Introducing myself!

WiiWoman · 02-22-2009, 09:51 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, 11:51 AM

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, 11:58 AM

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, 12:01 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, 03:09 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, 08:09 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, 10:06 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 ******.com and it figures your percentage by the day. Very nice site and FREEEEEEEE!

galexina · 02-24-2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks so much for the information on ******.com

CindyCRNA · 03-01-2009, 10:57 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, 08:33 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, 09:51 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, 11:51 AM	#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, 11:58 AM	#3
robing0110 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 213 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, 12:01 PM	#4
robing0110 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 213 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, 03:09 PM	#5
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,825 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get 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, 08:09 PM	#6
galexina Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 17 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, 07:40 PM	#8
galexina Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 17 Gallery: galexina	Thanks so much for the information on ******.com

03-01-2009, 10:57 AM	#9
CindyCRNA Always on, slightly off Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,269 Gallery: CindyCRNA Stats: 152/132/121 Currently 120's lbs, 5'7" 51 years old WOE: 40%/25%/35% (F,P,C 1700 calories/day) Start Date: Raising carbs 1/10	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, 08:33 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.