Ask Kimmer!

[Booftalo]

Okay Kimmer, here's another one for you.

When I stick to the Kimmer Experiment, does my tea consumption matter? I know that you say you drink diet soda, but I can't hack the aspartame. Yesterday I stayed around 1200 calories, and had 2 carbs from eggs, but I drank a LOT of weak tea. 4 teabags makes 3 quarts of tea, and I drank 2 3 quart pitchers, so according to Fitday, I was at 10 carbs for the day.

I tried switching over to Kimkins, but as soon as I added the salads back I started having cravings again. (I think tomatoes and I are going to have to part ways.... *sigh*) The meat works really well for me, and since I'm taking my vitamins, I'm not so concerned about missing out on things.

Just wondered if I was shooting myself in the foot--

Boof

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by momov2boys

Hi Kimmer,

I am fairly new to this board and would love to read your past posts, but with my 3 year old and 8 month old, I'd never have time...

I am interested to know if you ever crave sweets. If so, what do you eat? Or, what would you recommend other LC ers to have?

I feel the need for something sweet after lunch and after dinner. It used to be that I'd have milk chocolate, then I switched to dark chocolate and now I LOVE the cream cheese muffins, but I must eat two whenever I have those babies...

What do you think of LC chocolates, etc..?

Thanks for your help!

Yes, I do. Sweets are my down fall. Not candy so much (although I'll avoid someone's office if there's an open See's candy box on their desk, LOL), but desserts, cakes, brownies ... you bet.

I don't have a magic answer on what to do. I wish I did because it would help so many.

Being in 'real' ketosis helps. You don't want to eat at all, even a brownie just doesn't seem good.

What has helped me the most is to make the 0 cal 0 carb frozen concoctions from Crystal Light and/or flavored 0 cal waters. Popsicles, Slurpees, snow cones ... better than nothing, especially in the heat of summer.

This BB has tons of LC dessert recipes. The danger to our goal of very rapid weight loss is 1) self control 2) portion control 3) calories. Is our world going to come to an end if have a slice of 300 calorie LC cheesecake? No, but it is 300 calories ... assuming we measured right, figured portions right, and can stop at 1 slice with the rest of the pie calling us from the fridge.

Hopefully others will have better suggestions. Mine was just to stay away. I knew one slip would stop weight loss for at least 4 days ... not worthwhile to me.

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by cimitoch

ARe my calories too high? Little Vickie questions her 1380. Today I am at 1100 and may eat a titch more today. Yesterday I was 1280 or so. Is that bad?

I did cut out the olive oil completely, except for my eggs this morning before I read the post here.

Help!

Thank you
Cindy

Please forgive me, but I've forgotten your stats and that has a lot to do with calories. 1380 for someone who weighs 300 lbs is OK, but it's going to be tough for the 135 lbs person who wants to lose 10.

Are you hungry? That would be a big question. If you are, find out why. When was your last "over 10 carbs" day?

Everyone should keep in mind that unless you're physically measuring and weighing food, we're all under-estimating how much we're eating. If I guesstimate my quantities and enter in Fitday, are they really 1250 or 1650 because that steak was 6 oz not 4.

Whomever is measuring (watching paint dry is more fun), keep in mind that meat/chicken/fish should be weighed, everything else is physical volume (cups) ... 4 oz of lettuce is not a .25 cup!

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by Booftalo

When I stick to the Kimmer Experiment, does my tea consumption matter?

Drink up! It's probably the best choice there is, next to plain water (ugh!) No need to make it especially weak, brew it however you usually do and reap the massive antioxidant properties!!!

If tomatoes are a problem, just put them on the back burner for a few weeks. Have you lost your appetite yet? The Kimmer Experiment is lean protein only (no salads), then Kimkins adds veggies back.

I'm going to make a huge mug of hot green tea right now!

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by momov2boys

What do you think of LC chocolates, etc..?

I'm all about losing weight as fast as possible and LC products are a huge road block.

No LC products on Kimkins.

But if you're eating them on a different plan, be careful. Dr. A had written that "-itols" were evil ... until his company started selling them. If you're going to eat them be ready for cravings from the carbs and it's really important that you count all of the carbs.

The SA thing is a lie, a clever marketing gimmick. Your body metabolizes all of the carbs, only supposedly SA are supposed to let it happen at a slower pace. According to diabetics on this BB who test blood sugar, this isn't true.

Count all of the carbs. Count all of the calories.

[Kimmer]

JenniferMary, for some reason when I quoted your post, I kept getting an error message that my post was too short ... I really need to get a real computer, LOL.

Here's your post and my answer:

Originally Posted by JenniferMary

Hi Kimmer! I LOVE THIS THREAD! Amazing posts and great tips... I am so excited to start! I have about 85 pounds to lose and have a few questions:

1. If I stay on lean proteins and limit calories, any idea how long it will take me to reach my goal? How does Labor Day sound?

2. My lunch today is 2 deviled eggs w/a bit of mayo and mustard with 1.5 chicken breasts cut up. Does this sound ok to you? Excellent! Really watch the mayo (or find a "light" that you like). Any salad veggies?

I can't wait until the "no hunger" kicks in and I start feeling "SNATT"!!!! I'll deal with the nausea, I just want this weight gone asap! When it happens, it happens! You'll be way less hungry ... if at all ... so be sure you take a Centrum type vitamin every day!

[Booftalo]

Actually, I did the three day experiment and lost 3 pounds the first day and then no more. I'd lost my appetite, so I added the veggies back expecting to just convert over to Kimkins with no trouble. Then I had the tomato problem. I decided to go back to the lean protein only because it was much easier for me because I wasn't hungry on it. When I added salad back, my calories were much lower, but I wasn't just hungry, I was crave-y.

You've put my mind at ease about the tea. I can give up most things, but I didn't think I could give that up, too.

Thanks for all the help--

Boof

[JenniferMary]

Hi again Kimmer!

Labor Day? Really? I can lose 85 pounds in 5 months eating protein and lower fat/calories? That really sounds unbelievable! No, I don't have any veggies with my lunch. Just deviled eggs and chicken breast. Do you find the weight loss slows down at all after the first month or so? I'm thinking dinner will be lean steak and probably eggs again. What about bacon, can we eat that in moderation as well?

I LOVE THIS THREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kimmer]

Elyseelyse, apparently I can't "quote" anybody now. What a bargain this PC was, LOL.

Originally Posted by elyseelyse

... I am content w/ a 3 lbs per month loss) , should I add to my "mix" :

I basically only naturally eat meat and eggs. Thanks to you, I have learned to limit the "add-ons" (cheese, creams, butter, dressings, etc.) to just make it taste good, not gorge.

1. Berries and splenda sweeten cream Good, just watch amount of berries and PORTION CONTROL on the cream. Splenda helps with carbs, not with calories!

2. LC tortillas, lavash or pitas I think for you this is a good choice. Higher carbs, but good amount of fiber (that's what makes them LC). Watch mayo or whatever you make sandwiches with.

3. Nuts (pecans, macadamias, almonds or walnuts) Honestly, I'd count these out very carefully, bag them in 1 oz portions and FREEZE them. Move one to the fridge each night to have the next day. The calories are high and they go quick!

4. SF Jello, SF cheesecake or SF icecream SF jello - yes, the others are going to slow you down at 300 calories a pop, but maybe 1-2X a week?

(I am capable for the most part of sticking to one portion - its only when I feel entitled that I eat more. I have been working on that aspect of eating.)

I picked a ballerina color for your answers.

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by JenniferMary

Hi again Kimmer!

Labor Day? Really? I can lose 85 pounds in 5 months eating protein and lower fat/calories? That really sounds unbelievable! No, I don't have any veggies with my lunch. Just deviled eggs and chicken breast. Do you find the weight loss slows down at all after the first month or so? I'm thinking dinner will be lean steak and probably eggs again. What about bacon, can we eat that in moderation as well?

I LOVE THIS THREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is a fun thread, isn't it?

Of course 85 lbs in 5 months! This isn't Weight Watchers. But, you have to make an honest commitment to lean protein and salad type veggies. I read about people doing Kimkins and they're eating all kinds of high calorie stuff that isn't going to help with fast weight loss.

You'll lose 15-20 pounds on Induction, then at least 3-5 lbs a week after that.

Caveat, be sure to use Fitday and be sure, please, that you're using it properly. Pick the right foods, don't pick what you "wish" you'd eaten instead.

One of the first mistakes I made was with zucchini. For some bizarre reason, if you search "zucchini", the only choice are "baby zucchini" so that's what I picked. Wrong. Baby zucchini are gourmet and the size of your little finger. That's not what I was eating, but I was sure glad to see only 1 carb each (never mind my portion was actually 6 carbs).

For at least a week use an actual scale for meat/chicken/fish. Avoid at all costs using "small", "medium" or NFS choices. Believe me, our idea of "small" isn't.

You'll do great! Plan your food menu at least a day ahead and have a plan each day before you get out of bed.

Stay busy! Get out of the house. Cut down computer time (like I need to). Volunteer for a new project at work, or volunteer in your neighborhood if you're a SAHM. You'll suddenly have a whole bunch more time on your hands and you don't want to spend it staring into the fridge (sorry, my old habit).

[momov2boys]

Thanks, Kimmer

One more question for you...do you ever have drinks with aspartame?

My Lipton Diet Lemon Brisk Iced tea is sweetened with Nutraweet. I love it!
I tried Nestea's which is sweetened with Splenda, but I hate it.

[JenniferMary]

Ok, I'm confused now. I have literally read every one of your posts in this thread and for some dumb reason, I'm still not getting this. I know you have answered this question so many times already and I am sorry to ask again. But.... what is the difference between The Kimmer Experiment, KimKins and Meat and Eggs? I know meat and eggs isn't watching calories or fat as well as having no veggies. Is Kimmer Experiment meat and eggs but with limited fat and calories? Sorry!

[streaker1971]

I had a dr.'s appt yesterday and had lab work done including cholesterol. Mine was

Total = 263
HDL = 169
LDL = 81
Tri = 61

My friend that works in the lab said this is high. I have connections and got my friend to run my cholesterol along with what the dr. did (thyroid, glucose, etc...). Are these good numbers?

[Skinny Panda]

Okay I give in. After reading and re-reading this thread (which I love by the way) I decided I want to lose fast so I am going -to the letter- follow Kimmers 3 day experiment and then go into Kimkins. I am not 'unhappy' with my weight loss so far, pretty happy with the way I feel actually. But I am impatient and I want to lose it, and see it! Especially with summer coming! Seeing these posts with these great losses really encourages me, so thank to everyone here and especially Kimmer! I can't wait to see if I can post my great losses and progress too!!!!

[wannaloosewt]

Hey Y'all! I've not posted my weight because I've been eating salads and my weight loss has stopped! Oh I forgot to mention the tomatoes and vidalias on those salads! I've been good again for two days now, just Kimmers Way and I know I'll be losing a pound a day! It's SO hard to eat right when you're staying at someone else's house! I'm back on so....Here we GO!!!!

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by JenniferMary

Ok, I'm confused now. I have literally read every one of your posts in this thread and for some dumb reason, I'm still not getting this. I know you have answered this question so many times already and I am sorry to ask again. But.... what is the difference between The Kimmer Experiment, KimKins and Meat and Eggs? I know meat and eggs isn't watching calories or fat as well as having no veggies. Is Kimmer Experiment meat and eggs but with limited fat and calories? Sorry!

See Post #1

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by wannaloosewt

Hey Y'all! I've not posted my weight because I've been eating salads and my weight loss has stopped! Oh I forgot to mention the tomatoes and vidalias on those salads! I've been good again for two days now, just Kimmers Way and I know I'll be losing a pound a day! It's SO hard to eat right when you're staying at someone else's house! I'm back on so....Here we GO!!!!

Wow, trying to stay on track as a houseguest! Kudos to you! I'd probably be eating whatever's there, LOL.

When you get home, recheck your Fitday and meat/fat. The salads shouldn't be a problem unless you're using full fat salad dressing (calories).

Don't stress, you're a guest in someone's home, you'll be back on track soon.

[DEDIKAYTED]

I had a dr.'s appt yesterday and had lab work done including cholesterol. Mine was

Total = 263
HDL = 169
LDL = 81
Tri = 61

Actually that blood work looks great..

Normal levels are:

HDL(the good cholesterol) = 40 - 59 (BUT.. HDL cholesterol values GREATER than 59 are associated with REDUCED cardiac risk)

LDL (the bad cholesterol) - 0 -99 (You are within the range)

Triglycerides (0-149) - You are within the range

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by Skinny Panda

Okay I give in. After reading and re-reading this thread (which I love by the way) I decided I want to lose fast so I am going -to the letter- follow Kimmers 3 day experiment and then go into Kimkins. I am not 'unhappy' with my weight loss so far, pretty happy with the way I feel actually. But I am impatient and I want to lose it, and see it! Especially with summer coming! Seeing these posts with these great losses really encourages me, so thank to everyone here and especially Kimmer! I can't wait to see if I can post my great losses and progress too!!!!

It happens, believe me. Better yet, believe everyone else! I just posted in another thread that my sister has now lost 50 lbs on Kimkins, dropping from size 22 to 14 ... she'll call goal at size 10. She had 'stalled' for a few weeks until she gave up the sugar free creamer in her vat of morning coffee, LOL. My sister, Jill, also exercises by walking 20 minutes on her treadmill every morning and walking with a neighbor a few days a week.

You're already ahead behind you understand Kimmer Experiment, then Kimkins. I think there are Challenges for Kimkins in that forum. Maybe that support would be good for you?

Welcome to the Kimkins Kamp!

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by streaker1971

I had a dr.'s appt yesterday and had lab work done including cholesterol. Mine was

Total = 263
HDL = 169
LDL = 81
Tri = 61

My friend that works in the lab said this is high. I have connections and got my friend to run my cholesterol along with what the dr. did (thyroid, glucose, etc...). Are these good numbers?

There are threads on this BB (check the Medical forum) that explain about cholesterol and ratios.

My cholesterol has always been good, even when obese, so I never paid attention to that info ... dumb me.

Losing weight by nearly any method reduces cholesterol counts and we need to remember that part of my cholesterol makeup is family history since our bodies manufacture a substantial portion.

Check out the Medical forum.

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by JenniferMary

Hi again Kimmer!

Labor Day? Really? I can lose 85 pounds in 5 months eating protein and lower fat/calories? That really sounds unbelievable! No, I don't have any veggies with my lunch. Just deviled eggs and chicken breast. Do you find the weight loss slows down at all after the first month or so? I'm thinking dinner will be lean steak and probably eggs again. What about bacon, can we eat that in moderation as well?

I LOVE THIS THREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Of course 85 lbs in 5 months, what did you expect?

Bacon is high calorie and addictive (raising my hand) so again, it depends on the results you want. The best type is very thin (cheapo brands), cooked until crispy and drained. Can you be happy with 3 slices 2X a week? How will you cook the eggs? I like them in bacon fat, but again, that can't be a frequent thing for Kimkins rate weight loss.

I'd really encourage you to grab a set of measuring spoons/cups.

When you make your deviled eggs, the mayo should be "flat measured" in a measuring spoon by scraping across with a knife blade. It's amazing how little 1 tablespoon is! And 100 calories to boot! If you don't use a lot of mayo on a daily basis it might not be significant, but I like "wet" tuna salad!

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by momov2boys

Thanks, Kimmer

One more question for you...do you ever have drinks with aspartame?

My Lipton Diet Lemon Brisk Iced tea is sweetened with Nutraweet. I love it!
I tried Nestea's which is sweetened with Splenda, but I hate it.

Yes, yes and yes.

Drink up, play around with recipes and don't forget diet drinks make GREAT popsicles during the summer!

I find adding Diet 7-Up or Diet Sprite to Crystal Light really livens it up due to the carbonation.

Iced or hot tea is among the most awesome beverages you could pick.

[Kimmer]

Originally Posted by Strawberry

For a low carb, low calorie coffee drink... you can use 1 cup of carb countdown milk (skim has the least calories, although its not as creamy) with a teaspoon of coffee crystals and splenda and tons of ice. Then I blend it all up with my handheld mixer. This is almost as good as the blended frappuchino cremes at Starbucks! This will make a decent 16 oz glass full too.

Yes, but watch how often. Carb Countdown milk is low in carbs, but not extremely low in calories.

My sister loves coffee, I'm going to have to pass this along to her for the hot summer months. Would a blender work better at crushing the ice?

[Skinny Panda]

[/quote]It happens, believe me. Better yet, believe everyone else! I just posted in another thread that my sister has now lost 50 lbs on Kimkins, dropping from size 22 to 14 ... she'll call goal at size 10. She had 'stalled' for a few weeks until she gave up the sugar free creamer in her vat of morning coffee, LOL. My sister, Jill, also exercises by walking 20 minutes on her treadmill every morning and walking with a neighbor a few days a week.

You're already ahead behind you understand Kimmer Experiment, then Kimkins. I think there are Challenges for Kimkins in that forum. Maybe that support would be good for you?

Welcome to the Kimkins Kamp! [quote]

Thanks Kimmer. I will check that out. I guess I feel like I've been eating pretty clean the whole time, but I realize I need accountability, and more support, cause there are those times.............And I WANT what I see here, real losses!!! So I think I am starting tommorow, simply because I've already had some asaparagus today. Not that I have anything crazy planned for tonight, just pork and salad, still having comitted to this goal will keep me from indulging in those couple glasses of wine I have on Fridays! But I want to lose fast!!!

Kamp? I love Kamp!!

[Lisahere]

Hi Kimmer,
Well, just wanted to say thanks. I am down 6 lbs. in 5 days. On my way to the goal before surgery 6 more weeks and I would die if I lose the 30 lbs. by then. So, protein, little fat and a hand full of salad for me. My appetite is zilch Think I can do it ???