mashed potatoes? carbs? - ThinnerTimes

sebaztianfl · 08-07-2007, 06:16 PM

well now my mind is playing with me,i'm getting anxious at the moment of eating,and i want to add mashed potatoes to my diet but i keep feeling guilty because the carbs, are we watching carbs calories? sugars i know it's a no no, and i know i'm avoiding fat but the mashed potatoes has some of everything and everyone here says they are eating it,help me!!!

LisaM · 08-07-2007, 07:12 PM

If you have your protein at the levels where it is supposed to be, mashed potatoes won't hurt... bu tin moderation, like everything. I find that I get a head rush from potatoes, my body treats them much like they're sugar, so I eat them very little.

LyndasRoom · 08-07-2007, 07:16 PM

I liked a spoonful or two when I was at your point post-op, however, now they would just be another trigger, so I avoid them.

scottydidit · 08-07-2007, 07:42 PM

Just what Lynda said, don't shoot your self in the foot..Scott

porshh951 · 08-07-2007, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaM

If you have your protein at the levels where it is supposed to be, mashed potatoes won't hurt... bu tin moderation, like everything.

X1000.............

sebaztianfl · 08-08-2007, 06:44 AM

thanks guys! well i'm afraid of carbs from past diets failures lol,i'' stick to pure protein ,chicken shrimps tuna and other kind of fish and of course my protein shake,i think i'm so scare of not lossing weight

rainrain · 08-08-2007, 06:49 AM

I am not sure how far out you are, but early on I was able to start melons and salads which are an excellent compliment to the protein.
They add fiber and offer an unlimited choice of flavors and texture.

Enjoy, do not be afraid....but...carbs are evil!

Gina in NY · 08-08-2007, 08:11 AM

What everyone else said. If it is a food you can eat 1/4 cup of, no problem, as long as you have had your protein in there. But some of us can't handle a little of certain things.

Carbs are not in and of themselves evil, (though some would disagree) they are of different quality. A banana is totally different than a piece of white bread, you know? A banana is good carbs, gives you energy to work out etc. White bread gives you nothing. So with mashed potatoes, the nutrition is not high. Do you like sweet potatoes? If you mash those up - much better carb.

So the quality of the carb is important and if you can have just a little.

I can't remember - are you working out at all? That enters into it. Without some good carbs, you'll bonk. I mean you need some carbs to use your brain, but most of us get those without trying.

I do go on, but I know this battle. One I think about every day. It is all a balancing act!