I'm a Carbotarian!

arewethereyet

I finally know why I love bread bread and more bread. I'm a Carbotarian!! All carbs all the time:laugh:

It would be really funny if it weren't so darn true

Ok, done joking now. I shall go eat some meat:flowerforyou:

TByrd1325

:laugh: Oh I'm right there with ya! Bread, pasta, granola... YUM.

cmriverside

:grumble: we all are. And we're not happy about it :noway: :laugh:

musclebuilder

I'm right there with you. I love carbs!!

jandie

Admitting you have a problem is the first step, Jeannie. ;-) (btw, you look great!)

We grilled hamburgers last night and I used Earthgrain Thin Buns. Mmm, SOOO good!

I have also found that a couple Fire Roasted Tomato and Olive Oil Triscuits tame my carb cravings.

What "treats" have you found that help keep the carb cravings under control?

Janet

BrendaLee

Mmm...carbs.

BamaRose0107

I too am a carbotarian!!!!!!!!! Bread Yummy

mmnichol

Hello...my name is Marion and I'm addicted to panera's asiago bagels. :glasses:

But really, sometimes i think "carbs" are villified too much. Those darn bagles keep me full all morning and then i'm ready to exercise at lunch time.

arewethereyet

Welcome to the first meeting of CA!! (biscuits and cornbread will be served in the back!!):laugh:


Hmm....to curb my carb cravings I have to go 2 or 3 days with as little carbs as possible. Up until this week I had it under control with whole grain breads and triscuits always paired with a good dose of protein. Today I really worked on cutting it back down to normal.

The kids are LOL at me because I have been eating chips and dip, bread and butter, potatoes, sugar and white bread....they dont know who I am..

Hi, I am Jeannie and I am a Carboholic:laugh:

lizbeth787

I am too - and i think the best (and worst) thing that ever happened to me was finding out I am gluten intolerant. Now I HAVE to avoid them. It is really sad though....mmmmm fresh bread.

Kath712

I'm right there with you, too! Mmmmm... cornbread...... My favorite meal would probably be pasta (with very little meat sauce), a side of potatoes and garlic bread! :laugh: Fortunately, I've seen the error of my ways and have been eating more balanced meals lately. But if all things were equal, I'd be right back on the Carb Train... :happy:

BamaRose0107

For me carbs are not evil I just try to eat them in moderation. I don't crave them as much if I alow myself to eat them as a small part of a balanced meal. I also choose healthier versions like wheat bread and pasta.

arewethereyet

I'm right there with you, too! Mmmmm... cornbread...... My favorite meal would probably be pasta (with very little meat sauce), a side of potatoes and garlic bread! :laugh: Fortunately, I've seen the error of my ways and have been eating more balanced meals lately. But if all things were equal, I'd be right back on the Carb Train... :happy:

Ok.............I had a stuffing sandwich on white bread with canned cranberry sauce...........that is about equal to your meal!! Oh and I would sit right beside you and eat the other half!!!!!!:laugh:

arewethereyet

I am too - and i think the best (and worst) thing that ever happened to me was finding out I am gluten intolerant. Now I HAVE to avoid them. It is really sad though....mmmmm fresh bread.

I was terrified when I went to the allergist, because I was certain he was going to find me gluten sensitive. I don't know if I was happy or sad when I found out I wasn't!

cmriverside

I'm right there with you, too! Mmmmm... cornbread...... My favorite meal would probably be pasta (with very little meat sauce), a side of potatoes and garlic bread! :laugh: Fortunately, I've seen the error of my ways and have been eating more balanced meals lately. But if all things were equal, I'd be right back on the Carb Train... :happy:

Ok.............I had a stuffing sandwich on white bread with canned cranberry sauce...........that is about equal to your meal!! Oh and I would sit right beside you and eat the other half!!!!!!:laugh:

mmmmmmmmm stuffing. white bread. cranberry sauce.

April0815

I have never cared for bread or potatoes. I love pasta. I haven't craved it since I changed my eating. Guess I'm one of the lucky ones.

SHBoss1673

Ahh yes, processed carbs. Very evil to me, the wife is a chocoholic. I, well, for me, Movie theater pop corn is an addiction. I have been very very careful about how many, and what carbs I eat (with the exception of thanksgiving day of course, and as such, I've been doing well the last two years, do I relapse? Sometimes, but it's usually just once or twice every month or so, for one meal. I blame my parents (it's easier that way ). I could eat a single Hershey's kiss and never think twice with a whole bowl of them in front of me, but put a bowl of pop corn in front, and I start to shake. Have I beaten it? No, but I'm winning, and I'll continue to win!

kaylarose123

i have a question, i exercise prob about 800-1,000 calories a day... I take in about 200-300g of carbs a day! i know A LOT right! I was wondering what you guys take in a day because i'm trying to get into ketosis.. Thats about 40-100g a day... Is it possible?!??!

SHBoss1673

i have a question, i exercise prob about 800-1,000 calories a day... I take in about 200-300g of carbs a day! i know A LOT right! I was wondering what you guys take in a day because i'm trying to get into ketosis.. Thats about 40-100g a day... Is it possible?!??!

This is just a humble suggestion from a person who's done a LOT of research, but if you aren't sure, and I mean REALLY sure, what ketosis is all about, I mean deep study, asking experts, talking to lots of people who are both for and against it, I wouldn't do it. Ketosis, while not generally considered dangerous if done correctly(that's harder than it sounds), is VERY demanding on the body, and it's meant to be a permanent lifestyle. People who use it as a way to quickly lose a few pounds, almost always gain the weight back once they come out of it and then usually a little extra.

And if you have done all this, or want to enter ketosis for other reasons, no, 200 to 300 g of carbs doesn't put you any where near ketosis, you need to be down between 20 and 60 g per day (depending on your body), and just a warning, it'll feel TERRIBLE for a couple of days up to a week or so, light headed, irritable, nausea, diarrhea, headaches...etc. MAKE SURE IF YOU DO THIS, DRINK TONS OF WATER!!!!! That's the number one thing.

All in all, a difficult journey for most, just be sure of it.

cmriverside

Hey, Steve -- maybe this will help

I could eat a single Hershey's kiss and never think twice with a whole bowl of them in front of me, but put a bowl of pop corn in front, and I start to shake. Have I beaten it? No, but I'm winning, and I'll continue to win!

I just had a tooth PULLED.....GONE..... NEVER COMING BACK!!! last week. It was cracked. I am also a big popcorn lover. I'm sure it was either cracked by popcorn, or the frequent eating of popcorn exacerbated it. Not much else can do that to a tooth (a molar).
I feel terrible about it, and it was not only painful but depending on what I decide to do surgically, it could cost upwards of $4,000 to "fix" and it will never be my own tooth again. :sad:

Needless to say, I believe that stopped my popcorn habit :ohwell:

SHBoss1673

I just had a tooth PULLED.....GONE..... NEVER COMING BACK!!! last week. It was cracked. I am also a big popcorn lover. I'm sure it was either cracked by popcorn, or the frequent eating of popcorn exacerbated it. Not much else can do that to a tooth (a molar).
I feel terrible about it, and it was not only painful but depending on what I decide to do surgically, it could cost upwards of $4,000 to "fix" and it will never be my own tooth again. :sad:

Needless to say, I believe that stopped my popcorn habit :ohwell:

I feel your pain lady, I currently have 6 fake teeth, 1 in the front, 1 K9, and 4 molars. My family is blessed (so the dentist says) with thin enamel or something like that, I dunno. All I know is I love pop corn, have a whole butt load of fake teeth now, and so many root canals I'm surprised I don't set off the alarms at the airport. One of these days I'm just gonna have em knock me out and yank every stupid one out, and replace em with fakes, at least I won't have to worry about cavities any more!

blakgarnet

I am totally a carb person!! fries, pasta, bread and chips galore! I try to keep them healthy - whole wheat bread and pasta, sweet potatoes instead of white, etc. I do also try to limit it and get the 100 calorie wheat thins to bring with me for lunch. I also try to eat good carbs like fruit first when I crave them. If I have pasta, I also bulk it up with a veggie (broccoli with elbow pastas tossed with a tablespoon of pesto) or protein.

cmriverside

I just had a tooth PULLED.....GONE..... NEVER COMING BACK!!! last week. It was cracked. I am also a big popcorn lover. I'm sure it was either cracked by popcorn, or the frequent eating of popcorn exacerbated it. Not much else can do that to a tooth (a molar).
I feel terrible about it, and it was not only painful but depending on what I decide to do surgically, it could cost upwards of $4,000 to "fix" and it will never be my own tooth again. :sad:

Needless to say, I believe that stopped my popcorn habit :ohwell:

I feel your pain lady, I currently have 6 fake teeth, 1 in the front, 1 K9, and 4 molars. My family is blessed (so the dentist says) with thin enamel or something like that, I dunno. All I know is I love pop corn, have a whole butt load of fake teeth now, and so many root canals I'm surprised I don't set off the alarms at the airport. One of these days I'm just gonna have em knock me out and yank every stupid one out, and replace em with fakes, at least I won't have to worry about cavities any more!

Tee hee, be careful what you ask for, mister. I have three other "crowns" too - including the front one. This was the first one they pulled. We'll survive!

healthworks

I finally know why I love bread bread and more bread. I'm a Carbotarian!! All carbs all the time:laugh:

It would be really funny if it weren't so darn true

Ok, done joking now. I shall go eat some meat:flowerforyou:

Banana bread gets my vote!!

arewethereyet

Hey, Steve -- maybe this will help

I could eat a single Hershey's kiss and never think twice with a whole bowl of them in front of me, but put a bowl of pop corn in front, and I start to shake. Have I beaten it? No, but I'm winning, and I'll continue to win!

I just had a tooth PULLED.....GONE..... NEVER COMING BACK!!! last week. It was cracked. I am also a big popcorn lover. I'm sure it was either cracked by popcorn, or the frequent eating of popcorn exacerbated it. Not much else can do that to a tooth (a molar).
I feel terrible about it, and it was not only painful but depending on what I decide to do surgically, it could cost upwards of $4,000 to "fix" and it will never be my own tooth again. :sad:

Needless to say, I believe that stopped my popcorn habit :ohwell:

Owie Cheryl!:sad: :brokenheart: I hate the dentist.

arewethereyet

i have a question, i exercise prob about 800-1,000 calories a day... I take in about 200-300g of carbs a day! i know A LOT right! I was wondering what you guys take in a day because i'm trying to get into ketosis.. Thats about 40-100g a day... Is it possible?!??!

This is just a humble suggestion from a person who's done a LOT of research, but if you aren't sure, and I mean REALLY sure, what ketosis is all about, I mean deep study, asking experts, talking to lots of people who are both for and against it, I wouldn't do it. Ketosis, while not generally considered dangerous if done correctly(that's harder than it sounds), is VERY demanding on the body, and it's meant to be a permanent lifestyle. People who use it as a way to quickly lose a few pounds, almost always gain the weight back once they come out of it and then usually a little extra.

And if you have done all this, or want to enter ketosis for other reasons, no, 200 to 300 g of carbs doesn't put you any where near ketosis, you need to be down between 20 and 60 g per day (depending on your body), and just a warning, it'll feel TERRIBLE for a couple of days up to a week or so, light headed, irritable, nausea, diarrhea, headaches...etc. MAKE SURE IF YOU DO THIS, DRINK TONS OF WATER!!!!! That's the number one thing.

All in all, a difficult journey for most, just be sure of it.

Or in the hospital hooked up to an IV bag like me. Back when Adkins first got popular I went for it, and lost 10 pounds in a short amount of time....a few weeks and I was only 120 or so to begin with. Ended up in the ER. Never ever again!:sick:

arewethereyet

I finally know why I love bread bread and more bread. I'm a Carbotarian!! All carbs all the time:laugh:

It would be really funny if it weren't so darn true

Ok, done joking now. I shall go eat some meat:flowerforyou:

Banana bread gets my vote!!

banana, corn, pumpkin, rye, pumpernickle, italian, cranberry........if it is bread I will eat it.

Today I was really good and weighed out 2 oz cornbread for my treat. I stayed in all my parameters so 1 day down, the rest of my life to go!!:laugh:

NikkiDerrig386

Guilty. I am a Carboholic and relapse quite frequently I am not a sweats person so I think my brain tries to justify my Carb cravings lol. I try to stay away from breads bc I have noticed my body doesnt process them good. Thank goodness I love veggies!! But Carbs are just so damn easy to eat bc its already made for you!!!

LittleSister

I finally know why I love bread bread and more bread. I'm a Carbotarian!! All carbs all the time:laugh:

It would be really funny if it weren't so darn true

Ok, done joking now. I shall go eat some meat:flowerforyou:

ha ha ha ha, I'm so with you on that!!!!

BamaRose0107

i have a question, i exercise prob about 800-1,000 calories a day... I take in about 200-300g of carbs a day! i know A LOT right! I was wondering what you guys take in a day because i'm trying to get into ketosis.. Thats about 40-100g a day... Is it possible?!??!

This is just a humble suggestion from a person who's done a LOT of research, but if you aren't sure, and I mean REALLY sure, what ketosis is all about, I mean deep study, asking experts, talking to lots of people who are both for and against it, I wouldn't do it. Ketosis, while not generally considered dangerous if done correctly(that's harder than it sounds), is VERY demanding on the body, and it's meant to be a permanent lifestyle. People who use it as a way to quickly lose a few pounds, almost always gain the weight back once they come out of it and then usually a little extra.

And if you have done all this, or want to enter ketosis for other reasons, no, 200 to 300 g of carbs doesn't put you any where near ketosis, you need to be down between 20 and 60 g per day (depending on your body), and just a warning, it'll feel TERRIBLE for a couple of days up to a week or so, light headed, irritable, nausea, diarrhea, headaches...etc. MAKE SURE IF YOU DO THIS, DRINK TONS OF WATER!!!!! That's the number one thing.

All in all, a difficult journey for most, just be sure of it.

Or in the hospital hooked up to an IV bag like me. Back when Adkins first got popular I went for it, and lost 10 pounds in a short amount of time....a few weeks and I was only 120 or so to begin with. Ended up in the ER. Never ever again!:sick:

I ended up at the hospital when I did the Curves low carb diet which is similar to adkins. I passed out at work and the next thing I knew I was at the ER.

cmriverside

Or in the hospital hooked up to an IV bag like me. Back when Adkins first got popular I went for it, and lost 10 pounds in a short amount of time....a few weeks and I was only 120 or so to begin with. Ended up in the ER. Never ever again

Whoa, Jeannie, that's scary. In all things moderation, I guess.

And the tooth.....it's all good. I actually like the dentist...I found a good one. They give me nitrous. I have a little one-person party every time I get my teeth cleaned