SimpleDom Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Wow. Given it a PROPER go as of Monday. No carbs, except from green veg (broccoli / spinach / baby marrows etc) and coming off my codeine super-trip (8 a day for 21 days) I am really, really feeling the effects of the carb-headache and codeine withdrawal. And coffee withdrawal. Together, well... eish. Breakfast has either been some salami sticks and a green tea, or bacon and egg. Lunch has been chilli & lime salmon with broccoli. Dinner has been what the wife and kid have been having, but without any starches or breads of any sort. To replace spaghetti I did those baby marrow spaghetti things. Tasted pretty good... But boy oh boy, is this headache cringeworthy.... I'm also nauseous as hell and just sore. Hoping that it's a combination of the codeine and lack of carbs, and will be rectified by friday... So it starts, though.Well done! And salt! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Well done! And salt!Yes. Need to make a conscious effort to add it. Patchelicious 1
SimpleDom Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Yes. Need to make a conscious effort to add it.It's quite hard to get enough just with food.... 1/4 teaspoon of salt, in water, twice per day... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
NotSoBigBen Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Wow. Given it a PROPER go as of Monday. No carbs, except from green veg (broccoli / spinach / baby marrows etc) and coming off my codeine super-trip (8 a day for 21 days) I am really, really feeling the effects of the carb-headache and codeine withdrawal. And coffee withdrawal. Together, well... eish. Breakfast has either been some salami sticks and a green tea, or bacon and egg. Lunch has been chilli & lime salmon with broccoli. Dinner has been what the wife and kid have been having, but without any starches or breads of any sort. To replace spaghetti I did those baby marrow spaghetti things. Tasted pretty good... But boy oh boy, is this headache cringeworthy.... I'm also nauseous as hell and just sore. Hoping that it's a combination of the codeine and lack of carbs, and will be rectified by friday... So it starts, though. Be strong Captain, the rewards are worth it! Patchelicious and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
Tracey8670 Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Well done! And salt!HANG IN HERE - it WILL BE WORTH IT. Yes, add salt - this will help the symptoms. Most effective way is to put a stock cube in boiling water and drink it (Curry beef is delicious). Why?? The processed junk you are no longer eating had lots of salt in and now you are not getting any of that in. Your body needs it (contrary to the high BP theories - which by the way aren't true). Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
tombeej Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Tim Noakes and legal dream team helping him survive ‘trial by ambush’ Curiouser and curiouser. Just when you think the Health Professions Council of SA hearing against a world-renowned scientist, Cape Town University emeritus professor Tim Noakes, can’t get any more peculiar, it exceeds all expectations. Here are my impressions of what went down this time round. It’s another long read, but like all good whodunnits it’s worth it. So make yourself a cuppa and read it at your leisure. Full story here. Edited December 2, 2015 by tombeej
jcza Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Link is broken Tom. Another view here - http://synapses.co.za/hpcsa-hearings-prof-tim-noakes-resume/
tombeej Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 Link is broken Tom. Another view here - http://synapses.co.za/hpcsa-hearings-prof-tim-noakes-resume/ Thanks, fixed it.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Is this how it feels to be on LCHF!? Okay, only a week and a bit in, but I've been limiting carbs to between 20 and 30g each day and super sizing the fat and protein, and today even though myfitnesspal is bitching at me cos I "haven't eaten enough" I am absolutely satisfied. Brekkie was 2 eggs, avo, bacon, sautéed mushrooms. Lunch was 2 salami sticks and dinner 200g steak and some creamed spinach. Just had a 45min fast-ish walk with the pup (ribs still won't let me run) and yet I'm completely satiated... SimpleDom and Patchelicious 2
Tracey8670 Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 Is this how it feels to be on LCHF!? Okay, only a week and a bit in, but I've been limiting carbs to between 20 and 30g each day and super sizing the fat and protein, and today even though myfitnesspal is bitching at me cos I "haven't eaten enough" I am absolutely satisfied. Brekkie was 2 eggs, avo, bacon, sautéed mushrooms. Lunch was 2 salami sticks and dinner 200g steak and some creamed spinach. Just had a 45min fast-ish walk with the pup (ribs still won't let me run) and yet I'm completely satiated...LOVING IT!! That is EXACTLY what you want... #happyforyou
NelAndre Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Wow, what a lot of info. Been banting now for 8 weeks or so. Feel really great although I believe I have dropped carbs to low too quickly so playing a bit with maybe taking 70-100 g per day and not below 50 where I was. I started hitting walls on my bike and it has not happened before. Question: Where can I find a fat bomb recipe? Used to have 1 where you mix it and freeze it in an ice cube bag. I lost the recipe, would like to use it as an alternative to gels if anyone has such a recipe. Thanks
Tracey8670 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Wow, what a lot of info. Been banting now for 8 weeks or so. Feel really great although I believe I have dropped carbs to low too quickly so playing a bit with maybe taking 70-100 g per day and not below 50 where I was. I started hitting walls on my bike and it has not happened before. Question: Where can I find a fat bomb recipe? Used to have 1 where you mix it and freeze it in an ice cube bag. I lost the recipe, would like to use it as an alternative to gels if anyone has such a recipe. ThanksHitting the wall is unfortunately a part of the adaptation process from burning glycogen to burning fat! But I can PROMISE you - it is TEMPORARY. See it through - it may take 12 weeks to feel better, but it WILL be worth it. I took slightly longer than 12 weeks (maybe because I am a girl #typicalchic), but it is worth it. What I did find though, was that when I increased carbs and then went back down to under 50g, I went through the carb thing again... if you are planning races, doing what you are doing is probably the right thing, but if you have time to take yourself through the process, it may be worth seeing this phase through on your <50g. There are some GREAT fat bomb recipes on the net, maybe google? The alternative is to take a few pieces of droewors with you for energy? Works really well for me. I also like cheese, but it tends to melt on a warm day. If you are experiencing cramping, remember that a stock cube in water does wonders.
DriekieSmith Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 What should I eat on long rides? Is biltong OK?
Patchelicious Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Hitting the wall passes. But not on high intensity rides unfortunately. But on LSDs, oh yes. Rode 115km today 28km/h average 1500m climbing, without eating breakfast and only two bottles of water with an electrolyte tablet. Nothing else. So yip, you can ride long and slow without carbs. Edited February 7, 2016 by Patchelicious
Patchelicious Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 What should I eat on long rides? Is biltong OK?And nuts!
Tracey8670 Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 And nuts!What should I eat on long rides? Is biltong OK?Add some fat : droewors works for me too
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