I was just looking for people's experiences with different diets (high protein, high carb, Zone, etc.). I've spent at least a couple years researching and fooling around but feel I still haven't nailed in down. I eat very "cleanly" with around 15-20% fat, 50-60% carbs (low sugar), and 30-40% protein but find energy stores unstable. Daily calories range from 2000-2400.
I find that my energy is lacking, both in and out of practice, but too many carbs make me feel either fat and bloated or unstable energy-wise. With too much protein I don't have any energy at all and I become hypoglycemic in practice. I also have to worry about body fat due to certain medical problems.
Your experiences would be appreciated. Thanks.
PS: If it makes a difference to anybody advice-wise, I'm 23 years old.
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i've been doing weightwatchers for the past 14 weeks and have lost 13.5 pounds. i've not been sticking to it religiously i might add but it does seem to work! it basically just teaches you to know how much fat and how many calories are in the food that you're eating and to get a balance. they actively encouraging filling up on veg & fruit etc also. the one thing i like about it is that although it is a 'diet' because you're losing weight it's actually more a re-education of your eating habits and showing you that what you eat is a choice (eg, you can have the chips with dinner instead of boiled potatoes but that means you ahve to make an informed choice at another part of the day, eg a ham sandwich instead of a cheese sandwich at lunchtime) in this way i hope that when i'm done taking off the weight i'll be able to keep it off really easily.
i've been doing weightwatchers for the past 14 weeks and have lost 13.5 pounds. i've not been sticking to it religiously i might add but it does seem to work! it basically just teaches you to know how much fat and how many calories are in the food that you're eating and to get a balance. they actively encouraging filling up on veg & fruit etc also. the one thing i like about it is that although it is a 'diet' because you're losing weight it's actually more a re-education of your eating habits and showing you that what you eat is a choice (eg, you can have the chips with dinner instead of boiled potatoes but that means you ahve to make an informed choice at another part of the day, eg a ham sandwich instead of a cheese sandwich at lunchtime) in this way i hope that when i'm done taking off the weight i'll be able to keep it off really easily.
