What is a sensible amount of carbs to consume on a low to moderate carbohydrate diet ?
August 26th, 2008
Charmaine asked:
I don’t agree with the drastically low carb diets such as Atkins, I do like to include low gi diet fruits and non-starchy vegetables.. I want to lose weight sensibly so it will stay off ! I only need to lose 10 pounds. I am very active so need to be realistic [...]
South Beach Diet?
August 26th, 2008
Bambam asked:
I really dont need to lose weight.. but i find i feel better when eating low carb/low GI /south beach diet.. i always feel sluggish when i eat too many carbs ANYWAY
Can anyone please give me an example of some recipes/a couple of days worth of eating from the first TWO weeks of [...]
Weight loss with gout prevention diet?
August 26th, 2008
andrea b asked:
My husband just discovered he’s got gout, and at 32, 180cm and 105kg he also needs to diet and loose weight. I was just about to convince him to go on the GI diet when we discovered he’s had a couple of gout attacks (and he does love his beer/wine and food in [...]
How much exercise will I need to lose weight and what type?thank you for your replies?
August 26th, 2008
Purplemarshmellow asked:
I weigh 76 kgs, 165 pounds andI am 147cm/5′7. Breakfast: low GI cereal or 2 boiled eggs or one slice of low GI bread. Snack: an apple. Lunch : chicken breast or veggies or 2 slices low GI bread or low GI pasta. Supper: portion of fish [...]
Which diet is best in your honest opinion?
August 25th, 2008
asked:
Weight Watchers
GI
Slimming World
and why?
Yes but there are more like healthy eating plans than diets.
How to lose weight when you have Polycystic Overies?
August 22nd, 2008
mstevenson_05 asked:
I have polycystic overies and am taking medication called metphormin. I have been told to stay on the GI diet. Do you have any tips in how to make myself feel full quickly and any other tips in trying to lose weight as I can’t seem to lose the weight as easily as a [...]
Best diet book?
August 22nd, 2008
serenecobra1 asked:
Hi, I need advice on the best diet book for me. I was looking into SouthBeach, Harley Pasternak, the Supermarket diet, the GI diet, anything that might help me shed some extra pounds. I want something that will be a long lasting. I exercise and do pilates 6 days a week, and I usually [...]
How does lowering blood sugar actually effect fat metabolism as on a diet?
August 19th, 2008
Ergonomia asked:
If you’re about to tell me that insulin stores glucose in fat and muscle, anything about the Glycemic Index, etc then you’re wasting time. I know that already.
I want an INTENSELY CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY based answer to how specifically lowered blood sugar levels will motivate the body chemically to favor adipose tissue metabolism. Specifically, [...]
How many Glycemic Index \”points\” should you consume in a day in order to lose weight?
August 18th, 2008
sapphire in the rough asked:
I’ve heard of the Glycemic Index diet, that the lower the GI the food has, the quicker you lose weight and the easier it is to stay healthy. What is the appropriate amount of GI to consume in a day? Does it count like calories? If you want to lose weight, [...]
what are some low gi foods?
August 15th, 2008
rick r asked:
what are some low gi foods i can eat while on my diet? well i was told to eat low gi foods to help with my weight loss, im 27 5′7 and 225 pounds. will those foods help me lose weight? i do exercise 4 days a week as well. any advice?