diet /carb question - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

camille23 · 07-28-2006, 07:05 AM

hi, i dropped 30 lbs in about 4 months by restricting carbs; except for some vegetables; and i was very happy with how i looked; FINALLY!!

NOW, for the past 3 wks or so i have been craving carbs like crazy and havent been able to keep myself from eating them, and it's the bad ones like bagels and bisquits and fruit; now i've put back on 20 lbs that i tried so hard to lose; is it normal to crave carbs after restricting??? and how can i go back to losing the 20 lbs again?? please someone some advice, i'll take it!!!! thanks a lot!!

auntjudyg · 07-28-2006, 07:18 AM

You might find reading about carbs => glucose => insulin => interactions helpful. Most point to the explanation in the book Protein Power (by the Eades) as the best. The Carbohydrate Addicts' series (by the Hellers) also goes into this. Both propose plans that might help what you are experiencing.

Good luck!

Jennita · 07-29-2006, 01:50 PM

This carb craving is typical of over-restrictive diets like Atkins and such. The body finally rebels, and the pounds are back on. It's a form of crash dieting which never is permenant. Lifestyle changes like less junk food, smaller portions and exercise is easier to live with but produce slower results....but more permanent.

Lenin · 07-31-2006, 05:45 AM

camille,

That carb craving is EXTREMELY powerful when you severely restrict carbs. It's ONE of the ways that your body is telling you that you need to eat carbs. Smelling like a Porta-Johnny in the hot sun is yet another.

When I tried Atkins, I thought I'd have to be tied down in order to resist a pasta dish...I actually DREAMED about lasagna.

Jennita · 07-31-2006, 01:34 PM

Anyone who suggests a diet without any lasagna should be shot.