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Normally I'm not big on the carbs but damned in the past few weeks when I'm "giving them up", I've been having more than usual.  Finally, after a carb bachanal on Friday they are back in check.  Naughty, naughty since for Trini's like myself the season for Carnival and bachanal ended with Lent.

I shoot to average net carbs 50g or less.  For the past couple days I'm there.  Now to stay here...   If I make my Lenten prayer and study group tonight there will be plenty of crackers.  My down fall and the only time I get them.   

Pray for me!      So how's everyone doing???

I realized that if I eat very little food - I do not get tired and can function. Something in my food is making me sick. So I decided that starting Monday I am going on a detox diet - I will try to limit all artificial foods and flavoring, milk and cheese (except yogurt), and eat a lot of fresh and cooked veggies, fruits, nuts, and minimally processed proteins (meats and fish) and unflavored or naturally flavored whey proteins. Until monday - I will try to (gently) start getting off this stuff.

I will try to do that for 2-3 weeks and see how I feel.  I hope that it will help some of my issues. 

Also - I am giving up the alcohol for the time being.  No more wine - and the only alcohol that is allowed is in some of the herbal extracts that I take.  

So my renew commitment for the remaining time of the lent:

1. meatless Fridays
2. meatless Wednesday night (if possible)
3. no alcohol (medicinal purpose excluded)
4.No whip cream (cat already finished one can - so I can start her on the other)
5. mnimaly processed food - home cooked meats, fish etc.  No takeouts
6. No milk, cheese
7. No (or very limited) artificial sweetners, or colors
8. No soy or beans
9. No SA

A lot of fresh or frozen, cooked or not, vegetables and fruits - organic if possible
As natural as possible whey proteins powders.
Green drinks, vitamins, minerals
Home prepared foods - good quality foods.
Natural meats, fish, nuts, etc.
If possible - organic foods and drinks.
Probiotics, yogurt
Exercises, yoga, baths, and other cleansing methds to try to get rid of the toxins.
Meditation, A lot of walking

I use the Atkins method of carb counting which excludes sugar alcohols.   Some people include them in carb counting. 

For me, the alcohols do not make a difference.  Others find that sugar alcohols act metabolically like sugar.   

I only use Atkins protein bars because of the low net carbs. I stick to those products with protein and avoid the Endulge line which is basically low carb candy.     I like them but I want some protein for my calories. 

I started spinning this week to change things up and what a change!!! Lets see how it goes!

Thanks everyone!

lol.. thx

Melva