Ultra low carbing 10-20 carbs a day.

So aside from my cheat meal every two weeks I go ultra low carb. No dairy, no almonds, I'm even careful with what veggies have too much. Sorry beets, i love you but you got alot. I've successfully done this the past 3-4 months. With great results. Anyone else ultra low carbing? If so what are you eating.

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maremare312

I stay under 20g I eat Beef, Bacon,Cheese, Eggs, some pepper and Onions added to meat,Greek salads, Fat Bombs, Almonds and for a treat I will make a Pizza Quiche but since it is just me eating it I do a small one. I love Broccoli but it does not like me.
I was having major heartburn issues so eliminated everything but Meat, Cheese and Eggs and started adding back in slowly.

What's a fat bomb?

Never mind, I googled it.

codapea

Firstly, I'm new to this... are you guys talking net carbs? I guess those of you listing just meat, cheese, eggs, etc. and no veggies, it must be your total carbs? I'm between 30 - 40 carbs a day, but subtracting the fiber, so 15 - 18 net carbs per day. Is this right or should I still be cutting out more carbs? I'm mainly eating eggs, coconut oil, cheese, chicken, beef, spring mix, spinach, olive oil, red wine vinegar, avocado and broccoli. Are there some lower carb veggies I should know about?

jsabet

Net carbs, yeah. I try my hardest to max out on green carbs before o go to town on a pile of chicken thighs.

caraiselite

Firstly, I'm new to this... are you guys talking net carbs? I guess those of you listing just meat, cheese, eggs, etc. and no veggies, it must be your total carbs? I'm between 30 - 40 carbs a day, but subtracting the fiber, so 15 - 18 net carbs per day. Is this right or should I still be cutting out more carbs? I'm mainly eating eggs, coconut oil, cheese, chicken, beef, spring mix, spinach, olive oil, red wine vinegar, avocado and broccoli. Are there some lower carb veggies I should know about?

most people do subtract fibre. i know i do!
there is a small amount of carbs in eggs and cheese, so watch for that!
i count 1 carb per egg and 1 per ounce of cheese.

i eat brussels sprouts and zucchini a lot. sauteed in butter/oil. super delish. and grilled squash. mmm.
alfalfa sprouts maybe? eggplant? spaghetti squash!
i'm always on the look out for a new veggie in my grocery store, just have a look around, maybe you'll find something. a farmers market would be an awesome place too.

jsabet

Firstly, I'm new to this... are you guys talking net carbs? I guess those of you listing just meat, cheese, eggs, etc. and no veggies, it must be your total carbs? I'm between 30 - 40 carbs a day, but subtracting the fiber, so 15 - 18 net carbs per day. Is this right or should I still be cutting out more carbs? I'm mainly eating eggs, coconut oil, cheese, chicken, beef, spring mix, spinach, olive oil, red wine vinegar, avocado and broccoli. Are there some lower carb veggies I should know about?

Spinach generally is the best. They have the most macronutrients too.
Unlike most ultra low carbers - I cut out cheese and dairy. and supplement those carbs (yes there is in dairy) for greens. Less fat that way.

Avocados have a "bunch" of carbs too.

codapea

I have eggplant, zucchini, and spaghetti squash growing in my garden, so that is great. Thanks! About the avocados, I know they have a lot of carbs, but they have a lot of fiber so I thought they were good. Should I avoid them since I am on my first week of LC? I have been adding chia seeds to my salads for fiber and omega-3 as well.

imemfin

Firstly, I'm new to this... are you guys talking net carbs? I guess those of you listing just meat, cheese, eggs, etc. and no veggies, it must be your total carbs? I'm between 30 - 40 carbs a day, but subtracting the fiber, so 15 - 18 net carbs per day. Is this right or should I still be cutting out more carbs? I'm mainly eating eggs, coconut oil, cheese, chicken, beef, spring mix, spinach, olive oil, red wine vinegar, avocado and broccoli. Are there some lower carb veggies I should know about?

I'm doing the same as you... my carbs are between 30 and 50 a day and I'm eating cheese, chicken, bison, eggs, salmon and avocado, cream in my coffee, coconut oil... the only veggies I have had are celery, spinach and cauliflower. WHen I subtract my fiber, I'm in the low twenties. i understand that avocados are higher in carbs but they also have great fiber.

Obviously I'm repeating stuff here but it is reassuring to know I'm on the right path - that I subtract fiber from total carbs to get my net/"real" carbs for the day.

Thanks for posting!

mstorvik

You had no side effects? Lucky you! I did that for 4 months and had dry eyes, hormonal issues, bruises and leg cramping. Ate crabs for a weekend and all of it went away. Now I am trying to get my carbs as high as I can and still stay in ketosis. I wish I just knew the magic number

praxisproject

For those asking about Macros, you can update yours in MyFitnessPal by going to:

Goals > Change Goals > Custom and update your percentages.

zynx1234

You had no side effects? Lucky you! I did that for 4 months and had dry eyes, hormonal issues, bruises and leg cramping. Ate crabs for a weekend and all of it went away. Now I am trying to get my carbs as high as I can and still stay in ketosis. I wish I just knew the magic number

For leg cramps, its generally a sign of magnesium deficiency. I take a supplement and I has really done wonders

ZipperJJ

Fiber does not affect blood glucose levels. It's not broken down by the body - it just goes in and comes back out. The reason for counting carbs is to monitor how you are affecting your blood glucose levels (which stimulates insulin production which keeps you from using stored fat). That is why you subtract fiber to get your NET carbs. Being that fiber is an important and healthy part of anyone's diet, it would be a shame to avoid foods that are high in fiber for fear that they raise your total carb count. Any foods that are high in fiber but low in sugar/starch (avocado, coconut, chia seeds, flax meal, etc) would be a good addition to anyone's diet.

http://www.joslin.org/info/how_does_fiber_affect_blood_glucose_levels.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/425146-blood-glucose-insulin-fat-and-losing-weight/

Net carbs with regards to sugar alcohols are a different thing (the net carb count includes the subtraction of both fiber AND sugar alcohols from the total carb count.) Many people do not subtract the sugar alchol count for their net carb count and that is fine - they definitely can raise the blood glucose levels for certain individuals.