Dropping My Carbs to 20 - Food Ideas?
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First I would say eat when you are hungry and stop when you are satisfied. Sometimes that means skipping a meal or eating a tiny snack. That is a major helper. But ALWAYS eat when you are hungry.
For my breakfasts I eat protein with fat and no veggies. Then for lunch I will eat a burger with a small salad and Caesar/ranch dressing. Dinner is my most carbs and I make a fatty piece of protein (ribeye, pork belly, oxtail, chicken thighs, sea bass) and then add a veggie and a small handful of salad.
I find if you eliminate nuts (it's easy to mindlessly eat a million), keep your cheese at 4 oz, heavy cream at 2 oz. that way you can ensure you are eating a decent amount of leafy greens and non starchy veggies. I enjoy a gin and le croix (sparkling water) with lime and stevia on occasion. I sometimes eat berries with a dallop of whipped cream. Even a piece of dark chocolate 70% and higher.
It seems highly restrictive but you get used to it and it's really enjoyable. I find keeping my carbs this low helps me not crave carbs like I used to. The key is track your heart out so you know what's left in your bank and enjoy accordingly. You're going to do great!2 -
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urbansmamma wrote: »I find keeping my carbs this low helps me not crave carbs like I used to.
Totally agree here!0 -
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The 2nd page of "Page 4" is equally valuable. His "don't eat" list makes sense. A pdf of his 16 pager can also be found on line. I like the way he keeps things simple.2
