An good read regarding carbs

murphyraven

http://rebootedbody.com/carbohydrates/

I found this article when doing a little research on ketosis and it really spoke to me. While I am trying to keep my carbs "low" I must also remind myself that doesn't mean I can't eat any carbs because all carbs are bad. I still plan on keeping away from processed carbs as much as possible, however I feel less guilty indulging in an apple, sweet potato, oatmeal, or even my homemade bread in moderation.

katematt313

I think that article is a good, middle of the road piece. I have a few comments:

1. I was on Atkins and ate primal/paleo for years, and for a period of about 10 months, actively monitored whether I was in ketosis by using keto sticks. I found that if I ate 50 grams or higher net carbs in a day, it would kick me out of ketosis. Also, if you do want to be in ketosis and want to measure by using keto sticks, measure in the evening, as measuring in the morning (when you are likely most dehydrated), can give you a false positive on your level of ketosis.

2. A really good two-part article on ketosis can be found here https://proteinpower.com/drmike/2011/05/30/tips-tricks-for-starting-or-restarting-low-carb-pt-i/ and here https://proteinpower.com/drmike/2011/06/25/tips-tricks-for-starting-or-restarting-low-carb-pt-ii/

3. Finally - I think that a middle way is probably better.

Being in ketosis was okay, but it didn't do anything great for me. I worked on being in ketosis before I had VSG, and it did not solve my weight or health issues. VSG, restricting carbs, keeping protein up, and overall keeping calories low is the only way I've been able to lose consistently.

The best advice I ever got (in reverse) was from my daughter's nutritionist: if you want to make a person gain weight (like my daughter), give her carbs and fat at the same time. Carbs alone won't do it, and fat alone won't do it. So, when I eat my bread I rarely butter it, and when I eat my fruit, I don't have it with cheese or PB. That has helped me.

Good luck

aylajane

katematt313 wrote: »

I think that article is a good, middle of the road piece. I have a few comments:

The best advice I ever got (in reverse) was from my daughter's nutritionist: if you want to make a person gain weight (like my daughter), give her carbs and fat at the same time. Carbs alone won't do it, and fat alone won't do it. So, when I eat my bread I rarely butter it, and when I eat my fruit, I don't have it with cheese or PB. That has helped me.

Good luck

I think this is awesome, but as someone prone to hypoglycemia after surgery, I also learned it is important for blood sugar control (i.e. "hunger control") not to eat carbs alone - always pair with a protein or fat. So I think I will learn more towards the protein now i.e. ham on crackers instead of cheese or PB.

Funny you mentioned this - I wrote myself a whole article doing research and everything about how to gain weight - the habits that make people gain weight. This was to teach me what NOT to do I.e. how people train for and win eating contests, etc. I read an article that said the best food for weight gain is white rice - and it worked, as I have never touched rice again! It may all be mental, but really - all of weight control is mental anyway