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Originally Posted by sarahcopoc

Mostly lots of carbs and dairy. I can comfortably fast for 13 hours is that enough? I just find the more carbs I eat the more hungry it makes me. That’s the effect carbs have always had on me. Also I’m gluten intolerant so I have to swap breads and pastas for GF versions.i hope that stays on diet. I am sticking under the protein, calories, sodium and potassium.


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13 hours is enough. Anywhere from 12-16 hours.

Are you tracking your protein and fat to be sure you're getting enough?? 40-50 g protein and 30-60 g fat for most people, but you can up that to 50-60 g protein and fat if need be. Plus, you should not be counting the protein and fat in fruit or veg and NOTHING in low carb veg, they're free and unlimited. So if you have been "spending" your calories, pro, and fat on those things, that means you can actually eat more!!

When you say "sticking UNDER the limits" what do you mean by that?? You need to be eating the recommended amount. You shouldn't be eating LESS than the recommended amount. Some people think they have a better sway if they eat less, but the minimums are set to be sure people can continue ovulating and conceive while on the diet. The minimums are actually more important than the maximums!!

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

13 hours is enough. Anywhere from 12-16 hours.

Are you tracking your protein and fat to be sure you're getting enough?? 40-50 g protein and 30-60 g fat for most people, but you can up that to 50-60 g protein and fat if need be. Plus, you should not be counting the protein and fat in fruit or veg and NOTHING in low carb veg, they're free and unlimited. So if you have been "spending" your calories, pro, and fat on those things, that means you can actually eat more!!

When you say "sticking UNDER the limits" what do you mean by that?? You need to be eating the recommended amount. You shouldn't be eating LESS than the recommended amount. Some people think they have a better sway if they eat less, but the minimums are set to be sure people can continue ovulating and conceive while on the diet. The minimums are actually more important than the maximums!!

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Thanks so much for the answer! I’m quite overweight so whenever I change my diet my body tells me it’s angry. Today, day 4 , I have felt better. I found it challenging to get enough potassium. Also, another member said that tracking sodium is no longer suggested. Is this true? Also, only sups I need are folic acid and fibre and the rest in the plan are no longer recommended?


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Oh and gluten free options are fine for most people, we've had good results with GF diets although some of the breads are very carby and can cause blood sugar spikes and crashes.

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Originally Posted by sarahcopoc

Thanks so much for the answer! I’m quite overweight so whenever I change my diet my body tells me it’s angry. Today, day 4 , I have felt better. I found it challenging to get enough potassium. Also, another member said that tracking sodium is no longer suggested. Is this true? Also, only sups I need are folic acid and fibre and the rest in the plan are no longer recommended?


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Yep please just drop the sodium restriction. Virtually all of us have given it up and our results are higher than ever. And it's much easier to stick to the diet without it. I got my girl eating tons of sodium after my 4th boy while limiting it.

If you're very overweight I would put you on an entirely different plan. I have messaged tech support so we can get you switched over to a custom plan. I think you need a more aggressive approach with supplements and very likely a different style of diet totally. One of the diet plans in this thread will be better for you: https://www.genderdreaming.com/forum...rt-3-pcos.html

^^^ but I would leave out Vitex, SP, pep tea, aspirin, antihistamine probably, and licorice root and pep tea for your husband as well.

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Originally Posted by hotlikemexico

13 hours is definitely enough! 12-16hr fast is the recommended range. I have been averaging 13hr fast as well.

I wouldn’t worry about tracking sodium — atomic has said they are getting better results than ever without tracking sodium, and I believe she said she got her own girl while eating plenty of sodium. It makes it MUCH harder to follow LE without worrying about sodium. [emoji4] Just total cals, fat, protein, and making sure to get enough potassium.

Unfortunately I don’t know anything about GF foods as I don’t need to eat them, so I have no info or advice on that! [emoji3525]

Are you adding in some fruits and veggies where able? ESP the low carb veggies which are free and unlimited. For example my lunch yesterday was a very filling salad; I didn’t have to count any of the veggies in it, and I added blue cheese dressing (two servings because I was low on fat for the day), half a serving of Parmesan cheese crisps, and a Quorn brand spicy “chicken” patty. (I’m not sure if Quorn is GF or not!)

For breakfast the other day I had a 100 calorie English muffin (they must make GF English muffins, right?) with one serving of garlic & herb goat cheese, topped with sliced tomatoes and some salt, with a side of so delicious brand coconut yogurt alternative with mix ins. Not sure if the ones with mix ins are GF or not, they do make plain without mix ins too. But I’ve found coconut yogurt to be 1. DELICIOUS and 2. a good source of cals and fat while still being low in protein!

The key to be successful on LE is to make good use of your free veggies and even fruit and high carb veggies that only count cals. I know what you mean about feeling like crap with only carbs and dairy. But like my example above of the English muffins with goat cheese and tomatoes... just the fact of eating a whole sliced tomato with it (what didn’t fit on the top, I just ate on the side by itself) really helps to round out the meal so it’s not just a heavy, carb-y meal that would leave you feeling gross.

Hope that helps a little! [emoji4]


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BTW I regret that I have but one Thank You to give for this reply! Stellar!

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

Yep please just drop the sodium restriction. Virtually all of us have given it up and our results are higher than ever. And it's much easier to stick to the diet without it. I got my girl eating tons of sodium after my 4th boy while limiting it.

If you're very overweight I would put you on an entirely different plan. I have messaged tech support so we can get you switched over to a custom plan. I think you need a more aggressive approach with supplements and very likely a different style of diet totally. One of the diet plans in this thread will be better for you: https://www.genderdreaming.com/forum...rt-3-pcos.html

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That is very much appreciated. Thanks. [emoji120] in the meantime should I continue le or wait until I receive new plan?


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BTW I regret that I have but one Thank You to give for this reply! Stellar!

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Just realized I meant to say much EASIER to follow the diet without worrying about sodium, but hopefully that came across anyway. Happy to help and very happy to hear I’m on the right track! [emoji4]


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Originally Posted by sarahcopoc

That is very much appreciated. Thanks. [emoji120] in the meantime should I continue le or wait until I receive new plan?


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I would switch to the alternate diet I linked you to above -

Keep cals the same
50-60 g protein and fat
Full fat dairy only, no skim
No sugar
Whole grains only, no white (some people still use white pasta, a few use white rice)