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ravenrose · 07-28-2010, 02:30 PM

This is interesting, but we knew it already, huh? LOL

Logging On Helps People Lose Weight : NPR

I know you all help me.

cleochatra · 07-28-2010, 02:32 PM

I gave a shout out to lowcarbfriends on FB under NPR's page when they posted.

Work it, LCF!

stardustshadow · 07-28-2010, 02:32 PM

Support is the greatest tool ever...IMHO!

ravenrose · 07-28-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cleochatra

I gave a shout out to lowcarbfriends on FB under NPR's page when they posted.

Work it, LCF!

Did anyone ever tell you that you have the best icon ever? Really. I don't see how it could be surpassed.

ravenrose · 07-28-2010, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stardustshadow

Support is the greatest tool ever...IMHO!

I agree, but habit is up there too. Having the habit of coming here and thinking about the whole thing just helps!

cleochatra · 07-28-2010, 03:10 PM

Everyone could use a little quantum physics with their bacon. The avatar is from a Think Geek shirt that I covet.

AngieCakes · 07-28-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stardustshadow

Support is the greatest tool ever...IMHO!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenrose

I agree, but habit is up there too. Having the habit of coming here and thinking about the whole thing just helps!

YES!

Beeb · 07-28-2010, 06:22 PM

Why my journey is so much easier than most!! I have LOW CARB FRIENDS on my side!!

SillverOrchid · 07-28-2010, 06:26 PM

yep this place is awesome! Get so much support here it makes doing this easier! You guys are all awesome!

kat819 · 07-28-2010, 06:37 PM

It really makes a huge difference. It keeps you on track and even just remembering to keep up good habits.

PracticingMind · 07-29-2010, 11:07 AM

Yes!! I started induction maybe dozens of times, but I wasn't able to stick with it until I joined a challenge and posted every day. That was two months and 8 pounds ago. Every time I'm faced with a temptation, I think of my team back here on LCF rooting for me, and it's so much easier to stay strong! Even when I strike out and eat the potato chips, it's easier to recover with everyone's support.

vastamper · 07-29-2010, 11:25 AM

Yes the support is great and the receipe section is yummy!!

Looweewoo · 07-29-2010, 11:41 AM

I believe that humans are tribal animals and we absolutely need the agreement and approval of at least some part of our society to accomplish the things we want to do. Yes, it's possible for someone to go completely against the grain, but not, I don't believe, in a healthy sustainable way.

So for those of us who want to go so strongly against the conventional wisdom by eating a low carbs diet, who face daily pressure to conform to the SAD, we really need some sort of mutual support, or our resolve will rapidly diminish.

The treads about the wonderful support here, about those who have family members who join us and the very few threads about people who find co-workers or such eating the same way, to me just demonstrate how vital this is and how much we crave that tribal affirmation.

I know there is a trend to be "self-actuating" but I believe this is just doing things the hard way for the sake of pride. I am happy to admit that I need the help and support of my peers if that gets the job done. Which it does, and the fringe benefits are the great friendships I have made on boards like this one.

07-28-2010, 02:30 PM	#1
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,172 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	Log In to Help Lose Weight and Maintain Your Loss This is interesting, but we knew it already, huh? LOL Logging On Helps People Lose Weight : NPR I know you all help me.

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07-28-2010, 02:32 PM	#2
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	I gave a shout out to lowcarbfriends on FB under NPR's page when they posted. Work it, LCF!

07-28-2010, 02:32 PM	#3
stardustshadow Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 3,365 Gallery: stardustshadow Stats: 248.6/163/150 WOE: VLC/IF Start Date: July 5th 2010 (Atkins)	Support is the greatest tool ever...IMHO!

07-28-2010, 03:10 PM	#6
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	Everyone could use a little quantum physics with their bacon. The avatar is from a Think Geek shirt that I covet.

07-28-2010, 06:22 PM	#8
Beeb Why wait, just do it NOW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A REAL Jersey Shore Girl!! Posts: 11,813 Gallery: Beeb Stats: :( Going To :) WOE: Stopping The Night Binging For Now	Why my journey is so much easier than most!! I have LOW CARB FRIENDS on my side!!

07-28-2010, 06:26 PM	#9
SillverOrchid Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pennsburg, PA Posts: 6,563 Gallery: SillverOrchid Stats: Highest weight 214\209.5/180/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 13 Restart	yep this place is awesome! Get so much support here it makes doing this easier! You guys are all awesome!

07-28-2010, 06:37 PM	#10
kat819 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,561 Gallery: kat819 Stats: 263/227/163 5'9" WOE: PaNu/very low carb Start Date: 1st time 9/2003, third time's the charm 5/13/2010	It really makes a huge difference. It keeps you on track and even just remembering to keep up good habits.

07-29-2010, 11:07 AM	#11
PracticingMind Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 587 Gallery: PracticingMind Stats: 162/150/130, 5'7'' WOE: whatever works Start Date: lost count...	Yes!! I started induction maybe dozens of times, but I wasn't able to stick with it until I joined a challenge and posted every day. That was two months and 8 pounds ago. Every time I'm faced with a temptation, I think of my team back here on LCF rooting for me, and it's so much easier to stay strong! Even when I strike out and eat the potato chips, it's easier to recover with everyone's support.

07-29-2010, 11:25 AM	#12
vastamper Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 889 Gallery: vastamper Stats: sw145/cw128/begin pre maint 125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2010	Yes the support is great and the receipe section is yummy!!

07-29-2010, 11:41 AM	#13
Looweewoo Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,355 Gallery: Looweewoo Stats: 420/275/220 - 6'2" WOE: Carnivore/T2 Diabetic Start Date: Restart@350 09/17/09 The best is yet to come!	I believe that humans are tribal animals and we absolutely need the agreement and approval of at least some part of our society to accomplish the things we want to do. Yes, it's possible for someone to go completely against the grain, but not, I don't believe, in a healthy sustainable way. So for those of us who want to go so strongly against the conventional wisdom by eating a low carbs diet, who face daily pressure to conform to the SAD, we really need some sort of mutual support, or our resolve will rapidly diminish. The treads about the wonderful support here, about those who have family members who join us and the very few threads about people who find co-workers or such eating the same way, to me just demonstrate how vital this is and how much we crave that tribal affirmation. I know there is a trend to be "self-actuating" but I believe this is just doing things the hard way for the sake of pride. I am happy to admit that I need the help and support of my peers if that gets the job done. Which it does, and the fringe benefits are the great friendships I have made on boards like this one.