I don't care what anyone says about low carbing

**skelooth** · 04-02-2008, 04:24 PM

I was being true to low carbing for the last week and was actually beginning to feel a bit re-energized (anyone over 300lbs can relate to how that feels).... then yesterday I ate some carbs (had a pizza from pizzeria uno). I can barely keep my eyes open today, I was seriously tempted to skip classes, I am completely and utterly lethargic.

Carbs; specifically processed carbs, without any doubt in my mind, are the enemy.

**Ikaika** · 04-02-2008, 06:50 PM

then don't eat them?

I would die without my oatmeal.

**skelooth** · 04-02-2008, 08:41 PM

oatmeal is delicious. 'nuff said.

**DJSTARER** · 04-02-2008, 10:48 PM

everyone handle carbs differently. A good way to find out how carb-sensitive you are is to eat a very carbohydrate dense breakfast: If you feel sluggish or tired in a half hour, then carbs are not your body's best source of energy.

To be honest, I love carbs, and need them to perform well. With that said, a diet build mostly around healthy fats, with some fruits and starchy veggies thrown in here and there, gets me through the day MUCH better. Bump to oats.

**b-boy** · 04-04-2008, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

I was being true to low carbing for the last week and was actually beginning to feel a bit re-energized (anyone over 300lbs can relate to how that feels).... then yesterday I ate some carbs (had a pizza from pizzeria uno). I can barely keep my eyes open today, I was seriously tempted to skip classes, I am completely and utterly lethargic.

Carbs; specifically processed carbs, without any doubt in my mind, are the enemy.

well shit man if i go low to no carbs for a couple of weeks then have some carbs i get tired too, your insulin sensitivity has changed, but if you eat carbs all the time then your insulin sensitivity changes and you don't get tired as your not as sensitive to insulin. ha if all that makes sense????? LOL

cougarhunter · 04-07-2008, 03:25 PM

everyone's health is different, your body might take a while to process carbs so if u eat a shit ton of it all your energy goes towards break down the carbs, i like the complex carbs that simple shit gives me a headache and i feel hunover whenever its in my system.

XiLe Ultra · 04-07-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by b-boy

well shit man if i go low to no carbs for a couple of weeks then have some carbs i get tired too, your insulin sensitivity has changed, but if you eat carbs all the time then your insulin sensitivity changes and you don't get tired as your not as sensitive to insulin. ha if all that makes sense????? LOL

x2

If you're re-feeding carbs they need to be done more frequently and without water, and with some green vegetables to keep your insulin from 'spiking'.

Processed carbs really are the enemy for sure though, they cause unwanted insulin spikes similar to guido hair!

**davtown** · 04-25-2008, 06:38 PM

mmmmm, carbs....I feel so energized even when I eat a piece of fruit or two.

Low-Carb for me is like 150-200g/day....

**Ikaika** · 04-25-2008, 09:24 PM

I'm pseudo "low carbing" at 100g daily, all from green leafy veggies and whatever incidentals are in nuts and avocados. I'm hanging in there but I don't think I can handle much less than that.

**powerman2000** · 04-25-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

Carbs; specifically processed carbs, without any doubt in my mind, are the enemy.

Um, duhhhhhh

**powerman2000** · 04-25-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

oatmeal is delicious. 'nuff said.

Sweet Potatoes

**Ikaika** · 04-25-2008, 10:21 PM

I microwaved some yams for my refeed on Wednesday, and I swear I could eat those things all day every day. So tasty.

XiLe Ultra · 04-25-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ikaika

I microwaved some yams for my refeed on Wednesday, and I swear I could eat those things all day every day. So tasty.

I gotta try that, I've been having the sweet potato...I'll go for yam next time I'm in the store.

**davtown** · 04-25-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by XiLe Ultra

I gotta try that, I've been having the sweet potato...I'll go for yam next time I'm in the store.

When you go to the store to buy a yam, chances are your'e buying a sweet potato labeled as "yam". Real yams are less than common in the USA.

XiLe Ultra · 04-26-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by davtown

When you go to the store to buy a yam, chances are your'e buying a sweet potato labeled as "yam". Real yams are less than common in the USA.

Really?

They look very similar, if not...the same thing...now that you mention it, I remember yams in India looked a lot different...maybe I'll go to an Indian store.

So Ikaika might just be having the sweet potato?

BTW I agree if it is the sweet potato, I love it! I just poke holes in it and microwave for 4 mins.

**Midnight_Lifter** · 04-26-2008, 04:01 PM

Do you guys eat the skin?

04-02-2008, 04:24 PM	#1
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,032 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 160	I don't care what anyone says about low carbing I was being true to low carbing for the last week and was actually beginning to feel a bit re-energized (anyone over 300lbs can relate to how that feels).... then yesterday I ate some carbs (had a pizza from pizzeria uno). I can barely keep my eyes open today, I was seriously tempted to skip classes, I am completely and utterly lethargic. Carbs; specifically processed carbs, without any doubt in my mind, are the enemy. __________________

04-02-2008, 06:50 PM	#2
Ikaika shippin dem stacks Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,650 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 207	Re: I don't care what anyone says about low carbing then don't eat them? I would die without my oatmeal. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

04-02-2008, 08:41 PM	#3
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,032 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 160	Re: I don't care what anyone says about low carbing oatmeal is delicious. 'nuff said. __________________

04-02-2008, 10:48 PM	#4
DJSTARER Writing Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,911 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 109	Re: I don't care what anyone says about low carbing everyone handle carbs differently. A good way to find out how carb-sensitive you are is to eat a very carbohydrate dense breakfast: If you feel sluggish or tired in a half hour, then carbs are not your body's best source of energy. To be honest, I love carbs, and need them to perform well. With that said, a diet build mostly around healthy fats, with some fruits and starchy veggies thrown in here and there, gets me through the day MUCH better. Bump to oats. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: Total 1400 in competition

04-07-2008, 03:25 PM	#6
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04-25-2008, 06:38 PM	#8
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04-25-2008, 09:24 PM	#9
Ikaika shippin dem stacks Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,650 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 207	Re: I don't care what anyone says about low carbing I'm pseudo "low carbing" at 100g daily, all from green leafy veggies and whatever incidentals are in nuts and avocados. I'm hanging in there but I don't think I can handle much less than that. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

04-25-2008, 10:21 PM	#12
Ikaika shippin dem stacks Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,650 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 207	Re: I don't care what anyone says about low carbing I microwaved some yams for my refeed on Wednesday, and I swear I could eat those things all day every day. So tasty. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

04-26-2008, 04:01 PM	#16
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04-26-2008, 08:13 PM	#17
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