Introducing myself!

WiiWoman · 02-22-2009, 10:51 AM

Just saying hi...Im new and I am trying to follow an EFGT WOE. I have done Atkins in the past with a limited amount of success. So after reading one of
Mr.Groves books I am really liking this approach...it seams like a plan that I could stick to. I dont hold any illusions that I will ever be a "normal" size as I have too many things working against me (PCOS, thyroid and psychological/emotional issues) but I need to manage my blood sugars better and I think this may be the best way.
Anyway, glad this group is here...I probably wont post much(too busy) but know that I am reading when I can and am inspired by all of you.have been

I was wondering how successful any of you have been in controlling your blood sugars and/or losing weight?
Wiiwoman

LECould · 02-23-2009, 12:51 PM

Welcome!! As far as how successful we have been - can't speak for everyone - but, I'm a work in progress!! Don't have glucose numbers or insulin levels to report, but I can tell that this is in control for me as my cravings have gone away. However, I'm doing VLC for now, and did have a few cravings still doing EFGT, although they were greatly reduced compared to eating a "normal" diet.

robing0110 · 02-23-2009, 12:58 PM

Welcome Wiiwoman so glad to have you here. There are many friendly and helpful people here, I am sure that you will enjoy it!

robing0110 · 02-23-2009, 01:01 PM

Well I can say for myself that eating Low-Carb has allowed me to lose the 71 pounds and the great thig is is that I never get hungry which is a huge thing for me. I have also been exercising so that does help as well. I have decided not to put up another pic until I reach goal(this is me at 226 pounds). Whichever way of eating you are following I am sure will do wonders as long as you stay commited and this site will help you do that.
Again, WELCOME!!!

CarolynF · 02-23-2009, 04:09 PM

Hi Wii and Robin..

You guys need to post on our Challenge board for the month...........We would love to get to know you better..

galexina · 02-23-2009, 09:09 PM

I have a question about EFGT. Is there a way to translate the ammount of fat/carbs and protein
in to portion size. I am more of an oz , cup, tablespoon kind of gal.

Its hard to me to follow this plan using grams.
Is there anyone who can show me a sample day menu example

breakfast
protein 4-5 oz
carbs(and what kinds ) size
fat how much

Does this make sense. I think this plan is interesting. But my ADD is making it hard
to get the serving sizes.

Gal

LECould · 02-24-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galexina

I have a question about EFGT. Is there a way to translate the ammount of fat/carbs and protein
in to portion size. I am more of an oz , cup, tablespoon kind of gal.

Its hard to me to follow this plan using grams.
Is there anyone who can show me a sample day menu example

breakfast
protein 4-5 oz
carbs(and what kinds ) size
fat how much

Does this make sense. I think this plan is interesting. But my ADD is making it hard
to get the serving sizes.

Gal

Most of us put it in FitDay.com and it figures your percentage by the day. Very nice site and FREEEEEEEE!

galexina · 02-24-2009, 08:40 PM

Thanks so much for the information on Fitday.com

CindyCRNA · 03-01-2009, 11:57 AM

Also, Wii and Robin, check out the coconut oil threads. It helps tremendously when you consume the right fat. I was stalling on olive oil and have started to lose on coconut oil. It's metabolized differantly and gives you much more energy.

Tesaje · 03-02-2009, 09:33 AM

Check out Barry Grove's recipe and menu pages on his free site: Diabetes Diet Home Page - Diabetes Diet. UK
It lets you see what he's talking about.

02-22-2009, 10:51 AM	#1
WiiWoman Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canadian Sheild Posts: 4 Gallery: WiiWoman Stats: 277 WOE: EFGT Start Date: Restarted February 2009	Introducing myself! Just saying hi...Im new and I am trying to follow an EFGT WOE. I have done Atkins in the past with a limited amount of success. So after reading one of Mr.Groves books I am really liking this approach...it seams like a plan that I could stick to. I dont hold any illusions that I will ever be a "normal" size as I have too many things working against me (PCOS, thyroid and psychological/emotional issues) but I need to manage my blood sugars better and I think this may be the best way. Anyway, glad this group is here...I probably wont post much(too busy) but know that I am reading when I can and am inspired by all of you.have been I was wondering how successful any of you have been in controlling your blood sugars and/or losing weight? Wiiwoman

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02-23-2009, 12:51 PM	#2
LECould Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 82 Gallery: LECould Stats: 168/149/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2008	Welcome!! As far as how successful we have been - can't speak for everyone - but, I'm a work in progress!! Don't have glucose numbers or insulin levels to report, but I can tell that this is in control for me as my cravings have gone away. However, I'm doing VLC for now, and did have a few cravings still doing EFGT, although they were greatly reduced compared to eating a "normal" diet.

02-23-2009, 12:58 PM	#3
robing0110 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 223 Gallery: robing0110 Stats: 226/170/105 WOE: Zero Carb Start Date: 9/14/08	Welcome Wiiwoman so glad to have you here. There are many friendly and helpful people here, I am sure that you will enjoy it!

02-23-2009, 01:01 PM	#4
robing0110 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 223 Gallery: robing0110 Stats: 226/170/105 WOE: Zero Carb Start Date: 9/14/08	Well I can say for myself that eating Low-Carb has allowed me to lose the 71 pounds and the great thig is is that I never get hungry which is a huge thing for me. I have also been exercising so that does help as well. I have decided not to put up another pic until I reach goal(this is me at 226 pounds). Whichever way of eating you are following I am sure will do wonders as long as you stay commited and this site will help you do that. Again, WELCOME!!!

02-23-2009, 04:09 PM	#5
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 23,531 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/151/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Hi Wii and Robin.. You guys need to post on our Challenge board for the month...........We would love to get to know you better..

02-23-2009, 09:09 PM	#6
galexina Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 19 Gallery: galexina	I have a question about EFGT. Is there a way to translate the ammount of fat/carbs and protein in to portion size. I am more of an oz , cup, tablespoon kind of gal. Its hard to me to follow this plan using grams. Is there anyone who can show me a sample day menu example breakfast protein 4-5 oz carbs(and what kinds ) size fat how much Does this make sense. I think this plan is interesting. But my ADD is making it hard to get the serving sizes. Gal

02-24-2009, 08:40 PM	#8
galexina Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 19 Gallery: galexina	Thanks so much for the information on Fitday.com

03-01-2009, 11:57 AM	#9
CindyCRNA MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,309 Gallery: CindyCRNA Stats: 152/132/123 WOE: 30%/40%/30% Net carbs about 70. Start Date: 6/09, LC since 1/09	Also, Wii and Robin, check out the coconut oil threads. It helps tremendously when you consume the right fat. I was stalling on olive oil and have started to lose on coconut oil. It's metabolized differantly and gives you much more energy.

03-02-2009, 09:33 AM	#10
Tesaje Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MD Posts: 147 Gallery: Tesaje Stats: 160/160/130 WOE: Lo carb/organic	Check out Barry Grove's recipe and menu pages on his free site: Diabetes Diet Home Page - Diabetes Diet. UK It lets you see what he's talking about.