Hello, one and all! I have been a calorie-counter for several years, with mixed results (directly related to intake). But I have always battled cravings and late-afternoon starvation (well, just uncontrollable cravings). Breads, sweets and munchies - couldn't seem to get enough...I would *usually* keep the numbers in check - but not always...
In perusing the various threads lately, I have been reading with much interest the advantages of low-carb...specifically, carb-addictions and Paleo-type plans. After reading the Heller's Lifespan Program, and the blog, Mark's Daily Apple, I decided to alter my food intake several days ago. I would keep the carbs at a very extreme minimum for most of the day, and eat the balance of the carbs at dinner. I am trying to keep the carbs at/around 100g, and my calories 1500-1600.
Now, it's been three, going on 4 days, and I have found some interesting things:
*I am not that hungry during the day! Any craving "echos" seemed more from habit, rather than a full-blown craving!
*Went to the grocery store yesterday - stood in front of the ice cream cooler, then walked to the munchie food section - thinking about what can I get for the evening meal (since I could have those carbs)...bizarro, I walked away - didn't have any desire for a substantial carb-fix! I bought instead a package of dark chocolate-covered almonds, and had _one_ serving after dinner! (Totally OUT of character!!!)
*I do feel fuller on what seems to be less food - I am eating more fats and protein, and find I am satisfied.
Now, to my query:
The scale hasn't moved - I am staying on plan for #'s, I feel as if the fat stores in my belly are decreasing (the roll is shrinking a bit), and the energy is steady - no shakies or fuzziness. BUT the scale isn't moving! Yeah, I KNOW it's only been three days, but is there an adjustment period, when my system (hopefully) starts burning the residual fats, before the scale reflects the change?
Regarding exercise: have been briskly walking (and 'short' bursts of jogging) a hilly 5K three or four times a week, in addition to garden and yard work (mowing the lawn burns a LOT of calories!) (power push mower). Would love to see that elusive 1** on the scale this summer!
Thanks for any input - this community is amazing!