Carb Cycling- An Experiment Gone Right!

[Wendy0513 38]

112 G Protein.

Not bad for the day of a fill!

[Lapbandster 496]

uchhh

terrible day!! 1229 calories, not enough Protein and probably not even enough carbs for the cycling to work :unsure:

[destynee1 417]

Depending how well this goes for me, carb cycling is something I might definitely stick to as a way of life. It seems easier to stick with. I still feel great for eating healthy yet I still get to have some things I always loved, with some adjustments of course. After reading, it made a lot of sense to me and it is something you can live with. I have a great feeling about this!

[destynee1 417]

Also.. today was my 2nd day Carb cycling. Low Carb Day as follows..:

910 39 50 87

Calories, carbs, fat, Protein. In that order. the bulk of the carbs was 1 whole wheat toast that is 20 carbs >< lol was that to high for a low carb day?

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uchhh

terrible day!! 1229 calories, not enough Protein and probably not even enough carbs for the cycling to work :unsure:

Your calories aren't bad, and you can always tweak the others. Hang in there

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Also.. today was my 2nd day Carb cycling. Low Carb Day as follows..:

910 39 50 87

Calories, carbs, fat, Protein. In that order. the bulk of the carbs was 1 whole wheat toast that is 20 carbs >< lol was that to high for a low carb day?

Have it for Breakfast and you're fine. Especially since your carbs for the day were great!

[Jim1967 3,569]

I had only drank my Protein Shake on low carb day. Today is day 3 which is high carb. I might do a shake today as my first high carb day I came in a little low on Protein.

Right now as far as long term I am not sure what I will do. I did Atkins for a year and half and I got good at it but as soon as I stopped I slowly gained all my weight back. I can see this being something I could do long term if I wanted as I am not depriving myself of anything like I did with Atkins.

[Jim1967 3,569]

Also.. today was my 2nd day Carb cycling. Low Carb Day as follows..:

910 39 50 87

Calories, carbs, fat, Protein. In that order. the bulk of the carbs was 1 whole wheat toast that is 20 carbs >< lol was that to high for a low carb day?

What I do is I have 2 slices of whole wheat bread on high carb days and then on a low carb day I have just 1 slice of Pepperidge Farm Carb Style Soft 100% whole wheat. 1 slice is 60 calories, 8 carb, 2 fat and 5 protein.

Having two types of bread in the house is a pain but it helps keep the content under control. Plus my Wife is diabetic and eats mostly lower carb bread.

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I've decided that I can't have Thanksgiving land on a low carb day, so I'm doing low carbs both today and tomorrow then high on Thanksgiving. (like...super high carb and cheating galore lol)

[karewpah 173]

Brilliant Mis...it's great how you can work it around lifestyle too!

[Jim1967 3,569]

That works!! Thanksgiving was one of the reasons I waited to start Sunday rather then mid week last week. It is a high carb day for me as well. Oddly enough the only thing I am looking forward to is Stuffing. Last time I had it I had a stuck episode. Might do a small sliver of apple pie but honestly I have no real cravings for anything and I am not looking forward to actual Thanksgiving dinner like I used to in years past...

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

I just realized Thanksgiving falls on my low carb day, so I am low carbing until then so I can make it a high carb day. I am not giving up my stuffing and sliver of apple pie. (ohh god I can hear the sighs behind the computers), LOLOLOL

This is deff something I can totally live with by adjusting my carbs!

OH, BTW I just thought of something, I probably felt low because remember I got my period the same week I started (duh)!!!

All is good, and I am LOVING this .....

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I LOVE stuffing. I am actually cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, and it's my first time making the whole meal alone. BUT...my mom is still making and bringing her stuffing because it's my favorite. I'm also making a homemade apple pie and you better believe I'm having a piece of it too

I have said from the day I had my surgery in January, I refuse to deprive myself. I had cake and a junk meal on my birthday, I had candy on Halloween, and now I'm going eat what I want on Thanksgiving. When Christmas comes, I'm going to have some Christmas Cookies and a roast for dinner. I can have and enjoy it all- just in moderation.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

That works!! Thanksgiving was one of the reasons I waited to start Sunday rather then mid week last week. It is a high carb day for me as well. Oddly enough the only thing I am looking forward to is Stuffing. Last time I had it I had a stuck episode. Might do a small sliver of apple pie but honestly I have no real cravings for anything and I am not looking forward to actual Thanksgiving dinner like I used to in years past...

Hey Jim, I just noticed we both wrote the same 2 foods exactly!! LOLOLOL

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

I LOVE stuffing. I am actually cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, and it's my first time making the whole meal alone. BUT...my mom is still making and bringing her stuffing because it's my favorite. I'm also making a homemade apple pie and you better believe I'm having a piece of it too

I have said from the day I had my surgery in January, I refuse to deprive myself. I had cake and a junk meal on my birthday, I had candy on Halloween, and now I'm going eat what I want on Thanksgiving. When Christmas comes, I'm going to have some Christmas Cookies and a roast for dinner. I can have and enjoy it all- just in moderation.

Thats right, all in moderation ....