Random LE Diet questions- fiber brand, acne, fitness pal

[unwirklich]

I figured one thread with three small questions made more sense lol

1. I've been using Kroger sugar-free fiber powder (no nutrients), but notice people mention Metamucil and chitosan or something like that on here a lot, are they somehow better than the cheap generic stuff

2. I've noticed my skin is going nuts. Like I normally get a zit or two around AF, but I'm having at least 3 constantly now and my skin is super dry. I figured it could be a good thing indicating hormone flux, but is it common?

3. Fitness pal seems to add protein and calories to the "limits" you set when you exercise. Is that how the LE diet works? or is it stay under the limits exercise aside?

Ty in advance for your time :)

[carmella_marie]

People use Metamucil cuz it has aspartame which may sway pink, but if yours is sugar free it probably has aspartame too.

I got wonky skin on LE diet too. Combo of hormone changes plus eating less fat-- probably a good sign!

I am not a fan of MFP as it's more stressful than helpful to me. If you're exercising 60+ mins a day you'll probably need to be in the upper limits of LE so the weight didn't fly off you.

[unwirklich]

Eek, I hadn't thought to check the ingredients, it doesn't have aspartame, it's just "wheat dextrin" that's the only ingredient..but aren't girl swayers supposed to avoid wheat...

[maidentomother]

Wheat dextrin isn't really wheat, it's so highly processed. And no, it's not something girl swayers need to avoid. :)

The LE diet has been awful for my skin, too. The longer I'm on it the worse it gets! Very dry, flaky, easily inflamed with pimples. Normally I have clear, dry skin. I consider it a very good sign that my body chemistry has changed. I think the low fat has much to do with it, since before I was on a high fat diet. Also the shift from saturated to polyunsaturated fats.

[atomic sagebrush]

1)brand doesn't matter

2)Pimple essay here http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gender-swaying-general-discussion/5166-mouth-sores-zits.html yes totally normal and often reported

3)LE Diet limits are the same whether you are exercising or not, but if you're tall or have PCOS or just don't seem to be able to manage on 40-50, you can bump up to 50-60. Tall peopel who are exercising a lot may even need to go more like 55-60

[atomic sagebrush]

Eek, I hadn't thought to check the ingredients, it doesn't have aspartame, it's just "wheat dextrin" that's the only ingredient..but aren't girl swayers supposed to avoid wheat...

??? no wheat is fine??? can you tell me why you think that so I can explain?

[unwirklich]

I don't think I read someplace "don't eat wheat" rather it was a derived point from the fact that all the LE diet info stresses white bread, white tortillas if not corn, etc. I assumed it was because wheat is more nutritious.

[maidentomother]

Do you mean whole wheat, wheat bran, perhaps?

[atomic sagebrush]

I don't think I read someplace "don't eat wheat" rather it was a derived point from the fact that all the LE diet info stresses white bread, white tortillas if not corn, etc. I assumed it was because wheat is more nutritious.

That is because PRODUCTS made with whole wheat flour tend to be higher in nutrients but wheat dextrin is just a form of starch that has been extracted from wheat. All the nutrients are gone from that.

you realize white flour is wheat, right? The issue is not "wheat", it is products made with 100% whole grain flour because they are higher in nutrients.

[squigglepink]

That is because PRODUCTS made with whole wheat flour tend to be higher in nutrients but wheat dextrin is just a form of starch that has been extracted from wheat. All the nutrients are gone from that.

you realize white flour is wheat, right? The issue is not "wheat", it is products made with 100% whole grain flour because they are higher in nutrients.

Is wholegrain rice ok?

[maidentomother]

Yes but white rice msy be better for PCOS ladies.

[atomic sagebrush]

Is wholegrain rice ok?

Brown rice is a teensy bit of a gray area. this is because white rice seems to be much better metabolized by those with blood sugar issues than refined wheat products are, and additionally there are compounds in the brown rice that may mess with fertility for some people. It also is kind of hard on the stomach for some of us. So, I think it's ok to do white rice on MOST PCOS-type diets BUT some people with moderate to severe PCO may not be able to do the white rice.