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OT: The M-Fing Food Thread

Thing about carbs is they 'fill you up' and then they make you hungry again because you're metabolizing glycogen which constantly needs to be replenished.
 
I find the kelp noodles do the trick. It's a fair point though about the satisfaction that comes with pasta if you aren't fat adapted (which takes at least a few weeks at very low carb). Your body will likely be expecting an insulin rush.
 
CH1 said:
Your mileage may vary. I don't get hungry for a while....
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I dunno, as I haven't eaten a plate of pasta in quite some time. But when I'm not fat adapted, I get hungry about every 4-5 hours. Fat adapted, I can do a full work out and not be hungry for a day.
 
It varies by individual but usually 2 to 3 weeks sub 50 grams/day should get you fat adapted. Once your body adjusts, you don't need to keep it that low to remain fat adapted.
 
BeLeafer said:
How long did you go "off" for?
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at least a year?

when I worked at the butcher shop my diet was essentially fruits, vegetables, and meat. there was a long stretch where I had meat three meals a day. ironic as I'm now mostly vegetarian.

and just for clarity, it's not like I was consciously anti-carb. I just generally phased them out of my diet. so I'd still have the odd burger bun kinda thing.
 
I think you need to be pretty mindful of carbs to get them sub-50 gms/day. They're in piles of unsuspecting places (e.g., milk, fruit, juices, etc.). Still, with what you describe you should get fat adapted. It's very noticeable difference in my experience -- like, I can go long stretches without food without thinking about it, no pangs of hunger after a workout and the like.
 
Didn't plan out my food beyond Thursday. So, prematurely grabbing one of those prime ribs that's dry aging. Brussels and sweet potato. All washed own with a Barolo.
 
You might find the kelp noodles a bit crunchy. The trick to soften them is to warm them with the sauce for a good bit.
 
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