Carb Cycling - Vegetables

I plan to begin carb cycling, but am confused on one point. Do I or do I not count the carbs in the fibrous carbs (in my case - spinach, broccoli, cabbage, celery, cauliflower) that I eat? I have heard/read that they do not need to be counted as carbs but fiber. I eat a lot of vegetables at most of my meals, so they do add up, and it would make a difference on a carb cycling diet if I do or don't count them.

Thanks for your replies.


Isa

Fiber does not count as a carb and may be removed from the total carb count.

Great name! I have a daughter named Isabella :)

Thank you Fitnessman!

My comp crashed or I would post a link from BB.com all about carb cycling. I started it last monday. I do a med-low-no due to past experience that if I look at carbs I gain 20 pounds....no measuring anything so far just 6 meals a day...3 with carbs on med day....2 on low...none on no days. plenty od protein and veggies whenever I want em. gut has began to shrink again already....I think lol!

Thanks OhioSteve -

Do most of you experienced carb cyclers feel that you can virtually eat as many raw veges as you want (mainly the ones listed above) without detriment on a carb cyclying diet - as long as they fall within caloric limits?


Isa

Hi Isa,

I'm certainly not an "experienced" carb cycler and I know that my approach isn't for everyone, but I count all carbs as carbs - and the majority of my carbs are very high in fibre.

Here's my [url=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=6713059&postcount=381]High Carb[/url] day

Here's my [url=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=6713074&postcount=382]Low Carb[/url] day

and here's my [url=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=6713087&postcount=384]No Carb[/url] day

My basic cycle is High-Low-No-Low-High. I've modified those three days to add more fats (and some more carbs on my High day), but the ratios are pretty much unchanged.

So I guess the short version of my answer is that I count everything that I eat - no matter if it's high in fibre or not.

Not saying that I recommend it...it's just another point of view

:)

Thanks Kimsquit,

I have printed your info off and will read through it tonight.

[QUOTE=Isabella]Thanks OhioSteve -

Do most of you experienced carb cyclers feel that you can virtually eat as many raw veges as you want (mainly the ones listed above) without detriment on a carb cyclying diet - as long as they fall within caloric limits?


Isa[/QUOTE]

i count like fitty does. i am allowed 2-3 cups of fiberous carbs w/ each meal. i also have a few free ones like cucumbers, lettuce and pickles. i very rarely eat any of them raw except for in a salad.