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Afrigreekgdds

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Carb counting?
« on: August 01, 2012, 12:10:15 PM »
I've finished reading the book, and I'm going to start Friday. I was wondering if I'm having 20 carbs a day how do I count the carbs in veggies and the fruits I'm aloud to have? Thanks

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Re: Carb counting?
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2012, 12:34:20 PM »
Welcome to the forum, Afrigreekgdds.

There's information on the carb counts on veggies and fruits in the book.

Here's a website that also has carb information.
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list


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Re: Carb counting?
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2012, 04:30:49 PM »
Welcome to the FTS family, Afrigreekgdds!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

You can have whatever you like whenever you like as long as you don't exceed 20 net (digestible) carbs per day.

Digestible carbs = Total carbs - fiber - sugar alcohols.
But be careful with sugar alcohols!... They can mess up your progress.

One of the cool things about FTS is that you can individualize it to your particular needs & wants. 8)
As time goes on, you'll become an expert at figuring out what to eat, when to eat, and how much.

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You'll love it here! ;D

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Re: Carb counting?
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2012, 09:05:17 PM »
Welcome to the FTS forum family, Afrigreekgdds!!  Don't worry it wont be long and you will be a pro at the carb counting.  We are all here for each other so if you are wondering anything....ask away and please join in....we love to chat around here  ;)  Good luck on the journey to the new you  :)

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« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2012, 09:58:36 PM »
Welcome - there is always someone to answer any questions you may have.  If you go through the various forum boards you can usually find any answers you may need.  We are all here to support each other. :)



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Re: Carb counting?
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2012, 09:01:22 AM »
That's easy, Only eat the veggies from the approved list in the book, the carb counts are next to the measured amounts. As far as fruits go stick to Strawberries Blackberries and Raspberries. Once again the measured amounts and carb counts are in the book.  ;)
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Re: Carb counting?
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2012, 10:18:38 AM »
Don't forget avocados my favorite! Welcome Afrigreekgdds! I am Umpa,Dougs wife. :) If I can help you please ask.I have a column on the home page called ask umpa where i can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly. In 2 weeks you will be out of detox and feel great!Ask alot of questions there are lots of successful and kind people here. :)

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Re: Carb counting?
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2012, 11:55:49 AM »
Don't forget avocados my favorite! ...

Never forget them!... Avocados are a staple at this house.

In fact, I'll think I'll go make myself a BLT with some avocado in a low carb pita... YUM!!! ;D ;D ;D
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