http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ Blog your progress here! en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:34:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.lowcarbfriends.com/lcf/vb3/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/647929-godsbeloved79s-makin-change-better-journey.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:13 GMT YES, this is like my 10th journal, so what!! I want to start A NEW, and I'm NOT waiting until January 1st ..I'm doing it NOW!! I may have some stumbling blocks along the way ..BUT I will remain steadfast! I've learned over the years, that it's a desire that I have to look my best, feel confident in my skin, and be healthy. NOW, I have to take that desire and make it REALITY!! NO ONE else can do it for me ..I HAVE TO DO IT, with God's HELP!!

Helpful tips:

1. Understand what you’re eating.

Atkins is about eating right. But to eat right, you need to know what you’re eating. Atkins makes you a nutrition expert – you’ll learn which foods your body needs to lose or maintain weight, how to easily reduce carbs and sugar in your diet, what that label really says and more.

Start by:

* Reading the Acceptable Foods List for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3. That’s your very delicious cheat sheet.
* Understand Net Carbs
* Use the handy Carb Counter in combination with the Acceptable Foods Lists and easily keep track of your Net Carbs

2. Be sensible, not obsessive, about portions.

We don’t make you count calories – we just ask you to use a little common sense. You probably could guess that too many calories will slow down your weight loss, but here’s a surprise – too few will slow down your metabolism. Start with these recommendations as a minimum and adjust based on your results.

Calorie Recommendations:*

* Women should shoot for a range of 1500 - 1800 calories a day
* Men should shoot for a range of 1800 - 2000 calories per day

* Calorie recommendations vary depending on your size, gender, age and metabolism.

3. Eat regularly. That’s right, no starvation.

Regardless of the phase, you should be eating three regular-sized meals with two snacks every day.

4. Enjoy sensible snacks, even on-the-go.

Don’t worry, “snack” is a good word on Atkins – we’ll show you how to stay satisfied between meals and of course, you can enjoy Atkins bars and shakes from day one.

5. Enjoy eating – at home, at a restaurant, wherever.

Other diets inflict a fear of eating. Many require you to eat predetermined expensive, pre-packaged meals. Not Atkins. We’ll teach you how to choose the right foods, at home, in a restaurant, on vacation, anywhere. You’ll make the right choices and stay on track.

6. Drink more water.

It’s really true – more water encourages your body to let go of water weight – plus it’s just plain healthy, so drink at least eight glasses a day.

7. Remember your supplements.

Take a daily multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron. Take your Omega 3’s and 6’s every day and a fiber supplement if necessary.

8. Up your activity.

Of course, there are lots of benefits to activity/exercise, but in the case of Atkins, we believe more activity means better results, and getting to your goal, faster.

9. Let family and friends support you.

You know they want you to reach your goals. So talk it up, let the important people in your life know how you’re doing and feeling. And if you need some encouragement, don’t beat around the bush – just ask.

10. Track your weight loss success and your health success.

It’s a great idea to visit your healthcare professional and get a check up before you start Atkins – and a follow-up when you reach your goal weight. You might just be amazed at how much healthier you’ve gotten. ]]> Weight Loss Journals godsbeloved79 http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/647929-godsbeloved79s-makin-change-better-journey.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/647641-atkins-journey-day-one.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:25:13 GMT Today I have eaten chesse dip with pork rinds and Tortilla soup minus the tortillas. I will have meatballs with cheese tonight. My workout will consist of squats, and pushups and maybe the Wii. The Wii is a purchase I bought to motivate myself to workout more, well it didnt workout that way. I... Today I have eaten chesse dip with pork rinds and Tortilla soup minus the tortillas. I will have meatballs with cheese tonight. My workout will consist of squats, and pushups and maybe the Wii. The Wii is a purchase I bought to motivate myself to workout more, well it didnt workout that way. I believe I used It maybe 5 times I need to put that expensive purchase to good use. ]]> Weight Loss Journals ecweldon http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/647641-atkins-journey-day-one.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/647630-low-carb-day.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:43:03 GMT I've tried this and other diets various time, I have success but then I get side tracked. I always delay getting back on the wagon. I really need this to be the last time, because I'm gaining weight and its becoming a continuous thing. I'm so unhappy with the way things fit aswell as how I look. I'm only 24 I shouldnt be going through this misery. I have to accept that only because my peers can eat like horses and lose just from walking from their car to the office doesnt mean I can. Hopefully tomorrow will be as successful as today. I will post pics as I progress. ]]> Weight Loss Journals ecweldon http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/647630-low-carb-day.html http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/647175-annamazing-journey.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:33:22 GMT Time to do something I have never done...puy myself out there on Low Carb Friends!! I am at my highest weight I have been at for a long time and I am committed to getting a grip. My goal is not perfection...my goal is to make some good choices everyday which will lead to a thinner me one year... Time to do something I have never done...puy myself out there on Low Carb Friends!! I am at my highest weight I have been at for a long time and I am committed to getting a grip. My goal is not perfection...my goal is to make some good choices everyday which will lead to a thinner me one year from now. I am not going to post a "gung ho" all or nothing type journal. It will be an honest portrayal of simple old me trying to make a better life.

I am not going to have a strict plan. For today I want to eal less than yesterday. Maybe a week from now I will decide to move more. My goal is to simply (good or bad) to journal as much as I can as I work through this. Some days i may inspire someone reading, other days you may think...you ate WHaT??? LOL But come hell or high water I want to 6 months from now feel less pain in my knees and more energy. With that I also want a smaller a$$ lol. I will diligently try to journal. Once again, I stress, i am still figuring this out. I know I am journaling on a low carb site but my carbs may be through the roof while I sort this out. I want to just start by eating less calories (food) and to stop the binging.

B- 2 eggs with hot sauce, coffee with cream

L-large garden salad, 1/3 cup chickpeas, 1/2 can salmon, 1 tbsp olive oil and apple cider

coffee

D-2 small chicken pot pies with heinz 57. I ate this by 7pm tonight and NO MORE EATING FOR TONIGHT!!

Starting weight~ Nov. 15, 2009..... 233 lbs
Ultimate goal~ 160 lbs

Goal by Jan 1, 2010....220 lbs

I CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:up::up::up::up: ]]> Weight Loss Journals annamazing http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/weight-loss-journals/647175-annamazing-journey.html