Carb Busting

Friends - someone wrote in one of my posts that they knew of a 5 day program to bust a carb habit.  Does anyone know how to do this?  Thanks! 

That is the 5 day pouch test.  You can google it.  I need solid food so I just am eating protein, healthy fat and veggies.  No fruits, milk or starches.  I am trying to keep my carbs at 50 gm. not including fiber.  My hunger has gone down.  There really are a lot of us working to get bott.  I think it is interesting to read what everyone is doing. good luck, Just me

Hi Just you (my nickname for you!)  Thanks for the info (again).  I'll google the 5 day pouch test. 

Can you sustain living on protien healthy fat and veggies for the rest of your life or is this a temporary way to get back on track?  I'm worried about what I'm going to do after the 2 week start of the south beach diet is done.  As I start adding things back in I am at risk of overeating.  I did have a craving tonight that I was able to fight off.  That was a success! 

Thanks for the information.

MetalMomX2

In a word YES! I have adopted the new Atkins lifestyle (less than 20 gr of carbs) for several months now with no problem. Do make sure you take your vitamin suppements however.

Wow!  I guess it is a lifestyle change - not a diet for a while.  Thanks for the advice!

My plan is to weigh myself in the morning and if I am above 146 lbs. I eat only veggies, protein and healthy fat.  Even without fruit, milk and starches I am running about 50 g. of carbs each day.  I am 200 lbs. so I have a long time until I will see 146 on my scale.  When I do reach my normal bmi I plan on eating all foods and continue to weigh myself in the morning.  As soon as 147 appears on the scale I will go back to veggies, protein and healthy fat. My guess is I will be eating this way for the rest of my life or I won't lose weight.  Just me

Can you sustain living on protien healthy fat and veggies for the rest of your life"
IMO - yes. will it be easy - no way.  I love fruits too much. But I do try to do that.  I do eat fruits. but not all of them and try not to eat too much.  When I do - my carbs cravings usually return and I get more hungry.  Some fruits are worse than others.  

Thanks Hala - I knew fruits were taboo in the first few weeks of south beach but i had no idea they would kick up my carb cravings.  what fruits are better than others?  Please tell me bananas are ok!!

Sorry, bananas are NOT O.K.- on ANY kind of diet! Atkins recommends berries - IF any fruit at all.
Amalia

I think Amalia already answered your questions about bananas.
I can't even eat 1/2 of one - I will dump on it (most days). So I do know that they would raise my BS and insulin level.  Another that are bad for me are melons, grapes, etc.  Any really sweet fruits.   But fruits with fiber - are fine.  I.e. I tolerate very well blueberries (wild - much smaller and more fiber), strawberries, blackberries, kiwi.  No problem here. 
I know that more than 1/2 apple may may not be good. Forget about pears - though I love them.
Peach - as good as they are - 2 peaches (and I never can eat just one ) will give me mini dump... (no cramps, but loose BM).
I do tolerate grapefruits, but oranges - not so much. 

After eating low carb for good few weeks - and not having cravings - I would test fruits: eat equivalent of 1 cup (I know it is a lot)  and see how my body reacts.  This way - I know what my body is really sensitive to and what I need to do about that.  The sugar in fruits may not show on glucometer while testing blood.  But it still may bring cravings.

I also notice if after eating a serving I want more and more of the same fruit  (i.e. I get that with peaches - can't get enough of them - so when I buy any - I only buy 1 or 2 pieces. (really) 

Don't even bother with watermelon or bananas.  Got sick on all of them.  
 
Some foods to me are like alcohol to an alcoholic - I don't crave them as long as I stay away from them, but give me a taste - and I want more...

You may need to find out for you what are "ok" and not "OK" fruits.

BTW: tamato is a fruit - treat it like that.