Anyone else crave carbs in the morning?

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  • snookumss
    snookumss Posts: 1,451 Member
    Why not eat those carbs? I've lost 2.2lbs this week, and I eat whatever I like all day! :D
  • tworthen79
    tworthen79 Posts: 1,173 Member
    I try to have a bowl of oatmeal,a piece of wheat toast and fruit. Or a bagel with cream cheese. It keeps me full longer.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    If you really want to eat fewer carbs, you can wean yourself off them, but you will feel uncomfortable like that while your body adjusts. When I really want to go low-carb, I have to push through that, I might go for a bikeride, or take a quick nap/rest a little bit.
    I've not gone lower than 150g, but I was doing a LOT of HIIT training at the time. I did get that energy dip. I just don't want to over- do carbs, as I have in the distant past.
  • DatMurse
    DatMurse Posts: 1,501 Member
    If you're gonna eat carbs, do it in the morning. Just make sure that when you crash, you don't get onto a carb roller coaster. I try to eat my carbiest foods in the morning, and more proteins in the afternoons. I did a low carb diet in the past (South Beach) and I have to admit that really, I like some carbs. I seem to do okay trying to limit them to a specific time of day, so I limit them to the morning. That way the easy carbs that raise my blood sugar are out of my system by the time I go to sleep and don't turn into fat overnight.

    That's my theory but I bet my dietician friend would tell me I'm all wrong.

    you can't eat carbs in the afternoon?

    you cant eat carbs in the morning afternoon or night.
    neither can you eat fat.
    or protein

    just dont eat. Sounds like the fastest way to lose weight.

    If someone doesnt eat anything at all I guarantee they will lose weight
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    If you're gonna eat carbs, do it in the morning. Just make sure that when you crash, you don't get onto a carb roller coaster. I try to eat my carbiest foods in the morning, and more proteins in the afternoons. I did a low carb diet in the past (South Beach) and I have to admit that really, I like some carbs. I seem to do okay trying to limit them to a specific time of day, so I limit them to the morning. That way the easy carbs that raise my blood sugar are out of my system by the time I go to sleep and don't turn into fat overnight.

    That's my theory but I bet my dietician friend would tell me I'm all wrong.

    you can't eat carbs in the afternoon?

    you cant eat carbs in the morning afternoon or night.
    neither can you eat fat.
    or protein

    just dont eat. Sounds like the fastest way to lose weight.

    If someone doesnt eat anything at all I guarantee they will lose weight

    that would be zero carbs too...!
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Not really. When I wake up I crave a hell of a lot of protein. Eggs and ham scramble with mushrooms is divine.
  • adiostrasero
    adiostrasero Posts: 127 Member
    I never crave carbs. I don't eat processed foods.

    I just love super helpful posts like this one. :grumble:
  • adiostrasero
    adiostrasero Posts: 127 Member
    Why not eat those carbs? I've lost 2.2lbs this week, and I eat whatever I like all day! :D

    I agree; I mean, if it's working for you, and you're generally eating a healthy diet, eat what you want for breakfast. If it leaves you feeling more satisfied throughout the morning, you'll be more likely to eat a healthy lunch (rather than getting crazy hungry and snacking or binging.)

    If, however, you are trying to cut carbs for some reason, I would say include them but just go easy. I used to love having 2 big slices of toast with butter ... slowly but surely, I've gotten used to having a sandwich thin instead ... less calories and carbs. Or, I'll have cereal and milk (or almond milk) but less cereal and double the fruit. (Yes, I realize that all those foods have carbs ... but I'm guessing you're talking more about breads here?)
  • jillianbeeee
    jillianbeeee Posts: 345 Member
    I use to crave carbs all the time but especially in the morning and late at night. I now drink a GNC protein shake in the morning first thing after my coffee and have found my carb cravings have all but disappeared. Being able to quickly look up calories of certain foods on my phone has also saved me from filling up on carbs. I can look at a cinnamon bun now and know if I eat it I hardly will get any food for the rest of the day and I will blow my sugar intake for sure. Easy to skip when I have all the info I need at my fingertips.
  • NonnyMary
    NonnyMary Posts: 982 Member
    If you're gonna eat carbs, do it in the morning. Just make sure that when you crash, you don't get onto a carb roller coaster. I try to eat my carbiest foods in the morning, and more proteins in the afternoons. I did a low carb diet in the past (South Beach) and I have to admit that really, I like some carbs. I seem to do okay trying to limit them to a specific time of day, so I limit them to the morning. That way the easy carbs that raise my blood sugar are out of my system by the time I go to sleep and don't turn into fat overnight.

    That's my theory but I bet my dietician friend would tell me I'm all wrong.

    I know your point, however, I notice when i eat more food later at night, I end up weighing more in the morning, maybe due to the weight of the food in me undigested?? I do better when I eat my largest amount of calories around lunch time.. so there may be some point to what she/he said.

    you can't eat carbs in the afternoon?

    you cant eat carbs in the morning afternoon or night.
    neither can you eat fat.
    or protein

    just dont eat. Sounds like the fastest way to lose weight.

    If someone doesnt eat anything at all I guarantee they will lose weight
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Haha I'm liking this advice...just eat your damn carbs in the morning!! No real reason why I can't, I'm just trying to cut down on carbs in general. I know that my body doesn't do well on too many carbs...I get bloated and sluggish...but I guess a slice of toast in the morning isn't going to kill me!

    Thanks :)

    This may be due to the type of carb. Possibly a wheat intolerance. You may want to try going gluten free for a week and see if it helps.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Haha I'm liking this advice...just eat your damn carbs in the morning!! No real reason why I can't, I'm just trying to cut down on carbs in general. I know that my body doesn't do well on too many carbs...I get bloated and sluggish...but I guess a slice of toast in the morning isn't going to kill me!

    Thanks :)
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    I crave carbs all day long. I eat a lot of carbs, making sure to meet my protein and calorie goals too
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    I never crave carbs. I don't eat processed foods.


    bahahhahahahaaa! I hope you're joking...

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