Carb Question

[PolishPrincess]

I think I MAY be doing better with the protein than I think because I do eat a lot of pasta....I agree with everyone here I have tried to allow for some minor cheating and having been on the diet now for somewhere around ten/eleven weeks I think cheating is the only way I am going to be able to stick with this. I am down 22 lbs. and I definitely do not feel strong and healthy...I don't feel like I am going to drop anytime soon but I am used to feeling strong, muscular and well athletic...and I have turned into a skinny little whimp (no offense to those naturally skinny) and I am hopint it is a "girl-producing" whimp!!!!! Fingers crossed for all of us!!!!

[SurroundedByBoys]

I got on the scale this morning, a couple days earlier than I usually weigh in and I gained almost a pound this week. Definately dropping the carbs a bit and trying to up my calories some other way. I managed to meal plan today with way less carbs, and managed to hit a bit over 1200 calories. Ill keep tabs on my weight... I may have to increase my caloric intake somewhat since I am a bigger sized woman.

[PolishPrincess]

Surrounded- I dont' know there are A LOT of times if I get on the scale after a few days it reads a pound but by the end of the week (and my twice weekly trip to the potty) I am usually down half a pound for the week so don't assume that you really gained this wee and I know it is easy for me to say but I think you should try not to weigh yourself too much (I should take my own advice) but maybe try not to get too hung up on the numbers...just a thought. Hugs!!! Oh and I think you are right about increasing your caloic intake maybe a "big wig" could chime in but I think maybe your body might be in shock! (that's your body saying "no" I just really like that symbol

[atomic sagebrush]

Is it okay to be pretty high on carbs when youre swaying pink, as long as youre still losing weight? (and yes, I do need to lose it ) Would it be better for me to attempt to take in more fruits and veggies (I dont like a lot of veggies though) and keep carbs within MyFitnessPal limits? Im nervous for my attempt hehe

The only people who need to limit carbs are those who have PCOS or insulin resistance, or if you try the LE Diet with white carbs and empty calories and don't lose weight or even gain. Then, you need to increase protein to 50-60 g, limit carbs to 2-3 servings whole grains a day and fruit and veg.

[SurroundedByBoys]

You were right Polish, I weighed in on Sunday, when I normally do it Tuesday (today) morning. I lost .6lbs this week. Not the 1-2lbs I was going for, but still a step in the right direction.

Thank you atomic, Im going to try and lower my carbs. I was going about 40-50 above what MFP recommended so if I can stay under or just go over a tad, say 15 max over, and still stay within the minimum limits and that works thats what Im going to do. If not, Ill increase my protein. Im doing less empty and a bit more fruits and veggies.