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Where to eat low carb in dublin

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,114 ✭✭✭corkcomp


    neddas wrote: »
    So true about the difference between treating yourself and binging.. that comes from eating too little food no doubt..

    You'd be surprised how little calories exercise actually burns, most of those machines on the gym grossly over estimate how much cals you burn. Intensive flat out running on a treadmill for 30 minutes burns 300 cals(depending on BMR), but that includes how much cals you burn sitting on your backside (about 80 depending on BMR) and you can burn approx 300 cals an hour shivering!

    The problem with calories is that the body doesn't use all food types in the same way, carbs can only be used for energy, but protein and fat are used in structural repair and maintenance of cells as well as being used for energy. So the 9 cals in some essential fatty acids don't really matter for energy balance as they are just used in repair. Plus you use an approx 240 cals a day extra in the process of gluconeogenisis (turning protein into the glucose your brain needs) if you follow a low carb diet.

    The body has various homeostatic processes that will try and maintain the status quo. These systems keep your body temps constant, blood pressure constant and weight constant. Of course it's possible to override these systems (hypothermia from extreme cold for example) but the fact remains that if you reduce fat and protein and therefore overall calories, your body will slow metabolism to compensate. This effect isn't observed (beyond the reduction arising from weight lost) when people cut carbs and overall calories (the calorie reduction is usually spontaneous) for some reason, I don't pretend to know why.. no theories have been put forward that I know of.

    i wouldnt underestimate the power of exercise though, both resistance and cardio training .. Running for an hour flat out (im talking at least 85% of max HR) will certainly burn way more than 600Kcal ... it also revs up your metabolism, helps sweat out excess toxins, improves mood ... etc etc. I have no doubt that it is exercise that allows me the freedom to eat the foods i like :D


  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 5,620 ✭✭✭El_Dangeroso


    Not for a second disputing the health benefits of exercising. Weight training improves insulin resistance and cardio health and cardio improves cardio health and mood.

    Your bang on with the 600 cals for the running, first typed running and then changed it to jogging without changing the first part.. brain disconnect.. it's Friday :)

    But I'm talking about those people who buy like a 400euro elliptical machine and use it for 30 mins a day and expect to lose weight without modifying diet. Those people will easily and unconsciously increase cal intake to compensate (eating half a sandwich's worth of extra cals). I know a good few people like that who won't listen to my advice :D

    I came across a study once, can't find it now.. will edit reference in later when I get back home to my journal collection. The trained some overweight women to run a marathon without modifying diet, and their bodyfat remained static. The women in the study were more than likely insulin resistant and that makes all the difference. Whereas healthy people may experience weight loss with exercise alone, insulin resistant people (pretty much all obese people are insulin resistant) won't lose a pound because glucogen (the fat release hormone) will be surpressed.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,749 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    olaola wrote: »
    Brasserie Sixty6 - there are a good few things you could have there.


    I hate that place. The food is ok, but just about ok and its over priced

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • Closed Accounts Posts: 104 ✭✭Beks


    Japanese food is usually low in fat. I would recommend Aya, Yamamori and Wagamama. Vegan/Veggi food is another option - I suggest Govindas, Juice and blazing salads.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,523 ✭✭✭ApeXaviour


    This thread is about low carb places to eat, we want lovely scrumptious insulin neutral fat to get big and strong.


  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,945 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    Beks wrote: »
    Japanese food is usually low in fat. I would recommend Aya, Yamamori and Wagamama. Vegan/Veggi food is another option - I suggest Govindas, Juice and blazing salads.

    LOW IN CARBS!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,775 ✭✭✭EileenG


    Beks wrote: »
    Japanese food is usually low in fat. I would recommend Aya, Yamamori and Wagamama. Vegan/Veggi food is another option - I suggest Govindas, Juice and blazing salads.

    And on the subject of low fat, most veggie food is dripping in fat. Actual vegetables are both low carb and low fat, but vegetarian food, as served in Ireland restaurants tend to be high carb and high fat.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 104 ✭✭Beks


    EileenG wrote: »
    And on the subject of low fat, most veggie food is dripping in fat. Actual vegetables are both low carb and low fat, but vegetarian food, as served in Ireland restaurants tend to be high carb and high fat.

    In that case then, you may as well stay inside and not bother going out to eat. Whether the veggie food is dripping in fat or not, it's still a lot healthier than the meat options which are also dripping in fat. I don't eat out that often as I prefer to take the time and effort to prepare my own food so I know the fat and calorie content exactly. The best thing to do if you have to go out to eat is eat whatever you want but only a small portion. People who go out to restaurants feel the need to finish their meals because they paid for it, when you should actually just eat to feel satisfied.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 104 ✭✭Beks


    ApeXaviour wrote: »
    This thread is about low carb places to eat, we want lovely scrumptious insulin neutral fat to get big and strong.

    What I usually do when I'm out is if I see a dish I really like but there's something I DONT like in it, I just ask for it without whatever that ingredient is. Simple! If you don't want carbs just ask for it without the rice/potatoes/bread and get a salad or side of veggies instead. Most restaurants are very accomodating.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3 instrumann


    Corkcomp,
    Can you please get a dictionary and look up the difference between "loose" and "lose".
    For the past six weeks I have kept my carb content from food down to approximately 20-30g per day. I eat eggs, mushrooms, bacon, sausages and cheese in various combinations for breakfast. I eat meat and salads for lunch. I pile the plate so I have trouble finishing each meal. Evenings if I am hungry, which is not always, I eat cheese rolled in slices of ham and microwaved, olives, tomatoes, prawn in rosemary sauce.
    I still get carbs from beer. I haven't cut down my beer intake at all. I occasionally have a crunchie fun-size after dinner with a cup of tea.
    The weight is falling off me. I have lost more than 8kg and I don't even consider this trying. I don't have flatulence after meals. I have a lot of energy and find that I want to go to the gym rather than feeling I have to.
    Low carb is the way to go.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3 instrumann


    I also supplement my diet with psyllium husk capsules, cod liver oil, vitamin D, and calcium/magnesium supplements.
    I haven't looked as good since my mid twenties. I am now 43.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,394 ✭✭✭Transform


    instrumann wrote: »
    Corkcomp,
    Can you please get a dictionary and look up the difference between "loose" and "lose".
    For the past six weeks I have kept my carb content from food down to approximately 20-30g per day. I eat eggs, mushrooms, bacon, sausages and cheese in various combinations for breakfast. I eat meat and salads for lunch. I pile the plate so I have trouble finishing each meal. Evenings if I am hungry, which is not always, I eat cheese rolled in slices of ham and microwaved, olives, tomatoes, prawn in rosemary sauce.
    I still get carbs from beer. I haven't cut down my beer intake at all. I occasionally have a crunchie fun-size after dinner with a cup of tea.
    The weight is falling off me. I have lost more than 8kg and I don't even consider this trying. I don't have flatulence after meals. I have a lot of energy and find that I want to go to the gym rather than feeling I have to.
    Low carb is the way to go.
    THIS ^^^^^

    While some wait for the 'science' for proof, others are getting results from what people have known for 150years.

    - Wheat overall is a pretty bad idea

    - Carbs from the likes of rice, potato, fruits, veggies etc - intake should be regulated or consumed based on your current body fat or level of leanness and current activity levels (no that pilates class wasnt THAT intense) with most of the carbs taken in the post workout window.

    my recommendation would be ANYWHERE just look down the menu and look for veggies, a solid protein source and get what ever the feck you want now and again


  • Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭banquet


    instrumann wrote: »
    Corkcomp,
    Can you please get a dictionary and look up the difference between "loose" and "lose".


    Maybe he has learned the difference in the 5 years since he posted that.


  • Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭jony_dols


    A Chicken Fajita in a bowl; ask for no rice with salsa, lettuce & cheese instead. Very few carbs & tasty as hell!

    Loads of options in town; Tolteca, Boojum, Pablo Picante, Burrito n Blues, Little Ass Burrito, Tuco's...
    Most do great student deals btw


  • Registered Users Posts: 435 ✭✭KizzyMonster


    Any places similar to Pitt Bros in Dublin?
    I go there for my meat fix- Getting a bit bored and want somewhere similar but different if you get me?!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,682 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Bison Bar & BBQ

    Aussie BBQ


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    My Meat Wagon in Smithfield
    Just Wing It out in Tallaght

    Staple Foods In the button factory in temple bar , Go for the salad instead of the roll.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    Any places similar to Pitt Bros in Dublin?
    I go there for my meat fix- Getting a bit bored and want somewhere similar but different if you get me?!!

    Smokin Bones on Dame St


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