too low carb?

juggernaut · 05-14-2007, 03:33 PM

What are the signs that one is going too low carb on a diet?

Brachiisaurus · 05-14-2007, 03:48 PM

Constant fatigue and light headedness for 2.

**Jodi** · 05-14-2007, 08:06 PM

Sleeplessness, foggy thinking, constipation, bloating, dizzy, fatigue, no muscular endurance, loss of strength.

danzik17 · 05-14-2007, 09:30 PM

Son of a bitch. Describes finals week to a T when I didn't have time to eat a lot on one or two of the days.

kinkery · 05-14-2007, 10:10 PM

how low are your carbs?

. if you think their too low why not have a refeed day

juggernaut · 05-14-2007, 10:59 PM

the only symptom I have is constipation-ewwww. My water is at agllon and a half to two a day. iT happens when I diet for a contest. I do a refeed every week like Jodi says with clean and cheating carbs. I'm fine, losing a lb a week on average. Thats all I want to lose. I'm just saying that I need to know.

juggernaut · 05-14-2007, 11:08 PM

BTW-my carbs for the week average about 75-100g at 6'2", 220+/-. I refeed once a week.

kinkery · 05-14-2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juggernaut

BTW-my carbs for the week average about 75-100g at 6'2", 220+/-. I refeed once a week.

75-100g a week?! you mean aday or really a week?!

**P-funk** · 05-14-2007, 11:16 PM

why are your carbs so low right now? Didn't you say in another thread that you are 16 weeks?

wrbk319 · 05-15-2007, 01:00 AM

Holy smacks! 100g a week? That's like anorexic status right there! I take that much in a day when I'm cutting.

juggernaut · 05-15-2007, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

why are your carbs so low right now? Didn't you say in another thread that you are 16 weeks?

yes. I am. I took the advice under my trainer, but I'm thinking of ditching his ideas and going with my own. I want to increase my carbs on a rotational basis, but fear the weight is going to creep back on. I'm alright now) most of the time), but I'm thinking of long term. I'm going to be fucking miserable. Just trying to curtail some of that misery. I was thinking of adding a refeed in the middle of the week.

**P-funk** · 05-15-2007, 07:54 AM

How lean are you at 16 weeks out? I just don't see the point in dropping that low. It doesn't give you much "wiggle room" as you near competition time.

juggernaut · 05-15-2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

How lean are you at 16 weeks out? I just don't see the point in dropping that low. It doesn't give you much "wiggle room" as you near competition time.

I'm about 13-15% bodyfat.

juggernaut · 05-15-2007, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrbk319

Holy smacks! 100g a week? That's like anorexic status right there! I take that much in a day when I'm cutting.

nooo 100 a DAY

juggernaut · 05-15-2007, 08:56 AM

Okay, realizing that maybe I am going too low carb, & not forgetting that I'm very carb sensitive, what would be an ideal carb intake during the week?

wrbk319 · 05-15-2007, 10:59 AM

You play Oblivion?!?! Nice! =D

juggernaut · 05-15-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrbk319

You play Oblivion?!?! Nice! =D

I'm addicted to it!

Nigeepoo · 05-15-2007, 09:36 PM

Low-carbing should not cause constipation if you are eating fibrous carbs. Try adding a heaped tablespoonful of powdered linseeds to a shake, food or water. That will sort your bowels out.

juggernaut · 05-15-2007, 09:43 PM

whats the difference between that and psyllium husk?

Nigeepoo · 05-16-2007, 11:19 AM

Psyllium husk is just soluble fibre. Powdered linseeds are soluble fibre, protein, omega-3 EFAs, minerals, vitamins & co-factors. See http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/m_174936...tm.htm#1749883

juggernaut · 05-16-2007, 11:48 AM

so its fiber with benefits.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigeepoo

Psyllium husk is just soluble fibre. Powdered linseeds are soluble fibre, protein, omega-3 EFAs, minerals, vitamins & co-factors. See INFO ON FLAX SEEDS AND OIL PLEZE?

Nigeepoo · 05-16-2007, 01:39 PM

juggernaut · 05-16-2007, 01:46 PM

actually I did increase my fiber and have noticed better results. I can go poopies! Woohoo!

juggernaut · 05-27-2007, 10:46 AM

almost two weeks later: I have upped my carbs by about 25g a day and have noticed the weight dropping at a steady pace. I merely added another good carb source (either oats or strawberries) whatever i choose. I have also noticed that I am more "regular" and that my mental acuity is a bit sharper. Lesson learned: I am through cutting carbs off way to early in the game, and that the body actually needs carbs to digest all the food taken in. Thank you to all, point well taken!

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05-14-2007, 10:59 PM	#6
juggernaut hybrid of machine & skin Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 4,148 Photos: 2	the only symptom I have is constipation-ewwww. My water is at agllon and a half to two a day. iT happens when I diet for a contest. I do a refeed every week like Jodi says with clean and cheating carbs. I'm fine, losing a lb a week on average. Thats all I want to lose. I'm just saying that I need to know.
	Eat well, train daily, die anyway.

05-14-2007, 11:08 PM	#7
juggernaut hybrid of machine & skin Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 4,148 Photos: 2	BTW-my carbs for the week average about 75-100g at 6'2", 220+/-. I refeed once a week.
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05-14-2007, 11:16 PM	#9
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,643	why are your carbs so low right now? Didn't you say in another thread that you are 16 weeks?
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05-15-2007, 07:54 AM	#12
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,643	How lean are you at 16 weeks out? I just don't see the point in dropping that low. It doesn't give you much "wiggle room" as you near competition time.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Looking for online training/coaching/consulting? --> Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

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Brachiisaurus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 956	Constant fatigue and light headedness for 2.

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Jodi Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,260 Photos: 1	Sleeplessness, foggy thinking, constipation, bloating, dizzy, fatigue, no muscular endurance, loss of strength.

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danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,127 Blog Entries: 5	Son of a bitch. Describes finals week to a T when I didn't have time to eat a lot on one or two of the days.

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wrbk319 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 68	Holy smacks! 100g a week? That's like anorexic status right there! I take that much in a day when I'm cutting.

05-15-2007, 08:56 AM	#15
juggernaut hybrid of machine & skin Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 4,148 Photos: 2	Okay, realizing that maybe I am going too low carb, & not forgetting that I'm very carb sensitive, what would be an ideal carb intake during the week?
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05-15-2007, 10:59 AM	#16
wrbk319 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 68	You play Oblivion?!?! Nice! =D

05-15-2007, 09:36 PM	#18
Nigeepoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Yateley, Hants, United Kingdom Posts: 223	Low-carbing should not cause constipation if you are eating fibrous carbs. Try adding a heaped tablespoonful of powdered linseeds to a shake, food or water. That will sort your bowels out.
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05-15-2007, 09:43 PM	#19
juggernaut hybrid of machine & skin Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 4,148 Photos: 2	whats the difference between that and psyllium husk?
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05-16-2007, 11:19 AM	#20
Nigeepoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Yateley, Hants, United Kingdom Posts: 223	Psyllium husk is just soluble fibre. Powdered linseeds are soluble fibre, protein, omega-3 EFAs, minerals, vitamins & co-factors. See http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/m_174936...tm.htm#1749883
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05-16-2007, 01:39 PM	#22
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05-16-2007, 01:46 PM	#23
juggernaut hybrid of machine & skin Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 4,148 Photos: 2	actually I did increase my fiber and have noticed better results. I can go poopies! Woohoo!
	Eat well, train daily, die anyway.

05-27-2007, 10:46 AM	#24
juggernaut hybrid of machine & skin Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 4,148 Photos: 2	almost two weeks later: I have upped my carbs by about 25g a day and have noticed the weight dropping at a steady pace. I merely added another good carb source (either oats or strawberries) whatever i choose. I have also noticed that I am more "regular" and that my mental acuity is a bit sharper. Lesson learned: I am through cutting carbs off way to early in the game, and that the body actually needs carbs to digest all the food taken in. Thank you to all, point well taken!
	Eat well, train daily, die anyway.

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