Why am I so snappy :-( all I wanna do is eat :-(

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  • angelunchained5
    angelunchained5 Posts: 73 Member
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    Runcakes wrote: »
    A low carb diet will do that to you. Instead of cutting carbs out completely, focus on eating high quality carbs...like whole grains, fruits, vegetables. Carbs are the most important energy source for the body!
    I have similar challenges and have really changed my diet but kept with high quality carbs. Nutresea Omega oil helps too. The weight is a bit slower coming off but it still steadily declines. I am the personality type that wants fast results. Hardest job I ever learned is to try and pace myself...slow steps but always forward. Of course today my mood is about equal to wanting to blow a gasket but I think we all have those days. It's hard work being a mom and setting a healthy example. Props to you for giving it your all.
  • nataliejenkins123
    nataliejenkins123 Posts: 68 Member
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    Runcakes wrote: »
    A low carb diet will do that to you. Instead of cutting carbs out completely, focus on eating high quality carbs...like whole grains, fruits, vegetables. Carbs are the most important energy source for the body!
    My problem is that I can't tolerate fruit and veg :-(
    angelunchained5 wrote: »
    Runcakes wrote: »
    A low carb diet will do that to you. Instead of cutting carbs out completely, focus on eating high quality carbs...like whole grains, fruits, vegetables. Carbs are the most important energy source for the body!
    I have similar challenges and have really changed my diet but kept with high quality carbs. Nutresea Omega oil helps too. The weight is a bit slower coming off but it still steadily declines. I am the personality type that wants fast results. Hardest job I ever learned is to try and pace myself...slow steps but always forward. Of course today my mood is about equal to wanting to blow a gasket but I think we all have those days. It's hard work being a mom and setting a healthy example. Props to you for giving it your all.
    Thank you and good for you for sticking with it... Can I ask how many grams of carbs you eat per day? X

  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
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    nataliejenkins123 wrote: »
    Good fats? I take a multivitamin but I'll look into the other two!!! I'm going to end up killing someone soon ha x

    Glad your kids are fine.....The above quote are yours, not anybody else's. You sound like you wanted validation for a low carb 1200 cal diet and being hangry, sorry I could not give that to you...
  • nataliejenkins123
    nataliejenkins123 Posts: 68 Member
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    astrampe wrote: »
    nataliejenkins123 wrote: »
    Good fats? I take a multivitamin but I'll look into the other two!!! I'm going to end up killing someone soon ha x

    Glad your kids are fine.....The above quote are yours, not anybody else's. You sound like you wanted validation for a low carb 1200 cal diet and being hangry, sorry I could not give that to you...
    I may have said that but Id never hurt my kids that's for sure!!!
    I suppose I was just totally pissed that to get to where I want I gave to work hard and go without whereas others are naturally lucky .. This is all well and good short term but not a long term solution!

  • angelunchained5
    angelunchained5 Posts: 73 Member
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    nataliejenkins123 wrote: »
    Runcakes wrote: »
    A low carb diet will do that to you. Instead of cutting carbs out completely, focus on eating high quality carbs...like whole grains, fruits, vegetables. Carbs are the most important energy source for the body!
    My problem is that I can't tolerate fruit and veg :-(
    angelunchained5 wrote: »
    Runcakes wrote: »
    A low carb diet will do that to you. Instead of cutting carbs out completely, focus on eating high quality carbs...like whole grains, fruits, vegetables. Carbs are the most important energy source for the body!
    I have similar challenges and have really changed my diet but kept with high quality carbs. Nutresea Omega oil helps too. The weight is a bit slower coming off but it still steadily declines. I am the personality type that wants fast results. Hardest job I ever learned is to try and pace myself...slow steps but always forward. Of course today my mood is about equal to wanting to blow a gasket but I think we all have those days. It's hard work being a mom and setting a healthy example. Props to you for giving it your all.
    Thank you and good for you for sticking with it... Can I ask how many grams of carbs you eat per day? X
    You're welcome! My plan allows for 188 carbs and I am usually under that amount ... closer to 120g a day eating regular meals and snacks. I actually have a lot of veggies. I am limited with exercise because I am recovering from a few injuries but my specialist is big on keeping a healthy balance. Learning to snack...keeping peanuts or sunflower seeds handy for salt cravings ;) I allow chocolate for the occasional meltdown...they say dark chocolate is good for you and who is to argue? I have seen big changes in my belly in just 4 weeks. Hope this helps X

  • nataliejenkins123
    nataliejenkins123 Posts: 68 Member
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    angelunchained5 wrote: »
    nataliejenkins123 wrote: »
    Runcakes wrote: »
    A low carb diet will do that to you. Instead of cutting carbs out completely, focus on eating high quality carbs...like whole grains, fruits, vegetables. Carbs are the most important energy source for the body!
    My problem is that I can't tolerate fruit and veg :-(
    angelunchained5 wrote: »
    Runcakes wrote: »
    A low carb diet will do that to you. Instead of cutting carbs out completely, focus on eating high quality carbs...like whole grains, fruits, vegetables. Carbs are the most important energy source for the body!
    I have similar challenges and have really changed my diet but kept with high quality carbs. Nutresea Omega oil helps too. The weight is a bit slower coming off but it still steadily declines. I am the personality type that wants fast results. Hardest job I ever learned is to try and pace myself...slow steps but always forward. Of course today my mood is about equal to wanting to blow a gasket but I think we all have those days. It's hard work being a mom and setting a healthy example. Props to you for giving it your all.
    Thank you and good for you for sticking with it... Can I ask how many grams of carbs you eat per day? X
    You're welcome! My plan allows for 188 carbs and I am usually under that amount ... closer to 120g a day eating regular meals and snacks. I actually have a lot of veggies. I am limited with exercise because I am recovering from a few injuries but my specialist is big on keeping a healthy balance. Learning to snack...keeping peanuts or sunflower seeds handy for salt cravings ;) I allow chocolate for the occasional meltdown...they say dark chocolate is good for you and who is to argue? I have seen big changes in my belly in just 4 weeks. Hope this helps X
    Wow that sounds fab!!! I'm sticking to 100 but adore treats... And your right about the dark choc... The higher cocoa content the better but unfortunately I suffer from a vestibular dysfunction and any stimulants trigger a vertigo attack... Caffiene being one trigger and dark choc has caffiene in
  • fattofit_fritch26
    fattofit_fritch26 Posts: 131 Member
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    IamUndrCnstruction wrote: »
    It may not be a great idea to do low carb and that low cal ...I did and wanted to stab everyone in the face. How long have you been eating low carb?

    ^^^^ This

    I did them both and basically turned into the worlds largest b!tch...I was taught that if you are doing low carb you need to give your body something else to run on, so more calories, higher protein, and higher fat...if you do low carb and low cal your body is going to be supper pissed at you
  • Ulwaz
    Ulwaz Posts: 380 Member
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    maybe low card dieting isnt for you, id change your diet ;c
    if you dont feel right you wont manage it longterm
  • estrosahl
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    Well I have no idea if this applies but when I actually follow any diet- especially one that cuts out sugars, I get really really super tense. I honestly don't think it is a nutritional issue because I'm truly not hungry... I'm just not self soothing with food. Makes me irritable as *kitten*. I haven't found a solution to this, as I usually break down around day 3 or 4 and break the diet. Best of luck! I am going to try some of the advice posted here... But at least you know you are not alone and it may just be psychological.
  • nataliejenkins123
    nataliejenkins123 Posts: 68 Member
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    fattofit_fritch26 wrote: »
    IamUndrCnstruction wrote: »
    It may not be a great idea to do low carb and that low cal ...I did and wanted to stab everyone in the face. How long have you been eating low carb?

    ^^^^ This

    I did them both and basically turned into the worlds largest b!tch...I was taught that if you are doing low carb you need to give your body something else to run on, so more calories, higher protein, and higher fat...if you do low carb and low cal your body is going to be supper pissed at you
    Yes your right there but I'm not losing weight anymore now but think that's because I'm weight training too!!! I need to re thinky plan!!! X
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
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    I did carb cycling last year for a couple of months and I found it was affecting my mood. I was eating about 1500 calories a day and I wasn't hungry, but I got really tired. Of course, my baby was only 4 months old then so I was tired anyway so it probably wasn't the best time to do it.

    I'd increase your calories a bit and make sure you get lots of protein. I bought quest bars to have as snacks, and had lots of tuna, chicken, ham etc.
  • nataliejenkins123
    nataliejenkins123 Posts: 68 Member
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    DawnieB1977 wrote: »
    I did carb cycling last year for a couple of months and I found it was affecting my mood. I was eating about 1500 calories a day and I wasn't hungry, but I got really tired. Of course, my baby was only 4 months old then so I was tired anyway so it probably wasn't the best time to do it.

    I'd increase your calories a bit and make sure you get lots of protein. I bought quest bars to have as snacks, and had lots of tuna, chicken, ham etc.
    My baby is 6 months and doesn't sleep so lack of sleep is prob a major factor myself too!!! I'm not a big bread or pasta person but am going to try to eat more protein too :-)

  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
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    nataliejenkins123 wrote: »
    DawnieB1977 wrote: »
    I did carb cycling last year for a couple of months and I found it was affecting my mood. I was eating about 1500 calories a day and I wasn't hungry, but I got really tired. Of course, my baby was only 4 months old then so I was tired anyway so it probably wasn't the best time to do it.

    I'd increase your calories a bit and make sure you get lots of protein. I bought quest bars to have as snacks, and had lots of tuna, chicken, ham etc.
    My baby is 6 months and doesn't sleep so lack of sleep is prob a major factor myself too!!! I'm not a big bread or pasta person but am going to try to eat more protein too :-)

    Good idea! It's hard when you're tired anyway, but lower carbs doesn't help! My baby is 10 months now and still wakes in the night.

    I used to make a big omelette for breakfast, or have scrambled eggs and ham, and snack on babybel lights, nuts, quest bars, cottage cheese etc. I'd have a big tuna salad for lunch and dinner would be chicken/fish and loads of veg. To be honest, this is pretty much how I still eat, except I have fruit and rice cakes/crackers, and a slice of toast with breakfast.
  • laurahickman14
    laurahickman14 Posts: 84 Member
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    Hey, im looking for friends to help keep me motivated with positive encouragement- all friend requests accepted! And motivation shared back too ☺️
  • nataliejenkins123
    nataliejenkins123 Posts: 68 Member
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    laurahickman14 wrote: »
    Hey, im looking for friends to help keep me motivated with positive encouragement- all friend requests accepted! And motivation shared back too ☺️
    Same here Laura!!
  • nataliejenkins123
    nataliejenkins123 Posts: 68 Member
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    DawnieB1977 wrote: »
    nataliejenkins123 wrote: »
    DawnieB1977 wrote: »
    I did carb cycling last year for a couple of months and I found it was affecting my mood. I was eating about 1500 calories a day and I wasn't hungry, but I got really tired. Of course, my baby was only 4 months old then so I was tired anyway so it probably wasn't the best time to do it.

    I'd increase your calories a bit and make sure you get lots of protein. I bought quest bars to have as snacks, and had lots of tuna, chicken, ham etc.
    My baby is 6 months and doesn't sleep so lack of sleep is prob a major factor myself too!!! I'm not a big bread or pasta person but am going to try to eat more protein too :-)

    Good idea! It's hard when you're tired anyway, but lower carbs doesn't help! My baby is 10 months now and still wakes in the night.

    I used to make a big omelette for breakfast, or have scrambled eggs and ham, and snack on babybel lights, nuts, quest bars, cottage cheese etc. I'd have a big tuna salad for lunch and dinner would be chicken/fish and loads of veg. To be honest, this is pretty much how I still eat, except I have fruit and rice cakes/crackers, and a slice of toast with breakfast.
    Dawnie b can I add you?
    Are you in uk?
    I eat slim rice and noodles they are under 20 calories a pack and zero carbs... I add a bit of sauce and chicken breast or tuna etc and eat them as main meal but I live porridge... I eat that for dinner with almond milk but I'm not a breakfast person and find nuts high in calories!!!
    Have you made omlette from just egg white? Xx
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
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    nataliejenkins123 wrote: »
    DawnieB1977 wrote: »
    nataliejenkins123 wrote: »
    DawnieB1977 wrote: »
    I did carb cycling last year for a couple of months and I found it was affecting my mood. I was eating about 1500 calories a day and I wasn't hungry, but I got really tired. Of course, my baby was only 4 months old then so I was tired anyway so it probably wasn't the best time to do it.

    I'd increase your calories a bit and make sure you get lots of protein. I bought quest bars to have as snacks, and had lots of tuna, chicken, ham etc.
    My baby is 6 months and doesn't sleep so lack of sleep is prob a major factor myself too!!! I'm not a big bread or pasta person but am going to try to eat more protein too :-)

    Good idea! It's hard when you're tired anyway, but lower carbs doesn't help! My baby is 10 months now and still wakes in the night.

    I used to make a big omelette for breakfast, or have scrambled eggs and ham, and snack on babybel lights, nuts, quest bars, cottage cheese etc. I'd have a big tuna salad for lunch and dinner would be chicken/fish and loads of veg. To be honest, this is pretty much how I still eat, except I have fruit and rice cakes/crackers, and a slice of toast with breakfast.
    Dawnie b can I add you?
    Are you in uk?
    I eat slim rice and noodles they are under 20 calories a pack and zero carbs... I add a bit of sauce and chicken breast or tuna etc and eat them as main meal but I live porridge... I eat that for dinner with almond milk but I'm not a breakfast person and find nuts high in calories!!!
    Have you made omlette from just egg white? Xx

    Of course you can, and yes I'm in the UK.

    I sometimes buy liquid egg whites and I used to add them to omelette/scrambled egg for more protein without the added fat from the yolk, but I still used eggs too. You can make omelette just from egg whites if you want to.

    Nuts are high in calories so you can't eat many. I was aiming for 1500 calories though so I sometimes needed something like nuts to boost my calories a bit.
  • Flab2Fab27
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  • nataliejenkins123
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    Hell yes
  • cj94404
    cj94404 Posts: 154 Member
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    When I was actively losing weight on low carb I was around 80 carbs a day. That lasted about 2 months but it wasn't sustainable. And I don't like processed foods so low carb prepackaged options grossed me out. I think 180 is a very healthy number. That allows for a lot of balance and variety.

    But if you need just 10 pounds and you are not a yo-yo weight gain/loser, sounds like you have a good plan.

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