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Going back into the world of CarbS

PicNic00
PicNic00 Posts: 269 Member
edited January 23 in Food and Nutrition
So I've lost most my weight on a super low carb, calorie controled diet. Lately I've been stuck, and I'm thinking going back to the normal carb intake might help. Maybe my body just needs a change. Anyone ever go from low carbs to regular carb intake and still have success? Thanks in advance!

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  • Thadreamer87
    Thadreamer87 Posts: 47
    I was on atkins and lost some weight but I felt it stopped working.. todays my first day doing low cal and exercising. Hopefully it goes well. I wish you the best!
  • Jenny9000
    Jenny9000 Posts: 45 Member
    I will never understand low carb...

    anywho, whatever changes you decide to make, do them gradually!
  • LJSmith1989
    LJSmith1989 Posts: 650
    PO TAY TOES!
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    Don't be discouraged when you initially gain a few pounds. It's water weight.
  • PicNic00
    PicNic00 Posts: 269 Member
    I've put about 6lbs of water back on... just worried I'll keep gaining. Anyone else done this before?
  • g0ldenb0y55
    g0ldenb0y55 Posts: 66 Member
    Your body is naturally made to burn carbs for fuel, so if you use up what you take in through exercise or activity then you'll be good to go.
  • MarineCodie
    MarineCodie Posts: 256 Member
    I went from eating under 20g to over 100g in the past. I did it slowly and added 20g a week until I hit 100g. I gained a bit of water weight but it all seemed to even itself out.

    Good luck :)
  • hartenelli
    hartenelli Posts: 2
    just be sure that the carbs you add are from whole grains and vegi's. do so slowly, only 10 - 15g per week. i did this for 3 weeks then went back to lower carb and broke a plateau. good luck, hang in!
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