CARB CYCLERS UNITE....
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Hi everyone. I do carb cycling and calorie cycling Usually do mon and thu ( 500 calorie-carb fast days). Then tue/wed/sun at my TDEE ( 100g carbs average) then fri/sat are high carb/ higher cal. I was low carb, then paleo for about two yers, but found that I just binged whenever I had any carbs, so this is intuitively right for me. I'm here to lose about 3kilos ( 7lbs) not much and then to be a happy maintainer.0
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Saitiffeh- some of us are following Chris Powels Chose to Lose principals. There is also resources under bodybuilding.com Basically we alternate our days from low carb to ( higher ) carb days with a reward meal or day a week. Some people only do high carb a couple times a week , with the rest being low carb.... It's a great way to keep the body guessing while keeping calories and carbs inline... Stick around this thread...we love helping others !0
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I've been doing some googling and it looks like a plan that would really work with my lifestyle! I think it's time to look up recipes and food ideas
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If you Pinterest , we started a couple of boards that may help. But basically it's protein and veggies and fat for low carb.... High carb is protein, veggies, and starchy type veggie or breads/ pasta, or fruit.... If you look back at earlier posts you will find some other specifics. It's really clean eating...as you do low carb a couple if days you'll find your body flushing out excess water...and high carb days are a burst of energy for some people.0
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Welcome Liza and Saitiffeh! Some of us have more to lose. Some less, but we all come together in support for each other's journey. Have a beautiful day !0
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Liza, how much total have you lost then ? Did you notice the loss more in the scale or in your sizing ?
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If you Pinterest , we started a couple of boards that may help. But basically it's protein and veggies and fat for low carb.... High carb is protein, veggies, and starchy type veggie or breads/ pasta, or fruit.... If you look back at earlier posts you will find some other specifics. It's really clean eating...as you do low carb a couple if days you'll find your body flushing out excess water...and high carb days are a burst of energy for some people.
I would like to see those boards if possible! I'm Pitneresting as we speak hah
My only issue is that I am unfortunately a picky eater when it comes to veggies
So that will require me to work around it a little. There are some I like though so I will take a closer look So many options to explore! 0 -
Welcome to the group new members!0
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If it makes you feel better I'm not big on veggies either. Sometimes I even skip them (I know it's bad). I usually can do salsa, and I like veggies I don't have to chop like mushrooms since I'm lazy Lol!
I would like to see those boards if possible! I'm Pitneresting as we speak hah
My only issue is that I am unfortunately a picky eater when it comes to veggies So that will require me to work around it a little. There are some I like though so I will take a closer look So many options to explore!
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tiffkittyw wrote: »If it makes you feel better I'm not big on veggies either. Sometimes I even skip them (I know it's bad). I usually can do salsa, and I like veggies I don't have to chop like mushrooms since I'm lazy Lol!
I have found I can stand things like brocolli more if they are boiled... but not to boiled, you know? I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow and will bring home some zucchini I think and aspagarus... maybe cook them with some olive oil and spices and give it a shot. I have found some other really great ideas and recipes too. I will take a few days to make my food plan and then attempt carb cycling.
It's funny, my 7 year old teases me for being picky!
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Welcome Newbies! I'll post links to the pinterest boards for those who are interested.
Check this out on Pinterest. CARB CYCLING-HIGH CARB RECIPES - www.pinterest.com/db8688/carb-cycling-high-carb-recipes/?s=3&m=messenger0 -
Check this out on Pinterest. CARB CYCLING-LOW CARB RECIPES - www.pinterest.com/db8688/carb-cycling-low-carb-recipes/?s=3&m=messenger0
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Hi everyone! Need some encouragement. Yesterday my husband and I went a little crazy with our carbs, being that it was our high carb day. Now today, my body wants to eat carbs so bad, and I'm tempted to give in. Any tips to help me not give in?0
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Have you tried eating a tableapoon of nut butter and waiting 15 mins? It helpwd me for a bit but I too am craving carbs. I would love to eat an apple right about now! Im sipping stevia sweetened black ice tea instead.0
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Wondering about net carbs. Adkins subtracts fiber feom carbs to get net carbs. Just wondering if that's an accurate or true formula. It could be a nice thing on the low carb days. My fav Quest bar has 22 carbs and 16. Fiber.0
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I always just count the net carbs since the fiber slows the release of glucose into your system so your body doesn't treat the meal as high carb.0
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tiffkittyw wrote: »If it makes you feel better I'm not big on veggies either. Sometimes I even skip them (I know it's bad). I usually can do salsa, and I like veggies I don't have to chop like mushrooms since I'm lazy Lol!
I have found I can stand things like brocolli more if they are boiled... but not to boiled, you know? I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow and will bring home some zucchini I think and aspagarus... maybe cook them with some olive oil and spices and give it a shot. I have found some other really great ideas and recipes too. I will take a few days to make my food plan and then attempt carb cycling.
It's funny, my 7 year old teases me for being picky!
I don't like a wide variety of veggies. I tend to eat one kind over and over until I'm tired of it and then might not eat it again for months. Using spices is a great way to add variety. I discovered I like steamed Italian green beans (the kind that you steam in the bag) mixed with Franks Buffalo wing sauce and diced grilled chicken breast (I also buy this precooked and frozen. I mix it by running a knife and fork through it. This releases and mixes all the flavors. I also do this when I make a salad. Grill Mates Kickin Chicken and Montreal steak seasoning are other good options.0 -
tiffkittyw wrote: »I always just count the net carbs since the fiber slows the release of glucose into your system so your body doesn't treat the meal as high carb.
Thanks! That makes sense to me! 0 -
When I get really hungry , I binge on..... More protein and a little fat ! I think this goes back to when I tried Atkins years ago, we could eat unlimited amounts .....I figure if I had another small meal of protein, it's not going to be real crazy in the calorie department.... And protein curbs hunger. I usually grab a couple more boiled eggs, or roll up deli slices around a pickle or cheese stick, or have a protein shake.... All for about an extra 100-150 calories.
I too find that after my high carb day, it's extremely difficult to bounce back to low carb...like EXTREMELY. difficult !0 -
Thanks pwrfl1! I'll try the proteinwith a little fat next time. I also figured if I use the net carb formula then some of the lower calorie quest. Or other protein bar will qualify as an acceptable choice when the cravings get too difficult to ignore.0
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I use my quest bars as a protein on both high and low carb days. They only have about 3 net carbs and 20 g of protein so it's a tastier option for me vs eating a chicken breast.0
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I use Questbars as meal replacements on both my high and low carb days too. I just try to keep them to my meals that are earlier in the day since I avoid carbs in the evening on both types of days.
Thankfully I haven't had a SUPER crazy craving for carbs on my low days yet (knock on wood). I usually just notice that I'm a bit more irritable and I have a Mio slushie or some fun flavored gum if I'm craving something in between meals.0 -
Laura - love the gum flavors!0
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So it seems like I feel "bad" on my high carb days. I don't seem to have as much energy and struggle through my workouts. I can't decide if I'm backwards or if It's because I didn't have many carbs the previous day.
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I think it's due to lack of carbs the previous day for me. Yesterday I ate very little and low carb and I could not lift as much weight as usual this morning at the gym. It could also be because it was Monday at 5am, but who knows0
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I've heard of sme people feeling depleted more on the high cab day than on the low.... Your body is cnfused, so at first nothing or everything feels different!0
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That makes sense too!0
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I was reviewing Choose to Lose again and thinking about how I really don't care for most grains (Oatmeal is the exception.) and then I realized. I don't HAVE to eat grain on high carb days! DUH! FRUIT! I can eat fruit from the list on my high carb days! I kept thinking I shouldn't be eating much fruit because of the sugar and got all confused! LOL I feel better already!0
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