I Don’t Count Carbs… I Do THIS Instead [And It’s So Much Better]
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Today I'm sharing why I don't count carbs and what I do instead. This is what I used during my own weight loss journey.
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Why I don't count carbs
3:00 Sponsor
4:07 What I do instead
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Good information, thank you Autumn!
Welcome to February, Autumn!
I ❤ how smart you are! Just shared the GL blog to read next.
I eat primarily low glycemic foods and save the higher carbs for the reward at the end of each meal. No snacking and all eating in a 6 or 7 hour window. No snacking 😮
I only count grams of protein
Smart especially if your avoiding processed foods
Interesting…thanks
Carbs are addictive to me. Thanks to AEN Nutrient Timing I rarely eat carbs from high GL foods anymore which are carbs from highly processed foods. That’s a definite win for me. Like you say there are cases where people need to count macros/calories but in general counting makes weightloss journeys unsustainable. Thank you for this very important video and for sharing your immense knowledge. 💪❤️🇨🇦
The whole “carbs are evil, nobody should eat them” thing has always made me shake my head. People are like, “I don’t eat carbs”, while eating a salad. There’s so much misinformation (and probably disinformation for personal gain) around carbohydrates. Glycemic load makes so much more sense, if you need to pay attention to carbs (other than for medical reasons of course, always listen to your doctor). There’s so much variation in how the body reacts to various carbohydrates, even within type (like the difference between a whole grain, nut and seed full slice of bread, and a slice of Wonder bread). Besides which, your body actually NEEDS carbohydrates! The difference, I think, is that in today’s world, at least in my part of today’s world, there’s so much that is very high carbohydrate because it’s 1) highly processed white flour, and 2) high in sugar. If we can limit that kind of food, that will already go a long way to mitigate blood sugar rushes. What I did to help with that, is change what I thought of as breakfast food. In the West, it’s very specific things, and a variety of just those things. And mostly they’re really not healthy anyway, and very low in nutrients and vitamins. Now, I can eat just about anything for breakfast, including fish and soup! Actually, fish and veg is a great breakfast (especially salmon), and is very satiating and satisfying. Even better, on cold days, I add a cup of home-made soup (I make a variety of soups ahead of time and portion into single-servings and freeze), which is chock full of healthy stuff and is delicious.
Sure like more ideas once past 50. A post menopausel body is SO DIFFERENT from a pre menopausel body. Never had an issue until then. Appreciate dense information you provide.
Follow Dr Mary Haver she uses a lot of these principles IF protein but focuses on fiber and supplementation I agree our needs have changed and different from our 20s 30s
I’m 61 and post menopausal. These principles hold true for me too. I nearly developed an eating disorder from tracking macros for 2 years. After following Autumn’s advice I have seen better weight loss and a healthier, more sustainable happy life. I only count grams of protein, focusing on 30 g per meal…😊During weight loss mode I stick to low GL foods, during maintenance I stick to medium GL foods, and only eat high GL occasionally (like holidays). I always return to fat burning and feel great. Go back and give it a second listen. It works!! 😊👍
Dr Mindy Pelz has a lot of great information for menopausal women !
Oh my gosh I cam relate 10000% regular rules don’t apply!
@@suzannecarrier287 I totally agree with this. I’m 53 and post menopausal and also developed disordered eating and thinking from tracking all my food. I started to develop a fear of certain foods. It was exhausting. I also now just try to focus on protein, grams per meal, and kind of let everything else fall into place. As we age we need more protein but it’s hard not to get caught up in the “don’t eat too much protein” camp. I try to just follow a couple people like Autumn who seem to recognize the need for a balance and not the “all or nothing” approach.
I love your channel 😆 So informative, easy to apply and I’m seeing results since finding you about 10 days ago. My stomach has gone down 1.5” 🥰
I feel best on about 100 -125 carbs a day.
I absoluty love your videos! Amazing! Thank you for always providing us with such good information! I want to start some strength training but i am a beginner and i mean a real beginner-I’ve never done it before. Can you reccomend a good app where i can get some good instruction on strength training vidoes and form?
The problem with the glycemic index is that the original research demonstrated that mixed foods (pizza) does not have the same effect as adding all the single indices together. I expect this is also true of glycemic load.
At the end of the day it comes down to what works for the individual
Autumn, I used your code and got my free sample pack on the way with my regular order 😊 question- did you eat dates at the end of your pregnancy? I’m so worried about the amount of carbs but they are recommended. What do you advise?
In another video, Autumn said she did. I think the video is about things she is no longer eating to lose weight post-partum.
@@katieirenec thank you very much! I will locate and watch ☺️
I can eat a yogurt container throughout the day , so 35grams +…trying to stay under 20.
I am thinking of buying the singles.
0:03 Yoplay…not sure of spelling…has a new high protein no added sugar yogurt out. Many different flavors. I saw a positive review on Good Housekeeping. Have not tried it yet. But I will.
Yes! I discovered your channel last year and started my wellness journey following your guidelines. I lost a little over 30lbs in 6 months, with hardly any effort!! What a revelation! After so many failed diets and restrictions, I finally understood what you mean by loving what you eat. It was EXACTLY the change I didn’t know I needed, and since I’m naturally more of a savory than sweet person, I find it so easy 😃
I had back pains and dangerous self esteem issues and now I feel like my life is finally back on track. And now that I have the hang of it, I’ve realised I’ve also switched to focusing more on the glycemic load. It seemed appropriate 👍
Thank you so much for everything Autumn!
Thank you!! I did that mistake before of cutting carbs and lost weight but as soon as I started eating them again all my weight back plus more. So I love your concept is smarter and healthier!! Thank you!!!
Hi, Im trying to get this question answered. I’m new to your channel and have watched several of your videos. I did watch your video on fats. I’m assuming that “real Mayonnaise” is bad since you never mentioned it as one of the fats we can use. Could you please tell me if Mayo is permittable and if not, why. Thank you so much for your channel.
🌞 I hate doing my own taxes, and I don’t want to diet like I’m a lab technician. That’s why I love your realistic lifestyle way of living! Thanks so much, Autumn! ⚘️
You continue to be the best of the best!
Cheers! ☕️🕊❤️✨️