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[mommy_gates]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

hi mommy_gates! you're so welcome...and welcome to your new life!

trust me, if I can do this...anyone can!
I've done the calorie counting (miserable) and lowfat (ugh) --
LowCarb is so wonderful as you gain control of your eating AND the binges begin to lessen!
(there are some women here that blog & journal about this...)

it takes time

be sure to eat plenty of saturated fat (animal protein) as this will keep you full and "calm" your appetite. that is the "magic" of ketosis.

all of the things that were too highfat or too highcal are available to you now BUT you really must read some or all of those books to UNDERSTAND WHY it's OK to eat this way! because otherwise, you will always feel guilty re: eating the sat fat. trust me! at the very least, please promise you'll read DANDR and NOT just try to "wing it" here as that is NOT the best route to success.

night-time eating is a hard habit to break. maybe eat your dinner a litle later and have a little snack-time (some caffeine-free dessert tea and sugar free candy) before bed?

I have my stationary bike in the living room. Hubby isn't thrilled about it, but it's there! After we eat dinner, if I want to watch TV, I gave to get on my bike. THAT's the deal I make with myself. No Bike; No TV. Hey, it's keeps me out of the kitchen AND the fridge!

You are gonna do great! Post and read. Read and Post. LOTS of info and support here!!

Hi Hummingbird...you are full of good information...you're such an interesting person..thank you so much .

I am reading at this moment DANDR and got good calorie bad calorie that i went and pick up at the librairy yesterday so between this two books i'm sure i'll get a load of info..but i really want to make it a good go at it..and like you say after doing the low calories for so long i was limited to certain food and now i'm allowed so it's kind of hard to reprogram yoursef..:laugh

As for exercise i've got no problem..i do them every morning it's a habit and i love it..well i won't go that far and say i love it but i do enjoy them...callenatics twice a week and walking with leslie 4 times a week and some yoga once a week...i enjoy that program that i've put together

Another thing i did yesterday was to get more of those sugar free candies when time gets tough..

Thank you so much for your encouragement..hopefully things will get there with time...

i will keep reading and posting that's my support...

have yourself a very good week-end!!!

[Glamour P!]

HB -

I am getting around....as per your advice! I love reading your posts, either to me or others, they are so full of advice and important info that otherwise maybe overlooked. I haven't lost an awful lot this week, but as I said to others I think thats mainly down to TOM and the meds I am taking. For now so long as I am being healthy and LC-ing the rest will happen!!
I got DANDR this wk - for £2, which is like a $1.50! Got it in a second hand store. I have started reading, and it is sooo insightful. I feel like DR A is talking to me you know. He keeps bringing up all these scenarios and I'm thinking OMG thats me!
I have started drinking egg creams and oh my they are lovely...and sooo filling. And CO oil - what an absolute revelation?!! I have a lil bit in decaff coffee and tea, egg creams...
Thanks for continuing to be such a fantastic help, and for making me laugh!
You are a pure diamond!
Love the bike idea, I got me a mini rebounder cos thats all we have room for and I use it. Low impact and I can go at my own pace. When we buy a house Chris said we can buy an elliptical trainer. I am going to start my own thread on Sunday, the first of the month. Perfect time.

Mommy_gates, you are so in the right place, and there are so many wonderful people here - I have been on the site since last year, but only just started LC really this week, and I'm not kidding, I feel so supported and non judged. Its a wonderful place to be - I'm addicted - hubby is now redundant!

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.
G x

[Mike H]

So I have been on my low/no carb diet for a month now and have dropped 17 lbs since I started and am feeling great.
So why did I decide to do this? I have horrible HyperTriglyceridemia and need to not only get that under control but also get down to an acceptable weight that will allow me to feel as young as I can while making sure that I stay alive well into my 80's; I am 42 now.
I just do not like the food that I used to enjoy and am more than happy enjoying the low carb options that I cash in with each day. The South Beach Diet works very well for me as I just did not care for the offerings of the Atkins Diet. Different strokes as they say.
My starting BP was 133/83 and I am now at 116/73 today. I currently take Lovasa, Gemfibrozil, Crestor, 81mg aspirin and Synthroid. I would love to someday get rid of some of these. Right now though I am going full tilt with this.
My exercise program goes as such: M/W/F: 30-40 minutes using Wii Fit, T/THR/SAT: 60 minutes at the YMCA and Sunday: Swimming for and hour at the YMCA. I do not like to miss a day as it will start all the excuses all over again and away from the diet I go.
My starting weight was 239lbs, my current weight is 222lbs and my goal weight is 185lbs. It has been 20 years since I was 185 but I am ready to be there again and very committed to it.
I fly hot air balloons for a hobby and I need to be in very good shape to unpack and pack the balloon each flight. It also will guarantee me to be as alert as possible for the flights.
I am glad that I found this website as it will give me the help and support that I need to keep this going.
Thanks!
Mike

[soberbeek]

OK. I am about 100 pounds over weight. I tried the whole calorie counting last year with a major work out plan. Allthough I had some results I was not fully impressed and gave up. I saw a friend of mine at a Superbowl party over the weekend and he made mention that he lost 13 pounds in two weeks on the low carb diet. I want to get into this. I have read some information on it but I guess I need to get more educated on it. I have had enough and need to make a change in my life. I al looking for some advice on where and how to start. I am devoted to trying something else and would like to give this my all. Please let me know if anyone has any pointers as to where to start. I am going to head to the library and pick up a book by Dr. Atkins tomorrow. I don't want to put started off until I read the book, I want to start now. HELP?

Shannon

:dunno:

[Fatbrat]

Originally Posted by Mike H

I fly hot air balloons for a hobby and I need to be in very good shape to unpack and pack the balloon each flight. It also will guarantee me to be as alert as possible for the flights.
I am glad that I found this website as it will give me the help and support that I need to keep this going.
Thanks!
Mike

Wow what a cool hobby! I am sooo jealous!

[mommy_gates]

Originally Posted by soberbeek

OK. I am about 100 pounds over weight. I tried the whole calorie counting last year with a major work out plan. Allthough I had some results I was not fully impressed and gave up. I saw a friend of mine at a Superbowl party over the weekend and he made mention that he lost 13 pounds in two weeks on the low carb diet. I want to get into this. I have read some information on it but I guess I need to get more educated on it. I have had enough and need to make a change in my life. I al looking for some advice on where and how to start. I am devoted to trying something else and would like to give this my all. Please let me know if anyone has any pointers as to where to start. I am going to head to the library and pick up a book by Dr. Atkins tomorrow. I don't want to put started off until I read the book, I want to start now. HELP?

Shannon

I just started myself in the beginning of January of this year...Dr.Atkins New Diet Revolution help me a lot to get started ...the info is all there and it is very interesting..the more i read about it and look into it the more i think it's the way to go...so read and educate .... first step for a new you...GOOD LUCK!!!

[Mike H]

Originally Posted by Fatbrat

Wow what a cool hobby! I am sooo jealous!

I feel so privileged to be able to do this as it has been a dream of mine since I was very young. My wife loves it also and that is huge for me.

[cheri]

Originally Posted by soberbeek

OK. I am about 100 pounds over weight. I tried the whole calorie counting last year with a major work out plan. Allthough I had some results I was not fully impressed and gave up. I saw a friend of mine at a Superbowl party over the weekend and he made mention that he lost 13 pounds in two weeks on the low carb diet. I want to get into this. I have read some information on it but I guess I need to get more educated on it. I have had enough and need to make a change in my life. I al looking for some advice on where and how to start. I am devoted to trying something else and would like to give this my all. Please let me know if anyone has any pointers as to where to start. I am going to head to the library and pick up a book by Dr. Atkins tomorrow. I don't want to put started off until I read the book, I want to start now. HELP?

Shannon

You can do it Shannon!!! I sent you an email... hope it helps ya! Just give it a 2 week honest try.. no cheating.. you will be pleasantly surprised. I don't know of anyone that after trying it for 2 weeks and seeing their progress decided to discontinue.. I lost 17 my first 3 weeks or so.. Most people lose very well on this plan. This site will really help you stay on track!

cheri

[hummingbird11]

y'all are sweet! thanks for this; kinda needed to hear it today!

i'm so glad that you find my posts helpful; that's what it's all about!

KUTGW!! we'll ALL get to our goals together and supporting each other!!

Glamour, I your new thread; you're on your way NOW !!!!!

XO,
HB

PS: LOL ~ Dr A is talking to YOU for sure; & he was a very wise man!

Originally Posted by mommy_gates

Hi Hummingbird...you are full of good information...you're such an interesting person..thank you so much .

Thank you so much for your encouragement..hopefully things will get there with time...

Originally Posted by Glamour P!

HB -

I am getting around....as per your advice! I love reading your posts, either to me or others, they are so full of advice and important info that otherwise maybe overlooked.

I feel like DR A is talking to me you know. He keeps bringing up all these scenarios and I'm thinking OMG thats me!

Thanks for continuing to be such a fantastic help, and for making me laugh!
You are a pure diamond!

[mommy_gates]

Originally Posted by Mike H

So I have been on my low/no carb diet for a month now and have dropped 17 lbs since I started and am feeling great.
So why did I decide to do this? I have horrible HyperTriglyceridemia and need to not only get that under control but also get down to an acceptable weight that will allow me to feel as young as I can while making sure that I stay alive well into my 80's; I am 42 now.
I just do not like the food that I used to enjoy and am more than happy enjoying the low carb options that I cash in with each day. The South Beach Diet works very well for me as I just did not care for the offerings of the Atkins Diet. Different strokes as they say.
My starting BP was 133/83 and I am now at 116/73 today. I currently take Lovasa, Gemfibrozil, Crestor, 81mg aspirin and Synthroid. I would love to someday get rid of some of these. Right now though I am going full tilt with this.
My exercise program goes as such: M/W/F: 30-40 minutes using Wii Fit, T/THR/SAT: 60 minutes at the YMCA and Sunday: Swimming for and hour at the YMCA. I do not like to miss a day as it will start all the excuses all over again and away from the diet I go.
My starting weight was 239lbs, my current weight is 222lbs and my goal weight is 185lbs. It has been 20 years since I was 185 but I am ready to be there again and very committed to it.
I fly hot air balloons for a hobby and I need to be in very good shape to unpack and pack the balloon each flight. It also will guarantee me to be as alert as possible for the flights.
I am glad that I found this website as it will give me the help and support that I need to keep this going.
Thanks!
Mike

WOW ..very good work...like to see determination like that...when things has to be done..it gets done...for other i'm so very happy for myself so hard to do...

KEEP IT UP...

[MissErin]

I lost 5 pounds on day three and as of last night (day 5) I gained all back but 1 pound. And I broke the plastic on the scale as I stepped off of it.

Yea, me.

[Glamour P!]

WTG Miss Erin -

I was 5lbs down yday - I started on Sunday! And thats with TOM!! WooHoo!!
Mike H - I love the determination!
And HB - as always thanks and thanks

[maggieks123]

This is my second round going low carb, I lost 20 pounds last year, but lost focus and put it all back on. I started the low carb lifestyle again this year on January 5th and so far have lost 10 pounds.

I just want to say thanks for all the wonderful information.

Thanks
Maggie

[dew4j]

I need help with constipation, any suggestion? Don't mean to offend anyone, but HELP please! Thanks, Debbie

[lisaorlola]

Originally Posted by MissErin

I lost 5 pounds on day three and as of last night (day 5) I gained all back but 1 pound. And I broke the plastic on the scale as I stepped off of it.

Yea, me.

Erin - can you think of anything you may have eaten that brought it back on? Too much salt, cheese, caffeine? Sometimes it just happens for no reason... Scales are dumb and stupid anyway Hang in there and it should fall off!

[MissErin]

Whoops, I'm eating too much of all three.....

Well, here's to starting over again.

[Fatbrat]

Originally Posted by dew4j

I need help with constipation, any suggestion? Don't mean to offend anyone, but HELP please! Thanks, Debbie

water, walking and 10 almonds a day every day...

cut out the cheese for a while too!

[soberbeek]

Well I am three days into the induction period. I feel really good!! I have lost 7.5 lbs. already which I am sure is a lot of water weight but still. I was going to not step on the scale for at least a week but I couldn't take it anymore, I had to get a peak! I was impressed, I hope it keeps going. The first day I ate 15 carbs, and the second I ate 16. I find it hard to eat 20. I have been basically eating beef, chicken, jello, cheese. Drinking a lot of water seems to help too. I am finding that I really am not that hungry either. I was so pumped about doing this diet that my wife started induction the same time as well!! She has lost 4.5 pounds. I can't wait to see the resluts in like a month! GODSPEED everyone.

Shannon

[boys3insc]

Several years ago I tried the Atkins diet. I lost 30 pounds in about 12 weeks. Then I found out I was pregnant and had to go off the diet. Now I am over weight again and pondering what diet to go with. I don't think I would do Atkins again because I don't think I could maintain it for my entire life. I have read some online about a low carb plan that you eat low carb for 2 days and then on the 3rd day you can have more carbs.(load up as they call it) I could maintain that for life. Does anyone have any experience with that? I have also read about the south beach diet but most of the foods listed in the book I don't like (asparagus, onions, egg plant, etc.) I love brocolli, green beans, cauliflower and many other vegetables. Unfortunately, I love potatoes and fruits too. So could someone tell me more about the 2 days on and one day off diet?

Deanna

[soberbeek]

Ok, 7 days of induction in!! I lost 9.5 pounds. I was up to 12 pounds lost but then somehow gained some back. Talk about piss me off!! Any way. I feel good after one week. I have not really had the time to exercise except for walking the dogs a little bit. My typical meal plan is something like this: Breakfast 1 or 2 eggs with sausage or bacon. maybe a snack(beefstick) lunch usually a burger or chicken breast, maybe a snack in the afternoon(jello or beefstick, cheese) dinner, salad with a piece of meat. Is there anything else I could be doing? I am drinking a lot of water and sometimes some sugar free carb free iced tea. Ten pounds is good I guess but I am concerned with gaiining those couple of pounds back. I have not cheated at all!! I don't want those two pounds coming back on to discourage me. If I look at the overall picture I guess ten pounds is good in 7 days. I feel good. Most days I am forcing myself to eat a meal because I have lost my appetite. Last night we had to go out to dinner for my sister in laws birthday. That was challenging! I ordered two pork chops and that is all I had. I wanted a salad but I knew that there may be hidden sugars and carbs in the dressing. I ate the two pork chops and was very fulfilled. The worst part was reading the menu!! It went well though. I have had some cravings but I made it through. My mouth was watering when they brought out the birthday cake after dinner. OH my God I could have eaten half of the cake!! Anyway all is good! I am trying to remain positive even after that little gain! I am going to keep going for the next week of induction! Any advice would be extremely helpful!!

[Whitedov1208]

Originally Posted by dew4j

I need help with constipation, any suggestion? Don't mean to offend anyone, but HELP please! Thanks, Debbie

[COLOR="Blue"]I was saying on another post, my remedy for constipation is (1) Twin Lab Magnesium before going to bed. You'll probaly go within an hour of waking up. If not, take Milk of Magnesia - 1X - clean out and then get on maintenance of the Magnesium capsules. You'll be fine. I've been there with the constipation. After this spell is over, don't be surprised if your scale is 3 lbs lighter!
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[diane7]

Found this great Forum and just had to join :-)

My First low carb diet was the Drinking Mans Diet about 35 years ago and it worked.
They tell you if you a HOG you will get FAT if you drink to much you will get DRUNK if you an alcoholic this Diet is not for you ;-)
Did Atkins when it first Came out .
Tried just about every other LOW-CARB diet.

Now I have internet now Im not Feeling so alone. ( My FAM still think Im MAD )
Started diet 2 Feb and Signed a Year contract at a Womans Gym .I go every morning 5 days a Week .The Gym weighs mesures us every Month 94 kilos, Faints on Spot.

My downfall before was jumping on scale every Day..

((( di ))) 10:20 AM here Morning Tea Time

[Whitedov1208]

Originally Posted by diane7

Found this great Forum and just had to join :-)

My First low carb diet was the Drinking Mans Diet about 35 years ago and it worked.
They tell you if you a HOG you will get FAT if you drink to much you will get DRUNK if you an alcoholic this Diet is not for you ;-)
Did Atkins when it first Came out .
Tried just about every other LOW-CARB diet.

Now I have internet now Im not Feeling so alone. ( My FAM still think Im MAD )
Started diet 2 Feb and Signed a Year contract at a Womans Gym .I go every morning 5 days a Week .The Gym weighs mesures us every Month 94 kilos, Faints on Spot.

My downfall before was jumping on scale every Day..

((( di ))) 10:20 AM here Morning Tea Time

Hi Diane7, welcome to the boards!!!

[COLOR="Blue"]When I told my hubby I was going on Atkins, he rolled his eyes and asked me if I appreciated the fact that he doesn't lecture me?...

Whose body is it ANYWAY?

Don't pay attention to what the others say. They're just jealous because they don't have the willpower to cut out the carbs. [/COLOR]

[Yeokum]

16 days strict induction and 6lbs down. Have done Atkins 5 years ago and lost 30 quickly but now following total hysterectomy and on HRT am finding it a very slow go Have come to the realization that this is going to be my WOE for Life so I'm not going to be impatient. Has anyone found "induction" friendly things to avoid that could be working against my menopausel state? Am on Prempro and 42 years young.

Congrats to all that are doing so well! Have found this to be a great site

Gail

[Whitedov1208]

Originally Posted by Yeokum

16 days strict induction and 6lbs down. Have done Atkins 5 years ago and lost 30 quickly but now following total hysterectomy and on HRT am finding it a very slow go Have come to the realization that this is going to be my WOE for Life so I'm not going to be impatient. Has anyone found "induction" friendly things to avoid that could be working against my menopausel state? Am on Prempro and 42 years young.

Congrats to all that are doing so well! Have found this to be a great site

Gail

[COLOR="Blue"]Hi Gail,
Congrats on your 6 lbs lost - that's an accomplishment! How much excercise are you doing? What are you eating? How much water are you drinking? Do you consume lots of salt (water retention?) Post a typical day of foods you eat - maybe we can pinpoint some suggestions.

I have also done Atkins 5 yrs ago and lost quickly but listening to people tell me it's dangerous - so, I quit. Then I tried other diets with carbs, whole grains, fruits, veggies and the weight crepted on. So, after trying a diet that was supposedly heathy but did not lose an oz. , I decided to go back to Atkins this past Monday.

For some people, low fat - high carb works for them, some do well with a balance of both carbs and proteins plus portion control and for people like me, I need a high protein-low carb woe. Whenever, I hear people grimace when I tell them Atkins, I tell them that it does incorporate all the food groups evenutally after induction but it's all about knowing how many carbs your body needs to lose and then maintain once your ideal weight goal is reached.

I do know that because I have a big appetite, small portions keeps me hungry and deprived.

Calorie counting is tedious and restricting of the most delicious food I like to eat.

I never counted "points" nor want to go to meetings to confess my sins
Have been on a diet that said no oils, butters, flours, sugar or dairy, salt and portion control and eating every 3 hours was too restrictive and not tasty - yeah I lost weight but at what expense? I had 2 root canals within 3 mos of that diet probably from not eating dairy! No dairy for middle age women seems dangerous to me.

Now that I'm back on Atkins, I feel liberated!!! I hope this inspires you and know that many people have been on this WOE for years - - and they are perfectly healthy and happy. This time around, I call this a tried and true method that works for me.

As far as advice, you've got to monitor what you eat, how you feel and if you are not losing, cut out what you've been "heavy handed" on. Everyone is different. Good Luck! [/COLOR]

[Yeokum]

Hi Linda
B-2 cups decaf w/tsp whipping cream 1 splenda
L-2 cups romaine salad w/chicken no dressing
D-chicken thigh and leg no skin baked
64 oz water so far
1 caffeine free diet coke

skipped breakfast today not hungry at all but usually 1 boiled egg 1 mozz cheese stick

[Yeokum]

Forgot--walk 1 mile to and from mailbox daily

Am I eating enough?

[Whitedov1208]

Originally Posted by Yeokum

Hi Linda
B-2 cups decaf w/tsp whipping cream 1 splenda
L-2 cups romaine salad w/chicken no dressing
D-chicken thigh and leg no skin baked
64 oz water so far
1 caffeine free diet coke

skipped breakfast today not hungry at all but usually 1 boiled egg 1 mozz cheese stick

[COLOR="Blue"]Hi, Your water intake is great! I am aiming for that amount myself.

Do a calorie count on Fitday.com on the above foods and each day to track your calories, fat, protein and carbs. I believe I've read on the boards that the model ratio is:

Fats: 60%, Protein: 20-30%, Carbs: 5% (20 grams)
(experts, correct me if I'm wrong)

From what I can see (and I am no expert), it seems like your calorie and fat count is too LOW. Atkins wants you to leave the skin on chicken and eat full fat dressing w/low carbs like Blue Cheese.


This one day looks like low fat/low carb and it would be hard to switch your body to the Ketosis state of burning fat if you don't eat enough fat. Your body may be storing what little fat and calories you are eating (if this is typical eating for you).

Veterans and experts - join in and help - we all have room to learn! [/COLOR]

[Yeokum]

Thanks Linda!
Chicken skin-blucky maybe I can do a little ranch. Last week I was eating bacon and sausage but I am just not hungry at all. Pretty sure I'm in ketosis=strong metallic taste and ketosis sticks med pink. I'll check out fitday. I'll try harder tomorrow!!

Gail

[diane7]

Originally Posted by Whitedov1208

Hi Diane7, welcome to the boards!!!

[COLOR="Blue"]When I told my hubby I was going on Atkins, he rolled his eyes and asked me if I appreciated the fact that he doesn't lecture me?...

Whose body is it ANYWAY?

Don't pay attention to what the others say. They're just jealous because they don't have the willpower to cut out the carbs. [/COLOR]

Thanks for the Welkom.
Every time I google somthing it ends up leading me here.

Great Forum Lots Of Info.