Can I have more veggies?

[torz28]

Hi All,

I'm a newbie, on day 2 and have a question.

So, most of your daily 20 carbs come from vegetables (one 2 cup salad and 1 cup of accepted veggies). Then you get 2-4 ounces of cheese, about 1 carb each in my case. So, by the end of the day, I've used only 9.3 carbs (eggs for breakfast too). How do I use the rest? Can I have more vegetables? What can I do? More cheese? I am confused on how else I can use more carbs if I'm hungry?

Thanks!

[GaryODS]

Re: Can I have more veggies?

OK let me preface this with – I’m on my 8th day – second time around.

Now this might sound bizarre, but in my limited experience. If you are getting hungry eat more fat. I like a big rib eye steak for breakfast (don’t let your butcher trim the fat).

OK you only need to eat a half or third of it but save the fatty portion next to the bone on the narrow tip for lunch, dinner or an afternoon snack (gross eh?). Nuke it (not too much) to warm it up and eat the rest (fat included). You should notice that you aren’t getting hungry as soon. Remember to eat at least every 6 hours.

Have some butter with your dinner and try not to eat after 7 or 8 at night (times are adjustable based on your eating preferences) but I like to eat as early as possible in the evening (with plenty of extra water). Fat helps you feel satiated (longer). Don’t eat too fast, eat about one half to one third of what you usually would and stop and drink a quart or two of water.

Good luck and enjoy your new WOL

[Laurenfra]

Re: Can I have more veggies?

If you want more vegis finish your 14 day induction then move to OWL. Only have 9 or 10 carbs a day if fine. 20 is the limit!

[Brook]

Re: Can I have more veggies?

Why are you only using 9 grams between cheese and veggies??

You can have a LARGE variety of veggies and get quite a few more carbs in your 3 cup limit than just that. You don't say what veggies it is you're eating, but you can eat more than lettuce and broccoli

[wannabethintoo]

Re: Can I have more veggies?

Some of the acceptable veggies are higher in carb content than lettuce.