Craving fats and esp nuts

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   I have had great success going low carb but have found that I really do feel better when I have more carbs in my diet probably due to the volume of running I have been putting in.  I just need to keep the sugar cravings at bay because they can be ferocious.  

I have noticed the past 2-3 days that I am craving nuts and fats more than usual- as in I can easily eat 2-3 oz of nuts plus coconut oil in something, plus olive oil on a salad, plus an oz or 2 of cheese.  That adds up to be quite a lot of calories at the end of the day, but when I get on the sale I am doing really well even though I am eating a fair amount of carbs too. So I think I have found a good balance for now.

Today I broke down and ate a home made sprouted WW pita pocket filled with 2Tbs of nut butter.  That was a wonderful treat .

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KeepItSimple Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(5) Perennial Pinner 6 years 301 days Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Location: Heaven bound Points: 9312	Post Options Post Reply Quote KeepItSimple Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Craving fats and esp nuts Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 6:40pm
	I have had great success going low carb but have found that I really do feel better when I have more carbs in my diet probably due to the volume of running I have been putting in. I just need to keep the sugar cravings at bay because they can be ferocious. I have noticed the past 2-3 days that I am craving nuts and fats more than usual- as in I can easily eat 2-3 oz of nuts plus coconut oil in something, plus olive oil on a salad, plus an oz or 2 of cheese. That adds up to be quite a lot of calories at the end of the day, but when I get on the sale I am doing really well even though I am eating a fair amount of carbs too. So I think I have found a good balance for now. Today I broke down and ate a home made sprouted WW pita pocket filled with 2Tbs of nut butter. That was a wonderful treat .
	Jenny,wife to Adam since 1994 SAHMom to: 17. 16. 14. 12. 11. 9. 7. 6. 4. 2. edd for our T21 baby 6-23-13

erinchelsea Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'infamous Member Rating(21) P'insane Perennial Pinner 5 years 47 days Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Location: Central Iowa Points: 28587	Post Options Post Reply Quote erinchelsea Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 7:48pm
	That sounds like a pretty good splurge. I'm glad it's working for you. Makes sense that you would need a few extra carbs with the running.
	Erin, happy wife of Jason (7/21/07) and mama to Abram (3/09) and Adrie (6/11).