What is a healthy diet I could go on to lose weight, and just eat better that is super duper cheap and easy to do? Is that even out there? I want to eat better and would like to lose about 15 pounds, but I can't afford all this other stuff

Just simply cut out carbohydrates :) There is no special material or anything like that required to buy for that diet, just plain and simple. :)

Cut out the carbs, and exercise. Exercise is just as important than diet.

Haha oh... I usually eat frozen pizzas and ramen noodles (both cheap cheap!).. I guess I need a total cabinet overhaul huh? Anyone know what's cheap to buy that's carb free?

I'd cut out the noodles at least. Noodles and potatoes have the most Carbs. :)

A no carb diet is seriously d dummest ting you can ever do. Carbs are what gives the body energy. Without carbs you would feel weak while exercising and it is actually scientifically proven that everyone needs carbs in there diet. Do u know how much people got blackouts in gym because they did not eat enough crabs and had no energy. What you should do is modify your eating plan and calorie intake. Based on your body weight you might need between 1200-1600 calories 2 lose weight. You would need about 55%protein, 25%carbs and 20%fat. Proetin is needed 4 muscle synthesis, fat is absolutely necessary, body can't function without fat etc...

Carbs aren't the only thing that gives the body energy, thank you. And its also been proven that carbs are worse for you than calories. You ever see what happens when a diabetic eats too many carbs? I have...

Where are you getting your facts from? Damn homie. Doh be playing man. Carbs are d primary source of d body's energy.

Where are you getting your facts from? Doh be playing man. Carbs are d primary source of d body's energy.

Lots of carbs=High glucose. High Glucose=High Levels of Sugars in your System. Sugar=Fattening, therefore High Sugar Levels=High Fat. Though they may give you energy, they aren't the only thing that does.

I know what carbs are. Dat's as basic as it get's what u just said. Wat happens 2 carbs if not used by d body is that d sugars get stored as fat which is bad. So u're right about that. But dat's where d exercise comes from. Seriously what diet program that u know of that says to lose weight u exercise and cut off all carbs. Then where is your energy coming from? Let d bodybuilders stick to a no carb diet when dey want 2 achieve d cutting phase. They put a lot of stress on their body without any carbs. I have seen bodybuilders train and have asked them questions as well as top fitness coaches/personal trainers. U mean 2 tell me that they are just lying because all of dem agree that u need carbs in your diet. Where are your real facts. U gave me a simple equation. However what u failed to realise is what happens when exercise is involved.

There are other things that give you energy enough to exercise. Ginseng, to be exact. Don't tell me that without carbs we would die while exercising or something like that, because we both know there are healthier things to replace carbs.

Ginseng or Panax Ginseng extract is actually an adaptogen which means that it is supposed 2 help d body battle stress, increase alertness. Actally Ginseng is also used as a natural appetite stimulant. I'm sure you did not know that part.

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Other sources of energy are Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B12. These can all be taken in place of carbs. :)

B Complex Vitamins are not for that purpose. Try researching them before u just give random details. B Vitamins also are used as an appetite stimulant. Don't take my word for it. You can check it up. But for now I'm going 2 bed... Based on carbs check this site out Carbs Diet Information (http://www.annecollins.com/carbs-diet-information.htm)

You directed me to a website where someone is trying to sell something. I haven't known very many people that tell the truth while trying to sell something. It says the carbs don't make you gain weight unless you eat a lot of them, which MAY be true, but just about everything nowadays has carbs, so in turn, you eat a lot of carbs.