My first time here

Molly Mae · 07-22-2008, 06:07 PM

This is my first time on this website...I've been carb free since the 4th of July 2008. I have lost 7 pounds so far and still counting....but I have a question...is it ok to eat salads? They seem to really "bloat" me...

Darkfire · 07-22-2008, 06:21 PM

Well first off

Not sure what plan you are doing but if it's atkins make sure to get the book dated 2002 or earlier.

What is on your salad? Did you eat salads before July 4? could you post a menu......?

nanberrycritter · 07-22-2008, 07:05 PM

Welcome aboard, Molly Mae. I'm glad to hear you've declared your Independence from Carbs! I just joined here myself. Started back on Atkins last month. We're on our way!!!

ladyathome · 07-22-2008, 07:15 PM

Welcome!

Maybe as you get more used to salads, they may bother you less.

Sometimes they bloat me, too. I just try to eat smaller amounts of salad. It seems to help.

Welcome again.

Sharon · 07-22-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molly Mae

I've been carb free since the 4th of July 2008.

What plan are you on to be CARB FREE? Atkins allows 20 carbs daily during induction.

YellowRoseTX · 07-22-2008, 07:33 PM

Welcome!!!

sweet&sugarfree · 07-23-2008, 06:48 AM

wanted to say hi to another Molly!!!

FatCat · 07-23-2008, 09:35 AM

Molly.....you're gonna hear over and over...'Read the book!'. For those of us that have been here a while, it is obvious from your question that you've not read any book on low carbing.

Please, please, please...do yourself the biggest favor possible and read the book for the plan you are going to do. Only then will you have an idea of what to do and how to do it right.

Ok, off my soapbox and to answer your question....yes, salads are ok. In fact...salads are highly recommended! Now then...WHAT you put on and in those salads makes a big, big difference. The salad dressing (if you use it) has to be of the right type, and NOT 'low fat' or 'reduced fat' type because they add sugar to that dressing to make up for the taste difference. Read the label on the salad dressing to get a carb count and to make sure it isn't too high.

Molly Mae · 07-23-2008, 10:50 AM

You are all correct...I haven't read any of the books. Ok, I'll read. As far as my salad. I put a lot of chicken or tuna in them. I'm thinking the bloating is because I am not used to eating a lot of salads. Thank you for telling me fat free, low fat and reduced fat dressings are not good for me. I always purchase fat free. I will watch from now on. I have a lot to learn. Maybe I better read the books....

GME · 07-23-2008, 11:04 AM

Another friendly reminder to read a book.

I have read many, many LC books and I get something different out of each. The main one, of course is the Atkins book. It has been through many rewrites and older tends to be better. Myself, I don't care much for Dr. A's writing style. I like Protein Power by two drs named Eades.

A good explanation of the hows and whys of carb addiction and intolerance can be found in The Carbohydrate Addicts Diet book (I can't remember the authors- another married couple). I didn't have success with their plan (many do though), but the information was interesting.

I think it is more important to know HOW and WHY carb restriction works than the basic rules of the plan. The different macronutrients work very differently in your body. You need to know what's going on in there.

There are many books I haven't read and I'm sure you will get more suggestions here.

Get thee to a library!

Ilpirata · 07-23-2008, 11:08 AM

HOW much salad are you eating?

I know you are getting and reading the book right now (Atkins 2002 or earlier versions if you are doing the Atkins plan)

In the meantime be advised that if you are doing Atkins Induction you can have 20g of carbs a day as mentioned above. Salad should be 2 cups of salad greens a day plus 1 cup low carb vegetables. The rest of your carbs will come from dairy during the induction period.

So if you are eating more than 3 cups of salad greens a day that is probably too much for the induction period.

(ps-readthebook)

ab1ht · 07-23-2008, 11:58 AM

If you ever have questions about what you're eating, just post a typical day's menu.

Also, if you need recipe and food suggestions, ask that as well.

There are a lot of knowledgeable folks here.

BuuBuu · 07-23-2008, 12:57 PM

Hey Molly! i started on July 5th... Good Luck To Ya!

TaDa! · 07-23-2008, 01:32 PM

Eat yer veggies Girl!! Get a book and follow the veggie recommendations .. worked for me

and Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mom2carli · 07-23-2008, 06:36 PM

Welcome, Welcome!!! Good luck to you. Hope you reach your weight loss goal. Visit and post often for support.

07-22-2008, 06:07 PM	#1
Molly Mae Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 51 Gallery: Molly Mae	My first time here This is my first time on this website...I've been carb free since the 4th of July 2008. I have lost 7 pounds so far and still counting....but I have a question...is it ok to eat salads? They seem to really "bloat" me...

07-23-2008, 09:35 AM	#8
FatCat Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,315 Gallery: FatCat WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct. '99	Molly.....you're gonna hear over and over...'Read the book!'. For those of us that have been here a while, it is obvious from your question that you've not read any book on low carbing. Please, please, please...do yourself the biggest favor possible and read the book for the plan you are going to do. Only then will you have an idea of what to do and how to do it right. Ok, off my soapbox and to answer your question....yes, salads are ok. In fact...salads are highly recommended! Now then...WHAT you put on and in those salads makes a big, big difference. The salad dressing (if you use it) has to be of the right type, and NOT 'low fat' or 'reduced fat' type because they add sugar to that dressing to make up for the taste difference. Read the label on the salad dressing to get a carb count and to make sure it isn't too high. __________________ Every excuse I ever heard made perfect sense to the person that made it. Dr. D.T. Drubin

07-23-2008, 11:04 AM	#10
GME Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea Posts: 536 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/208.3/175?? 5'7" WOE: generic low carb Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	Another friendly reminder to read a book. I have read many, many LC books and I get something different out of each. The main one, of course is the Atkins book. It has been through many rewrites and older tends to be better. Myself, I don't care much for Dr. A's writing style. I like Protein Power by two drs named Eades. A good explanation of the hows and whys of carb addiction and intolerance can be found in The Carbohydrate Addicts Diet book (I can't remember the authors- another married couple). I didn't have success with their plan (many do though), but the information was interesting. I think it is more important to know HOW and WHY carb restriction works than the basic rules of the plan. The different macronutrients work very differently in your body. You need to know what's going on in there. There are many books I haven't read and I'm sure you will get more suggestions here. Get thee to a library! __________________ Gina Couch to 5K Graduate!! New Program: One Hour Runner...W6D2 finished Every time I go for a run, I leave a little fat in every footstep

07-23-2008, 11:08 AM	#11
Ilpirata MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beautiful San Jose, CA Posts: 1,742 Gallery: Ilpirata Stats: 257/208/170 for now... WOE: Atkins. Eating to BMR Start Date: September 2007	HOW much salad are you eating? I know you are getting and reading the book right now (Atkins 2002 or earlier versions if you are doing the Atkins plan) In the meantime be advised that if you are doing Atkins Induction you can have 20g of carbs a day as mentioned above. Salad should be 2 cups of salad greens a day plus 1 cup low carb vegetables. The rest of your carbs will come from dairy during the induction period. So if you are eating more than 3 cups of salad greens a day that is probably too much for the induction period. (ps-readthebook) __________________ ~Kisha

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07-22-2008, 06:21 PM	#2
Darkfire MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21225 Posts: 1,111 Gallery: Darkfire Stats: 300+/???/137 new scale le sigh WOE: Mostly Paleo/Atkins Organic Start Date: Once Again June 30 08	Well first off Not sure what plan you are doing but if it's atkins make sure to get the book dated 2002 or earlier. What is on your salad? Did you eat salads before July 4? could you post a menu......?

07-22-2008, 07:05 PM	#3
nanberrycritter Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts Posts: 145 Gallery: nanberrycritter Stats: 318/298/159 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 12th, 2008	Welcome aboard, Molly Mae. I'm glad to hear you've declared your Independence from Carbs! I just joined here myself. Started back on Atkins last month. We're on our way!!!

07-22-2008, 07:15 PM	#4
ladyathome Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL Posts: 86 Gallery: ladyathome Stats: 151/135/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2008	Welcome! Maybe as you get more used to salads, they may bother you less. Sometimes they bloat me, too. I just try to eat smaller amounts of salad. It seems to help. Welcome again.

07-22-2008, 07:33 PM	#6
YellowRoseTX Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central TX Posts: 249 Gallery: YellowRoseTX Stats: (277)263.4/261.5/190mini/160longterm 5'8" WOE: Barry Groves - NHWL Start Date: BG 18 July 2008	Welcome!!!

07-23-2008, 06:48 AM	#7
sweet&sugarfree MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,506 Gallery: sweet&sugarfree Stats: 195/183.4/156 Start Date: January 1, 2005	wanted to say hi to another Molly!!!

07-23-2008, 10:50 AM	#9
Molly Mae Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 51 Gallery: Molly Mae	You are all correct...I haven't read any of the books. Ok, I'll read. As far as my salad. I put a lot of chicken or tuna in them. I'm thinking the bloating is because I am not used to eating a lot of salads. Thank you for telling me fat free, low fat and reduced fat dressings are not good for me. I always purchase fat free. I will watch from now on. I have a lot to learn. Maybe I better read the books....

07-23-2008, 11:58 AM	#12
ab1ht Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westborough, MA (USA) Posts: 537 Gallery: ab1ht Stats: 160+/144/143 WOE: Still working out the kinks. Start Date: December 2007	If you ever have questions about what you're eating, just post a typical day's menu. Also, if you need recipe and food suggestions, ask that as well. There are a lot of knowledgeable folks here.

07-23-2008, 12:57 PM	#13
BuuBuu Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, Calif. Posts: 37 Gallery: BuuBuu Stats: 265/Mini Goal 250 WOE: Low Cal/Low Carb Start Date: 7/5/08	Hey Molly! i started on July 5th... Good Luck To Ya!

07-23-2008, 01:32 PM	#14
TaDa! Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,847 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5/128.75/130-135 & 5'3" tall WOE: Atkins (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	Eat yer veggies Girl!! Get a book and follow the veggie recommendations .. worked for me and Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-23-2008, 06:36 PM	#15
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