Does keto-adapted take away carb cravings? Ketosis is not!

glossy · 06-16-2012, 04:24 PM

I have been in agony over carb cravings this past week and I know I'm in ketosis. Will this go away once i get fully keto-adapted in a few weeks?

clackley · 06-16-2012, 04:34 PM

Yes. Be careful to keep your carb count to within 20 eating the prescribed foods and keep your protein intake to moderate and you will be good to go in no time. KUTGW!!!

steady · 06-17-2012, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by clackley

Yes. Be careful to keep your carb count to within 20 eating the prescribed foods and keep your protein intake to moderate and you will be good to go in no time. KUTGW!!!

What she said...

ravenrose · 06-18-2012, 02:46 PM

this is so mental as well as physical though... that's why I think it's key to eat a really boring low carb diet for some time until your mind just gives up this craving thing. then you can try low carb treats and enjoy them.

Janknitz · 06-18-2012, 03:12 PM

Are you headed for your TOM? That's when cravings are at their very worst. Load up with fat--it helps!

Joy-FL · 06-18-2012, 03:49 PM

Two more things to consider:
1. Artificial sweeteners may keep your cravings going just like sugar.
2. You may need L-tyrosine.

Spanilingo · 06-18-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenrose

this is so mental as well as physical though... that's why I think it's key to eat a really boring low carb diet for some time until your mind just gives up this craving thing. then you can try low carb treats and enjoy them.

I so agree with this. As delicious and varied LC can be, I found that by eating really simple foods (simply prepared meats and veggies ) that I just didn't want to eat that much. I felt that less food curbed my appetite when I did NOT ADD extra fats, elaborate seasonings nor sauces.

I prefer eating a pretty varied diet as a WOE but if your goal is appetite control, I suggest keeping it simple, EAT FULL FAT (not extra) and eat as often as you get hungry until you get it under control.

glossy · 06-18-2012, 08:49 PM

Thanks everyone for the helpful tips! I have been just pigging out on everything low carb that I can get my hands on as well as a few other tricks I had forgotten about. 5-Htp really helps me right now. All seems to be leveling off and my sanity is coming back (did I ever have it? lol)

06-16-2012, 04:24 PM	#1
glossy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 40 Gallery: glossy Stats: 160/147/125 WOE: Low carb/very low carb/paleo/intermittent fasting Start Date: March 10th	Does keto-adapted take away carb cravings? Ketosis is not! I have been in agony over carb cravings this past week and I know I'm in ketosis. Will this go away once i get fully keto-adapted in a few weeks?

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06-16-2012, 04:34 PM	#2
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,017 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/168/125 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	Yes. Be careful to keep your carb count to within 20 eating the prescribed foods and keep your protein intake to moderate and you will be good to go in no time. KUTGW!!!

06-18-2012, 02:46 PM	#4
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,075 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	this is so mental as well as physical though... that's why I think it's key to eat a really boring low carb diet for some time until your mind just gives up this craving thing. then you can try low carb treats and enjoy them.

06-18-2012, 03:12 PM	#5
Janknitz Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,753 Gallery: Janknitz Stats: 254/195/150 WOE: Low Carb High Fat, No Grains Start Date: June 16, 2011	Are you headed for your TOM? That's when cravings are at their very worst. Load up with fat--it helps!

06-18-2012, 03:49 PM	#6
Joy-FL Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,495 Gallery: Joy-FL Stats: 223/175/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 30, 2009	Two more things to consider: 1. Artificial sweeteners may keep your cravings going just like sugar. 2. You may need L-tyrosine.

06-18-2012, 08:49 PM	#8
glossy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 40 Gallery: glossy Stats: 160/147/125 WOE: Low carb/very low carb/paleo/intermittent fasting Start Date: March 10th	Thanks everyone for the helpful tips! I have been just pigging out on everything low carb that I can get my hands on as well as a few other tricks I had forgotten about. 5-Htp really helps me right now. All seems to be leveling off and my sanity is coming back (did I ever have it? lol)