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*Pear* · 02-06-2008, 07:53 PM

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*Pear* · 02-06-2008, 09:01 PM

I was just reading on Wifezilla's blog her reasons why she would continue to eat low carb even if she didnt lose another pound. Excellent list...

If I Never Lost Another Pound, I Would Still Eat Low Carb Because...

• Eating low carb reduces my chance of developing type 2 diabetes*.
• Eating low carb does not cause inflammation and blood vessel damage like eating carbohydrates and sugars does*.
• Eating low carb means I am eating less processed foods, and I think Monsanto and ConAgra have enough money already.
• Eating low carb also means I am supporting small local farmers because I shop at farmer's markets instead of the super market whenever possible.
• My eating low carb makes militant vegetarians seriously pissed off and I find that amusing.
• That goes double for PETA members.
• Did I mention I like meat?
• I never turn down an excuse to use my bbq grill.
• Eating low carb reduces my chances of developing heart disease*.
• I am no longer plagued by constant hunger pains.
• Since I stopped eat grains, I fart a lot less (seriously).
• I no longer get the shakes and break out in a cold sweat from a blood sugar crash even though I have just eaten about an hour earlier.
• I'll take any excuse I can get to keep eating cheese.
• I can easily eat this way for the rest of my life without being miserable.
• By eating low carb I have less monthly bloating.
• Eating low carb does not deplete my body of vitamins like high carbohydrate food does*.
• Heavy cream ... droooooollllll
• Eating low carb reduces the ability of cancer cells to develop and spread in my body (more).
• Eating low carb is healthier for my skin and reduces collagen damage (more) - I have enough wrinkles already!
• Because I really love putting melted butter on stuff.
• Bacon!

Are these enough reasons for you to continue with low carb eating? Enough reasons for you to look beyond the scale? Enough reasons for you to consider starting? If nothing else, it will give you something to think about.

Wifezilla's Way

Thanks wifezilla! I needed to read that.

*Pear* · 02-06-2008, 10:01 PM

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jeanran · 02-06-2008, 10:57 PM

Sorry I have been AWOL and here is lil ole Pear all by her lonesome.

Pear, David asked what side of Seattle you are on that you have had such heavy snow.

It has been very cool here for our part of the country, I can't wait for those 70's again.

My Dr. put me on Zocor for cholesterol and I now have to watch my saturated fat intake.

I have a cholesterol patch over each eye on my eyelid so I can imagine what my arteries look like. I have read the theories about food not causing cholesterol but I am afraid to take the chance at my age.

So, I guess I'll eat Smart Balance butter and mayo and avoid some of the fattier meats that I love.

. I wonder how successful I can be on this woe with reduced fat! I will sure miss the bark after all I went through to adjust to VCO.

*Pear* · 02-06-2008, 11:13 PM

Jean, missed you!

I'm east of Seattle in the foothills. The snow is gone now. I just complain alot when we get it

Actually, we still have Roberto, the snowblob, in the yard.

I have heard so many people say that low carb, high fat lowers your cholesterol. Its funny that you have to go on Zocor. Has your cholesterol gone down since you started low carb?

Be careful with low cal/low carb, ok? If you feel funky on it, you need to make some changes.

*Pear* · 02-07-2008, 08:31 AM

Morning gals,

Where is everyone? Do I smell?

Lost and Found · 02-07-2008, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Morning gals,

Where is everyone? Do I smell?

I smell old fruit!!!

I'm just kidding with you!!!!

I've been busy running here and running there...and trying to get my schoolwork ahead. It seems a little difficult to do....right when it feels that I am ahead...more is assigned. Oh...well!!! I'll do the best that I can.

I will know on Monday what, where, and when I'm moving....the manager at the apartment that I will be renting will let me know my status for sure on Monday. If I get it....I hope/need to find work "RIGHT AWAY!!!"

Jean, I'm sorry about your doctor's visit.

I hope that you still come here to see us!!!

Lost and Found · 02-07-2008, 09:24 AM

Welp....this place seems dead...again!!!!

So, I will talk with all of you later!!!

Lost and Found · 02-07-2008, 09:26 AM

To be honest....I really don't know what's happened to our nice little group here.....

Maybe, everyone's just busy lately?

Tooter · 02-07-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeanran

Sorry I have been AWOL and here is lil ole Pear all by her lonesome.

Pear, David asked what side of Seattle you are on that you have had such heavy snow.

It has been very cool here for our part of the country, I can't wait for those 70's again.

My Dr. put me on Zocor for cholesterol and I now have to watch my saturated fat intake.

I have a cholesterol patch over each eye on my eyelid so I can imagine what my arteries look like. I have read the theories about food not causing cholesterol but I am afraid to take the chance at my age.

So, I guess I'll eat Smart Balance butter and mayo and avoid some of the fattier meats that I love.

. I wonder how successful I can be on this woe with reduced fat! I will sure miss the bark after all I went through to adjust to VCO.

Jean, I am so sorry. Have you posted anything in the "Main" room yet? I'm sure there are other people who have gone through this.

Tooter · 02-07-2008, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

To be honest....I really don't know what's happened to our nice little group here.....

Maybe, everyone's just busy lately?

I've just been really busy. Between going back into the "office", my couponing and getting things done around the house, there isn't alot of "spare" time. But the good news is that I have been very productive!

Got my new contacts yesterday!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!

Tooter · 02-07-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

Well as promised I got on the scale this morning. I was so scared because I was totally off of the LCing pretty much last year.

I weighed in at 154.2#..... Now that Lent is upon us ..... I'm going to do this. Want to get down to 130-135# and will continue it after Lent.....

Have a good day everyone .......and I'll be back later after my shower.....

Cheryl, you can do this!!!!!

Tooter · 02-07-2008, 10:06 AM

CLick, are you still Oil pulling? Cheryl and I are!

Ailuros · 02-07-2008, 10:16 AM

I'm around - just feeling a bit tired and cranky. I think it's just funny hormones, so I should be better in ten years or so

.

Tooter · 02-07-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ailuros

I'm around - just feeling a bit tired and cranky. I think it's just funny hormones, so I should be better in ten years or so

.

ixtapacheryl · 02-07-2008, 01:02 PM

Good afternoon everyone!!!! Got a lot done this morning, laundry, pool filter cleaned, bathrooms spiffied up and now relaxing.

Got on the scale this morning and lost 1#.

So at least it is in the right direction. Now if I could just stick to SF jello in the evening instead of cashews I'd be a happy camper.

Ran outside to see if I could see the launch that took place at Cape Canaveral .... but it is too cloudy. Darn it all. I guess the launch was successful. The only time we can see it is if they schedule it around sunset .... then we can see the fire as it goes up.... Even though we are across the state from the Cape when it gets high enough it is visible.

Hope all of you are well today .... and don't forget for all the Survivor enthusiasts - their first show is on tonight.v

Tooter · 02-07-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

Good afternoon everyone!!!! Got a lot done this morning, laundry, pool filter cleaned, bathrooms spiffied up and now relaxing.

Got on the scale this morning and lost 1#.

So at least it is in the right direction. Now if I could just stick to SF jello in the evening instead of cashews I'd be a happy camper.

Ran outside to see if I could see the launch that took place at Cape Canaveral .... but it is too cloudy. Darn it all. I guess the launch was successful. The only time we can see it is if they schedule it around sunset .... then we can see the fire as it goes up.... Even though we are across the state from the Cape when it gets high enough it is visible.

Hope all of you are well today .... and don't forget for all the Survivor enthusiasts - their first show is on tonight.v

Congrats on the Pound!

You are on your way!

*Pear* · 02-07-2008, 01:25 PM

I'm still here too, just working. Its lunchtime right now.

WTG Cheryl! Glad the scale is being kind! You've been really busy with your house. It must be sparkling!

Tooter, you've been very productive also! Thats neat you can save so much money on your groceries.

Ailuros, I hope you're feeling better soon!

My funk drags on, been real tired and cold lately. I think I'm getting a touch of a cold. DD has a cold already. I'm getting some alka-seltzer on the way home.

Maybe a big pot of hot and sour soup will perk me up... hmmm... yummy.

Click, I hope you can get caught up on your homework and get a little ahead, that sure would be nice to have one less worry. I'm still keeping my stem crossed that you get the apartment. I can't imagine them turning you down. Is it a lease or month to month? I think you're doing the right thing by stepping out on your own instead of waiting on the low income housing, you'd probably be twittling your thumbs for a year before they call you.

jeanran · 02-07-2008, 01:40 PM

Hi All, I'm reading but am here and will be replying!

Lost and Found · 02-07-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

CLick, are you still Oil pulling? Cheryl and I are!

Yes. With castor oil.

Lost and Found · 02-07-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ailuros

I'm around - just feeling a bit tired and cranky. I think it's just funny hormones, so I should be better in ten years or so

.

Ailuros!!!

Lost and Found · 02-07-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Congrats on the Pound!

You are on your way!

Cheryl...

What she said....

Ailuros · 02-07-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Ailuros!!!

Hello L&F, Jean, Pear, Cheryl, Tooter, MomtoE, Hippie...

Nearly bed-time here - maybe I'll feel brighter tomorrow - actually, I don't feel bad as such, just sort of faded.

Lost and Found · 02-07-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Pear*

I'm still here too, just working. Its lunchtime right now.

WTG Cheryl! Glad the scale is being kind! You've been really busy with your house. It must be sparkling!

Tooter, you've been very productive also! Thats neat you can save so much money on your groceries.

Ailuros, I hope you're feeling better soon!

My funk drags on, been real tired and cold lately. I think I'm getting a touch of a cold. DD has a cold already. I'm getting some alka-seltzer on the way home.

Maybe a big pot of hot and sour soup will perk me up... hmmm... yummy.

Click, I hope you can get caught up on your homework and get a little ahead, that sure would be nice to have one less worry. I'm still keeping my stem crossed that you get the apartment. I can't imagine them turning you down. Is it a lease or month to month? I think you're doing the right thing by stepping out on your own instead of waiting on the low income housing, you'd probably be twittling your thumbs for a year before they call you.

Oh...Pear!!!

I'm sorry that you don't feel well!!!

I am still trying to get as much ahead as possible. Not only would it be one less headache to deal with while moving, but also, my classes are all on-line. I'm not sure if I'll have internet the "day" that I get there. So, it would be nice to be safe...instead of sorry. (Some would just hand in things late...and except the poor grade. I have a hard time excepting poor grades.

)

Thanks for keeping your stems crossed for me!!! They offer all different leases. I think that they charge more for going month to month. The only thing that I am worried about (not waiting for income-based housing)...is that I will find a good enough job, and fast, to survive. I would hate to end up in a position of not having money for rent.

02-06-2008, 11:13 PM	#2975
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Jean, missed you! I'm east of Seattle in the foothills. The snow is gone now. I just complain alot when we get it Actually, we still have Roberto, the snowblob, in the yard. I have heard so many people say that low carb, high fat lowers your cholesterol. Its funny that you have to go on Zocor. Has your cholesterol gone down since you started low carb? Be careful with low cal/low carb, ok? If you feel funky on it, you need to make some changes. Last edited by Pear* : 02-06-2008 at 11:14 PM.*

02-07-2008, 09:24 AM	#2978
Lost and Found MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Lost and Found Stats: 220/183/125 WOE: Eat Fat Start Date: November 24, 2007	Welp....this place seems dead...again!!!! So, I will talk with all of you later!!! Last edited by Lost and Found : 02-07-2008 at 09:26 AM.

02-07-2008, 01:02 PM	#2986
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,923 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/147/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	Good afternoon everyone!!!! Got a lot done this morning, laundry, pool filter cleaned, bathrooms spiffied up and now relaxing. Got on the scale this morning and lost 1#. So at least it is in the right direction. Now if I could just stick to SF jello in the evening instead of cashews I'd be a happy camper. Ran outside to see if I could see the launch that took place at Cape Canaveral .... but it is too cloudy. Darn it all. I guess the launch was successful. The only time we can see it is if they schedule it around sunset .... then we can see the fire as it goes up.... Even though we are across the state from the Cape when it gets high enough it is visible. Hope all of you are well today .... and don't forget for all the Survivor enthusiasts - their first show is on tonight.v __________________ "You will never find out what you can do until you do all you can to find out!" - John Maxwell

02-06-2008, 07:53 PM	#2971
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	ping

02-06-2008, 09:01 PM	#2972
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	I was just reading on Wifezilla's blog her reasons why she would continue to eat low carb even if she didnt lose another pound. Excellent list... If I Never Lost Another Pound, I Would Still Eat Low Carb Because... • Eating low carb reduces my chance of developing type 2 diabetes. • Eating low carb does not cause inflammation and blood vessel damage like eating carbohydrates and sugars does. • Eating low carb means I am eating less processed foods, and I think Monsanto and ConAgra have enough money already. • Eating low carb also means I am supporting small local farmers because I shop at farmer's markets instead of the super market whenever possible. • My eating low carb makes militant vegetarians seriously pissed off and I find that amusing. • That goes double for PETA members. • Did I mention I like meat? • I never turn down an excuse to use my bbq grill. • Eating low carb reduces my chances of developing heart disease. • I am no longer plagued by constant hunger pains. • Since I stopped eat grains, I fart a lot less (seriously). • I no longer get the shakes and break out in a cold sweat from a blood sugar crash even though I have just eaten about an hour earlier. • I'll take any excuse I can get to keep eating cheese. • I can easily eat this way for the rest of my life without being miserable. • By eating low carb I have less monthly bloating. • Eating low carb does not deplete my body of vitamins like high carbohydrate food does. • Heavy cream ... droooooollllll • Eating low carb reduces the ability of cancer cells to develop and spread in my body (more). • Eating low carb is healthier for my skin and reduces collagen damage (more) - I have enough wrinkles already! • Because I really love putting melted butter on stuff. • Bacon! Are these enough reasons for you to continue with low carb eating? Enough reasons for you to look beyond the scale? Enough reasons for you to consider starting? If nothing else, it will give you something to think about. Wifezilla's Way Thanks wifezilla! I needed to read that.

02-06-2008, 10:01 PM	#2973
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	ZZZZzzzzzzzz ZZZZzzzzzzzz ZZZZzzzzzzzz

02-06-2008, 10:57 PM	#2974
jeanran Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 698 Gallery: jeanran Stats: (Mar. 2007 started @ 226 on low cal) 212/195/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 2007	Sorry I have been AWOL and here is lil ole Pear all by her lonesome. Pear, David asked what side of Seattle you are on that you have had such heavy snow. It has been very cool here for our part of the country, I can't wait for those 70's again. My Dr. put me on Zocor for cholesterol and I now have to watch my saturated fat intake. I have a cholesterol patch over each eye on my eyelid so I can imagine what my arteries look like. I have read the theories about food not causing cholesterol but I am afraid to take the chance at my age. So, I guess I'll eat Smart Balance butter and mayo and avoid some of the fattier meats that I love. . I wonder how successful I can be on this woe with reduced fat! I will sure miss the bark after all I went through to adjust to VCO.

02-07-2008, 08:31 AM	#2976
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Morning gals, Where is everyone? Do I smell?

02-07-2008, 09:26 AM	#2979
Lost and Found MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,772 Gallery: Lost and Found Stats: 220/183/125 WOE: Eat Fat Start Date: November 24, 2007	To be honest....I really don't know what's happened to our nice little group here..... Maybe, everyone's just busy lately?

02-07-2008, 10:06 AM	#2983
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	CLick, are you still Oil pulling? Cheryl and I are!

02-07-2008, 10:16 AM	#2984
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	I'm around - just feeling a bit tired and cranky. I think it's just funny hormones, so I should be better in ten years or so .

02-07-2008, 01:25 PM	#2988
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	I'm still here too, just working. Its lunchtime right now. WTG Cheryl! Glad the scale is being kind! You've been really busy with your house. It must be sparkling! Tooter, you've been very productive also! Thats neat you can save so much money on your groceries. Ailuros, I hope you're feeling better soon! My funk drags on, been real tired and cold lately. I think I'm getting a touch of a cold. DD has a cold already. I'm getting some alka-seltzer on the way home. Maybe a big pot of hot and sour soup will perk me up... hmmm... yummy. Click, I hope you can get caught up on your homework and get a little ahead, that sure would be nice to have one less worry. I'm still keeping my stem crossed that you get the apartment. I can't imagine them turning you down. Is it a lease or month to month? I think you're doing the right thing by stepping out on your own instead of waiting on the low income housing, you'd probably be twittling your thumbs for a year before they call you.

02-07-2008, 01:40 PM	#2989
jeanran Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 698 Gallery: jeanran Stats: (Mar. 2007 started @ 226 on low cal) 212/195/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 2007	Hi All, I'm reading but am here and will be replying!