{"podcast":{"title":"More Than A Number | Lose Weight, High Protein Diet, Low Carb Diet, Meal Prep, Lose Weight Fast","slug":"more-than-a-number-lose-weight-high-protein-diet-low-carb-diet-meal-prep-lose-weight-fast-7450725","podcast_index_feed_id":7450725,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/samx4/feed.xml","website_url":"https://samx4.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20759637/updated_pod_art7n3ha.png","author":"Sam Barone | RD, Weight Mgmt Specialist, Diet Culture Rebel","episode_count":46,"summary":"Are you an elder millennial that’s been weight watching since the womb? Are you a victim of 90’s diet culture PTSD? Are you carrying around an overwhelming sense of guilt or shame over another failed attempt at keeping the weight off? Have you lost weight on a diet only to have your lost pounds find their way back to you soon after you go off the diet? I’m here to tell you to lay down the shame, friend – no matter where you’ve been on your weight loss journey and where you’re at… You are fully capable and fully worthy of making LASTING, SUSTAINABLE change. And you can start doing it TO-DAY. My name is Sam. Today, I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified specialist in obesity and weight management. But, at one point in my life, I was nearing 400lbs and completely miserable. As a last-ditch effort, I made one of the best decisions of my life and had gastric bypass surgery. But I learned VERY quickly in the years after that the surgery was not magic and it was REAL easy for all those lost pounds to find their way back to me. I realized I needed to pull it together or I was going to be right back where I started. I got super interested in the science of nutrition and went…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T18:18:46.565219+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-than-a-number-lose-weight-high-protein-diet-low-carb-diet-meal-prep-lose-weight-fast-7450725"},"episode":{"title":"23 | Can you lose weight and lose weight fast on a low carb diet?","slug":"23-can-you-lose-weight-and-lose-weight-fast-on-a-low-carb-diet","published_at":"2026-01-19T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-than-a-number-lose-weight-high-protein-diet-low-carb-diet-meal-prep-lose-weight-fast-7450725/23-can-you-lose-weight-and-lose-weight-fast-on-a-low-carb-diet","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-than-a-number-lose-weight-high-protein-diet-low-carb-diet-meal-prep-lose-weight-fast-7450725","url":"https://samx4.podbean.com/e/23-can-you-lose-weight-fast-on-a-low-carb-diet/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5kzcn3qvadscj5qf/ep_23awyz9.mp3","summary":"Who loves carbs?? Me! 🙋🏻‍♀️ In this episode, I’m tackling one of the most misunderstood—and unfairly villainized—topics in nutrition: carbohydrates. When I ask people what carbs are, most answers sound the same: bread, pasta, rice, cookies, cake, bagels. And while those foods are carbohydrates, they’re only part of the story. Many people genuinely believe they “don’t eat carbs at all,” yet when we review their intake, carbohydrates are clearly present—they just don’t recognize fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as carbs too. So let’s clear that up. We have three main macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains all fall under the carbohydrate category, along with breads and sweets. And yes—your body actually prefers carbohydrates as its primary fuel source. I explain why you can lose weight on a low-carb diet, just like you can lose weight on low-fat, low-protein, keto, paleo, or pretty much any diet—because weight loss ultimately comes down to being in a calorie deficit. But here’s the key difference: the quality of carbohydrates matters far more than cutting them out entirely. Simple, ultra-processed carbs tend to be calorie-dense, low in fiber, and quick to digest—meaning they don’t keep us full and often send us on a blood-sugar rollercoaster that fuels cravings, overeating, mood swings, and guilt. In contrast, complex carbohydrates—like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains—provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They’re more filling, gentler on blood sugar, and far more supportive of both physical and mental health. I also break down what “low-carb,” “moderate-carb,” and very low-carb (keto) actually mean, using real numbers and real-life examples—plus why high protein doesn’t mean zero carbs. When p…","meta_description":"Who loves carbs?? Me! 🙋🏻‍♀️ In this episode, I’m tackling one of the most misunderstood—and unfairly villainized—topics in nutrition: carbohydrates. 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