new and not sure what im doing

mel20030 · 04-07-2004, 07:12 AM

hi all, i am just starting a low carb way of eating, so not real sure what im doing, but the carb list is great. i am 46 soon to be 47, i have been d/x with severe orthastatic hypotension (low blood pressure) and severe chronic fatigue. i am also big big big, over 300 pounds. the doctor has said the weight has not caused my illness, but sense ive been sick the weight has piled on... so i figured to lose couldnt hurt. of course ive belong to tops for years lose a little gain a lot.

well just wanted to say hi, and if anyone want to be a pal it would be great...
mel

nennygirl6 · 04-07-2004, 09:06 AM

Hi! My name is Jen D (nennygirl6)I have been trying to post a reply to this thread it seems like forever (ok, for a week.) We'll see if this works. I have been on Atkins since February and am loving it. My husband is on it too and we have both seen some pretty encouraging results.

I am a new mom, my son Nate is almost seven months old, a sixth grade teacher and am twenty something. I love to read - if I ever have time - walk those pounds away, cook and bake. I have been getting into decorating (we bought a house two novembers ago) and am considering starting a small business for artificial bridal florals.

I hope this attempt to post works - you are all so supportive and nice, it seems like this is a wonderful thread.

CindiASD · 04-09-2004, 07:24 PM

Hi Mel & Jenny
DH and I started Atkins for about the 3rd time in 2 years on 1/5. We are both really motivated this time and very happy with our progress so far. When I'm eating 'clean', drinking my water (at least 80 oz per day), and exercising, I feel so much better and have so much more energy. I've never been this happy with a WOE and found it as easy as this has been. Unlike a lot of 'diets', I never go hungry on Atkins. If I'm hungry, I eat. The big thing that has worked for us is to plan our meals a week at a time, and to prep all of our food for the week on Sunday. I slice veggies, defrost meat, and make lunches as much as I can on Sunday so when we get home from work during the week we don't have to think about what to make for dinner. And with a lot of it prepped, it doesn't take that much energy either.

Best of luck..........
Cindi

04-07-2004, 07:12 AM	#1
mel20030 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 1 Gallery: mel20030 Stats: 315/315/190 WOE: trying my own low carb diet, also belong to tops Start Date: March 2004, 13	new and not sure what im doing hi all, i am just starting a low carb way of eating, so not real sure what im doing, but the carb list is great. i am 46 soon to be 47, i have been d/x with severe orthastatic hypotension (low blood pressure) and severe chronic fatigue. i am also big big big, over 300 pounds. the doctor has said the weight has not caused my illness, but sense ive been sick the weight has piled on... so i figured to lose couldnt hurt. of course ive belong to tops for years lose a little gain a lot. well just wanted to say hi, and if anyone want to be a pal it would be great... mel

04-07-2004, 09:06 AM	#2
nennygirl6 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3 Gallery: nennygirl6 Stats: 160/140/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 10, 2003	Hi! My name is Jen D (nennygirl6)I have been trying to post a reply to this thread it seems like forever (ok, for a week.) We'll see if this works. I have been on Atkins since February and am loving it. My husband is on it too and we have both seen some pretty encouraging results. I am a new mom, my son Nate is almost seven months old, a sixth grade teacher and am twenty something. I love to read - if I ever have time - walk those pounds away, cook and bake. I have been getting into decorating (we bought a house two novembers ago) and am considering starting a small business for artificial bridal florals. I hope this attempt to post works - you are all so supportive and nice, it seems like this is a wonderful thread. __________________ Nennygirl6 You may have tangible wealth untold, caskets of jewels and cofferes of gold. Richer than I, you can never be - I had parents who read to me.

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04-09-2004, 07:24 PM	#3
CindiASD Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 69 Gallery: CindiASD Stats: 149/123/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2004	Hi Mel & Jenny DH and I started Atkins for about the 3rd time in 2 years on 1/5. We are both really motivated this time and very happy with our progress so far. When I'm eating 'clean', drinking my water (at least 80 oz per day), and exercising, I feel so much better and have so much more energy. I've never been this happy with a WOE and found it as easy as this has been. Unlike a lot of 'diets', I never go hungry on Atkins. If I'm hungry, I eat. The big thing that has worked for us is to plan our meals a week at a time, and to prep all of our food for the week on Sunday. I slice veggies, defrost meat, and make lunches as much as I can on Sunday so when we get home from work during the week we don't have to think about what to make for dinner. And with a lot of it prepped, it doesn't take that much energy either. Best of luck.......... Cindi