KKSUNSHINE
Five Day Carb Smash
Mar 02, 2010
Saw this on someones page & didn't want to forget it....... Especially since I have such a time with carbs.Five Day Carb Smash
Days One & Two:
For the first two days consume only liquids. You can have as many protein shakes as you like to satisfy hunger or cravings. In addition drink at least six 8-ounce glasses of water each day. Also enjoy clear soups and broths, coffee and tea, sugar-free jello and popsicles, Crystal light and other non-carbonated sugar-free beverages.
Days Three, Four, and Five:
During the next three days eat solid protein and low-carb veggies and fruits as often as you want, but no more than 1-1/2 c. per serving, and only what you can consume within 15-20 minutes. Wait at least an hour before drinking anything after eating, and drink at least 8 oz. of water before eating again.
Protein sources should be lean, unbreaded, with all visible fat and skin removed. Choices include: cottage cheese, tuna in the pouch, eggs, fish, ground beef, shellfish, scallops, lobster, shrimp, chicken, steak, pork chops, edamame.
Veggies: Green leafy veggies such as lettuce and spinach, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, cucumber, avocado, peppers, snow peas, green beans, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, carrots, and other low-starch vegetables.
Lower-carb fruits may be eaten in moderation: Berries, grapefruit, plums, apricots, peaches, pears, cherries, apples and papaya.
Low-carb condiments may be used sparingly: olive oil, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, picante, cocktail sauce, steak sauce, salad dressing, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, pesto. Low-fat cheeses permitted as condiments only. Coffee may be lightened with low-fat milk.
The purpose of the Carb Smash is to break the cycle of carb cravings, and reduce the stomach/pouch capacity so that you're satisfied with a smaller quantity of food. After the five-day Carb Smash is over, add back whole grains, brown and wild rice, sweet potatoes, beans, all fruits and veggies, nuts, and low-fat dairy products as desired. Continue to avoid sugar, high fructose corn syrup, white rice, white potatoes, products made with processed white flour, and liquid calories.
Other tips I found:
Portion sizes should be limited to what can fit on a salad plate.
don't have any advice from personal experience on how to get back on track, but what I'm trying to do is get back to band basics and adopt the routine I had that helped me lose 100 lbs in 9 months. Here was my routine that worked for me:
1. Eat 800-1000 calories
2. 60-80 g of protein
3. 80 oz of no calorie liquids
4. 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week
5. Protein first at every meal
6. Portions of no more than 1/2-1 cup until I had great restriction then it was 1/3-1/2 c.
7. Give up simple carbs and replace with complex carbs, ala whole grains, etc.
8. Don't eat past 9p.m. and eat only 1 snack in the evening
9. Log everything I put in my mouth, good or bad
10. No drinking liquids with a meal but wait at least 30 minutes afterwards to
