Day 1 of a planned 5 day fast
The big deal this weekend for me was to not gain weight on my 'refeeding' (when I eat on the weekends after a 5 day fast). My goal was to keep my carbs down to less than 20 a day. Failed at that (no surprise), but, came close, and close counts in horseshoes, hand grenades, and dieting :)
Anyway, I only gained a pound :)
I decided to look at my refeedings for the past 3 weekends:
07/13 - 07-15 - (166 carbs - 3333 calories) = +1 pounds gained
07/06 - 07/08 - (261 carbs - 4719 calories) = +4 pounds gained
06/29 - 07/01 - (178 carbs - 3869 calories) = +0 pounds gained
For me, it seems, lower carbs means less weight gained when refeeding.
However, I am always consuming refined carbs. I eat very little fruit. I think fruit may be different because there are a lot of people on this site that can take in carbs from fruit and seem to do just fine.
My goal this week is to take in as few carbs as I can while on my water fast. Carbs still sneak is via granulated Splenda in my Green tea, and flavored coffee from Starbucks. I can only do the best I can :) I actually enjoy my fasts. They are not something I 'endure'. So, If I feel like a sugary drink I will have it. I just now know my weight loss will slow.
