NEWBIE WEBPAGE....come take a look! - Page 29

kaixingou · 08-09-2009, 03:46 AM

Cheri,
Thanks for the new page, I am a long way from home and have been gone a long time, drinking and eating has taken what could have been years out of my life. 4 years ago I went up to 330 and now am 280 and been here for 3 years. I did almost stop drinking, down from 7 days a week drunk to never drunk and just one drink every few weeks. I am alone in Japan and need a hand to drop more and hope a low carb diet will do it. Because of my job I will fall off from time to time but 90% of the time I can cook for myself and I want to do this. Japan is a hard country to diet in because very few people are fat. I find that fat is even attractive to them and that will make it harder. Being an old flirt does not help me at times. I tend to make friends that are bad for me.
Wish me luck.
Kai

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheri

Hi,

I just wanted to make everyone aware of the new webpage I made that is completely for newbies but also has tons of items for the most seasoned of lowcarbers!! It has the rules for induction... an acceptable food list... a carb/nutritional counter... a weight/BMI/calorie calculator... Hidden carb information... Exercise info... Frequently asked questions... Advice from experienced Low carbers and several other things. I hope that you will find it useful...I have gotten lots of feedback on how much the people like this page. Let me know if you like it or even if there is something you think needs to be included. Thanks!!

A BEGINNERS' GUIDE TO LOWCARBING

cheri

RuthieG · 08-10-2009, 05:17 PM

Hello all...Just joined the site and have been devouring the info posted on this site. My husband and I both have weight issues and mine is particularly bad because I am trying to lose 30 pounds that I "regained". I worked so hard to lose the weight and then a health issue popped up and they fed me steroids so I wouldn't lose any weight....So I ate...doctor's orders and you all know that it wasn't hard to do but now I have to pay the price....I am really working hard for my husband because he is so interested in the lo-carb eating because he does lose weight pretty easily...He's italian though and he misses pasta...So Howdy from Texas and I'll be hanging around if you guys don't mind..

RuthieG

delonewolf · 08-13-2009, 01:45 PM

Welcome Ruthie! I don't know exactly where to post this question. Maybe I should have started a new topic. I may just be out in LALA land, but is there any monthly magazine that caters to the low carb lifestyle?

Recipes, successes, etc? Just wondering.

dragonballz · 08-14-2009, 11:38 AM

Thanks for such a wonderful site...so informative!

Pippi819 · 08-15-2009, 11:39 AM

Hubby has type 2 diabetes and both he and I need to get rid of the excess weight we are carrying around. Since his KRS, he has lost almost 15 lbs. but needs to shed about 20-30 more. I need to get rid of lots more than that. I have been reading about this low carb and are trying to gradually go that way. Our biggest downfall is potatoes, rice and bread. We have started eating out of smaller plates and cutting down on our portions. We only eat brown rice, and Nature's Own honey wheat or 100% wheat bread..we have even cut back on the potatoes. Our biggest challenge is making ourselves get out and walk or go to the exercise center. You'll see me post often until I get the hang of this low carb way. Copied a lot of Dana Carpenter's simple recipes down this morning when I wasn't able to sleep.

Nicolletta · 08-19-2009, 05:14 AM

Hello all! It's nice to be here in the LC community.

vli1127 · 08-19-2009, 08:25 AM

Dragonballz, pippi, and Nicoletta

Jump right in and find a forum you can relate to and get to know the posters and you will become part of a smaller community of wise and wonderful LCers.

pchick · 08-19-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DonnieLyn

Oh well, I guess I will give up all sweets, and yes I am highly allergic to all low sweetners, all brands and it is on my list that I carry with me all the time. Actually had the problem of discovering that I was allergic to them when in hospital and they gave me a diet soda which caused me to stop breathing. So if I can avoid them like the plague, then I will avoid all sugar food.

What about Stevia or Agave Nectar? Both "sweeteners" are actually plants with no additives or preservatives. It's the only sweet stuff I can eat without having issues. I have gluten intolerance ~ and can't seem to eat ANY grain or sweetener... I have to be very careful with whole fruit too, just a half cup at most. Carbs are deadly to me as they actually cause a toxic buildup in my small intestines which causes an autoimmune reaction which causes leaky gut.

Good luck to you ~ I wouldn't know how to avoid Olive oil and garlic though... what do you use for those?

mysosophist · 08-31-2009, 04:13 PM

Hi all, another newbie

I just started a vegan diet and so far, so good

Also feels good to help out making the planet green. I'll keep you updated!

vli1127 · 09-01-2009, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysosophist

Hi all, another newbie

I just started a vegan diet and so far, so good

Also feels good to help out making the planet green. I'll keep you updated!

Good luck to you. I don't know of very many vegans on this low carb site, but I am sure there are some. Most people on here eat animal protein.

blaze · 09-01-2009, 09:51 AM

Hi everyone, this is my first post. This site has been so informative and inspirational, you all are awesome. lost 60lbs 6yrs ago on low carb, gained it all back plus a whole lot more. Started Atkins august '09 at 285lbs, weighed 263.5lbs

this morning. Goal for sept is to loose 15lbs. Plan to remain on induction for at least 6months. Thank you all and have a glorious day.

jamistar77 · 09-13-2009, 10:39 AM

Hi eveyone. I have been reading the posts on here and find it very motivating, and the recipies make me hungry. I had to stop for now.

I just signed up today. So, here is my story. I tried Atkins Back in April 09. I lost 7 pounds in the first 5 days and I had plans on staying on Induction for a couple months until I was closer to my goal. I some how gained 2 pounds back and my weight wouldn't budge for 2 months. During my Induction I worked out like usual. I would do my daily run of about 5-8 miles, and lift weights. Finally, with all the fustration, and no more weight loss, I gave up on the Atkins. Still excersizing, just not low carbing. I really liked the Atkins way of life. So I am going to try it again. Back with a vengance!! lol I practically have the DANDR book memorized, so there is no reason why this won't work. Everyone else seems to keep losing after months. I just have 15 pounds, thats all. I am 5'7" and 145, My all time goal is 130. I weighed that up until 2008 and I was really happy there. I have been able to get down to 140, but it just stays there for a blink and then back on it goes.
So, I'm excited to start this journey over again. Good luck to everyone,... and to me

KellyJoy · 09-14-2009, 10:10 AM

Hello! I am a fresh newbie, just 18 and going off to college and ready to start a whole new life.

My parents and aunt lost a bunch of weight doing low carb and I thought, how about me? So I am starting today, weighing at 220, and hoping by christmas to be 180? Too ambitious? Thoughts?

I also need help starting... Im getting a lot of mixed messages. I have been told FLAXSEED FLAXSEED FLAXSEED! But on the website, in the induction section, it says no nuts or seeds for two weeks???? IM SO COFUSED!!!

Hoping for Success! Determined for Results!

vli1127 · 09-14-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellyJoy

Hello! I am a fresh newbie, just 18 and going off to college and ready to start a whole new life.

My parents and aunt lost a bunch of weight doing low carb and I thought, how about me? So I am starting today, weighing at 220, and hoping by christmas to be 180? Too ambitious? Thoughts?

I also need help starting... Im getting a lot of mixed messages. I have been told FLAXSEED FLAXSEED FLAXSEED! But on the website, in the induction section, it says no nuts or seeds for two weeks???? IM SO COFUSED!!!

Hoping for Success! Determined for Results!

You go girl, forget the Freshman 15

38momoffour · 09-14-2009, 06:23 PM

Hi everyone. I am sure I am replying to someone but I am not real great with computers and I want to ask some questions about induction and I can not seem to find a way to do it. Today is day 6 and have lost 6 pounds but feel like crap and am wondering what is wrong. I used to be anorexic around 105 and 5"7 tall. Now I have a 14 month old girl and have been at 145-150 and feel O.K. but am really bummed about weight and I want to lose weight instead of just not eating and going back to bad habits. I exercise 4-5 times a week but my metab is low I think from years of abuse and does not want to give up weight. I am happy to be going down but need help.

Getting_To_Goal · 09-14-2009, 08:09 PM

Thanks for posting this!

jshep · 09-18-2009, 03:52 AM

Thanks, cheri for all the useful info. I can't wait to get started looking around!

sarahleigh81 · 09-18-2009, 11:48 AM

Hi everyone! I'm new to the site, but not so new to LC. I did a few months of LC a couple of years ago and lost 30 pounds. I've managed to gain it all back and then some.

I have about 90 pounds to lose. My boyfriend is trying to go LC as well, but he's rather thin, he just has a bit of a tummy to lose.

mimms002 · 09-19-2009, 06:15 PM

hi all! new to sight. started the hcg protocol with thursday being my husband and i's first vlcd day. well its saturday and and i have lost 5 lbs. love the hcg program did iting t last summer lost 25 lbs n 25 days but had to quite due to surgery so didnt get to finish 40 day round. starying again, gained10 back, still need to lose 30-35. love all the info and recipes and support! it sures makes it less difficult knowing not doing it alone!
thanks
mimms

jamistar77 · 09-21-2009, 06:34 PM

I have a question. When counting carbs, do you go by the package label, or a generic carb counter such as the internet or book? I have always counted an egg as .6 carbs, but i bought some egglands best eggs and they say they have 0 carbs. I have heard from a LC-er, who's been in this for 8 years, and she states to go by labels? I also bought some pepperjack cheese, label says 0, book says to count it as 1. One to me is a big difference, at least now being on induction.

vli1127 · 09-22-2009, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamistar77

I have a question. When counting carbs, do you go by the package label, or a generic carb counter such as the internet or book? I have always counted an egg as .6 carbs, but i bought some egglands best eggs and they say they have 0 carbs. I have heard from a LC-er, who's been in this for 8 years, and she states to go by labels? I also bought some pepperjack cheese, label says 0, book says to count it as 1. One to me is a big difference, at least now being on induction.

I am not sure of this since I don't count carbs. But, I think for a nutrition label, they can claim 0 carbs if it less than one. I am not sure on this, but guessing. There are other ways that the labels of products can be classified as "organic", "natural", "diet" etc.

jamistar77 · 09-22-2009, 10:44 AM

Thanks vli1127

Sarina · 09-22-2009, 11:15 AM

:

hello! think i found the newbie section? glad i found you guys. i'm just a month into adopting a low carb lifestyle and while i'm doing pretty well, i could sure use some help and support!!! i swear my body REFUSES to give up ANY weight. i'm 5'10" 185#. weekends are the toughest cuz i'm home with the old man and the routine is off and we traditionally have a nice big late morning breakfast and then promptly go down for a nice nap.

not saying it's HIS fault, that's just the part of the whole program i struggle with....during the work week i do fabulous, got a morning workout going now, pack a nice lunch, have some atkins products here on hand IN my office, drinking more water, fiber supplement, all that GOOD stuff. so go me on that.

ya'd THINK all this would shake things up. ya'd think my scale needle could hit any other notch but 185, but noooooooooo. so that tells me a couple things:

1) it's a work in progress
2) time to take a more focused approach

anyway, that's all about me for now. off to go read.

Arubabound10 · 09-22-2009, 11:19 AM

Thanks, I am looking for a place to start. I started LC 6 days ago and have gained 4 pounds. I woke up today feeling like a stuffed sausage. I am starting a journal to see where I am going wrong. I LC'd years ago and lost 30lbs. I gained 20 lbs over the past year. Agter reading alot of your posts I realize, more water less wine and off the cheese for a while

38momoffour · 09-24-2009, 06:47 PM

Hi I can't really fiqure out how this site works yet and who to ask. I just finished induction and lost 6 pounds. Should I move to OWL or can I stay on induction until I lose 4 more. ( 1st mini goal).

bellyrubz · 09-24-2009, 09:28 PM

Great site! The fun begins tomorrow!

Again.

sherart · 09-25-2009, 05:31 PM

Hi everyone!

I am really happy to have found this site because I'm fairly new with the low carb thing, and being an absolute carb junkie I will definitely need help! I'm a juvenile diabetic with several autoimmune-related conditions, and my husband just found out he'd type 2 diabetic. We have an 8 yr old little girl who is our motivation - if we can make these healthy changes now maybe she won't have to go through so much of the health issues that we have endured.

My naturopathic doc just started us on a program called Serotonin-Plus which includes a low carb & low fat diet, along with serotonin supplements that are supposed to help with carb cravings, as well as help mood & autoimmune issues. It's a pretty new program and designed along the lines of the Zone, South Beach, etc. I'm so ready to begin this new change in our lives, but I have to admit I'm really freaking out about the no carb thing. It's always been my staple and I've failed pretty miserably in the past. I'm hoping that this time, with my family involved, and finding others who have been through all this, plus all the great information on this site, I will finally be a successful.

Thanks all.

vli1127 · 09-26-2009, 04:47 AM

Sherrie, do share how this works out as you go. I am into naturopathic medicine, but there aren't any practitioners in my area.

sherart · 09-27-2009, 04:26 PM

I will do that Vicki. The Serotonin Plus is working with naturopathic MDs to disperse info & oversee the medical side of the program. It's primarily a high protein, low fat version and takes into account those who are vegetarian (& vegan as well, I think). I'm not a vegtn but I'm finding many of their recipes really helpful.

If you're interested in the program the website is: Serotonin Plus Weight Loss Program by SP Weight Loss
They provide supplements, the main one being a direct source of serotonin which is proprietary in the marketplace, and it is supposed to help immensely with carb cravings that are due to a serotonin deficiency. Pretty interesting stuff. I haven't started on the supplements yet, but I'm really looking forward to see how useful they are.

I'm thinking of creating a new thread in the diet/program area here for this program. I hope that's okay.

wildcatome · 09-28-2009, 02:13 PM

Hello everyone! I am a new poster here, although I have lurked on and off for awhile :-). I'm 3 months into eating LC and as of yesterday....40 pounds lighter! Yay!!
I still have quite a way to go... about 30 to 35 pounds at least. The weight loss is s-l-o-w-i-n-g now---so I am jumping on here posting in hopes of finding support. I started a journal in that section, too. Angela's Journal if anyone is interested in reading a little more about me. Nice to meet you all!

08-15-2009, 11:39 AM	#845
Pippi819 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 37 Gallery: Pippi819	New to Low carb eating Hubby has type 2 diabetes and both he and I need to get rid of the excess weight we are carrying around. Since his KRS, he has lost almost 15 lbs. but needs to shed about 20-30 more. I need to get rid of lots more than that. I have been reading about this low carb and are trying to gradually go that way. Our biggest downfall is potatoes, rice and bread. We have started eating out of smaller plates and cutting down on our portions. We only eat brown rice, and Nature's Own honey wheat or 100% wheat bread..we have even cut back on the potatoes. Our biggest challenge is making ourselves get out and walk or go to the exercise center. You'll see me post often until I get the hang of this low carb way. Copied a lot of Dana Carpenter's simple recipes down this morning when I wasn't able to sleep.

09-13-2009, 10:39 AM	#852
jamistar77 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,747 Gallery: jamistar77 Stats: 150/142/137 or 15% body fat 5'7" WOE: Body For Life/TKD Start Date: 09/2009	NEWBIE Hi eveyone. I have been reading the posts on here and find it very motivating, and the recipies make me hungry. I had to stop for now. I just signed up today. So, here is my story. I tried Atkins Back in April 09. I lost 7 pounds in the first 5 days and I had plans on staying on Induction for a couple months until I was closer to my goal. I some how gained 2 pounds back and my weight wouldn't budge for 2 months. During my Induction I worked out like usual. I would do my daily run of about 5-8 miles, and lift weights. Finally, with all the fustration, and no more weight loss, I gave up on the Atkins. Still excersizing, just not low carbing. I really liked the Atkins way of life. So I am going to try it again. Back with a vengance!! lol I practically have the DANDR book memorized, so there is no reason why this won't work. Everyone else seems to keep losing after months. I just have 15 pounds, thats all. I am 5'7" and 145, My all time goal is 130. I weighed that up until 2008 and I was really happy there. I have been able to get down to 140, but it just stays there for a blink and then back on it goes. So, I'm excited to start this journey over again. Good luck to everyone,... and to me

09-18-2009, 03:52 AM	#857
jshep Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Gallery: jshep	new here Thanks, cheri for all the useful info. I can't wait to get started looking around!

09-22-2009, 11:19 AM	#864
Arubabound10 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 97 Gallery: Arubabound10 Stats: 144/138.5/120 WOE: LC/ Love Atkins Induction Start Date: 1/3/2011	Thanks, I am looking for a place to start. I started LC 6 days ago and have gained 4 pounds. I woke up today feeling like a stuffed sausage. I am starting a journal to see where I am going wrong. I LC'd years ago and lost 30lbs. I gained 20 lbs over the past year. Agter reading alot of your posts I realize, more water less wine and off the cheese for a while Last edited by Arubabound10; 09-22-2009 at 11:34 AM..

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08-10-2009, 05:17 PM	#842
RuthieG Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14 Gallery: RuthieG	Hello all...Just joined the site and have been devouring the info posted on this site. My husband and I both have weight issues and mine is particularly bad because I am trying to lose 30 pounds that I "regained". I worked so hard to lose the weight and then a health issue popped up and they fed me steroids so I wouldn't lose any weight....So I ate...doctor's orders and you all know that it wasn't hard to do but now I have to pay the price....I am really working hard for my husband because he is so interested in the lo-carb eating because he does lose weight pretty easily...He's italian though and he misses pasta...So Howdy from Texas and I'll be hanging around if you guys don't mind.. RuthieG

08-13-2009, 01:45 PM	#843
delonewolf Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 39 Gallery: delonewolf Stats: 210+/195/145? WOE: low carb my way Start Date: July 2009	Welcome Ruthie! I don't know exactly where to post this question. Maybe I should have started a new topic. I may just be out in LALA land, but is there any monthly magazine that caters to the low carb lifestyle? Recipes, successes, etc? Just wondering.

08-14-2009, 11:38 AM	#844
dragonballz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 76 Gallery: dragonballz Stats: 214/203/180-first goal WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/24/13	Thanks for such a wonderful site...so informative!

08-19-2009, 05:14 AM	#846
Nicolletta Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: My own little world Posts: 30 Gallery: Nicolletta Stats: 166/162/120 WOE: Low carb Start Date: August 10, 2009	Hello all! It's nice to be here in the LC community.

08-19-2009, 08:25 AM	#847
vli1127 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 4,715 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 258/254/180 WOE: LC my way Start Date: Restart everyday	Dragonballz, pippi, and Nicoletta Jump right in and find a forum you can relate to and get to know the posters and you will become part of a smaller community of wise and wonderful LCers.

08-31-2009, 04:13 PM	#849
mysosophist Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3 Gallery: mysosophist	Hi all, another newbie I just started a vegan diet and so far, so good Also feels good to help out making the planet green. I'll keep you updated!

09-01-2009, 09:51 AM	#851
blaze Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 127 Gallery: blaze Stats: 285/207/150 WOE: low carb Start Date: 08/07/2009	Hi everyone, this is my first post. This site has been so informative and inspirational, you all are awesome. lost 60lbs 6yrs ago on low carb, gained it all back plus a whole lot more. Started Atkins august '09 at 285lbs, weighed 263.5lbs this morning. Goal for sept is to loose 15lbs. Plan to remain on induction for at least 6months. Thank you all and have a glorious day.

09-14-2009, 10:10 AM	#853
KellyJoy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tracy, Ca Posts: 8 Gallery: KellyJoy Stats: 220/220/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 14, 2009	Hello! I am a fresh newbie, just 18 and going off to college and ready to start a whole new life. My parents and aunt lost a bunch of weight doing low carb and I thought, how about me? So I am starting today, weighing at 220, and hoping by christmas to be 180? Too ambitious? Thoughts? I also need help starting... Im getting a lot of mixed messages. I have been told FLAXSEED FLAXSEED FLAXSEED! But on the website, in the induction section, it says no nuts or seeds for two weeks???? IM SO COFUSED!!! Hoping for Success! Determined for Results!

09-14-2009, 06:23 PM	#855
38momoffour Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 4 Gallery: 38momoffour Stats: 145/140/127 WOE: Atkins induction Start Date: September 2009	Hi everyone. I am sure I am replying to someone but I am not real great with computers and I want to ask some questions about induction and I can not seem to find a way to do it. Today is day 6 and have lost 6 pounds but feel like crap and am wondering what is wrong. I used to be anorexic around 105 and 5"7 tall. Now I have a 14 month old girl and have been at 145-150 and feel O.K. but am really bummed about weight and I want to lose weight instead of just not eating and going back to bad habits. I exercise 4-5 times a week but my metab is low I think from years of abuse and does not want to give up weight. I am happy to be going down but need help.

09-14-2009, 08:09 PM	#856
Getting_To_Goal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Deep South Posts: 71 Gallery: Getting_To_Goal Stats: 320/315/170 Start Date: September 2011	Thanks for posting this!

09-18-2009, 11:48 AM	#858
sarahleigh81 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 8 Gallery: sarahleigh81 Stats: 220/215/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 17, 2009	Hi everyone! I'm new to the site, but not so new to LC. I did a few months of LC a couple of years ago and lost 30 pounds. I've managed to gain it all back and then some. I have about 90 pounds to lose. My boyfriend is trying to go LC as well, but he's rather thin, he just has a bit of a tummy to lose.

09-19-2009, 06:15 PM	#859
mimms002 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 Gallery: mimms002	hi all! new to sight. started the hcg protocol with thursday being my husband and i's first vlcd day. well its saturday and and i have lost 5 lbs. love the hcg program did iting t last summer lost 25 lbs n 25 days but had to quite due to surgery so didnt get to finish 40 day round. starying again, gained10 back, still need to lose 30-35. love all the info and recipes and support! it sures makes it less difficult knowing not doing it alone! thanks mimms

09-21-2009, 06:34 PM	#860
jamistar77 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,747 Gallery: jamistar77 Stats: 150/142/137 or 15% body fat 5'7" WOE: Body For Life/TKD Start Date: 09/2009	I have a question. When counting carbs, do you go by the package label, or a generic carb counter such as the internet or book? I have always counted an egg as .6 carbs, but i bought some egglands best eggs and they say they have 0 carbs. I have heard from a LC-er, who's been in this for 8 years, and she states to go by labels? I also bought some pepperjack cheese, label says 0, book says to count it as 1. One to me is a big difference, at least now being on induction.

09-22-2009, 10:44 AM	#862
jamistar77 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,747 Gallery: jamistar77 Stats: 150/142/137 or 15% body fat 5'7" WOE: Body For Life/TKD Start Date: 09/2009	Thanks vli1127

09-22-2009, 11:15 AM	#863
Sarina Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 15 Gallery: Sarina Stats: 185/185/160 WOE: Ultimate Fat Burning Guide Start Date: Technically August 20th	: hello! think i found the newbie section? glad i found you guys. i'm just a month into adopting a low carb lifestyle and while i'm doing pretty well, i could sure use some help and support!!! i swear my body REFUSES to give up ANY weight. i'm 5'10" 185#. weekends are the toughest cuz i'm home with the old man and the routine is off and we traditionally have a nice big late morning breakfast and then promptly go down for a nice nap. not saying it's HIS fault, that's just the part of the whole program i struggle with....during the work week i do fabulous, got a morning workout going now, pack a nice lunch, have some atkins products here on hand IN my office, drinking more water, fiber supplement, all that GOOD stuff. so go me on that. ya'd THINK all this would shake things up. ya'd think my scale needle could hit any other notch but 185, but noooooooooo. so that tells me a couple things: 1) it's a work in progress 2) time to take a more focused approach anyway, that's all about me for now. off to go read.

09-24-2009, 06:47 PM	#865
38momoffour Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 4 Gallery: 38momoffour Stats: 145/140/127 WOE: Atkins induction Start Date: September 2009	Hi I can't really fiqure out how this site works yet and who to ask. I just finished induction and lost 6 pounds. Should I move to OWL or can I stay on induction until I lose 4 more. ( 1st mini goal).

09-24-2009, 09:28 PM	#866
bellyrubz Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Gallery: bellyrubz	Great site! The fun begins tomorrow! Again.

09-25-2009, 05:31 PM	#867
sherart Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Salem, OR (for now) Posts: 8 Gallery: sherart Stats: 215/211/160 WOE: Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program Start Date: September 25, 2009	Hi everyone! I am really happy to have found this site because I'm fairly new with the low carb thing, and being an absolute carb junkie I will definitely need help! I'm a juvenile diabetic with several autoimmune-related conditions, and my husband just found out he'd type 2 diabetic. We have an 8 yr old little girl who is our motivation - if we can make these healthy changes now maybe she won't have to go through so much of the health issues that we have endured. My naturopathic doc just started us on a program called Serotonin-Plus which includes a low carb & low fat diet, along with serotonin supplements that are supposed to help with carb cravings, as well as help mood & autoimmune issues. It's a pretty new program and designed along the lines of the Zone, South Beach, etc. I'm so ready to begin this new change in our lives, but I have to admit I'm really freaking out about the no carb thing. It's always been my staple and I've failed pretty miserably in the past. I'm hoping that this time, with my family involved, and finding others who have been through all this, plus all the great information on this site, I will finally be a successful. Thanks all.

09-26-2009, 04:47 AM	#868
vli1127 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 4,715 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 258/254/180 WOE: LC my way Start Date: Restart everyday	Sherrie, do share how this works out as you go. I am into naturopathic medicine, but there aren't any practitioners in my area.

09-27-2009, 04:26 PM	#869
sherart Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Salem, OR (for now) Posts: 8 Gallery: sherart Stats: 215/211/160 WOE: Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program Start Date: September 25, 2009	I will do that Vicki. The Serotonin Plus is working with naturopathic MDs to disperse info & oversee the medical side of the program. It's primarily a high protein, low fat version and takes into account those who are vegetarian (& vegan as well, I think). I'm not a vegtn but I'm finding many of their recipes really helpful. If you're interested in the program the website is: Serotonin Plus Weight Loss Program by SP Weight Loss They provide supplements, the main one being a direct source of serotonin which is proprietary in the marketplace, and it is supposed to help immensely with carb cravings that are due to a serotonin deficiency. Pretty interesting stuff. I haven't started on the supplements yet, but I'm really looking forward to see how useful they are. I'm thinking of creating a new thread in the diet/program area here for this program. I hope that's okay.

09-28-2009, 02:13 PM	#870
wildcatome Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 109 Gallery: wildcatome Stats: 245/168/170?? WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7-5-2009	Hello everyone! I am a new poster here, although I have lurked on and off for awhile :-). I'm 3 months into eating LC and as of yesterday....40 pounds lighter! Yay!! I still have quite a way to go... about 30 to 35 pounds at least. The weight loss is s-l-o-w-i-n-g now---so I am jumping on here posting in hopes of finding support. I started a journal in that section, too. Angela's Journal if anyone is interested in reading a little more about me. Nice to meet you all!