Low carb but if it fits, I eat it.
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I'm in one of the low carb groups on Facebook and they push a lot of fat bombs there for some reason. Fat isn't a goal, you eat it until you feel full (imo), but they are convinced they all have to have one or two a night. I had two once and my skin completely broke out! I stay in there because I've found some good recipes and ideas and I like sharing mine, but take peoples advice with several grains of salt.
My Kroger/Fred Meyer FINALLY released Halo Top ice cream and it was almost sold out by the time I got there. I managed to grab the last red velvet and an oatmeal cookie flavor. Red velvet was a huge hit with everyone! I might go back for more.. lol.
As far as bread goes I only have oopsie rolls and low carb tortillas. Carbquick once in awhile but as a treat only, I found the biscuits tasted worse than the almond flour biscuits and were kinda hockey puck like. I'm interested in trying pancakes with it though.
In any case I agree with Sam and others that this is going to be an individual choice and you do what works best for you!1 -
I didn't find your mention of a half of a cupcake, a piece of bread or a potato any more enticing than I find the talk and pics of mug cakes and oopsie bread enticing. We've had threads on "low carb bread" and many of those may not be as low carb as the bread you mentioned. Or as tasty.
What sort of bread are you eating that has 8 carbs per slice with 5 net per 2? I might want to get some. I could fit that into my lifestyle/macros better than low carb ice cream which is talked about here frequently. I never binged on bread.
Ditto and I found that the Slim Thin breads are really a good thing to try if you don't mind tons of fiber. I put butter and some Tony's on Rye last night and put it under the broiler...oh wow was it tasty! It is expensive for sure, but if you need/want some bread it's the most bread like thing I've found that's still very low carb.
http://www.thinslimfoods.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=35&zenid=a3cb21e1df4f9959e2dcebe9538b88f3
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My Healthy life Wheat and White look about the same but they are 35 calories a slice and only 2.5 grams of fiber per slice but I can still work with that. Do I just order this stuff online?0
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You guys are being so helpful and so NICE. Sometimes these threads keep me from saying a word out of fear of some of the more heavy handed people. I know everyone means well but I have pretty low self confidence as it is so I take things wrong sometimes.1
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I've joined a couple FB groups but they seem to be ruled by whoever started the group... and it's their way or the highway! I just keep my mouth shut and take the few tips I can find. This place is definitely the most helpful. I agree we are all different and need to find what works for us and what we can stick to forever. It's our own personal journey.
For me, I try not to eat fake foods. I eat mostly meat, cheese, eggs & cream with a some veges. My weightloss comes to a halt as soon as I start adding in LCHF bread or ice cream bars. If I'm going to go over on carbs I'd rather it be things like potatoes, rice, beans. I'll miss those from time to time. My biggest weakness is alcohol. I LOVE wine. My tolerance is so low right now though, that a couple glasses and I'm out and don't remember a whole lot the next day. I process vodka much better and have come to enjoy a glass of vodka & sparkling water with maybe a squeeze of Mio flavoring. Try not to have it everyday though. Everything in balance.2 -
I don't eat bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, etc. because I can't fit those carbs in. I do make low carb pizzas using low carb tortillas as the crust - 5g net carbs in those tortillas. Once I add in the sauce and cheese (some cheeses have 1g of carbs per oz.), I can end up with 9-10g of carbs in a pizza... I know that is high, and it does hurt to think about. But I can usually make it fit into my carb and calorie goals as long as I do that only once and otherwise limit carbs the rest of the day.1
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Yep. I haven't had any of that stuff for 6 months since starting keto. I had some ground beef in the fridge yesterday and was thinking about lunch for today with the idea (in regards to the mention of bread in the thread) that it sure would be nice to eat a burger and not have it sliding out from between two pieces of lettuce.
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I don't do bread, potato, or pasta anymore but I do occasionally have a whole wheat tortilla and fruit. I also occasionally do popcorn when we go to the movie theater but only a small amount. I also do ice cream like halo top or arctic zero but I stick to serving sizes. The facebook groups are brutal. I am part of 2 but usually just lurk and get recipes.0
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Hubby is picking up my Halo Top on Thursday. I keep trying to get him to go early but he is being a putz about it. I don't miss the snacks much and if I do, 2 or 3 doritos or 2 or 3 crackers is all I need and then I don't feel "deprived" at all. I am a potato addict so I think I am doing good having an occasional 4 or 5 ounce potato as long as I account for it and have no other carbs for the rest of the day. I am happy to see that I have cut way back. When I started, I was "fitting in" 2 or 3 a week and now it is once a week max. Same with my sammiches.1
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You guys are being so helpful and so NICE. Sometimes these threads keep me from saying a word out of fear of some of the more heavy handed people. I know everyone means well but I have pretty low self confidence as it is so I take things wrong sometimes.
I've never found anyone 'not nice' here. Sometimes people can be straight forward (sometimes more than we may like but can always appreciate) but everyone is nice, helpful, informative and anyone who isn't, generally doesn't stick around long.5 -
RowdysLady wrote: »You guys are being so helpful and so NICE. Sometimes these threads keep me from saying a word out of fear of some of the more heavy handed people. I know everyone means well but I have pretty low self confidence as it is so I take things wrong sometimes.
I've never found anyone 'not nice' here. Sometimes people can be straight forward (sometimes more than we may like but can always appreciate) but everyone is nice, helpful, informative and anyone who isn't, generally doesn't stick around long.
This!
I have found this group to be very supportive, informative and very welcoming. Do not be scared to ask any questions here @PamWOhio everyone here is very helpful. Sometimes the advice might not be what you want to hear, true, but there are nobody judging you and your way of doing low carbing here.
I'd advise you to continue to ask questions. It is the only way we learn, and each question makes us all learn a little bit more, as we look into the answers.2 -
I haven't encountered it here in this group but in the regular forums.. That is one of the reasons I sought out this group and decided to give it a try. I am soooooooooo glad I did.4
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I don't do bread, potato, or pasta anymore but I do occasionally have a whole wheat tortilla and fruit. I also occasionally do popcorn when we go to the movie theater but only a small amount. I also do ice cream like halo top or arctic zero but I stick to serving sizes. The facebook groups are brutal. I am part of 2 but usually just lurk and get recipes.
Ahhhh yes... popcorn. I love popcorn. But I do the whole bucket
I try not to go to the movie theater very often!
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If anyone wants to add me, please feel free. I would love some more low carbers on my friends list as long as you don't get mad at me because I am not a strict under 20 although half the time I do come out under 201
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Thought I would join in the conversation.... Most days I stick to below 30 net carbs but on days that I am going to the dojo (3+ hours of martial arts), I don't adhere to it as much and will go up to 75 total carbs because I know that I will be working it off under the watchful eyes of Master Haney.
I do allow myself what I call treat meals. For instance, I am going out with the girls Saturday night and we are going to a new place in town - very excited to try it and will do so with no guilt because I know that it will be the one night. Even then before I go, I will have something to help fill me up so I don't completely overindulge.4 -
It's crazy because I used to be able to eat a large popcorn all by myself but now I eat about half a small bag and be done. Thank god for my husband who can finish it for me!!0
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LOL...I used my hubby as my disposal. It has worked out well. I can take a bite of something bad for me and then hand the rest off to him.0
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@PamWOhio Your mentioning food doesn't upset me at all. How could it? I shop every week in a large supermarket, everything there calls at me, I just choose not to listen. Where do you buy your low carb bread? online or in a store? I think whatever works for you personally is the way to go. That being said, your diet should provide adequate nutrition, and take into consideration any health issues you may have. P.S. not a big vegetable eater as well.0
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I don't do bread, potato, or pasta anymore but I do occasionally have a whole wheat tortilla and fruit. I also occasionally do popcorn when we go to the movie theater but only a small amount. I also do ice cream like halo top or arctic zero but I stick to serving sizes. The facebook groups are brutal. I am part of 2 but usually just lurk and get recipes.
Ahhhh yes... popcorn. I love popcorn. But I do the whole bucket I try not to go to the movie theater very often!
I literally stopped going to the movie theatre because I can't control myself around popcorn! There's no way I could stop myself from eating it, I just have to avoid putting myself in front of temptation. So we bought a projector and screen at home and made our own theatre where I can eat on plan 1 -
supergal3. The bread I buy is Healthy Life and they have a few different kinds. Each kind is with the other brands in that particular section. I like the whole wheat the best...it isn't as dry as the white and is even better as toast because in that case it doesn't matter if it is a dry bread. I shop at Kroger but I am sure they have it at any grocery store. Aldi has a 40 calorie a slice wheat as well and there are several other brands in the 30-40 calorie range but the wheat is the best because it has more fiber you can subtract.
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Check out NIckels 35 light wheat and light white...almost the same stats.0
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Every grocery store has different brands of the low cal bread They are in the individual sections so the low cal wheat is with the other wheats...just look around really good.0
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