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Happy Tuesday evening, buddies and followers.
My body has come up with an interesting new way of telling me I'm dehydrated. I shake, and get anxiety. Sometimes my hands shake so badly that I can't put on earrings. It took me a couple of weeks to figure out what the cause was. Now, I'm making sure to drink at least one (sugar-free) electrolyte sports drink a day, in addition to being hyper-conscious about drinking water. Especially at work.
As I close in on maintenance, I'm experimenting with higher carbs, as mentioned in earlier journals. One thing that is painfully obvious is that starchy carbs love company. Right now, I'm trying alternating days of very low (under 20 g) carb, with a higher (Under 100 g). Not really a problem, with weight staying within a +/- 2 lb range. But the cravings caused by the higher days are a be-yotch on the lower days!
I'm still doing OMAD on both days, and it certainly makes it a challenge. However, the day after a higher carb day, I have noticed that I feel stronger, more alert and less tired. I'll stick with this until I have enough data to decide if it's a good path. If it's not, I may go to a modified 5-2 plan, with only 2 days a week of higher carbs.
I love experimenting!
Wishing you all a great rest of the week,
~Kes
Diet Calendar Entries for 11 July 2017:
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874 kcal
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Fat: 69.98g | Prot: 36.17g | Carb: 19.80g.
Breakfast: Half and Half Cream, Pyure Stevia Sweetener, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds). Dinner: Cooked Artichoke (from Fresh), Butter (Salted), Great American Steak Company Beef Ribeye Steaks. more...
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2818 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Grocery Shopping - 1 hour, Driving - 1 hour and 15 minutes, Showering - 8 minutes, Washing Dishes - 30 minutes, Watching TV/Computer - 9 hours, Sleeping - 6 hours, Resting - 5 hours and 7 minutes, Housework - 20 minutes, Cooking - 40 minutes. more...
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Once again -- something we have in common: The longer I am on this routine, the more sensitive I have become to dehydration AND to low blood sugar. The dehydration is very problematic because in combination with the high-oxylate diet that results from eating low FODMAP, it promotes kidney stones. But like you, I get shaky and anxious. And when I haven't had enough protein, or just haven't eaten enough calories, I get shaky and irritable as in want to bite someone. So now I am trying to be very conscious of drinking enough and making sure that if my calorie and protein count for a meal is too low, that I plan for a high-protein snack. It's tricky, but I'm kind of amazed at how more sensitive my body is, or maybe it just my awareness of subtle and not-so-subtle changes.
11 Jul 17 by member: Hermiones Mom
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@Hermiones Mom, yes! I've definitely noticed a lot of muscle loss. A lot of that is due to my mostly sedentary lifestyle. My mind mostly overrules my body. But my body makes its own demands, and I'm paying attention these days. I wish you health, my friend.
11 Jul 17 by member: mskestrela
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Kes, very interesting observations...think the one thing a lot of us are learning is how our individual bodies respond and what really makes them work. Interesting in that losses some times occur after a higher carb day....I try to stay at about 5-7 carbs net and when I do indulge and hit 20, I usually see a lost. There is something about the way our body react to these large swings. As you said, it is fun to experiment. And by all means, keep yourself hydrated!!!!
11 Jul 17 by member: 2227Gwen
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Kes -- maybe you need dogs! I just heard a report on NPR that there's a study that says that people who have dogs are less sedentary and get more exercise. I walk the dogs anywhere from 30-40 minutes per day and I take my little guy -- Carson-- to agility class 2-3x per week. That provides a baseline of exercise for me, because I sit in front of a computer screen most of the day. Suprisingly, I've maintained muscle tone, although I have a lot of loose skin these days because that's what happens when older women lose weight! Have a good rest of the week. I'll be vacationing.
11 Jul 17 by member: Hermiones Mom
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Nice job listening to your body, sis! Stay Woke! Good luck with the experimenting! We never know until we try. Wishing the very best outcome in your every venture! xoxo
11 Jul 17 by member: FatGirlJenny
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Hey Kes.. glad u worked it out
Really interesting stuff fir people like me who are further behind you on their journeys
Wishing you continued success on your journey 😁
12 Jul 17 by member: poppycom
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Take care, Kes, and enjoy your week 🙂
12 Jul 17 by member: Doobrie
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Keep us posted Kes. My current goal weight should be reached within 6 weeks and I need to start planning out the next goal weight. I'm really interested in how your experimenting will unfold. Great job.
12 Jul 17 by member: chesgreen
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Please let us know how the higher carbs works, I love homemade biscuits, Was on a short mini va cay and first time in 6 months I did eat the outer crust of one, stayed the same weight, but I have stared to eat a few more carbs..trying to stay under 40 grams
12 Jul 17 by member: DO N OK
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