What 1 reason did U decide 2 go LC? What 1 reason did U decide to stay low carb? - Page 2

ali926 · 09-25-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dae_tona

For me, I went low carb to lose weight.

But I decided to stay low carb because of how much better I feel on it than low-fat.

Dyan

I was a skeptic of the whole LC thing. Then I 're-met' my boyfriend. We'd gone to college together and graduated seven years ago by the time our paths crossed again. He was always a big guy in college, but I thought he was sweet and smart and nice and yes, I had a crush on him. So anyway, the internets brought us back together (in the form of Match.com, actually). When I saw him seven years after we'd graduated, he'd lost A LOT of weight (roughly 175 pounds). He lost it through Atkins and some exercise. He was still about 100 pounds from his goal, but the difference was amazing. I've never been heavy, per se (I'm tall, so that helps disguise most of it), but I was heavier than I'd ever been in my life (180 and creeping up). I watched how he ate, we talked a lot about the WOE and the lifestyle, and I decided to try it for myself. I went from a size 14/16 to a 5/6-7/8. And I'm still 10 pounds from my goal. So, that's my LC story.

ali926 · 09-25-2008, 11:38 PM

And I wanted to add, God Bless you all, who are in this for your lives. It's not always easy, but at the end of the day, it's worth it. So pat yourselves on the backs. You're making a wonderful choice to take control of your lives and be proactive.

Take care!!

flatferenghi · 09-26-2008, 04:34 AM

1) to lose weight 2) large portions. but also there is more: to get off medication for diabetes & blood pressure. I take about 1/2 of that with which i had begun. That is measureable progress. Also, I had deliberately veered away from on-plan eating after foot surgery. I got back on & doing fine. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI.

sugarless4life · 09-26-2008, 04:35 AM

I went LC because I was fat.

I stay LC because I never want to be fat again.

Betty

astrl · 09-26-2008, 06:27 AM

It was just another diet I decided to try. I stayed because it worked when other diets did not. I wasn't starving or suffering like on other diets. I still miss bread but it is a small price to pay.

Goldenrod · 09-26-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SugarFreeSheila

I see my body holding out on me for so many years as a blessing now. Atkins makes it so easy and is so effective that it almost isn't fair.[/size]

Considering what so many of went through before we found low carb, I'd say it's plenty fair.

(But I know what you're saying, and I agree!)

chantyl03 · 09-26-2008, 06:45 PM

i started in hopes that my AN would go away and of course to lose weight

haven't been on long enough for the second part, but i'd love to turn this WOE into my WOL

steady · 09-26-2008, 08:54 PM

I Went LC to get rid of cravings and constant hunger.
I stayed LC because I love eating real food that is satisfying and nourishing.

miss sparky · 09-27-2008, 06:30 AM

I started because I was fat and it seemed to be a way of eating that would allow me to eat freely. also as i have a gluten allergy anyway.
I stayed because I like the food and the alternative stinks....
Sorry that's probably more reasons than you asked for.

RitaW · 09-27-2008, 06:45 AM

I just love how "deflated" I feel when on LC. It truly takes all bloat away and makes you feel so good. and satisfied.

Wenderella2008 · 09-27-2008, 08:05 AM

This is the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me, used to be 220lbs and am now 164 still need to lose about 30lbs but I know from past experience that if I commit again to this WOE it WILL come off.

I feel so terrible when I eat carbs and it becomes such a vicious roller coaster that is so hard to get off. I hope with this board I can get back to LCing and feel good again!!

yamialee140 · 09-27-2008, 08:14 AM

I chose low carb because it seemed doable. I lost 25 pds twice and got pregnant twice. I think the weight loss helped with my fertility too. Anyway, I am now doing it for me and for life. The bloating, lack of energy, sugar/carb attacks are gone.

I stay low carb because it works!!

toogood · 09-27-2008, 08:12 PM

So I can EAT!!!

sassy40 · 09-27-2008, 08:19 PM

i was talking about going on a diet one day and my 28 year old daughter said mom your not fat this is the only way i have ever known you! i was 298lbs .i stay on it now because i feal so much better, no heartburn i am no longer diabetic and i have lost almost 60 pounds that is 2 of my granddaughters

09-26-2008, 04:34 AM	#33
flatferenghi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,274 Gallery: flatferenghi	for 2 obvious reasons: 1) to lose weight 2) large portions. but also there is more: to get off medication for diabetes & blood pressure. I take about 1/2 of that with which i had begun. That is measureable progress. Also, I had deliberately veered away from on-plan eating after foot surgery. I got back on & doing fine. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI.

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09-25-2008, 11:38 PM	#32
ali926 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jersey Shore, NJ Posts: 36 Gallery: ali926 Stats: 180/149/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 1, 2007	And I wanted to add, God Bless you all, who are in this for your lives. It's not always easy, but at the end of the day, it's worth it. So pat yourselves on the backs. You're making a wonderful choice to take control of your lives and be proactive. Take care!!

09-26-2008, 04:35 AM	#34
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9,379 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: I EAT TO LIVE HEALTHY AND EXERCISE TO LIVE STRONG! WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 - 6 YEARS ON ATKINS	I went LC because I was fat. I stay LC because I never want to be fat again. Betty

09-26-2008, 06:27 AM	#35
astrl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Space Coast Posts: 6,505 Gallery: astrl Stats: 205/205/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 2008	It was just another diet I decided to try. I stayed because it worked when other diets did not. I wasn't starving or suffering like on other diets. I still miss bread but it is a small price to pay.

09-26-2008, 06:45 PM	#37
chantyl03 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 1,100 Blog Entries: 27 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/200.2/160 5'8 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2008	i started in hopes that my AN would go away and of course to lose weight haven't been on long enough for the second part, but i'd love to turn this WOE into my WOL

09-26-2008, 08:54 PM	#38
steady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 982 Gallery: steady Stats: 110/85-90 5'2 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: Feb 2007	I Went LC to get rid of cravings and constant hunger. I stayed LC because I love eating real food that is satisfying and nourishing.

09-27-2008, 06:30 AM	#39
miss sparky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 604 Gallery: miss sparky Stats: 204/180/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10 March 2007	I started because I was fat and it seemed to be a way of eating that would allow me to eat freely. also as i have a gluten allergy anyway. I stayed because I like the food and the alternative stinks.... Sorry that's probably more reasons than you asked for.

09-27-2008, 06:45 AM	#40
RitaW Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New England Posts: 75 Gallery: RitaW Stats: 162/working at it/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Nov 2008	I just love how "deflated" I feel when on LC. It truly takes all bloat away and makes you feel so good. and satisfied.

09-27-2008, 08:05 AM	#41
Wenderella2008 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 46 Gallery: Wenderella2008 Stats: 164/157/125 WOE: My own way of LCing Start Date: 10/26/08	This is the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me, used to be 220lbs and am now 164 still need to lose about 30lbs but I know from past experience that if I commit again to this WOE it WILL come off. I feel so terrible when I eat carbs and it becomes such a vicious roller coaster that is so hard to get off. I hope with this board I can get back to LCing and feel good again!!

09-27-2008, 08:14 AM	#42
yamialee140 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 37 Gallery: yamialee140 Stats: 174.5/169/140 WOE: low carb Start Date: may 03-pregnant, restart Nov 06-pregnant, 8/31/08	I chose low carb because it seemed doable. I lost 25 pds twice and got pregnant twice. I think the weight loss helped with my fertility too. Anyway, I am now doing it for me and for life. The bloating, lack of energy, sugar/carb attacks are gone. I stay low carb because it works!!

09-27-2008, 08:12 PM	#43
toogood Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 374 Gallery: toogood	So I can EAT!!!

09-27-2008, 08:19 PM	#44
sassy40 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: dexter mo Posts: 399 Gallery: sassy40 Stats: 298/240/1st goal met next one 225 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/3/08	i was talking about going on a diet one day and my 28 year old daughter said mom your not fat this is the only way i have ever known you! i was 298lbs .i stay on it now because i feal so much better, no heartburn i am no longer diabetic and i have lost almost 60 pounds that is 2 of my granddaughters