Just started a Low carb diet this week..

[-DMP-]

Fiber counters the blood sugar spike that carbs cause by slowing down your digestion and making you feel full for a longer time.

But fiber is still considered a carb tho other wise, why put it under carb label?

 

[The ADD]

I been doing natural peanut butter, almonds, and olive oil. got some avocados ripening. trying to expand my palate a bit tho

And beef brisket

 

[-DMP-]

Depends on what you mean by counting it. Relative to carbs, it isn't digested so there isn't a need to count it towards your carbs.

im doing IIFYM and I have a limit of about 100 carbs (grams) but I limit myself to <90 (usually around 85) but that's just going by the label on the food. I don't take away fiber.

 

[acri1]

But fiber is still considered a carb tho other wise, why put it under carb label?

Technically it is a carb. But your body can't digest it so it doesn't affect your blood sugar levels like other carbs.

 

[Maschine_Man]

Fats are supper easy on low carb diets:

Burgers, chicken thighs, etc

Net carb=Carbs minus fiber. For example if a cup of veggies has 10 grams of carbs but 6 grams of fiber, you would only consider that 4 net carbs.

no bun though

lol

 

[The ADD]

no bun though

lol

No doubt. The Costco Angus burgers hold me down, no bun.

 

[-DMP-]

Daps and Reps to yall

another question tho, how are you guys making sure you get all your vitamins and minerals?

Im noticing im not getting enough Iron and Potassium, but I get enough vitamins due to my one a day vitamin.

 

[Maschine_Man]

im doing IIFYM and I have a limit of about 100 carbs (grams) but I limit myself to <90 (usually around 85) but that's just going by the label on the food. I don't take away fiber.

as long as you avoid starchy vegetables then you shold be fine with IIFYM.

 

[Maschine_Man]

Daps and Reps to yall

another question tho, how are you guys making sure you get all your vitamins and minerals?

Im noticing im not getting enough Iron and Potassium, but I get enough vitamins due to my one a day vitamin.

I eat meat, and lots of green vegetables. haven't really had a problem.
I don't eat fruit though. Except with a yogurt once in awhile

 

[The ADD]

Daps and Reps to yall

another question tho, how are you guys making sure you get all your vitamins and minerals?

Im noticing im not getting enough Iron and Potassium, but I get enough vitamins due to my one a day vitamin.

When I'm point I'm getting a lot of green vegetables and the red meat covers my iron. That and the multis I take seem to cover it.

 

[Nuke Dukem]

20 carbs

Whats your macros?

What you doing for fibre? All that protein

Idk

Help me

 

[Maschine_Man]

Idk

Help me

just stay away from starchy and sugary foods and you should be fine with what you are doing.

 

[Nuke Dukem]

just stay away from starchy and sugary foods and you should be fine with what you are doing.

I think I've been doing it wrong though... I've been counting just the carbs on the back of the labels

Am I suppose to be count net carbs instead..?

 

[Splash]

Idk

Help me

If you are losing weight with the amount of food you are eating, the bottom line is nothing else matters.

However if you dont eat enough fibre you will be constipated.. or at least face difficulties which is why i mentioned that in particular.

If you get some veggies in .. you should be OK or if your like me and a big child who thinks veggies are scust consider psyllium husks (basically powdered fibre).. i mix a serving with my protein shakes or just a glass of water.

 

[Maschine_Man]

I think I've been doing it wrong though... I've been counting just the carbs on the back of the labels

Am I suppose to be count net carbs instead..?

Yes, only thing that matters. It will also ensure you get enough carbs and fibre in your diet