How do I cut back the carbs when....?

Question

I am an Ovo-Lacto vegetarian (if you eat meat I'm not asking you.) And am borderline overweight for my BMI (though everyones different, I feel its to much for my body.) And my husband is really overweight (he eats meatbut not at home so its not much)

I do not eat a lot of chips, pops, sugar, fast food, etc. And personally I don't even eat a lot of dairy because I just don't really like it.

I would really like to cut back on the carbs I eat.
I never was a great cook and as I learned to cook veggie it was all carb based. Even my veg cookbooks are mostly carb based meals.

I really just don't know how to cook a meal without pasta, bread, or rice! So I am asking for some ideas of what I can cook. Not just for one or 2 nights, Ideas I can use often. I don't need direct recipies, though I wouldn't mind them, I just need some ideas of even what kind of recipies to look for. I just cannot think of much vegetarian that is low in carbs.

also
1. I'm not a big fan of soup. Once in awhile is ok but I couldn't handle it once every week.

2. I would prefer to avoid microwave meat substitutes.

3. I won't eat lentils, lima beans, or brusslesprouts but anything else I'm up for

4. I will cook with dairy. I don't mind it cooked I just don't usually eat it alone.

I also do excersize some every day. I'm not a couch potatoe though I don't have an out an out excersise routine.

Thanks guys. I sometimes get tthe feelign carbs are really bad and other times they are good. I don't know which way to go but I will say pretty much every dinner I cook is some sort of pasta or brown rice meal. And I eat bagels, sandwiches, cereals etc. often for breakfast. I just sometimes feel like its the only thing I eat.

Answer 1

Don't give up carbs. That's a big fat lie. Eating a high protein diet for weight loss builds toxins in your system. Your hair will begin to fall out. Your breath will get very funky. Your skin will break out. You may begin to experience disorientation. Minor memory loss. Suddenly get clumsy.

Go with healthy carbs. Potato, whole grains, whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, oatmeal, amaranth, millet. Carbs are your super energy food.

It's only refined white stuff that's bad for you. Pasta or bread from refined white flour. Refined white sugar.

Answer 2

I dont know if u can eat eggs but theres a lot u can do with eggs.
U must include healthy carbs in ur diet, and meats are avoidable.
Whole grains are what u must incorporate in ur diet. Brown rice, whole grain breads, pasta etc.
Avoid sugar totally, take a substitute if u must.
Avoid fizzy drinks and alcohol.
Dont fry ur food, potatoes when fried, lose their nutritional valueHave it in moderation.
Even too much of a good thing is bad u know!
LAstly if u must avoid veggies grown below the soil.
Include fresh fruits in ur diet, avoid juices.
But go slow on bananas , havelots of berries if u want.
Have flaxseeds or psylium husk for ur fibre needs if u want.

Answer 3

Learn to make the veggies take center stage. Two cups of cooked veggies (sprinkled with spray butter, coconut, chopped peanuts, or spices- make them fabulous) will displace many of the carbs you are taking in. Whole grains are also key. I find that I will eat white pasta like a starving animal but am able to maintain some sort of portion control with whole grain pasta. I also do better when I stop baking muffins/breads/cookies. Best of luck!

Answer 4

I'm thinking that, with the limitations you have imposed on your diet, that you would benefit from talking to a Nutritionist or dietician that specializes in Octo-Lacto foods. The fact that you are gaining weight says that something is not being metabolized appropriately in your body, or that you are eating too much of something you shouldn't. Give it a thought!

Answer 5

Perhaps you should look at your diet and change it!! You are way to picky to be healthy.

Veggies are good protein although they do have carbs. Stick to wheat bread. Eggs, protien shakes or friut sonds like your best option.