SunnyKj Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Hi, The book's in the mail, but in the mean time--I've seen the 'carb curve' referenced on the meal planning template, but cannot find any other info on the web site. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 You'll find the carb curve graphic on p.244 in the book, as part of the "Fine Tuning for Special Populations" chapter. It's a curve for high-intensity exercisers, that you use to determine whether and how much carbs to have in your post-workout fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted May 24, 2014 Moderators Share Posted May 24, 2014 Right, the idea is to eat more carbs in the form of starchy veggies if you are very active and eat less if you are not very active. So, a person who is exercising 5-10 hours per week might need to eat at least one sweet potato (or equivalent) per day and maybe two, while a person who does Iyengar yoga three times per week might only need to eat starchy veggies a few times per week. Most people feel better when they eat some starchy veggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbeeam Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi. I am new to the group. If I am only walking in the morning and the evening is it still okay for me to have half a sweet potato in the morning with my cabbage and compliant chicken apple sausage topped with coconut meat? Or should it be reduced to a fourth of a sweet potato? I know the carb curb doesn't apply to me per the graphic in the book. I just want to make sure I am not eating too much as it feels that way sometimes. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Maryann Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I don't do much formal exercise. I tend my yard and garden and lug heavy feed sacks at work. Even without much exercise I have always eaten a half to a whole sweet potato a day, sometimes more. Listen to your body. For no apparent reason, some days you will want more and some you will want less. We have conditioned ourselves to eat to a 'diet' with rigid guidelines. Go with the flow. If you aren't full until the next mealtime, eat a bit more. If you are feeling stuffed, cut back. I have always eaten on the high end of the spectrum of protein, fat, and starchy veggies and still have lost weight on every W30. A lot of this is relearning how to listen to your body instead of the 'junk food devil' whispering in your ear. Let us know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbeeam Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Thank you, 1Maryann. I really appreciate the response. I am going to do as you suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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