Hi Everyone...Newbie here!

Melle · 04-24-2008, 05:28 PM

Well, today is day five of my low-carb lifestyle (again). I first started Atkins about ten years ago...at that time, it was strictly "Atkins". I lost weight, but, as so many of us do, I'd go off and back on it. I started again (strictly) when I got engaged, almost 6-years ago, in preparation for my wedding. I lost almost 60 pounds. But, the wedding cake and pancake breakfasts on the honeymoon did me in...that, along with the fact that I married a Chef.

One good thing that I did find out, during that last big weightloss, is that I guess I don't really do "Atkins", anymore. From reading info on various "Low Carb Diets", I am surprised to find that the program I developed myself, is almost the same as "Carbohydrate Addict's"..."Protein Power". Even though I didn't realize that's what I was doing, I try to limit my carbs to 10-15 net carbs per meal, and less than 50 per day. Those carbs are never "sugar carbs" or "white starches". I try to make them "vegetable/fruit carbs". Doing this, I found I still turned the keto-stix purple, and I didn't have the "potassium loss", and I still lost weight. It actually made me very happy, when I read the description of that program, because it affirmed my beliefs.

This past Sunday, I went out and bought all of my familar foods. I had less than 40 net carbs, the past five days. I feel like I've finally taken-off, on a long anticipated vacation.

My exercise program (at this time), is Leslie Sansone's "Walk-Away the Pounds" DVD's & VHS tapes. I have several of them, and can do walks anywhere from 1-mile up to 5-miles, all in the comfort of my home. I'm presently only doing 1-mile a day, but these are not "easy walks". I bought the weighted balls and hand weights that she uses, to increase the workout, as time goes along. I also bought a mini-trampoline and a set of "Urban Rebounding" tapes, but I have problems with my knee, so I will not use the trampoline...not for awhile. They do have some great ab workouts you can do, by sitting on the trampoline, though. I may try some of those.

As of today, my goal is to lose 50-pounds. I could probably lose another 20, but I will worry about that, after I achieve my first goal.

Melle · 04-24-2008, 07:39 PM

Well, I just went over to ebay and purchased the book. I used "Buy it now", so I should be receiving it shortly. I can't wait to read all the information.

Melle · 04-26-2008, 07:27 PM

Well, today was my one week weigh-in, and I lost 4-pounds...WOOHOO!

thindreams2reality · 04-26-2008, 09:37 PM

sbaquera78 · 04-28-2008, 09:15 AM

Great job with the four pounds, melle! Keep up the great work!

Moretta · 04-30-2008, 10:58 AM

to losing 4lbs Melle, sounds like you are doing a fantastic job.

Keep it up.

Melle · 05-02-2008, 08:48 AM

Well, yesterday was my 12'th day, and I lost 4 more pounds...total of 8 pounds in 12-days!

But, yesterday was also the first day of that horrible time that I always gain at least 5-pounds of water weight...bloating.

I had gained back 2-pounds, this morning. So, I'm glad I weighed yesterday, so I know for a fact it's just water and I'll lose it in a few days.

sbaquera78 · 05-02-2008, 02:28 PM

Melle~I used to have that problem, but since LC I haven't had the bloating and cramping like I used to. It's weird I know, but I am not complaining

Melle · 05-02-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sbaquera78

Melle~I used to have that problem, but since LC I haven't had the bloating and cramping like I used to. It's weird I know, but I am not complaining

I've heard other people say the same thing. I'm hoping that by next month, it'll be getting better.

Melle · 05-07-2008, 11:46 AM

Well, today I can tell that I'm starting to "purge some of the water weight". By this Sunday morning, I should be ready to weigh, again. It's too depressing, to weigh, until then.

I did try an Egg Cream, this morning. It was TOTALLY satisfying. I think I may start drinking Egg Creams for breakfast and lunch, for awhile.

Moretta · 05-07-2008, 11:49 AM

Egg creams are certainly delish. I find them satisfying.

You should have a whoosh by Sunday, Melle.

KUTGW.

sbaquera78 · 05-07-2008, 02:19 PM

You guys really enjoy the egg cream? I can't say I have ever tried one. Melle, never get down about the scale. I swear it is evil! Have you taken your measurements? That is a good way to find out how you are doing. Do the two of you workout?

Melle · 05-08-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbaquera78

You guys really enjoy the egg cream? I can't say I have ever tried one. Melle, never get down about the scale. I swear it is evil! Have you taken your measurements? That is a good way to find out how you are doing. Do the two of you workout?

No, I haven't taken my measurements. In fact, I don't even have a tape measure. I will put one on my shopping list, right now.

That's a good idea, because now that you mention it, there were times before, that I lost inches...lots of inches, but didn't lose pounds.

sbaquera78 · 05-08-2008, 08:32 PM

That is how I am "losing" now. I don't even go near my scale. Too much fluctuation. ape measures don't lie

04-24-2008, 05:28 PM	#1
Melle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Branson, Missouri Posts: 675 Gallery: Melle WOE: Just Low Carb Start Date: April 20, 2008	Hi Everyone...Newbie here! Well, today is day five of my low-carb lifestyle (again). I first started Atkins about ten years ago...at that time, it was strictly "Atkins". I lost weight, but, as so many of us do, I'd go off and back on it. I started again (strictly) when I got engaged, almost 6-years ago, in preparation for my wedding. I lost almost 60 pounds. But, the wedding cake and pancake breakfasts on the honeymoon did me in...that, along with the fact that I married a Chef. One good thing that I did find out, during that last big weightloss, is that I guess I don't really do "Atkins", anymore. From reading info on various "Low Carb Diets", I am surprised to find that the program I developed myself, is almost the same as "Carbohydrate Addict's"..."Protein Power". Even though I didn't realize that's what I was doing, I try to limit my carbs to 10-15 net carbs per meal, and less than 50 per day. Those carbs are never "sugar carbs" or "white starches". I try to make them "vegetable/fruit carbs". Doing this, I found I still turned the keto-stix purple, and I didn't have the "potassium loss", and I still lost weight. It actually made me very happy, when I read the description of that program, because it affirmed my beliefs. This past Sunday, I went out and bought all of my familar foods. I had less than 40 net carbs, the past five days. I feel like I've finally taken-off, on a long anticipated vacation. My exercise program (at this time), is Leslie Sansone's "Walk-Away the Pounds" DVD's & VHS tapes. I have several of them, and can do walks anywhere from 1-mile up to 5-miles, all in the comfort of my home. I'm presently only doing 1-mile a day, but these are not "easy walks". I bought the weighted balls and hand weights that she uses, to increase the workout, as time goes along. I also bought a mini-trampoline and a set of "Urban Rebounding" tapes, but I have problems with my knee, so I will not use the trampoline...not for awhile. They do have some great ab workouts you can do, by sitting on the trampoline, though. I may try some of those. As of today, my goal is to lose 50-pounds. I could probably lose another 20, but I will worry about that, after I achieve my first goal. Last edited by Melle : 04-24-2008 at 05:45 PM.

04-26-2008, 07:27 PM	#3
Melle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Branson, Missouri Posts: 675 Gallery: Melle WOE: Just Low Carb Start Date: April 20, 2008	Week One ~ 4-Pounds Lost! Well, today was my one week weigh-in, and I lost 4-pounds...WOOHOO!

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04-24-2008, 07:39 PM	#2
Melle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Branson, Missouri Posts: 675 Gallery: Melle WOE: Just Low Carb Start Date: April 20, 2008	Well, I just went over to ebay and purchased the book. I used "Buy it now", so I should be receiving it shortly. I can't wait to read all the information.

04-26-2008, 09:37 PM	#4
thindreams2reality MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,742 Gallery: thindreams2reality Stats: 235/191.5/110

04-28-2008, 09:15 AM	#5
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 530 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	Great job with the four pounds, melle! Keep up the great work!

04-30-2008, 10:58 AM	#6
Moretta Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 643 Gallery: Moretta Stats: 158.6/129/125 WOE: LC of some sort undecided which one Start Date: March 28, 2008	to losing 4lbs Melle, sounds like you are doing a fantastic job. Keep it up.

05-02-2008, 08:48 AM	#7
Melle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Branson, Missouri Posts: 675 Gallery: Melle WOE: Just Low Carb Start Date: April 20, 2008	Well, yesterday was my 12'th day, and I lost 4 more pounds...total of 8 pounds in 12-days! But, yesterday was also the first day of that horrible time that I always gain at least 5-pounds of water weight...bloating. I had gained back 2-pounds, this morning. So, I'm glad I weighed yesterday, so I know for a fact it's just water and I'll lose it in a few days.

05-02-2008, 02:28 PM	#8
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 530 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	Melle~I used to have that problem, but since LC I haven't had the bloating and cramping like I used to. It's weird I know, but I am not complaining

05-07-2008, 11:46 AM	#10
Melle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Branson, Missouri Posts: 675 Gallery: Melle WOE: Just Low Carb Start Date: April 20, 2008	Well, today I can tell that I'm starting to "purge some of the water weight". By this Sunday morning, I should be ready to weigh, again. It's too depressing, to weigh, until then. I did try an Egg Cream, this morning. It was TOTALLY satisfying. I think I may start drinking Egg Creams for breakfast and lunch, for awhile.

05-07-2008, 11:49 AM	#11
Moretta Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 643 Gallery: Moretta Stats: 158.6/129/125 WOE: LC of some sort undecided which one Start Date: March 28, 2008	Egg creams are certainly delish. I find them satisfying. You should have a whoosh by Sunday, Melle. KUTGW.

05-07-2008, 02:19 PM	#12
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 530 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	You guys really enjoy the egg cream? I can't say I have ever tried one. Melle, never get down about the scale. I swear it is evil! Have you taken your measurements? That is a good way to find out how you are doing. Do the two of you workout?

05-08-2008, 08:32 PM	#14
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 530 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	That is how I am "losing" now. I don't even go near my scale. Too much fluctuation. ape measures don't lie