Carbs

Do you all watch your carbs. Mine is way up to 176 Is this a bad thing Calories are 1300 I have been eating to much carbs. I am having a craving for strawberrys and yougert. alos I am still snacking on the triscuits. any advice.

I'm only 6mths post op but I only eat maximum 60 carbs maximum 1100 calories, I am beginning to crave carbs, so I try to track on fit day it keeps be accountable for what i eat.

I must admit that I do not even think about how many carbs. I honestly and still obsessed about getting enough protein and water!!! I do eat carbs, do not misunderstand me, but do not count them. And are you saying that Strawberries are bad? Hum? I love me some strawberries and they will be popping up eveywhere over here(germany) really soon. Yikes, another food I have to watch out for>>> Jacqueline

Jacq, Thanks for your response. I just feel like I eat to many of them. They are getting ready to pop up here also. It seems like the market has them everywhere. One night I ate almost a can of whip cream on them. Bad I wont buy that anymore. I am afarid me carbs are to high Thanks Barb

Hi, Up your protein and stick with all protein for a week or so...this should curb your cravings for carbs... Try to get at least 80-100 gms of protein a day and drink lots of water too. paula

Thanks Paula, That is where I messed up. I gave up my isopure. Thinking I would get them naturally. My nails are getting brittle again. I will up the carbs Thanks Barb

That sounds like a good idea. I have been watching my carbs. I eat anywhere from 100 to 150 a day. I am going to do what you said though, and eat only protien for about a week and see if I can get rid of the cravings. I have been eating some candy at work. I just wi**** would bother me. I wish I never tried a piece. Once I tried it and it didn't bother me, I was hooked again. I don't eat a lot but it is just a matter of time before it gets out of hand. Thanks for the idea of eating just protien for a week. That should help. I followed the atkins diet for awhile years ago and it did get rid of those cravings. Carol W

Hi Ann Dee I don't think the strawberries themselves are too bad. Just as long as you're not topping them with alot of junk. Splenda only. The other thing I was thinking about is the Vitamin C. Maybe your body is craving Vitamin C??? Since strawberries are high in Vitamin C. Plus the carbs from the strawberries are different than the carbs from say.... triscuits. They are metabolized differently because it is fructose. You need the fruit too. Now the triscuits. Have you tried the soy products here online for the "crunchies"? I tried some the other day and thought I had died and gone to heaven. Crunchy and sweet. Only 140 C and 9g protien for the whole little bag. Just an alternative suggestion. About the laxitive effect, check with your nutritionist at the Dr.s office. Good Luck, Nancy S.

Hi Barb, I have very few carbs, about 60 is the most I've had in the last week. I usually have 800-1000 calories, and about 115 gram of protein. I try never to have more carbs than I have protein. Just my little rule of thumb. I do have triscuits, like you, but just with some of those little cracker cut cheese slices. I only have three. What other carbs are you eating besides triscuits? Up your protein. I have at least three, and usually four, protein drinks a day. I certainly am not losing faster than anyone, in fact I guess I am average with everyone, but this sort of makes sense to me. I also track on fitday. I don't know if this helps or not -- but to answer your question, yes I watch carbs!! love donna