The best way is to go Draconian. Do not re-feed with the crap. Increase BCAAs, because those will help. Also, a good quality hearty carb, like sweet potatoes will help. Your body needs to get used to it, and cutting processed carbs to a minimum means 0%. :) I would not suggest an apple + yogurt + peanut butter, because that's only carb and fat. Each meal needs a protein. Just make sure you're not eating too much carb at some points, and too little at others. Part of warding off withdrawal is keeping it steady. And although I often favor fruit, because it's quick, it is a simple carb. A good complex helps more with withdrawals. I hope this helps. You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available.
You're right that there's a lot to learn, but remember that you have a whole community here. Also, you can just keep it more simple until you want to think about more nuanced things. You can do this! You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available.
Yes, Captainbreaky... planning is key! I realize the association you are making with AA, but want to make sure about your statement. You are not going "carb-free", right? You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available.
That is not going to help you, going completely carb free. It's one thing to go complex carb free, and certainly processed free, but you need your energy. Also, do remember that the carbs, along with the protein, are what works to stabilize your insulin. You don't want the spikes and drops from none, too much, etc. Veggies are great, though aren't enough. Add in some berries and sweet potatoes, which are arguably your best simple and complex carb choices. I use fruit when I want a quicker spike, because do remember that it's insulin that lets the protein into your muscles! Protein bars, although good in a pinch, aren't your best option. Actually, they often have sugar, chemicals, preservatives, and are made with soy. A better option would be something like Myoplex Strength, which comes in hard bottles, so they won't crush or anything, but are totally portable. I hope you don't think I'm giving you a hard time. ...just trying to help. You can do this! You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available.
I'm glad you're on the mend. These are lessons we all need for ourselves, and like you, boy have I learned the McD's lesson! You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available.
The best way is to go Draconian. Do not re-feed with the crap. Increase BCAAs, because those will help. Also, a good quality hearty carb, like sweet potatoes will help. Your body needs to get used to it, and cutting processed carbs to a minimum means 0%. :) I would not suggest an apple + yogurt + peanut butter, because that's only carb and fat. Each meal needs a protein. Just make sure you're not eating too much carb at some points, and too little at others. Part of warding off withdrawal is keeping it steady. And although I often favor fruit, because it's quick, it is a simple carb. A good complex helps more with withdrawals. I hope this helps. You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available.
You're right that there's a lot to learn, but remember that you have a whole community here. Also, you can just keep it more simple until you want to think about more nuanced things. You can do this! You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available.
Yes, Captainbreaky... planning is key! I realize the association you are making with AA, but want to make sure about your statement. You are not going "carb-free", right? You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are
 publicly available.
That is not going to help you, going completely carb free. It's one thing to go complex carb free, and certainly processed free, but you need your energy. Also, do remember that the carbs, along with the protein, are what works to stabilize your insulin. You don't want the spikes and drops from none, too much, etc. Veggies are great, though aren't enough. Add in some berries and sweet potatoes, which are arguably your best simple and complex carb choices. I use fruit when I want a quicker spike, because do remember that it's insulin that lets the protein into your muscles! Protein bars, although good in a pinch, aren't your best option. Actually, they often have sugar, chemicals, preservatives, and are made with soy. A better option would be something like Myoplex Strength, which comes in hard bottles, so they won't crush or anything, but are totally portable. I hope you don't think I'm giving you a hard time. ...just trying to help. You can do this! You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available.
I'm glad you're on the mend. These are lessons we all need for ourselves, and like you, boy have I learned the McD's lesson! You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available.