Stats on SB vs Atkins ...

Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt · 09-05-2005, 03:01 PM

Been wondering about this. As some of you know I kinda fell off the wagon a bit for a few days. Nothing major, but overnight a 5 lb water gain. I just cant get my mind to believe that is normal (pls dont flame me lol ) I mean, when we eat one tiny little thing and whooooosh! 5lbs of fluid. Your body is amazing and can adapt well to many things, but that to me isnt normal, I digress. What kind of wtloss are you all having with SB ? How much and in what time frame ? I dont want to add many carbs, because I KNOW I need lc. but, I want to know that if I eat one thing, one time that I won't have that bad of a physical reaction as well. I like lc, but I am struggling with what I should do thats best , long term. I want something livable, and me being human I want something that when I do stray momentarily, I would be penalized for it for the next week. TIA !

Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt · 09-05-2005, 03:23 PM

bump

Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt · 09-05-2005, 04:36 PM

no one ?? Seems like a few of you had this on your mind at the same time lol

justmarvi · 09-05-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt

Been wondering about this. As some of you know I kinda fell off the wagon a bit for a few days. Nothing major, but overnight a 5 lb water gain. I just cant get my mind to believe that is normal (pls dont flame me lol ) I mean, when we eat one tiny little thing and whooooosh! 5lbs of fluid. Your body is amazing and can adapt well to many things, but that to me isnt normal, I digress. What kind of wtloss are you all having with SB ? How much and in what time frame ? I dont want to add many carbs, because I KNOW I need lc. but, I want to know that if I eat one thing, one time that I won't have that bad of a physical reaction as well. I like lc, but I am struggling with what I should do thats best , long term. I want something livable, and me being human I want something that when I do stray momentarily, I would be penalized for it for the next week. TIA !

Hi Lisa, sorry we SBDer's haven't been on board to answer your question today. Some will probably be in later to post....no flaming from the SBDer's,

......

No concrete answer for you here other than what we're all learning about low carb, the more the carbs are restricted, the more the fluid loss initially. Things usually even out when there isn't much difference in a day to day eating plan. The average weight loss on SBD is 1-2 lbs a week when on program. Some weeks less, some weeks more. The average fluid gains are usually about 2 lbs. SBD incorporatates more carbs during induction, thus, less rapid overall fluid loss.

Here are couple of threads that might help...

SBD***Dodging the slippery slope*** - Understanding SBD

PHASE 1 FOOD LIST AND SAMPLE MENU - Phase 1 food list

Back to Basics for September 5-September 11, 2005 - New Phase 1 group starting up if you'd like to give SBD a try.

Good luck!

rose1 · 09-05-2005, 08:43 PM

Hi Lisa---This is the Mom half of the duo here. I know what you mean about the weight gain. I can gain 3-5 lbs. in two days and it will take the next MONTH to get it off. Now, I know it's got to be fluid, but if it comes overnight, WHY doesn't it GO overnight!

I have the metabolism of a slug. In Phase 1, I lost about 1 lb a week and in phase 2, I lose 1 lb a week IF I'm lucky--more like 1/2 lb a week. I think because we are vegetarians, the loss is slower. However, with wise food choices, SB is a very healthful, balanced way of life. We have always eaten whole foods, fresh fruits and vegs, but the emphasis was on whole grains which I've discovered don't work well with my system. After about three months on SB, I can have slice of ww bread or 1/2 ww pita or wasa, kavli, or AkMak crackers once or twice a week without causing trouble. Reasonable amounts of fruit maybe twice a week seem to be ok. Maybe having my last child at age 43 threw my metabolism out of whack. I could not lose the weight I gained no matter how little I ate. I do know that the whole family feels better, sleeps better, has more energy when we eat this way. Some of us are tightening up and going "Back To Basics" for a while. Check out that thread and maybe join in!

Melsh · 09-06-2005, 09:24 AM

Hi Lisa...

Marva pretty much said it all with her links. I started out on SB...stayed with it for about 3mths then went to atkins for a little while and now I am back on SB. I like SB better because I feel weird putting high fat meats and such in my body. SB feels like a healthy atkins...

I did well on both programs, but SB is what I prefer. In the first 14 days I lost 12lbs and I think that helped motivate me and keep me on track. Good luck to you! We are here for support when you need us!

Melynda

Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt · 09-06-2005, 05:14 PM

You have done great Melsh! In what timeframe have you lost the amt of weight you have ?

WintersTale · 09-06-2005, 06:10 PM

Hi Lisa - I'm new to SBD as well - lost 8 pounds in almost two weeks - I say almost because Sunday night I decided to "eat whatever I want" at PF Chang's and then went out for ice cream.

Can you say 4 pounds overnight? I knew that you could. But I went STRAIGHT back to SBD the next day and I'm back down 2 already. It can be done - but the way I look at this, it's really changing my way of eating for the better - I don't plan to make cheating a habit (and it wasn't THAT bad of a cheat - but chinese food is notoriously high in salt anyway!)

Just figured I'd add my 2 cents

Hope it helps and good luck!
Bridget

Melsh · 09-07-2005, 07:36 AM

I have gone from 245 to 166 since October 2004. No one ever believed I weighed 245. I guess I hold my weight well, whatever that means...

I still have maybe 30 lbs to go and hopefully can reach it by Christmas. Along with watching my carb intake I walk about 30 min a day sometimes more and drink my water. I love Apples with Pnut butter and Green Beans are my Favorite Veg!

I have had many stalls since March of 2005 and also going up and down on the scale, but other than that things are good. I wish you much success!!!! If I can do this anyone can!

Melynda

09-05-2005, 03:01 PM	#1
Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 715 Gallery: Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Stats: lumpy/frumpy/tight lil tummy!! WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/9/06	Stats on SB vs Atkins ... Been wondering about this. As some of you know I kinda fell off the wagon a bit for a few days. Nothing major, but overnight a 5 lb water gain. I just cant get my mind to believe that is normal (pls dont flame me lol ) I mean, when we eat one tiny little thing and whooooosh! 5lbs of fluid. Your body is amazing and can adapt well to many things, but that to me isnt normal, I digress. What kind of wtloss are you all having with SB ? How much and in what time frame ? I dont want to add many carbs, because I KNOW I need lc. but, I want to know that if I eat one thing, one time that I won't have that bad of a physical reaction as well. I like lc, but I am struggling with what I should do thats best , long term. I want something livable, and me being human I want something that when I do stray momentarily, I would be penalized for it for the next week. TIA ! __________________ **~ Lisa* ~* You may be whatever you resolve to be - determine to be something in the world and you will be something. " I cannot," never accomplished anything. "I will try" has worked wonders. - J. Hawes**

09-05-2005, 08:43 PM	#5
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,783 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Hi Lisa---This is the Mom half of the duo here. I know what you mean about the weight gain. I can gain 3-5 lbs. in two days and it will take the next MONTH to get it off. Now, I know it's got to be fluid, but if it comes overnight, WHY doesn't it GO overnight! I have the metabolism of a slug. In Phase 1, I lost about 1 lb a week and in phase 2, I lose 1 lb a week IF I'm lucky--more like 1/2 lb a week. I think because we are vegetarians, the loss is slower. However, with wise food choices, SB is a very healthful, balanced way of life. We have always eaten whole foods, fresh fruits and vegs, but the emphasis was on whole grains which I've discovered don't work well with my system. After about three months on SB, I can have slice of ww bread or 1/2 ww pita or wasa, kavli, or AkMak crackers once or twice a week without causing trouble. Reasonable amounts of fruit maybe twice a week seem to be ok. Maybe having my last child at age 43 threw my metabolism out of whack. I could not lose the weight I gained no matter how little I ate. I do know that the whole family feels better, sleeps better, has more energy when we eat this way. Some of us are tightening up and going "Back To Basics" for a while. Check out that thread and maybe join in! __________________ One of the SNARK Sisters - hitting goals right and left! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you're Knitting, you're not Eating! ~~~Proud Knitter For~~*~ The Ships Project- Supporting America's Troops Deployed in the War on Terror- One stitch at a time! http://www.theshipsproject.com

09-06-2005, 09:24 AM	#6
Melsh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 295 Gallery: Melsh Stats: 245/206/130 WOE: Low Carb/Kimkins Start Date: Oct 04-restart Aug 06...Back On Track June 07 :-)	Hi Lisa... Marva pretty much said it all with her links. I started out on SB...stayed with it for about 3mths then went to atkins for a little while and now I am back on SB. I like SB better because I feel weird putting high fat meats and such in my body. SB feels like a healthy atkins... I did well on both programs, but SB is what I prefer. In the first 14 days I lost 12lbs and I think that helped motivate me and keep me on track. Good luck to you! We are here for support when you need us! Melynda __________________ Melsh: 5'7 ----------------------------------------------- Back on track to goal... "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"

09-06-2005, 06:10 PM	#8
WintersTale Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,598 Gallery: WintersTale Stats: 141/141/128 WOE: whatever currently works!	Hi Lisa - I'm new to SBD as well - lost 8 pounds in almost two weeks - I say almost because Sunday night I decided to "eat whatever I want" at PF Chang's and then went out for ice cream. Can you say 4 pounds overnight? I knew that you could. But I went STRAIGHT back to SBD the next day and I'm back down 2 already. It can be done - but the way I look at this, it's really changing my way of eating for the better - I don't plan to make cheating a habit (and it wasn't THAT bad of a cheat - but chinese food is notoriously high in salt anyway!) Just figured I'd add my 2 cents Hope it helps and good luck! Bridget __________________ 141/132/125ish 5'6" Life is too important to be taken seriously ~ Oscar Wilde

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09-05-2005, 03:23 PM	#2
Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 715 Gallery: Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Stats: lumpy/frumpy/tight lil tummy!! WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/9/06	bump

09-05-2005, 04:36 PM	#3
Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 715 Gallery: Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Stats: lumpy/frumpy/tight lil tummy!! WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/9/06	no one ?? Seems like a few of you had this on your mind at the same time lol

09-06-2005, 05:14 PM	#7
Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 715 Gallery: Lisa'sGonnaLoseIt Stats: lumpy/frumpy/tight lil tummy!! WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/9/06	You have done great Melsh! In what timeframe have you lost the amt of weight you have ?

09-07-2005, 07:36 AM	#9
Melsh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 295 Gallery: Melsh Stats: 245/206/130 WOE: Low Carb/Kimkins Start Date: Oct 04-restart Aug 06...Back On Track June 07 :-)	I have gone from 245 to 166 since October 2004. No one ever believed I weighed 245. I guess I hold my weight well, whatever that means... I still have maybe 30 lbs to go and hopefully can reach it by Christmas. Along with watching my carb intake I walk about 30 min a day sometimes more and drink my water. I love Apples with Pnut butter and Green Beans are my Favorite Veg! I have had many stalls since March of 2005 and also going up and down on the scale, but other than that things are good. I wish you much success!!!! If I can do this anyone can! Melynda