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[PwB]

a low carb diet like atkins would be optimal but you must keep calories down to lose fat on it. 2000 would be a good starting point, and make sure you get enough protein.

Just as a personal note, I had the same problem w/ hunger and binged often when I used to do a body-for-life diet. I was obsesses w/ food, my next meal, was very strict, but just "lost it" often.

A low carb/higher fat diet generally controls hunger MUCH better than a low fat/higher carb diet. For me I finally stopped bingeing, lost fat and felt MUCH better (not hungry) on a low calorie, no carb diet. This will also allow the spare tire to deflate much faster than w/ eating carbs, especially since you seem to be similar in that eating carbs leads to sugar cravings b/c of how our hormones are affected. Another thing I did was eat less frequently as I am more satisfied after meals for longer (effect of controlled blood sugar and protein/fats in the body, CCK, etc) so I eat less often and this makes me less obsessed w/ food as well, causing my not to feel and urge to binge or eat junk. Good luck on your journey bro, and let us know if you need any more assistance.

 

[chunk]

thanks PwB, ive been reading that having no carbs diring the day though is unhealthy (ultimatediet for getting ripped....., by crumbcake) and he says to take in simple carbs post workout. i think that after i get into ketosis, that i might start that, i dont want to hurt myself while trying to get healthy! thanks for the help though

 

[PwB]

No problem, and understand your concern. Well, if you keep learning about nutrition you will learn there is no more healthy diet than one that is low in carbs and higher in fat. Anyone who says not eating carbs during the day is unhealthy is downright wrong, they're either lying or they don't know the facts, plain and simple. No need to be concerned and the damage comes in w/ higher insulin levels from too much carbohydrate. Post-workout carbs arent necessary but they won't hurt much either.