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hippiegirl · 02-05-2008, 09:23 AM

Pear - there's an interesting conversation going on right now in the Main Lobby - lots of good links and advice about metabolism, calculating caloric/protein/fat/carbs needs. Thought you might be interested...

im finding myself drawn back to kimkins.

*Pear* · 02-05-2008, 09:37 AM

Hmmmm, interesting. Ill check it out at lunchtime. Thanks.

Ailuros · 02-05-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Good morning...Ailuros!!!!!

I'm so proud of you, and your decision to be healthy.

Your husband seems very nice. You probably look like a super-model anyways!!!!

L&F, you must have been right about the supermodel thing - someone (who has known me for about five years) just said he thought I was in my thirties

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*Pear* · 02-05-2008, 12:59 PM

Wow, thats an awesome compliment!

*Pear* · 02-05-2008, 01:15 PM

Interesting thread, Hippie.

So I read that I need to increase my fat, decrease my protein and eat 1500 calories a day to lose a pound a week. Hmmm, this is more complicated than I thought.

I thought Atkins meant that I could eat from the approved list, not from the disallowed list, count carbs and the weight would drop off... not so.

Besides fatty meats, what are some good ways to increase your fat intake (besides coconut oil... bleh!)?

I wish my body just came with an owners manual that spelled out exactly how I should eat with the foods that I love.

*Pear* · 02-05-2008, 02:00 PM

Never mind my whining, Ill work on my exercising and up my fat a bit to see if it makes a difference.

woe · 02-05-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Today will be Woe's last day of Reading and posting until after Lent!!

Let's Send him off with a big hug until we see him when he gets back!

We will miss you Woe, but are VERY proud of you!!

I'll keep you "posted" on everyone here through emails.

thanks!

*Pear* · 02-05-2008, 02:35 PM

woe, miss you!

Ailuros · 02-05-2008, 02:57 PM

Time to put my computer to bed for today

. Goodnight everybody.

Woe, have a good Lent - see you at Easter.

*Pear* · 02-05-2008, 06:56 PM

Where's Click today¿Did she leave town¿

hippiegirl · 02-05-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Interesting thread, Hippie.

So I read that I need to increase my fat, decrease my protein and eat 1500 calories a day to lose a pound a week. Hmmm, this is more complicated than I thought.

I thought Atkins meant that I could eat from the approved list, not from the disallowed list, count carbs and the weight would drop off... not so.

Besides fatty meats, what are some good ways to increase your fat intake (besides coconut oil... bleh!)?

I wish my body just came with an owners manual that spelled out exactly how I should eat with the foods that I love.

I think that the added ketogenic effect will often mean you will lose more than 1 lb a week, fwiw.

And I agree, there's a lot more to it - definitely not easy! BUT I know I feel a lot better when I pay attention and do it properly. And look at Tooter! Egads that's a happy, healthy, energetic woman!

I'm glad the thread was helpful. I stumbled across it and thought a lot of good info was being tossed around in one spot and thought of you.

hippiegirl · 02-05-2008, 09:31 PM

I found this really interesting. I'm going to check it out at the library.

The Diet Cure

Lost and Found · 02-05-2008, 09:37 PM

Hello...everyone!!!

Today was a busy day. I should know about the apartment by Monday. I didn't get any homework done today....can't wait to be freed of my maid duties!!!!

I am going to work on homework tonight. This move could happen fast!!!!

I called the youngest's school in Minnesota, and they said that due to the grading period being different, and their semester already starting....the sooner he got there...the better.

As far as the oldest is concerned....I understand what you're saying...Pear, but I do feel a little guilt where he is concerned. After all, he wouldn't have sold all of his belongings, started college here, or even moved here for that matter....had I not came here...trusting my parent's word. I know that it won't work here for him...I "know" my parents. I don't want him to have no where to go some semester...when they say that he needs to move on. He has 4 years of school, he gets good grades, and I hate the fact that his future livelihood is at stake....due to my parents. (I did let him know that my door, and my help, is always there for him....to ensure that he makes it through college.) As far as him "knowing and wanting" to go to college...Cheryl...he knows that he needs college, and that is what he is attempting to do. Some road blocks have just been put in our way...and I am doing my best to get around them. He had a pretty good job, but knew that he wouldn't go too far with it, and quit his position to come here, and go to school. He is very "productive" when it comes to certain things. He got his job, and bought a brand new car...and paid it off within 1.5 years.

Hippie...thanks for posting that link. Maybe, when I have time to read more of it...I may benefit from alot on there. Here is my BMR:
You have a BMR of 1638.15. So, do you know what this should tell me? I know that this means that, even if laying in bed...my body "needs" this many calories to exist. So, does this mean that I should consume less than that amount?

Hi, Tooter, and Jean!!!! Hope that you both had a good day!!!!

Good night everyone!!!!

*Pear* · 02-05-2008, 09:47 PM

Click, your son is going to Purdue, which I hear is an excellent university. He would not have had that opportunity if you had not moved.

He can ALWAYS move into the dorms, or find someone that needs a roommate. There are doors open to him (although not free, but that is what student aid is for.)

*Pear* · 02-05-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

I found this really interesting. I'm going to check it out at the library.

The Diet Cure

Keep us posted on your results from taking those supplements, I'm curious.

*Pear* · 02-05-2008, 09:57 PM

Click, you should call his current high school counsellor and tell them about your situation and ask their advice also. Perhaps your younger son can take his exams early, or maybe they will just post his current cumulative grade as the final score.

Ailuros · 02-06-2008, 01:49 AM

L&F, the BMR, the number of calories you burn even if you go to bed, is the lower limit. If you eat less than that you're getting down to levels where your body starts to think you're starving, and you risk slowing your metabolism. See Regina Wilshire's articles, Weight Loss Stalled by Low Calorie Diets and Calories Count - In More Ways than You Think.

Hippie, I have the Diet Cure. I tried the recommended amino acids towards the end of last year. I felt better pretty quickly, though my hormone patterns are swinging about all the time these days, so I can't be sure if it was the supplements or not. I only took them for a few days, and still felt better after I stopped. It may be that it was just enough to shift things, who knows. It's an interesting book, anyway.

Ailuros · 02-06-2008, 04:10 AM

There's a thread I just saw that's discussing day-to-day fluctuations: why why why

Tooter · 02-06-2008, 04:15 AM

*waving* Morning. I have to make this a "quickie"...Going into the "office" today. I'll be gone all day and I don't know If I'll have a chance to get on later tonight.

You all have a FANTASTIC day. I'll try and "catch up" with posts tomorrow.

Ailuros · 02-06-2008, 04:17 AM

Good morning, Tooter - have a good day and we'll catch up when you get back

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ixtapacheryl · 02-06-2008, 06:48 AM

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.....

*Pear* · 02-06-2008, 09:17 AM

Morning gals... I'm in a funk this morning. I think the lack of sunlight is getting to me.

hippiegirl · 02-06-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ailuros

L&F, the BMR, the number of calories you burn even if you go to bed, is the lower limit. If you eat less than that you're getting down to levels where your body starts to think you're starving, and you risk slowing your metabolism. See Regina Wilshire's articles, Weight Loss Stalled by Low Calorie Diets and Calories Count - In More Ways than You Think.

Hippie, I have the Diet Cure. I tried the recommended amino acids towards the end of last year. I felt better pretty quickly, though my hormone patterns are swinging about all the time these days, so I can't be sure if it was the supplements or not. I only took them for a few days, and still felt better after I stopped. It may be that it was just enough to shift things, who knows. It's an interesting book, anyway.

I scored incredibly high on the eating disorder test (not surprised, frankly). I'd love to give this a try. I won't be able to for quite some time, as finances are holding me back. But as soon as that's no longer a problem, I'm definitely going to try it...

Good to hear your feedback. Thanks!

hippiegirl · 02-06-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Morning gals... I'm in a funk this morning. I think the lack of sunlight is getting to me.

I was just asking someone recently about this. They said they found one of those special lights at ShopKo for a very reasonable price. And I've also heard that just a short (like 5 minutes) stint in a tanning bed a couple of times can work wonders. I'm not into tanning, but I've certainly considered it for this. I've been in a funk for a month or so. A lot of it is circumstantial - I seem to have a low threshold for depression. But a lot of it is this FREAKIN' SNOW!!!!!

I hope you feel better soon!

ixtapacheryl · 02-06-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Morning gals... I'm in a funk this morning. I think the lack of sunlight is getting to me.

Come on down here for a visit - in the low 80's and sunny! I have two extra bedrooms and will promise to make a lot of LC meals..... Maybe if you could get out for a walk - even though it's not sunny! Fresh air might do you good!

*Pear* · 02-06-2008, 10:38 AM

Awww, you're sooooo sweet! Thanks!

02-05-2008, 09:37 PM	#2953
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	Hello...everyone!!! Today was a busy day. I should know about the apartment by Monday. I didn't get any homework done today....can't wait to be freed of my maid duties!!!! I am going to work on homework tonight. This move could happen fast!!!! I called the youngest's school in Minnesota, and they said that due to the grading period being different, and their semester already starting....the sooner he got there...the better. As far as the oldest is concerned....I understand what you're saying...Pear, but I do feel a little guilt where he is concerned. After all, he wouldn't have sold all of his belongings, started college here, or even moved here for that matter....had I not came here...trusting my parent's word. I know that it won't work here for him...I "know" my parents. I don't want him to have no where to go some semester...when they say that he needs to move on. He has 4 years of school, he gets good grades, and I hate the fact that his future livelihood is at stake....due to my parents. (I did let him know that my door, and my help, is always there for him....to ensure that he makes it through college.) As far as him "knowing and wanting" to go to college...Cheryl...he knows that he needs college, and that is what he is attempting to do. Some road blocks have just been put in our way...and I am doing my best to get around them. He had a pretty good job, but knew that he wouldn't go too far with it, and quit his position to come here, and go to school. He is very "productive" when it comes to certain things. He got his job, and bought a brand new car...and paid it off within 1.5 years. Hippie...thanks for posting that link. Maybe, when I have time to read more of it...I may benefit from alot on there. Here is my BMR: You have a BMR of 1638.15. So, do you know what this should tell me? I know that this means that, even if laying in bed...my body "needs" this many calories to exist. So, does this mean that I should consume less than that amount? Hi, Tooter, and Jean!!!! Hope that you both had a good day!!!! Good night everyone!!!! __________________ Last edited by Lost and Found : 02-05-2008 at 09:42 PM. Reason: typo

02-05-2008, 09:23 AM	#2941
hippiegirl Mrs. Robbie Williams Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho (but originally from Northern California) Posts: 5,098 Gallery: hippiegirl Stats: 325/267/175, 5'11" WOE: Atkins, unlimited lc veggies - yum!	Pear - there's an interesting conversation going on right now in the Main Lobby - lots of good links and advice about metabolism, calculating caloric/protein/fat/carbs needs. Thought you might be interested... im finding myself drawn back to kimkins.

02-05-2008, 09:37 AM	#2942
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	Hmmmm, interesting. Ill check it out at lunchtime. Thanks.

02-05-2008, 12:59 PM	#2944
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	Wow, thats an awesome compliment!

02-05-2008, 01:15 PM	#2945
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	Interesting thread, Hippie. So I read that I need to increase my fat, decrease my protein and eat 1500 calories a day to lose a pound a week. Hmmm, this is more complicated than I thought. I thought Atkins meant that I could eat from the approved list, not from the disallowed list, count carbs and the weight would drop off... not so. Besides fatty meats, what are some good ways to increase your fat intake (besides coconut oil... bleh!)? I wish my body just came with an owners manual that spelled out exactly how I should eat with the foods that I love.

02-05-2008, 02:00 PM	#2946
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	Never mind my whining, Ill work on my exercising and up my fat a bit to see if it makes a difference.

02-05-2008, 02:35 PM	#2948
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	woe, miss you!

02-05-2008, 02:57 PM	#2949
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	Time to put my computer to bed for today . Goodnight everybody. Woe, have a good Lent - see you at Easter.

02-05-2008, 06:56 PM	#2950
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	Where's Click today¿Did she leave town¿

02-05-2008, 09:31 PM	#2952
hippiegirl Mrs. Robbie Williams Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho (but originally from Northern California) Posts: 5,098 Gallery: hippiegirl Stats: 325/267/175, 5'11" WOE: Atkins, unlimited lc veggies - yum!	I found this really interesting. I'm going to check it out at the library. The Diet Cure

02-05-2008, 09:47 PM	#2954
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	Click, your son is going to Purdue, which I hear is an excellent university. He would not have had that opportunity if you had not moved. He can ALWAYS move into the dorms, or find someone that needs a roommate. There are doors open to him (although not free, but that is what student aid is for.)

02-05-2008, 09:57 PM	#2956
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	Click, you should call his current high school counsellor and tell them about your situation and ask their advice also. Perhaps your younger son can take his exams early, or maybe they will just post his current cumulative grade as the final score.

02-06-2008, 01:49 AM	#2957
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	L&F, the BMR, the number of calories you burn even if you go to bed, is the lower limit. If you eat less than that you're getting down to levels where your body starts to think you're starving, and you risk slowing your metabolism. See Regina Wilshire's articles, Weight Loss Stalled by Low Calorie Diets and Calories Count - In More Ways than You Think. Hippie, I have the Diet Cure. I tried the recommended amino acids towards the end of last year. I felt better pretty quickly, though my hormone patterns are swinging about all the time these days, so I can't be sure if it was the supplements or not. I only took them for a few days, and still felt better after I stopped. It may be that it was just enough to shift things, who knows. It's an interesting book, anyway.

02-06-2008, 04:10 AM	#2958
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	There's a thread I just saw that's discussing day-to-day fluctuations: why why why

02-06-2008, 04:15 AM	#2959
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	waving Morning. I have to make this a "quickie"...Going into the "office" today. I'll be gone all day and I don't know If I'll have a chance to get on later tonight. You all have a FANTASTIC day. I'll try and "catch up" with posts tomorrow.

02-06-2008, 04:17 AM	#2960
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	Good morning, Tooter - have a good day and we'll catch up when you get back .

02-06-2008, 06:48 AM	#2961
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,923 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/147/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	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.....

02-06-2008, 09:17 AM	#2962
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... I'm in a funk this morning. I think the lack of sunlight is getting to me.

02-06-2008, 10:38 AM	#2966
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	Awww, you're sooooo sweet! Thanks!