Comments on: The Low GI Diet Plan – Glycemic Diet eBook http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:37:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-116009 MotleyHealth Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:36:58 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-116009 Hi Cheryl, sounds like you are doing the right things, maybe increase the cardio workouts while maintaining the weight training and healthy eating. Low carb diet is only good if you are still getting some healthy carbohydrate and not over-consuming protein and fat. Hi Cheryl, sounds like you are doing the right things, maybe increase the cardio workouts while maintaining the weight training and healthy eating. Low carb diet is only good if you are still getting some healthy carbohydrate and not over-consuming protein and fat.

]]> By: Cheryl Moody http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-116005 Cheryl Moody Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:25:30 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-116005 Hi there, I am trying to figure out what I can do about to lose my belly fat, I have had three c-sections all 4 to 5 yrs apart, a hernia repair above the navel, and a hysterectomy back in the beginning of 2010, I work out daily with a high intensity w/ weights and a low carb diet but I can not seem to lose the belly fat, Can someone please give me some pointers on what I can do to help lose this belly fat? Hi there, I am trying to figure out what I can do about to lose my belly fat, I have had three c-sections all 4 to 5 yrs apart, a hernia repair above the navel, and a hysterectomy back in the beginning of 2010, I work out daily with a high intensity w/ weights and a low carb diet but I can not seem to lose the belly fat, Can someone please give me some pointers on what I can do to help lose this belly fat?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-115416 MotleyHealth Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:42:10 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-115416 Hi George, you diet looks good, you are lacking in exercise though. 15 minutes is not enough if you want to make some big changes to your body shape. Aim for 45-60 minutes a day instead. Hi George, you diet looks good, you are lacking in exercise though. 15 minutes is not enough if you want to make some big changes to your body shape. Aim for 45-60 minutes a day instead.

]]> By: George http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-115414 George Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:39:14 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-115414 Hi Motley - Im George Age 27 current weight is 82kg I like to reduce it until 70kg - Everyday for 15-30 minutes, I exercise as soon as I wake up before going to work and also continue exercise after work . - I drink plenty of water everyday.. I just drink water…no juice, coffee, tea, etc - usually my diet will be like this for breakfast I eat 1 boiled egg, raisins, raw almonds, and raw cashew nuts lunch/dinner – skinless chicken breast, vegetables dinner/lunch – fish and vegetables, more raw cashew nuts and raw almonds I usually cooked/steamed the chicken and fish using oven without oil..just using water but the weight is still the same, what did I do wrong? im not giving up yet. I tried to increase the duration and intensity of my exercise but the weight just does not want to go Help Hi Motley

- Im George Age 27 current weight is 82kg I like to reduce it until 70kg
- Everyday for 15-30 minutes, I exercise as soon as I wake up before going to work and also continue exercise after work .
- I drink plenty of water everyday.. I just drink water…no juice, coffee, tea, etc
- usually my diet will be like this
for breakfast I eat 1 boiled egg, raisins, raw almonds, and raw cashew nuts
lunch/dinner – skinless chicken breast, vegetables
dinner/lunch – fish and vegetables, more raw cashew nuts and raw almonds

I usually cooked/steamed the chicken and fish using oven without oil..just using water

but the weight is still the same,

what did I do wrong? im not giving up yet.

I tried to increase the duration and intensity of my exercise but the weight just does not want to go

Help

]]> By: Kirstin http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-105774 Kirstin Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:07:17 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-105774 Love all this info! I'm in the same boat with trying to lose belly fat. After having 3 babies in 3 years, I piled on the pounds. I just lost 30 pounds in 3 months eating a 1200 cal/day diet and exercising for about 240 min. a week, mostly on the elliptical. I am now pretty thin, but still have excess belly fat which does not want to leave! Is it safe to drop below 1200 cals a day? I think I need to start making sure those 1200 cals are coming from low GI foods and not just empty calories. Love all this info! I’m in the same boat with trying to lose belly fat. After having 3 babies in 3 years, I piled on the pounds. I just lost 30 pounds in 3 months eating a 1200 cal/day diet and exercising for about 240 min. a week, mostly on the elliptical. I am now pretty thin, but still have excess belly fat which does not want to leave! Is it safe to drop below 1200 cals a day? I think I need to start making sure those 1200 cals are coming from low GI foods and not just empty calories.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-97549 MotleyHealth Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:06:13 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-97549 Hi again Olga! Yes, it does. I have spoken with dieticians during my studies who believe that a low GI approach to eating is the best way to manage weight. The key is the effect on blood sugar levels and how it helps you to manage your appetite. The faster that food is broken down and digested the sooner you will feel hungry again. If you eat high GI food your body breaks it down quick, but it you do not need all the energy you store some as fat (blood sugar leads to insulin release which leads to fat accumulation). When you eat low GI food your body breaks the food down more slowly. Hi again Olga! Yes, it does. I have spoken with dieticians during my studies who believe that a low GI approach to eating is the best way to manage weight. The key is the effect on blood sugar levels and how it helps you to manage your appetite. The faster that food is broken down and digested the sooner you will feel hungry again. If you eat high GI food your body breaks it down quick, but it you do not need all the energy you store some as fat (blood sugar leads to insulin release which leads to fat accumulation). When you eat low GI food your body breaks the food down more slowly.

]]> By: Olga http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-97146 Olga Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:44:44 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-97146 Hey, does this really work? Can we still eat chicken, meat, protein? Are slimfast shakes allowed? Hey, does this really work? Can we still eat chicken, meat, protein? Are slimfast shakes allowed?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-71839 MotleyHealth Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:52:27 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-71839 Hi Jasmine, firstly, well done, sounds like you are making great progress. 2 months is a relatively short time, so certainly be patient and give yourself more time. Cutting down on high and some medium GI carbs could well be the way to go, more lean protein and more exercise and weight lifting will help to strip off more fat. Your weight fluctuations are normal, there is a lot going on with fat reduction, muscle growth and then other changes such as water retention etc. which can confuse readings. Focus on your goals - getting fit, getting slim and revealing that 6 pack. It is not possible to say what the cause of your weight changes are - has your waist reducing in circumference? Taking your own biometrics (body measurements) is the best way to determine if you are losing fat. Hi Jasmine, firstly, well done, sounds like you are making great progress. 2 months is a relatively short time, so certainly be patient and give yourself more time. Cutting down on high and some medium GI carbs could well be the way to go, more lean protein and more exercise and weight lifting will help to strip off more fat. Your weight fluctuations are normal, there is a lot going on with fat reduction, muscle growth and then other changes such as water retention etc. which can confuse readings. Focus on your goals – getting fit, getting slim and revealing that 6 pack. It is not possible to say what the cause of your weight changes are – has your waist reducing in circumference? Taking your own biometrics (body measurements) is the best way to determine if you are losing fat.

]]> By: Jasmine http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-71655 Jasmine Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:54:56 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-71655 Hi, I started exercising about 2 months ago and I've seen tremendous changes in my stomach however I really want abs. My stomach is actually flat but when I sit down sometimes it then gets fat. I really want as little fat on my stomach as possible. How do I do this? Do I really have to go on a low carb diet or is this for losing weight which is something I'm not trying to do. Also when I started going to the gym I weighed 116. A month later I weighed 118. 3 weeks later and I now weigh 115. Is this good? My goal is to gain weight/muscle. Is this weight loss a result of me eating low carbs for the last 2 weeks. Or is it a sign that I'm losing fat or that I need more protein and calories. Help. Thanks. Hi,

I started exercising about 2 months ago and I’ve seen tremendous changes in my stomach however I really want abs. My stomach is actually flat but when I sit down sometimes it then gets fat. I really want as little fat on my stomach as possible. How do I do this? Do I really have to go on a low carb diet or is this for losing weight which is something I’m not trying to do.

Also when I started going to the gym I weighed 116. A month later I weighed 118. 3 weeks later and I now weigh 115. Is this good? My goal is to gain weight/muscle. Is this weight loss a result of me eating low carbs for the last 2 weeks. Or is it a sign that I’m losing fat or that I need more protein and calories. Help. Thanks.

]]> By: Patty Boyer http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-49574 Patty Boyer Sun, 15 May 2011 20:08:17 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-49574 Thanks for the info, Marc! For Margaret - I am 64, post menopausal and at least somewhat insulin resistant. I have had the problem of almost insatiable hunger. But I just lost 50 pounds in five months with the Ideal Protein diet. It's probably available where you are. Their website will tell you. You could also try Medi-Fast, which you can acquire online. I do think I may have lost a bit too much for my age, but love not having to carry that weight!!! Now I want to go slower, maintain my weight loss, and maybe slowly lose more! And that is why I am here! Good luck, Margaret!! Thanks for the info, Marc!
For Margaret – I am 64, post menopausal and at least somewhat insulin resistant. I have had the problem of almost insatiable hunger. But I just lost 50 pounds in five months with the Ideal Protein diet. It’s probably available where you are. Their website will tell you. You could also try Medi-Fast, which you can acquire online. I do think I may have lost a bit too much for my age, but love not having to carry that weight!!!
Now I want to go slower, maintain my weight loss, and maybe slowly lose more! And that is why I am here! Good luck, Margaret!!

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-49523 MotleyHealth Sat, 14 May 2011 18:40:58 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-49523 Hi Patty, really you should get some advice from a registered dietician if you have a medical condition that impacts on your diet is such a way. Salt on its own does not cause weight gain though, but excessive salt is not healthy. Hi Patty, really you should get some advice from a registered dietician if you have a medical condition that impacts on your diet is such a way. Salt on its own does not cause weight gain though, but excessive salt is not healthy.

]]> By: Patty Boyer http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-49522 Patty Boyer Sat, 14 May 2011 17:04:16 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-49522 I have an unusual condition that requires me to eat large amounts of salt (relatively). Even so, just about every time my blood is tested, I find I am sodium deficient!! This really seems to complicate most diets, which assume salt causes weight gain... Any answers?? I have an unusual condition that requires me to eat large amounts of salt (relatively). Even so, just about every time my blood is tested, I find I am sodium deficient!! This really seems to complicate most diets, which assume salt causes weight gain… Any answers??

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-45882 MotleyHealth Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:14:50 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-45882 That depends on how old you are. The <a href="http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/how-many-calories-do-you-need-each-day">Daily Calorie Table</a> shows daily calorie requirements. To lose 1 pound a week eat 500 Calories less per day, for 2 pounds per week (about 1 Kg) 1000 Calories less. So on the days you are exercising you will be following the guidelines in the low or high activity column, and the other 5 days the sedentary column. What is important is that you maintain a healthy protein intake and get those low GI carbs. This combination helps ward off hunger, control blood sugar and prevent muscle wastage. That depends on how old you are. The Daily Calorie Table shows daily calorie requirements. To lose 1 pound a week eat 500 Calories less per day, for 2 pounds per week (about 1 Kg) 1000 Calories less. So on the days you are exercising you will be following the guidelines in the low or high activity column, and the other 5 days the sedentary column.

What is important is that you maintain a healthy protein intake and get those low GI carbs. This combination helps ward off hunger, control blood sugar and prevent muscle wastage.

]]> By: Carol http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-45880 Carol Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:04:14 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-45880 How many calories am i mean to be eating? I am doing 60 minutes moderate - high intesity? How many calories am i mean to be eating? I am doing 60 minutes moderate – high intesity?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-45877 MotleyHealth Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:44:53 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-45877 Hi Carol. Have you been reducing calories, eating low GI vegetables and more protein in addition to the exercise? How much exercise are you doing? 60 minutes of moderate to high intensity? Hi Carol. Have you been reducing calories, eating low GI vegetables and more protein in addition to the exercise? How much exercise are you doing? 60 minutes of moderate to high intensity?

]]> By: Carol Poasa http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-45876 Carol Poasa Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:40:40 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-45876 In the last 4 weeks I have only lost 1.7kgs..I am doing cardio twice a week, but I find that I am good on most days, can you please cofirm what I really need to do. In the last 4 weeks I have only lost 1.7kgs..I am doing cardio twice a week, but I find that I am good on most days, can you please cofirm what I really need to do.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-42546 MotleyHealth Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:28:03 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-42546 Hi Phillip. You may just need to increase exercise and see how that goes. Hi Phillip. You may just need to increase exercise and see how that goes.

]]> By: Phillip http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-42460 Phillip Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:09:24 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-42460 I have been on a good exercise and diet plan for 3 months. I never drink sodas or have snacks at night any more. I really watch what I eat. However I can not get rid of this last 1" pinch of fat around my waist. How to do this? I have been on a good exercise and diet plan for 3 months. I never drink sodas or have snacks at night any more. I really watch what I eat. However I can not get rid of this last 1″ pinch of fat around my waist. How to do this?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-37594 MotleyHealth Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:26:02 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-37594 Hi Jade. Two common tricks to reducing hunger are to eat some protein with each meal (it releases a hormone that suppresses appetite) and also to eat soup for lunch, as the volume of soup keeps the stomach filled for longer. Or course, you are not overweight with a BMI of 19.9. You may benefit from a change of exercise regime, add more resistance training and bodyweight workouts into your routine. Hi Jade. Two common tricks to reducing hunger are to eat some protein with each meal (it releases a hormone that suppresses appetite) and also to eat soup for lunch, as the volume of soup keeps the stomach filled for longer.

Or course, you are not overweight with a BMI of 19.9. You may benefit from a change of exercise regime, add more resistance training and bodyweight workouts into your routine.

]]> By: Jade http://www.motleyhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/low-sugar-diet-plans-and-low-gi-foods#comment-37543 Jade Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:51:58 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=8203#comment-37543 Hey guys, so I am almost 15 and i weigh about 135 being 5'9". Lately I have been so hungry all the time. I don't have a good idea about what foods to eat to really reduce he amount of fat in my stomach. And when I do eat healthy, I can always see the size of my stomach increase right away. I exercise quite a bit for over an hour a day.. But still I am always hungry! Is there anything I can do to stop my hunger and feel healthy again? Hey guys, so I am almost 15 and i weigh about 135 being 5’9″. Lately I have been so hungry all the time. I don’t have a good idea about what foods to eat to really reduce he amount of fat in my stomach. And when I do eat healthy, I can always see the size of my stomach increase right away. I exercise quite a bit for over an hour a day.. But still I am always hungry! Is there anything I can do to stop my hunger and feel healthy again?

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