Livin La Vida Low Carb
cfranklin6353
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Hey all!
So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
So now I'm on a low carb mission. A vendetta, if you will. I am on day 2 and I really hate life right now. I'm detoxing...hard. And I need some motivation. Because I really really really really really really really reeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaallllllyy want cookies.
Is anyone else low-carbing? If so, I'd like to scope out your diaries for some ideas. This is tough, and it usually takes about 2 weeks to get over the initial fatigue, irritability, and cravings. At this point, I just want to go back to bed and wake up in 2 weeks...
So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
So now I'm on a low carb mission. A vendetta, if you will. I am on day 2 and I really hate life right now. I'm detoxing...hard. And I need some motivation. Because I really really really really really really really reeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaallllllyy want cookies.
Is anyone else low-carbing? If so, I'd like to scope out your diaries for some ideas. This is tough, and it usually takes about 2 weeks to get over the initial fatigue, irritability, and cravings. At this point, I just want to go back to bed and wake up in 2 weeks...
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I have PCOS, so low carb is the lifestyle I live.
I have no problems with it. I have something carby occassionally and then it makes me sick and I realize why I shouldn't eat it.
I feel better than I have in my entire life, so it isn't a problem for me.0 -
It will only take a couple of days to get them out of your system...3-5 days. I am low carb (but still eat them in fruits, veggies and complex carbs mainly). Drink lots of water, eat your protein, try some green tea as well. I mix mine in a smootie as I don't do the tea thing.
As for food I love my turkey taco salad. Just cook ground turkey in taco seasoning and have that on a salad made with the veggies of your choice with some non fat or low fat cheese, non fat SC and salsa.
My other favorite snack of course are the veggies for teh crunch...ie carrots, brocolli, cauliflower etc. I kept those cut up in my fridge all the time when I started.
But again I am not against carbs just refined ones.0 -
For me, stopping refined carbs (cake, candy) is a lot like quitting tobacco was. It helped confirm in my mind just how bad and addictive they can be. Stick with it, it will be worth it. I feel better without them and when I give in and eat them they are never as good as it seemed and not worth it. Eventually your tastes will change and those cookies you crave will be too sweet and a cup if strawberries will taste much better.
The best thing you can do to help is re-aquant yourself with fat. Full fat mayos, dressings, meats taste great and will keep you satisfied. Also don't forget to drink some broth or add some extra salt to help with the detox.
Friend me and you can view my diary.0 -
It will only take a couple of days to get them out of your system...3-5 days. I am low carb (but still eat them in fruits, veggies and complex carbs mainly). Drink lots of water, eat your protein, try some green tea as well. I mix mine in a smootie as I don't do the tea thing.
As for food I love my turkey taco salad. Just cook ground turkey in taco seasoning and have that on a salad made with the veggies of your choice with some non fat or low fat cheese, non fat SC and salsa.
My other favorite snack of course are the veggies for teh crunch...ie carrots, brocolli, cauliflower etc. I kept those cut up in my fridge all the time when I started.
But again I am not against carbs just refined ones.
I second the turkey salad, but I'd substitute the non-fat or low-fat for full fat. They taste better, will keep you fuller, and help with the cravings.0 -
Keep your salt levels up, you'll be flushing a lot down the toilet so to head off the "low carb flu" maintain a good salt intake.0
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It'll get easier after you go through hell. Bacon at the end of the rainbow?0
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So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?0 -
I have been living a ketogenic life style (typically 35% protein/60% fat/5% carbs, although I am more like 70% fat, 25 % protein) since Sept 14, 2012 and I don't see it as a doom at all! How can I feel doomed when I get to eat things like chicken stuffed with jalapeno cream cheese wrapped in bacon?!?
If you are interested in information around a ketogenic lifestyle, I suggest http://www.reddit.com/r/keto on the left : Keto in a nutshell.
There are also a number of ketoers on here who are happy to support!0 -
So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?
OP: There are a lot of people on this site who are dead-against low carb eating. I'd recommend listening to your doctor over their skepticism. Even when presented with research, some of these people continue to try and turn people against low carb eating.0 -
Keep your salt levels up, you'll be flushing a lot down the toilet so to head off the "low carb flu" maintain a good salt intake.
I drink distilled water with 1/4 tsp himalayan salt per gallon to help with this.0 -
I am on day 10 and actually love it. Low carb is giving me more energy less stomach issues and I just fee l better all around and the wieght is melting off. I have craving hard on day 6 and 7 but not to bad now. I am actually doing carb a nite solution so I am having carbs tonight and then allowing myself carbs one night a week. It makes it easier to look forward to that one night than to say I am never eating carbs again.
How many carbs are you allowing your self? I am keeping under 30 grams a day. Salsa, Hot sauce, blue cheese dressing, mustard and mayo are the only condiments I use and that has allowed me create some variety to my meals. If you want something sweet red rasberries are 2.3 carbs for 10 raspberries so if you want something sweet they taste really sweet after having no carbs for a week.0 -
So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?
OP: There are a lot of people on this site who are dead-against low carb eating. I'd recommend listening to your doctor over their skepticism. Even when presented with research, some of these people continue to try and turn people against low carb eating.
Why get so defensive when someone askes for research. I am interested in learning new things and would like to know too.0 -
I have been living a ketogenic life style (typically 35% protein/60% fat/5% carbs, although I am more like 70% fat, 25 % protein) since Sept 14, 2012 and I don't see it as a doom at all! How can I feel doomed when I get to eat things like chicken stuffed with jalapeno cream cheese wrapped in bacon?!?
If you are interested in information around a ketogenic lifestyle, I suggest http://www.reddit.com/r/keto on the left : Keto in a nutshell.
There are also a number of ketoers on here who are happy to support!
That chicken recipe sounds awesome I would love to get some more recipes
my favorite even before low carb eating. Chicken breast with taco seasoning, topped with one tbls of salsa a hefty amount of Colby and cheddar cheese sprinkled over top bake in the oven. 4-5 carbs0 -
So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?
OP: There are a lot of people on this site who are dead-against low carb eating. I'd recommend listening to your doctor over their skepticism. Even when presented with research, some of these people continue to try and turn people against low carb eating.
Why get so defensive when someone askes for research. I am interested in learning new things and would like to know too.
Not defensive about research at all, just letting the OP know the usual reaction to low-carb posts here. I've had lengthy discussions with the same poster about this topic.
Look through some other topics and you'll see lots of research supporting both sides.0 -
So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?
OP: There are a lot of people on this site who are dead-against low carb eating. I'd recommend listening to your doctor over their skepticism. Even when presented with research, some of these people continue to try and turn people against low carb eating.
Why get so defensive when someone askes for research. I am interested in learning new things and would like to know too.
Not defensive about research at all, just letting the OP know the usual reaction to low-carb posts here. I've had lengthy discussions with the same poster about this topic.
Look through some other topics and you'll see lots of research supporting both sides.
The reason I asked about her research was it sounded vaguely Taubesian, and well Taubes is good for the Lols but not much else0 -
So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?
OP: There are a lot of people on this site who are dead-against low carb eating. I'd recommend listening to your doctor over their skepticism. Even when presented with research, some of these people continue to try and turn people against low carb eating.
Why get so defensive when someone askes for research. I am interested in learning new things and would like to know too.
Because Acg67 isn't interested in research - he's interested in setting up a situation in which he can be pedantic and play semantics.0 -
Living low carb 17 years!! FR if you wish ...open diary!
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So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?
Poor poor insuline........so missunderstood0 -
Low Carb/Paleo/Primal 7 years now and 200 lbs lost and maintained, I feel great and am no longer addicted to food. There are so many benefits to this way of eating that the temporary annoyances go away pretty quickly. It's all about accepting that you will eat this way forever and it not being a diet. Hang in there!0
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The thing I love about low carb is that I'm not hungry. I eat eggs, bacon, nuts, sardines, chicken, lots of veggies, berries, cheese, a bit of dark chocolate, a slice of Ezekiel bread once in a while, cream in my coffee and tea. My blood sugars are down, I'm losing weight, my cholesterol numbers are outstanding.
Good luck!0 -
Ultra low carb, keto adapted for over a year now. I eat Primal and love it. FR me if you like. :-) I am in the UK.0
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So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?
OP: There are a lot of people on this site who are dead-against low carb eating. I'd recommend listening to your doctor over their skepticism. Even when presented with research, some of these people continue to try and turn people against low carb eating.
Why get so defensive when someone askes for research. I am interested in learning new things and would like to know too.
Because Acg67 isn't interested in research - he's interested in setting up a situation in which he can be pedantic and play semantics.
Perhaps people put themselves in those situations by now knowing what they're talking about?0 -
So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?
OP: There are a lot of people on this site who are dead-against low carb eating. I'd recommend listening to your doctor over their skepticism. Even when presented with research, some of these people continue to try and turn people against low carb eating.
Why get so defensive when someone askes for research. I am interested in learning new things and would like to know too.
Not defensive about research at all, just letting the OP know the usual reaction to low-carb posts here. I've had lengthy discussions with the same poster about this topic.
Look through some other topics and you'll see lots of research supporting both sides.0 -
Have some yummy fat and a bit of salt to take those cravings away0
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I was told that I was "carb sensative" or "insulin resistant" (i.e. prone to diabetes genetically, and by the way I was eating) and that my digestive issues would probably be mostly cured by eating low carb (staying away from refined carbs especially). This was by gastro and internal doctors. From what I understood, not everyone is like this, but those who gain around the middle, etc. especially do better with cutting back on carbs. This is why diabetics can't eat a lot of carbs, esp refined carbs. Anyway, I try to stay away from bread, pasta and sweets. Stuff the spikes blood sugar. I'm not always successful, and my digestive system lets me know right away, but when I eat lean meats, vegetables, and fruit only along with some lower fat dairy I do really well. The first few days is killer after a carb binge, though. Usually, by then my system is so messed up I welcome it truthfully.0
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So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?
OP: There are a lot of people on this site who are dead-against low carb eating. I'd recommend listening to your doctor over their skepticism. Even when presented with research, some of these people continue to try and turn people against low carb eating.
Why get so defensive when someone askes for research. I am interested in learning new things and would like to know too.
Because Acg67 isn't interested in research - he's interested in setting up a situation in which he can be pedantic and play semantics.
Whatever his intentions maybe, the research would be interesting and no matter what your views on diet are, I find knowing all the information and making my own decisions the best option. Instead of getting off topic and assuming someones motives and making comments about it just gets the topic off track.0 -
So I'm recently doomed to eat low carb. I, along with the team of doctors I work with, have done a lot of research on the effects of carbohydrates on the body, and how they relate to insulin levels and fat storage.
Care to enlighten us on your research?
OP: There are a lot of people on this site who are dead-against low carb eating. I'd recommend listening to your doctor over their skepticism. Even when presented with research, some of these people continue to try and turn people against low carb eating.
Why get so defensive when someone askes for research. I am interested in learning new things and would like to know too.
Because Acg67 isn't interested in research - he's interested in setting up a situation in which he can be pedantic and play semantics.
Whatever his intentions maybe, the research would be interesting and no matter what your views on diet are, I find knowing all the information and making my own decisions the best option. Instead of getting off topic and assuming someones motives and making comments about it just gets the topic off track.
Fair enough. Good luck talking to him.0 -
Hello, I also am on a low carb journey. I have a public diary so feel free to browse.0
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Take heavy whipping cream flavor with real vanilla extract, lemon juice, or cinnamon and whip it up into stiff peaks. Stuff it into a plastic bag and snip the corner to 'pipe' it into nickle/quarter sized dollops on a wax paper line pan or plate. Take some frozen blue berries or other dark berry and press into eat dollop. Then put in the freezer for a while. once they are stiff and frozen they are a nice treat. Can even just whip up plain whipping cream and mix in a little fruit without freezing.
Make sure you're drinking water. I have also heard that when going low carb that you start to retain less water so you may be getting a little more dehydrated then you're used to.
Also find whole fat plain yogurt or greek yogurt. Not low-fat or no-fat with added fruit or other flavors. You can add your own. Fage and Oikos brands makes whole milk yogurt. I often eat it plain and it tastes awesome. I never liked yogurt before really until I tried it made from whole milk. Can also use it to make savory dips for veggies or sauces in a meal.
I eat about 1/2 a serving of 85% dark chocolate for a quick treat. I have tried to go to 90% but that is a little too much for me. I wouldn't go any lower then 70% though. Green and Blacks organic brand is good. Lindt bars taste good too but was told the process they use kinda reduces most of the antioxidants that are in raw cocoa.
There are almond meal/flour cookie recipes. www.ibreathimhungry.com has a lot of nice treats if you have to find something.0 -
I'm living low carb! I finally had to come to terms with it after busting my *kitten* for 2 years and not losing a thing. Now that I'm around 120g or less, I'm finally seeing a difference. The carb flu sucks, you feel like crap and you just want a bagel. But you can do this, think of it as detoxing. Have a few extra grams of carbs on the weekend (that's what I do) and continue on your merry way. Pretty soon your diary is going to rock, and things will get a lot easier. You realize that you aren't thinking of carb substitutes anymore, you're just thinking food. For example, today for lunch, instead of having bread, I just rolled up some lunch meat and lettuce with a scootch of mustard. I didn't even think of the bread. I usually have most of my carbs at supper because I work out in the evenings. I also don't eat fruit. I load the vegetables up at every single meal, and make sure I have an awesome source of protein. Don't forget your multi-vitamin either! I don't eat any dairy, and almond milk has to many carbs for me to afford, so I get my calcium and vitamin D with magnesium in a woman's one a day vitamin. Good Luck! If you need some support, feel free to add me!
P.S. I started on the Carb Nite Solution too. I really like that book, and it gave a different perspective then I was used to (calories in calories out doesn't always work). I no longer do 30g a day, but I really like the "Carb Saturday" where I don't have to monitor everything that goes in my mouth. Sunday's are usually food hangover days because I have more then 120g of carbs, but i bust my *kitten* that day just to feel better lol. Also, I love the full fats. Mayonnaise is my favorite full fat. I hated the low fat/half the fat/ fake mayo, now I have the full fat everything, extra virgin olive oil, whole eggs...mmmmm....it makes me happier lol
I get tons of my recipes from Pinterest (the health and fitness section, not the food and drink section), or check out Diabetic cooking, those tend to be low carb too.0
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