Carb Cycling- An Experiment Gone Right!

[TKW 501]

LOL.... I'm Jones-en for a 17g carb key lime greek Oikos. Got the S h~aA ~k~E~~s!

[bornready 42]

Def going to give this a whirl. Been stuck lately. Thanks for all the great advice. Looks like I won't be having croutons on my salad tomorrow =^}

[jen_1381 446]

For those of you who are carb cycling - question for you:

Today is my low carb day. I've taken in 27 carbs between Breakfast, lunch, and my two Snacks. I was hardly able to eat breakfast (my band is fussy in the morning, it likes a cup of coffee before food and that just doesn't happen when I have to eat within 30 minutes of waking). This whole afternoon I've felt shaky and weak.

What I've eaten so far is:

Breakfast - 1/2 cup of scrambled eggs with salsa.

snack - 1/3 cup of greek yogurt with 1/3 cup no sugar added diced peaches.

Lunch - Weight Watchers grilled chicken patty with salsa, 1/3 cup cottage cheese, and the Green Giant steamed italian vegetables.

Snack - 3 slices of low salt sliced honey ham with a Laughing Cow wedge.

I'm full, I don't feel hungry and I don't feel like I need to eat something, but what's up with the shakiness? Is it just because of eating so high carb yesterday then low today? Has anyone else noticed any "side effects"? I've also been a tad grumpy (don't ask my husband, he'll say that's the understatement of the year!)

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For those of you who are carb cycling - question for you:

Today is my low carb day. I've taken in 27 carbs between breakfast, lunch, and my two Snacks. I was hardly able to eat breakfast (my band is fussy in the morning, it likes a cup of coffee before food and that just doesn't happen when I have to eat within 30 minutes of waking). This whole afternoon I've felt shaky and weak.

What I've eaten so far is:

Breakfast - 1/2 cup of scrambled eggs with salsa.

snack - 1/3 cup of greek yogurt with 1/3 cup no sugar added diced peaches.

Lunch - Weight Watchers grilled chicken patty with salsa, 1/3 cup cottage cheese, and the Green Giant steamed italian vegetables.

Snack - 3 slices of low salt sliced honey ham with a Laughing Cow wedge.

I'm full, I don't feel hungry and I don't feel like I need to eat something, but what's up with the shakiness? Is it just because of eating so high carb yesterday then low today? Has anyone else noticed any "side effects"? I've also been a tad grumpy (don't ask my husband, he'll say that's the understatement of the year!)

You might be going through some carb withdrawals. I know PattyGirl was going through similar.

I was a little "meh" the first 2 low carb days, now I'm fine. I feel no difference between the high and low carb except I have no appetite on low carb days.

[Lapbandster 496]

Just finished logging my foods for today, day #3, low carb day:

800 calories

30g of carbs

45g of fat

75g of Protein

Hope I did ok for today!

Thanks Again Missy for this diet idea, i think it's really working!!

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Here's mine for the day!

[jen_1381 446]

I have to say Missy, I've read the quote on your signature a thousand times - "I'm nothing special, just a fat girl desperate not to be fat anymore".

I want to tell you - - you ARE special. You're so supportive, so honest, so caring...your family and friends (and us!!) are very lucky to have you around. Thank you so much for helping us all along.

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I have to say Missy, I've read the quote on your signature a thousand times - "I'm nothing special, just a fat girl desperate not to be fat anymore".

I want to tell you - - you ARE special. You're so supportive, so honest, so caring...your family and friends (and us!!) are very lucky to have you around. Thank you so much for helping us all along.

Awwww thank you so much!!! :wub:

Honestly, I'd be lost without all of you!

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

Awwww thank you so much!!! :wub:

Honestly, Id be lost without all of you!

And we would be lost without you. Your story is an ispiration to so many and your persistance is what everyone needs to see. Cyber Hugs!

[destynee1 417]

I agree with all of the above!!! I love reading your posts Missy.. because I know it's always something someone needs to hear/read! <3 And omg I got my book today! I am going to start this on monday.. want to make sure I am totally prepared for the high/low carb days.. I notice you all put on what ya have for low carb.. what do you all have for High carb.. inquiring minds want to know!! lol.

[angel_eyes4477 65]

Weighed myself again today. I am down another 1.4 pounds overnight A total of 6.6 pounds in 5 days So happy i started carb cycling

[destynee1 417]

that is amazing Angel! Grats!!

[angel_eyes4477 65]

Thanks destynee, it feels great I'm finally losing the weight again like I did in the first month after banding

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Angel that is amazing, I'm so happy for you!

I'm down another pound this morning too, for a total of 10.8 in just under 2 weeks since starting carb cycling! That's including a cheat day (per the book) too!

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I agree with all of the above!!! I love reading your posts Missy.. because I know it's always something someone needs to hear/read! <3 And omg I got my book today! I am going to start this on monday.. want to make sure I am totally prepared for the high/low carb days.. I notice you all put on what ya have for low carb.. what do you all have for High carb.. inquiring minds want to know!! lol.

Thank you

For high carb days, it's pretty easy. I pretty much eat what I want so long as it's low fat and not sugar/junk. I seriously love high carb days because I have stuff like small amounts of macaroni and cheese! Yummm!

If you scroll back in this thread, you can see where I posted a high carb day graph too.