Diet /clean carbs ?

~peaches~ · 02-25-2008, 03:40 AM

So, even when I eat brown rice, oatmeal, and sweet potatoes, I stay hungry, is that normal? If I eat veggies I am ok, no cravings, as long as I add some good fats in.

My whole family is diabetic on my dad's side, it makes me wonder if that has something to do with it

Beverly McD. · 02-25-2008, 03:48 AM

Are you adding in good protein with every meal? Protein plays a huge role in stabilizing the blood sugars, which in turn helps control the appetite.

~peaches~ · 02-25-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Beverly McD.

Are you adding in good protein with every meal? Protein plays a huge role in stabilizing the blood sugars, which in turn helps control the appetite.

Yes

Beverly McD. · 02-25-2008, 11:26 AM

Then run with it. Vegetables are nutritous and generally low cal. Don"t know about the diabetic thing playing a part. Can't think of why it would, just off the top of my head. There are a few members here who have to deal with that issue though, and they may have some ideas. I can understand the starchy carbs, but not the oatmeal.

andrew_plamondon · 02-25-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Beverly McD.

Then run with it. Vegetables are nutritous and generally low cal. Don"t know about the diabetic thing playing a part. Can't think of why it would, just off the top of my head. There are a few members here who have to deal with that issue though, and they may have some ideas. I can understand the starchy carbs, but not the oatmeal.

Oatmeal IS a starchy carb.

~peaches~ · 02-26-2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew_plamondon

Oatmeal IS a starchy carb.

Oatmeal is one of my favs but if I eat it I have cravings all day, it sucks!

I have been on a Body Opus diet ( keto diet) and I don't want to do that again by any means. I guess incooperating some veggies will keep me out of ketosis.

Beverly McD. · 02-26-2008, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew_plamondon

Oatmeal IS a starchy carb.

True. But unlike potatos etc., it typically stays with you longer, making you feel full and alleviating cravings. Apparently this is not true for peaches though.

~peaches~ · 02-26-2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Beverly McD.

True. But unlike potatos etc., it typically stays with you longer, making you feel full and alleviating cravings. Apparently this is not true for peaches though.

This is true

jenscats5 · 02-26-2008, 08:22 AM

I find, that with me, if I'm generally eating lower carb (such as mostly veggies) that when I DO eat carbs like oats & sweet potatoes, I crave them horribly. I'm fine until I eat them.....

C_T · 02-26-2008, 10:16 AM

Keto required very little carbs except for re-feed days...

These re-feed days allow excessive carbs and calories, i'm just not picturing correctly how you could still be hungry re-feeding?

Also, re-feed days should be low-fat. So minimal spillover.

Main point i have, is oatmeal is a grain, hence harder for the body to digest. Try to stick to grass-type carbs like sweet potato.

If you post up your diet, we should be able to help more

Edit: Green leafy vege's (1 cup worth) will not impact on keto during the week (negligible carbs) and a good source of your carbs for each day is 1/2 cup of almonds or cashews like last meal of the day, helps to sleep having the carbs as last meal.

C_T · 02-26-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jenscats5

I find, that with me, if I'm generally eating lower carb (such as mostly veggies) that when I DO eat carbs like oats & sweet potatoes, I crave them horribly. I'm fine until I eat them.....

I find after a few weeks of this style of diet, i become more and more sensitive to carbs, and really bloat like a fish whenever i have carbs.

If i'm not using keto-style, i am not sensitive to carbs at all...

~peaches~ · 02-26-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by C_T

I find after a few weeks of this style of diet, i become more and more sensitive to carbs, and really bloat like a fish whenever i have carbs.

If i'm not using keto-style, i am not sensitive to carbs at all...

I noticed this to when I was on keto, but I have been off for months, I think i'll just stick with veggies and lean protein

02-27-2008, 03:53 AM

i find on the days that I have to increase my carbs for running long distances..I do crave them again the next day....and the next lol

WonderWoman · 02-27-2008, 05:43 AM

OMG I am a carbaholic and wish I could eat them all day, but I can't and won't. You may need to add another serving of veggies. How about some good fats? I USED to add some avocadoes to some of my meals and nuts. Now I only have almonds everyonce in a while. I do load up on veggies, lo cal and good source of iron and fiber. Then again I also add a little extra on the protein.

How many cals are you eating in each meal?

~peaches~ · 02-27-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WonderWoman

OMG I am a carbaholic and wish I could eat them all day, but I can't and won't. You may need to add another serving of veggies. How about some good fats? I USED to add some avocadoes to some of my meals and nuts. Now I only have almonds everyonce in a while. I do load up on veggies, lo cal and good source of iron and fiber. Then again I also add a little extra on the protein.

How many cals are you eating in each meal?

Well if I don't eat carbs I can eat more cals without gaining weight, I would say I hit 1500-1700 per day.

Mike Miller · 02-28-2008, 04:49 AM

I have found if I increase my good fats or eat more fish I get less craving for carbs what kind of oatmeal are you eating and are you putting anything in it...do you get the same cravings if you eat yams...have you tried glucorell and sesapure..

strawberryriddick · 02-28-2008, 07:49 AM

Apples are the "hunger-staving" food that make me hungrier. I figure everyone's body's different, so if you find what works for you, who cares about what "works for everyone else"?

If veggies, not starches, fill you up, try adding spaghetti squash to your meals that you'd normally cook with noodles or rice. It's a great way to save calories, add texture, get more veggies, and in your case, stave off hunger. Buy a spaghetti squash and bake it at 350 until it gets tender, then cut it in half, remove the seeds, and scrape the meat with a fork (you'll see why they call it "spaghetti" squash). You can also poke the skin with a fork and pop it in the microwave for 6 minutes or until soft.

Add it to your meals, tupperware any excess and use next time. I add it to chili, stir frys, stuffed bell peppers, spaghetti, and any sauce or stew I'm making.

02-25-2008, 03:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
~peaches~ Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 498 Rep Power: 20280	Diet /clean carbs ? So, even when I eat brown rice, oatmeal, and sweet potatoes, I stay hungry, is that normal? If I eat veggies I am ok, no cravings, as long as I add some good fats in. My whole family is diabetic on my dad's side, it makes me wonder if that has something to do with it

02-26-2008, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
jenscats5 Some Phase of Irritated Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Propagating some felonious BS Posts: 3,851 Rep Power: 120256	I find, that with me, if I'm generally eating lower carb (such as mostly veggies) that when I DO eat carbs like oats & sweet potatoes, I crave them horribly. I'm fine until I eat them..... __________________ Peanut Butter is a RIGHT, not a privilege! To Cook is to Create, and to Create well is an act of integrity and faith. Chicken....tastes like candy if candy were a chicken.

02-25-2008, 03:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159465	Are you adding in good protein with every meal? Protein plays a huge role in stabilizing the blood sugars, which in turn helps control the appetite.

02-25-2008, 11:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159465	Then run with it. Vegetables are nutritous and generally low cal. Don"t know about the diabetic thing playing a part. Can't think of why it would, just off the top of my head. There are a few members here who have to deal with that issue though, and they may have some ideas. I can understand the starchy carbs, but not the oatmeal.

02-26-2008, 10:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
C_T Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 134 Rep Power: 1547	Keto required very little carbs except for re-feed days... These re-feed days allow excessive carbs and calories, i'm just not picturing correctly how you could still be hungry re-feeding? Also, re-feed days should be low-fat. So minimal spillover. Main point i have, is oatmeal is a grain, hence harder for the body to digest. Try to stick to grass-type carbs like sweet potato. If you post up your diet, we should be able to help more Edit: Green leafy vege's (1 cup worth) will not impact on keto during the week (negligible carbs) and a good source of your carbs for each day is 1/2 cup of almonds or cashews like last meal of the day, helps to sleep having the carbs as last meal.

02-27-2008, 03:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Gymgurl Guest Posts: n/a	i find on the days that I have to increase my carbs for running long distances..I do crave them again the next day....and the next lol

02-27-2008, 05:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
WonderWoman Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jersey! Posts: 4,238 Rep Power: 536240	OMG I am a carbaholic and wish I could eat them all day, but I can't and won't. You may need to add another serving of veggies. How about some good fats? I USED to add some avocadoes to some of my meals and nuts. Now I only have almonds everyonce in a while. I do load up on veggies, lo cal and good source of iron and fiber. Then again I also add a little extra on the protein. How many cals are you eating in each meal?

02-28-2008, 07:49 AM	#17 (permalink)
strawberryriddick Not Italian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Some Marine Base Posts: 447 Rep Power: 12887	Apples are the "hunger-staving" food that make me hungrier. I figure everyone's body's different, so if you find what works for you, who cares about what "works for everyone else"? If veggies, not starches, fill you up, try adding spaghetti squash to your meals that you'd normally cook with noodles or rice. It's a great way to save calories, add texture, get more veggies, and in your case, stave off hunger. Buy a spaghetti squash and bake it at 350 until it gets tender, then cut it in half, remove the seeds, and scrape the meat with a fork (you'll see why they call it "spaghetti" squash). You can also poke the skin with a fork and pop it in the microwave for 6 minutes or until soft. Add it to your meals, tupperware any excess and use next time. I add it to chili, stir frys, stuffed bell peppers, spaghetti, and any sauce or stew I'm making.

02-28-2008, 08:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
~peaches~ Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 498 Rep Power: 20280