New to LFL & Low Carb Lifestyle

DogMa · 10-15-2010, 11:27 AM

Hello Everybody! My name is Gina (DogMa—because I have a LOVE for dogs (I have 3—and they are my children!! LOL)
Anyways, I found out about LFL through a co-worker who lost over 20 lbs in 5 weeks!! On her 1st 10 days, she lost 10 lbs. and 10”. I was really impressed with her results so I decided to try it for myself! However, I waited until she had already lost over 20 lbs. Seeing how easy and fast she was able to lose her weight, I thought, what have I got to lose, but excess weight.
She gave me some protein bars that she buys, let me borrow her book (until I ordered mine, which I did), and told me which Ketostiks to buy. I bought the Lindora Fat Loss Indicator strips.
I’ve been on this wonderful plan for 10 days now and have lost 6.1 lbs. I have been going up in weight non-stop, with the last 30 in just 1.5 years! Yes! All in 2009/2010. I’m DONE trying to count points, calories and what not! I’m really liking this program—I feel as if I eat MORE and I’m shocked to actually be choosing an apple over the bread!

That was a challenge ALONE!! So, I’d rather that I just stay AWAY from bread, altogether if it’s going to hinder my progress.

I have tried Atkins in the past, but I didn’t like that you couldn’t’ have NO CARBS! I love this program because I’m still allowed some carbs and I don’t feel tired!
On Wednesday, I celebrated my birthday and opted for the Gluten Free pizza and shrimp lettuce wraps! Yummmy.. however, I did have a beer. How can you go to BJ’s Brewery and NOT have a Nutty Brunette!

I was SHOCKED and PLEASED that I did NOT gain a single oz. and I STILL managed to get a reading of ketosis the next day!
So, I was scared and terrified that I had blown it---but was once again REJUVENATED and excited to get BACK on-track because I was able to “stay in the “red” zone”.
Any advice or tips you have are always welcomed! I could use all the support right now that I can get---it’s so hard when you’re cooking for 2 men that are over 6’ tall and weigh over 200 lbs!! I’m only 5’2”. But no matter what they’re eating, I know that I HAVE to do this for ME!
Sorry this is so long --- thanks for having me!!

tybeeanna · 10-15-2010, 09:07 PM

Hi and WELCOME I was just up reading post and came across yours. I just do lower carb so no help with LFL but post in the Main Lobby too, you'll find lots more peeps there to welcome you.. Best wishes on your new life style...

10-15-2010, 11:27 AM	#1
DogMa Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 1 Gallery: DogMa Stats: 196/191/130 WOE: Lean for Life Start Date: October 4, 2010	New to LFL & Low Carb Lifestyle Hello Everybody! My name is Gina (DogMa—because I have a LOVE for dogs (I have 3—and they are my children!! LOL) Anyways, I found out about LFL through a co-worker who lost over 20 lbs in 5 weeks!! On her 1st 10 days, she lost 10 lbs. and 10”. I was really impressed with her results so I decided to try it for myself! However, I waited until she had already lost over 20 lbs. Seeing how easy and fast she was able to lose her weight, I thought, what have I got to lose, but excess weight. She gave me some protein bars that she buys, let me borrow her book (until I ordered mine, which I did), and told me which Ketostiks to buy. I bought the Lindora Fat Loss Indicator strips. I’ve been on this wonderful plan for 10 days now and have lost 6.1 lbs. I have been going up in weight non-stop, with the last 30 in just 1.5 years! Yes! All in 2009/2010. I’m DONE trying to count points, calories and what not! I’m really liking this program—I feel as if I eat MORE and I’m shocked to actually be choosing an apple over the bread! That was a challenge ALONE!! So, I’d rather that I just stay AWAY from bread, altogether if it’s going to hinder my progress. I have tried Atkins in the past, but I didn’t like that you couldn’t’ have NO CARBS! I love this program because I’m still allowed some carbs and I don’t feel tired! On Wednesday, I celebrated my birthday and opted for the Gluten Free pizza and shrimp lettuce wraps! Yummmy.. however, I did have a beer. How can you go to BJ’s Brewery and NOT have a Nutty Brunette! I was SHOCKED and PLEASED that I did NOT gain a single oz. and I STILL managed to get a reading of ketosis the next day! So, I was scared and terrified that I had blown it---but was once again REJUVENATED and excited to get BACK on-track because I was able to “stay in the “red” zone”. Any advice or tips you have are always welcomed! I could use all the support right now that I can get---it’s so hard when you’re cooking for 2 men that are over 6’ tall and weigh over 200 lbs!! I’m only 5’2”. But no matter what they’re eating, I know that I HAVE to do this for ME! Sorry this is so long --- thanks for having me!!

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10-15-2010, 09:07 PM	#2
tybeeanna Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern, IL Posts: 2,744 Gallery: tybeeanna Stats: H286 }232VSG{ C185 G when I get there WOE: low/carb 8-21-12 Start Date: 8/21/12	Hi and WELCOME I was just up reading post and came across yours. I just do lower carb so no help with LFL but post in the Main Lobby too, you'll find lots more peeps there to welcome you.. Best wishes on your new life style...