Carb Cycling- An Experiment Gone Right!

[Lyoness82 21]

I've been carb cycling for just over two weeks. Down 10lbs. I can do this forever. I love it, and its so easy. I have a hard time to getting over 1000 cals on low carb days. My husband is doing it too and has lost even more weight.

[changemynametoskinny 5]

Starting today! So excited!

Make sure I have the "rules" down.

*High carb days (up to 250ish) need to be low fat. All eating stops at 6pm.

*Low carb days (less than 50) need to be higher in fat. All eating stops at 6pm and no carbs after lunch.< /p>

*We are using net carbs, correct? Total carbs - sugar alchols - diatery Fiber = net carbs

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Starting today! So excited!

Make sure I have the "rules" down.

*High carb days (up to 250ish) need to be low fat. All eating stops at 6pm.

*Low carb days (less than 50) need to be higher in fat. All eating stops at 6pm and no carbs after lunch.

*We are using net carbs, correct? Total carbs - sugar alchols - diatery fiber = net carbs

Sounds perfect! Don't be afraid to play with those numbers and find out what works for you. Remember, we're all unique and our bodies all need different things to function optimally.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Which is a great idea to do,(play around with your carb numbers) I guess you can say I found a magic number (for now) that works for me. Now, if I hit another plateau, I am going right back to carb cycling, the old fashion way....LOL

[changemynametoskinny 5]

I am so happy I found this thread today! Of all things, I was actually searching "breakfast" for new ideas and stumbled across this

I'll keep you guys posted!

[changemynametoskinny 5]

Missy, how did this last round of carb cycling go for you??

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Missy, how did this last round of carb cycling go for you??

awww your little baby girls is so precious

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Missy, how did this last round of carb cycling go for you??

It was good, I lost a little over 3 pounds this past 8 days, so I'm happy

I'm now on liquids today because I got a fill this morning, but if I hit another plateau I'll definitely be carb cycling again.

[changemynametoskinny 5]

Patty, Thank you so much

Missy, That is so good!

Here's what I've had so far today(I'm on low carb day):

Breakfast - 2 scrambled eggs 1 peice of toast

lunch - Shredded lettuce, taco meat, cheese (taco salad)

Am I on the right track?? I will not be eating any carbs the rest of the day....

[cleescruggs 13]

I don't know about anyone else but the Carb Cycling broke my plateau but now I get to where I can't go without carbs even one day. I don't know whats wrong but I crave carbs terribly. How do I get off this merry go round???

[Jim1967 3,569]

I don't know about anyone else but the Carb Cycling broke my plateau but now I get to where I can't go without carbs even one day. I don't know whats wrong but I crave carbs terribly. How do I get off this merry go round???

Are you in the green zone? I haven't had any cravings in a very long time...

[cleescruggs 13]

No I've never been there. Was stuck all the time so I have no Fluid in my band and its been a rough 4 months. Maybe I should call the doctor and ask for one, stuck or no stuck. My cravings are horrible. Thank God I have managed to get about 2 more pounds off in March but that is it.

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I don't know about anyone else but the Carb Cycling broke my plateau but now I get to where I can't go without carbs even one day. I don't know whats wrong but I crave carbs terribly. How do I get off this merry go round???

Some people are carb addicts. I personally don't think there is anything wrong when carbs in moderation but everyone is different. When I'm not carb cycling I don't restrict my carbs beyond making sure they are healthy ones and fit within my daily calorie allowance.

If you feel you are addicted to carbs then perhaps going low carb ongoing would help.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

No I've never been there. Was stuck all the time so I have no Fluid in my band and its been a rough 4 months. Maybe I should call the doctor and ask for one, stuck or no stuck. My cravings are horrible. Thank God I have managed to get about 2 more pounds off in March but that is it.

Sorry to hear this. Have you talked to the nutritionist or dr. about this? Maybe it is how or what you are eating.

[flrosie 154]

Some people are carb addicts. I personally don't think there is anything wrong when carbs in moderation but everyone is different. When I'm not carb cycling I don't restrict my carbs beyond making sure they are healthy ones and fit within my daily calorie allowance.

If you feel you are addicted to carbs then perhaps going low carb ongoing would help.

I just came upon this thread because of the recent posting activity. Missy, are you still carb cycling and do you still find it effective?