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You have to set the levels based on the band. Somewhere on this thread I posted a link that shows amounts. On low carb days, I try to stay under 30g per day.

Btw, just fyi, you don't have to be in ketosis to lose weight. I've lost over 200 pounds without being in ketosis and eating lots of healthy carbs.

I will look for that link, if you are eating 30 grams you would be in ketosis, or are you talking about another time?

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I will look for that link' date=' if you are eating 30 grams you would be in ketosis, or are you talking about another time?[/quote']

I only carb cycle when on a plateau and when you're only on low carb every other day your body doesn't go into ketosis.

I normally don't count carbs at all, I just make sure to get enough Protein.< /p>

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I'm trying to think of high carb healthy foods. Any ideas?

So far i'm thinking

whole wheat Pasta

Fiber one 90 calorie bars

granola bars

morningstar chik'n patties

Can anyone think of any other foods? (i'm trying to make a menu for the week)

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I'm trying to think of high carb healthy foods. Any ideas?

So far i'm thinking

whole wheat Pasta

Fiber one 90 calorie bars

granola bars

morningstar chik'n patties

Can anyone think of any other foods? (i'm trying to make a menu for the week)

Ideas in book got high carb meals are

chicken stir fry with brown rice

Chicken with corn tortillas

Chicken with pasta in a Tomato sauces teak with yam it potato

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Sounds interesting but just for info.. Chris

Powell is the guy from Extreme Weight Loss, not Biggest Loser. :). BL trainers are Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels, and Dolvette Quince. A while back Kim Lyons was also a BL trainer,

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Well my system is all messed up from having 2 surgeries a month apart and most recently an MS relapse. I'm retaining a ridiculous amount of Water weight all in my legs, too.

So, I've decided I'm going to start carb cycling again for a couple weeks. It's worked twice for me before so I'm praying it does this time, too. I'll let y'all know!

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Well my system is all messed up from having 2 surgeries a month apart and most recently an MS relapse. I'm retaining a ridiculous amount of Water weight all in my legs' date=' too.

So, I've decided I'm going to start carb cycling again for a couple weeks. It's worked twice for me before so I'm praying it does this time, too. I'll let y'all know![/quote']

Hope you feel better :) ((((hugs)))))

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Well my system is all messed up from having 2 surgeries a month apart and most recently an MS relapse. I'm retaining a ridiculous amount of Water weight all in my legs' date=' too.

So, I've decided I'm going to start carb cycling again for a couple weeks. It's worked twice for me before so I'm praying it does this time, too. I'll let y'all know![/quote']

Sorry to hear your not feeling good. Hope you feel better soon.

When you're up to it could i be a pain and if you have the time ask for an example of a typical menu of what you eat and how much on a low/high day only its a struggle for me with the band so not sure I'm doing it right xx

Many thanks xxx

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I'll be honest, I struggle with low carb days. I never seem to get enough calories. High carb days are easy, I just eat "normal".

Today is a low carb day, here is what I'm eating:

breakfast- Slimfast low carb shake (20g protein)

lunch- salad with diced ham, shredded cheese, ranch dressing. 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese

dinner- 1 cup low fat chili mixed with 1tbsp cream cheese and sprinkled with shredded cheddar

This sends up about 900 calories and 34 net carbs. I may have another Protein Shake at some point today, too. Or a maybe a spoonful of Peanut Butter.< /p>

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I'll be honest' date=' I struggle with low carb days. I never seem to get enough calories. High carb days are easy, I just eat "normal".

Today is a low carb day, here is what I'm eating:

breakfast- Slimfast low carb shake (20g protein)

lunch- salad with diced ham, shredded cheese, ranch dressing. 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese

dinner- 1 cup low fat chili mixed with 1tbsp cream cheese and sprinkled with shredded cheddar

This sends up about 900 calories and 34 net carbs. I may have another Protein Shake at some point today, too. Or a maybe a spoonful of peanut butter.[/quote']

Thank you for sharing this with me x

Today for me I've had

Wholemeal toast with a virgin oil butter

Green tea

Special K bar

Turkey rashers with salad an half an avacado with a light mayo and half a tin if tuna in brine drained

5 almonds

Salmon fillet with spinach and rest of salad bowl I never ate from lunch

I take Vitamins too

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Here is the summary.

What do you think?

Hope your feeling better too cx

Julie-Ann

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Thank you for sharing this with me x

Today for me I've had

Wholemeal toast with a virgin oil butter

Green tea

Special K bar

Turkey rashers with salad an half an avacado with a light mayo and half a tin if tuna in brine drained

5 almonds

Salmon fillet with spinach and rest of salad bowl I never ate from lunch

I take Vitamins too

post-346582-1381314171395_thumb.jpg

Here is the summary.

What do you think?

Hope your feeling better too cx

Julie-Ann

I think you're doing great! I would just try to increase your Protein a bit (I know, it's hard!)

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I think you're doing great! I would just try to increase your Protein a bit (I know' date=' it's hard!)[/quote']

Thanks Mis

Your amazing I so appreciate your help xx

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I started carb cycling on Monday and have lost 5 pounds. Thanks to Mis for starting this thread. I'm so thankful I finally gave it a try.

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I know I said I was going to start this a couple weeks ago, but things happened and I wasn't able to start. So today I finally started. Low carb day for me. This is how it went:

Breakfast: Protein Shake

Snack: Pita chips and Hummus

Lunch: chicken salad

Dinner: Lean ground beef patty with low fat smoked gouda and 1/4 avocado

Total count for the day:

Calories: 846

Carbs: 38

Fat: 42

Protein: 84

So, I think I did pretty good. What do you guys think? Any advice/tips are appreciated. I'm so ready to break this plateau. I've been stuck at this weight for almost a month now. :(

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I know I said I was going to start this a couple weeks ago, but things happened and I wasn't able to start. So today I finally started. Low carb day for me. This is how it went:

Breakfast: Protein Shake

Snack: Pita chips and Hummus

Lunch: chicken salad

Dinner: Lean ground beef patty with low fat smoked gouda and 1/4 avocado

Total count for the day:

Calories: 846

Carbs: 38

Fat: 42

Protein: 84

So, I think I did pretty good. What do you guys think? Any advice/tips are appreciated. I'm so ready to break this plateau. I've been stuck at this weight for almost a month now. :(

I think you did really great!

The hummus is a great idea. I'm totally getting some!

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