CARB CYCLERS UNITE....
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Laura , looks like you got this deal figured out !!! Good on you !!!!
DB- practice away sister, let us know how you do !! Plus I really do think you might be my sister from another mother, as I too have the " library " cuz I was getting bored. I like your philosophy that you just have to do it and get out of your head.... Would you mind starting the Pinterest board ? I like the idea of both boards.
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jillmarie36 wrote: »Hi!! My name is Jill. I'm interested in joining this group however I've only heard about carb cycling through the show Extreme Weight Loss (which I love)! I've only been doing FMP since yesterday, I too am one to workout hard instead of focusing on eating. My only saving grace is I'm good a portion control. I've recently had a baby boy and it's harder for me to get to the gym so I figure the easiest thing is to watch and control what I'm eating. I factor in my breastfeeding calories so I'm not compromising my milk supply.
My goals would be to:
1. Track what I'm eating daily, so make my entries daily
2. Workout at least 3xweek
3. Control amount we eat out and food over the weekends
Is there an area/website you would recommend I read to learn more about how to carb cycle and what I follow as far as meal plans?
Thanks!
Jill
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Hi Jill and welcome! I like bodybuilding.com . You can do a search there in carb cycling and pull up some info. Chris and Heidi Powell both have websites that have bits of info. If you have the kindle device or app for your pgone I have a very short digital book I purchased on Amazon that I can loan you. It's currently. On loan to pwrfl1 but it'll be back in my library in another week or two. I have overloaded myself with info on carbcycling but I think Choose to Lose will be my manual for putting it into effect.0
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Laura , looks like you got this deal figured out !!! Good on you !!!!
DB- practice away sister, let us know how you do !! Plus I really do think you might be my sister from another mother, as I too have the " library " cuz I was getting bored. I like your philosophy that you just have to do it and get out of your head.... Would you mind starting the Pinterest board ? I like the idea of both boards.
Sue
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DB - It should be back in your library now. Thank you for the loan !!!!
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tiffkittyw wrote: »I also want to mention that since I go to the gym at 5am the whole eating within 30 minutes of waking up doesn't work for me. I don't think it hurts weight loss though.
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Ive heard both yes and no about eating before working out. When my friend was working with a personal trainer at 5am he told her to grab a spoon full of peanut butter on her way out the door. I usually workout in the evening so ill have a very lifgt snack about 2hrs before. I think eating in the morning varies depending on how late your last meal is the previous day. A fitness coach also said it depends on the work out as to when/if or what you eat.0
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Laura , looks like you got this deal figured out !!! Good on you !!!!
DB- practice away sister, let us know how you do !! Plus I really do think you might be my sister from another mother, as I too have the " library " cuz I was getting bored. I like your philosophy that you just have to do it and get out of your head.... Would you mind starting the Pinterest board ? I like the idea of both boards.
Sue
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Lol that's possible! I got the boards up on pinterest but app crashes my phone when try to get link. will later. Also have figure out fastest way set it so that all of group can be collaborators0
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Awesome ! Thanks for your help with Pinterest0
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pwrfl1 I sent you an email so you can be a collaborator. I think if anyone else wants to add to the boards I will need to send them an email invite as well. I've never done a shared board with multiple posters so if anyone knows of a different way please let me know.0
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SpectacuLaura wrote: »I love all of the recipes/food specifics! Thanks, everyone
I'm diagnosed Celiac so I have the added annoyance of having to make everything gluten free. So any tips I can get on how to make my meals more interesting is always appreciated.
Right now for breakfast I always have 4 egg whites, 2 rice cakes or 1 slice GF bread, 1 tablespoon of peanut/almond butter and 1 cup of fruit.
Then my meals switch up on the carbs/veggies/fats depending on when they are and whether they're on a low/high day, but they all always include 3oz protein (and 4oz for my last "dinner" meal). And no matter what day it is I try not to have carbs for my 4th or 5th meals (*unless it's my cheat meal, of course). So far it's been pretty good and I never feel hungry or sluggish.
Have you tried using coconut flour as a gluten free alternative? I have a container in the fridge but haven't been brave enough to try it yet. I found this recipe on one of the sites I joined a few years ago.
Coconut Flour Pancakes
Ingredients
4 egg, omega-3, cage-free, organic
1/4 c. coconut flour, organic
1/4 c. coconut milk, unsweetened, homemade, organic
1 tbs. maple syrup, pure, organic
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract, organic
1 pinch nutmeg, organic
1 pinch cinnamon, ground, organic
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs really well. Sift in the coconut flour, and quickly whisk to mix well. Add coconut milk, and continue to mix well. Optional: Stir in maple syrup (or use raw honey) and seasonings. Use butter to grease griddle at 325ºF or pan over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake, allowing each side to brown before flipping it. (Watch carefully so they don’t burn!).0 -
BTW I think I'm probably the oldest member here so far. (turning 52 in October) I have tried several different meal plans, protein powders (Whey, Egg White, and Vegan) bars, supplements, workouts etc and I am cheap cheap cheap! I always calculate and compare costs per serving on any protein supplements I buy. I do have a few favorites but I"m always scanning the stores in person and online to find a better product at a cheaper price. If you're thinking about trying something new let me know. I might have already tried it and can tell you what my experience was or I can offer info on where you might find the best deal. Most of what I have tried works. In my case it's not the program but the operator that stops working. I'm truly hoping that Carb Cycling will be the lifestyle change that I can stick with for more than a year or two. 0
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DB- yep I got the email, but can't figure out how to post to that board. It doesn't show up on my boards. I'm doing something wrong but can't seem to find it.
I love the fact that you've tried them all and willing to share your experiences. Thank you in advance for your knowledge.0 -
DB- Thank you for the recipe! I've been really wanting to try some type of protein pancake since I started and these sound awesome! I actually have a lot of different kinds of gluten free flours already purchased-including coconut. Before I was diagnosed, I loved to bake and decorate cakes/cupcakes so I did a lot of experimenting with different flours to keep baking while gluten free (it's a lot harder than it seems haha!) Anyway since I've been eating healthier the baking hasn't been happening much so it'd be nice to put all those flours to use.
Also- since you mention that you've tried a lot of different protein powders and bars, what's your favorite kind? My husband and I have been trying out the Quest protein and bars so far since a friend at work recommended them. The bars are amazing and I like the powder a lot but it definitely isn't cheap!0 -
Good Morning Peeps !!! Today is my low carb day. I went back and read Powells first book...lets just say I've probably been doing a modified low carb , still with great results so that is good. Starting fresh with a stricter regime on this second week in.
What are you all on ?
Laura - where do you find Quest bars and what is the break down of the macros ?
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I also love quest bars! I buy them online from the quest website for $25 (box of 12). The bar I have with me at work today is "cinnamon roll " it's 170 calories, 6g fat, 25 carbs, 17g fiber so 3 g net carbs, 1 g sugar and 20 G protein. My day today is low carb but not super low. I have southwest chicken chili in the crock pot made with black soy beans (1 g carb) and also regular no salt kidney beans which adds some carbs but is high fiber so it won't have a big impact.
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Way to Go Tiffany ! That chili looks good ! I was surprised to see the beans on CP's high carb list....I guess in the back of my mind , I figured the fiber would cancel out the carb ....Net carbs. Is what Atkins and other people preach religiously. I figure if it works for you go for it. Everybody is different and will react differently to different types of carbs. And as I figured out last week, strict adherence was not much of a factor when I stepped on the scale.0
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Way to Go Tiffany ! That chili looks good ! I was surprised to see the beans on CP's high carb list....I guess in the back of my mind , I figured the fiber would cancel out the carb ....Net carbs. Is what Atkins and other people preach religiously. I figure if it works for you go for it. Everybody is different and will react differently to different types of carbs. And as I figured out last week, strict adherence was not much of a factor when I stepped on the scale.
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Tiffany the chilli looks yummy! I"m a quest bar fanatic too! My current addiction is chocolate chocolate chunk. I buy from Quest nutrition site and Vitacost - depending on what other items I'm shopping for. I like the quest site because you can also mix and match single bars. They will give you a discount on the price as long as you buy 12 or more so it's a great option if you don't want 12 of the same bars. I was also wondering about the net carb factor and how that plays out in the CP cycle plan. Bon Apetit!
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Thanks DB! I guess we will have to do trial and error with net carbs.0
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Ok so for lunch I had deli turkey and pepper jack cheese and baby carrots, for dinner seasoned pink salmon pouch and carrots..... So far so good on the low carb day.
Tiffany- how was the chili ?
DB- is quest bars sold in stores or only online ? Great job on your workout tonight, I'm going to have to see if Zumba is offered somewhere near me.
Jill - Laura - bbloom- hope all is well with you guys.
If any of you know of some other carb cyclers please invite them to join up.... The more the merrier!
Sue
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SpectacuLaura wrote: »DB- Thank you for the recipe! I've been really wanting to try some type of protein pancake since I started and these sound awesome! I actually have a lot of different kinds of gluten free flours already purchased-including coconut. Before I was diagnosed, I loved to bake and decorate cakes/cupcakes so I did a lot of experimenting with different flours to keep baking while gluten free (it's a lot harder than it seems haha!) Anyway since I've been eating healthier the baking hasn't been happening much so it'd be nice to put all those flours to use.
Also- since you mention that you've tried a lot of different protein powders and bars, what's your favorite kind? My husband and I have been trying out the Quest protein and bars so far since a friend at work recommended them. The bars are amazing and I like the powder a lot but it definitely isn't cheap!
The cheapest good protein per serving I've found so far is Chocolite Protein by healthsmartfoods.com. I buy mine at Publx grocery stores. It's. 12.99 for a 14.7 oz bag and has 11servings per bag. Mixes well with water, comes in several flavors. 150 cals, 24g protein 3g fat. 8 Carbs 5g fiber also has vitamins and minerals . It's rich and a little sweet so I add extra water. Love vanilla in oatmeal or added to coffee. Chocolate tastes a bit like a Yoohoo drink. I like the quest chocolate but you only get 22 servings for $39,99. Vanilla quest is a bit too foamy for my liking.
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The chili was a hit. Even my husband liked it and is taking the leftovers to work tomorrow. I buy the Quest bars not the powder. I have seen the bars in stores like GNC.0
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Tiffany - that is the ultimate compliment when they want to take the leftovers !!! So what do you have planned for tomorrow - and is it your high carb day ?0
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DB - I love that you had tried all the powders - I'm always hesitant to try different ones bc usually they taste yuck ....and then I've wasted that money that just got thrown into the back of the pantry ! Thanks for the recommendations0
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If I buy a powder that tastes bad I'll doctor it with different add ins (vanilla flavor, cinnamon, fruit, almond milk etc) just to keep from throwing it out. The only powder I absolutely could not tolerate no matter what was Sun Warrior Vegan Vanilla or something like that. It was HORRIBLE! I wound up giving half the cannister to a co worker. One thing you can do if you get a bad tasting powder is add it into a good tasting powder. I also really like the Muscle Milk Light in Chocolate flavor but it has a bit of a chemical after taste to me. I try to rotate between vegetable and whey proteins. Still haven't found a really good vegan brand yet. There's a Vitamin Shoppe store that opened up down the street from me. They happened to have Quest Bars on sale for $24.99 which is about the cheapest I've found them anywhere so far. The good thing about the Quest Site is that you can buy individual powder packets for $2.49 plus they usually offer a free packet if you order $26 worth of merchandise.0
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Thanks for the tips/info everyone! I buy my Quest bars and powder from The Vitamin Shoppe. The macro breakdown is a little different for each type of bar but they're great meal replacements for my high carb days when I'm just not able to get to a proper meal. One of my coworkers said they're great if you cut them up into smaller pieces and bake them too- just like a warm cookie! I still need to try this 0
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