So, I typically keep a food journal to keep track of when/what I am eating. I am losing ok on IP, a little over 11 pounds in 4 weeks (I have cheated a few times so i am sure this held me back a little). Anyway, I am just still confused by the recommended carbs vs. the protocol sheet. I think we are all told 30 total carbs is the goal. However, if I eat per the protocol sheet, I am easily above 30. Today, for example, I am over 50. I am exercising and am ok with slightly slower weight loss because I supplement with an additional packet and/or additional protein; however, I fear that by not being at the lower amount of carbs I am possibly not getting into ketosis and my body is not burning the fat it needs to resulting in a starvation mode diet that is more detrimental. Does this make sense?? Anyone have thoughts about how this may affect my body and progress on the diet?
Using today as an example, here it is:
BF: vanilla pudding made with extra water, mixed with coffee.
AM snack: restricted bar
Lunch: green salad with 4 cherry tomatoes, a few slices of yellow pepper, cucumbers, and a few grilled chicken strips. WF dressing.
PM Snack: IP chocolate drink. Romaine Stir Fry.
Dinner: 4 oz extra lean ground beef, 2 cups broccoli, romaine stir fry. 1 egg and 2 egg whites.
*I had 2 splendas and some caramel WF syrup in my tea - probably adding a couple extra carbs total. I did 25 minutes easy cardio on the elliptical and an hour body sculpt class.
As I said, I don't mind my calories being a little higher or my carbs being a little higher provided that I am not slowing my weight loss significantly and I am not causing excess insulin production etc. thus defeating the purpose of the diet . . .