northernmusician's Journal, 07 December 2015

When did you eat Christmas Dinner #1, and what was your weight before? If I know I'm going to eat without concern because it's either Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day, etc..I expect the scale to show a 3-4lb gain the next day, which lasts a few days then it's gone. 

I agree. In spite of the first line, I understand it completely. It was a nice way to unwind. Lots of turkey too. The big bonus is I didn't have to loosen by belt and unsnap the button on my pants. 

Well it happens doesn't it? Don't worry it will be gone in no time.  

Typically I carb spike after weights at the gym, and one afternoon/evening per week,I have the pizza, beer, donuts, pie :-) This is included in my LCHF Act III Challenge starting February I think....still in Act I now. 

I think the biggest risk, unless we're dealing with something that is a medical necessity, is in never satisfying the little cravings. At least for me, that sets me up for an uncontrolled binge. 

Other than satisfying the cravings, it helps with muscle hypertrophy, and also with accelerating the metabolism after a long period of low-carb. 

Just keep on keeping on, we are learning as we go. 

@NM-- I like the fact that you acknowledge your weak spot (one little sweet snowballs uncontrollably into train wreck of carbage). At least you can see it coming, and have time to decide which fork in the road to take.  

Mahjohn. What's your take one dosing with sweetarts after a workout. Dextrose load. 

To clarify, this is post workout, not cardio...weights. To make the most of your workouts...Creatine 5mg daily (after loading phase), Pre-workout with (beta-alanine), Amino Acids + Electrolytes Intra-Workout, and your Protein mix Post-Workout. Dextrose is perfect post workout (just not enough sugar in sweetarts...unless you plan on eating 6 rolls). Typically I'll save any candy, chocolates, for post workout. Whey Protein + Casein Protein + "Sugar" + Whole Milk. For Sugar, I'll use Waxy Maize (Currently use), but will switch to plain Dextrose powder when that is done. The added sugar gives you a big insulin spike pushing the amino acids, protein, and glucose into cells. As you have just worked your muscles, they need resources for repair, and this is prime time to feed them. If you haven't lifted weights and you're eating those high sugars, your insulin does not help you, it takes the sugar and pushes into the cells just the same as after workouts, however, there's no call for it, and it is stored as glycogen, then trickles over to fat stores. Insulin is your friend and your enemy, learn to control insulin response and use it when you want it, and it's great. The article below is fantastic and explains in detail but still easy enough for anyone to understand what's going on and why. Jim Stoppani Ph.D. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/the-muscle-building-messenger-complete-guide-to-insulin.html 

looks like we are in the same boat.. time to start rowing... LOL