs; because you really do not have to do so. (Asking for an upper threshold is just another way of saying " counting carbs " -- to know you're below that upper threshold you would have to COUNT the carbs.) If you stick to the foods on the lists and the guidelines for portions, you'll be fine. Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Okay, I understand now. Stick to the list and I can’t go wrong! J Thanks! Jackie From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of Noctaire Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 12:41 PM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: Carbs per day? This diet isn't about getting X number of carbs each day -- it's just about eating healthy. Studies suggest the human body need between 130-300g of carbs each day. If you plan your meals around fresh, healthy foods and put together a balanced set of meals then you won't have to worry about counting how many carbs you consume each day. There are some on this diet that are low-carb, others that are high-carb, and still others that fall somewhere in between. That's why you'll see so many clips about this not being a low-carb diet and not counting carbs; because you really do not have to do so. (Asking for an upper threshold is just another way of saying " counting carbs " -- to know you're below that upper threshold you would have to COUNT the carbs.) If you stick to the foods on the lists and the guidelines for portions, you'll be fine. Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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