anxious about switching

ouizoid · 06-06-2008, 02:54 PM

Hi folks--I am a kimkins survivor who has been doing Atkins with no weight loss at all--as a matter of fact, I have gained 8 pounds since starting Atkins. I have recently heard that hypothyroid folks need more carbs, so I am looking at the SBD as a possible landing place--but am anxious about the weight gain I expect from the switch from Atkins to SBD--can anyone give me some insight into that? How much did you gain when you upped your carbs from induction levels? I am extremely carb sensitive, and gain water weight immediately if I go over 35 carbs a day, so you can see that this might be anxiety provoking--I would appreciate any and all thoughts

rose1 · 06-06-2008, 10:58 PM

I think you should work on healing your metabolism and let the weight chips fall where they may for a while. We don't do "induction" on SB and we don't count carbs. We eat from the food lists and follow the menu plan guidelines. If you follow the plan by the book and stay away from all the "legal" junky recipes, you should be able to repair your broken metabolism and begin to lose weight. As you said, you gain water weight, so what's the big deal. It's water, not fat, and will come back off in due time. You're right about hypothyroid patients needing more carbs (and calories). See Nonstickpam's posts for more info, but basically at least 1200 calories a day. I don't know how many calories a day you were eating on Kimkins, but you are going to have to eat more and I don't think there is any way to avoid some weight gain by the scale. Concentrate for now on regaining your health and weight loss will follow. Best South Beach wishes.

ouizoid · 06-07-2008, 11:45 AM

thanks for your reply Rose--I have read the book and understand the food lists, etc--I just have some "carb phobias" to deal with--adding in beans and fruit is scary to me--

rose1 · 06-07-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ouizoid

thanks for your reply Rose--I have read the book and understand the food lists, etc--I just have some "carb phobias" to deal with--adding in beans and fruit is scary to me--

Don't be scared. We'll hold your hand and help you. What I would do (did) is get the book (get the new one) and follow the plan for phase 1 to the letter for two weeks. OK, you have the book and understand the lists.

Now put it into practice. Have just a few beans to prove to yourself that they are not poison. Sprinkle a tablespoon of chickpeas on top of a salad, for example. Try new vegetables, just a little at a time. Have some low fat dairy. Carbs are good, carbs give you energy, carbs are full of vitamins and minerals. Carbs are not just sugar and white flour and potatoes. Carbs are not evil. Carbs are what you are eating if you are not eating protein and fat. Remember SB is GOOD carbs and GOOD fats.

Then move gently to phase 2. You can do it!

OhYeahBabe · 06-07-2008, 08:15 PM

I'm sorry that you've regained some weight. I really think it's from restoring muscle mass, though it's hard to feel good about any movement in the wrong direction. Please keep plugging away and come back for help if the gaining continues.

ouizoid · 06-07-2008, 08:39 PM

you know--you may be right about the muscle mass deal--I will look for the new book tomorrow--I have already reviewed the new lists--here was my food for the day

b: eggbeaters with spinach, mushrooms and cheese

s: two slices turkey rolled up with laughing cow and sugar free pickles

L: broccoli, spinach chicken and cheese stirfry

s: spinach salad (I was out with a friend)

d: lean steak, spinach, shrimp and a few fava beans

Onward to tomorrow. .. .

06-06-2008, 02:54 PM	#1
ouizoid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 243 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145	anxious about switching Hi folks--I am a kimkins survivor who has been doing Atkins with no weight loss at all--as a matter of fact, I have gained 8 pounds since starting Atkins. I have recently heard that hypothyroid folks need more carbs, so I am looking at the SBD as a possible landing place--but am anxious about the weight gain I expect from the switch from Atkins to SBD--can anyone give me some insight into that? How much did you gain when you upped your carbs from induction levels? I am extremely carb sensitive, and gain water weight immediately if I go over 35 carbs a day, so you can see that this might be anxiety provoking--I would appreciate any and all thoughts

06-06-2008, 10:58 PM	#2
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,383 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	I think you should work on healing your metabolism and let the weight chips fall where they may for a while. We don't do "induction" on SB and we don't count carbs. We eat from the food lists and follow the menu plan guidelines. If you follow the plan by the book and stay away from all the "legal" junky recipes, you should be able to repair your broken metabolism and begin to lose weight. As you said, you gain water weight, so what's the big deal. It's water, not fat, and will come back off in due time. You're right about hypothyroid patients needing more carbs (and calories). See Nonstickpam's posts for more info, but basically at least 1200 calories a day. I don't know how many calories a day you were eating on Kimkins, but you are going to have to eat more and I don't think there is any way to avoid some weight gain by the scale. Concentrate for now on regaining your health and weight loss will follow. Best South Beach wishes. __________________ 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

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06-07-2008, 11:45 AM	#3
ouizoid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 243 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145	thanks for your reply Rose--I have read the book and understand the food lists, etc--I just have some "carb phobias" to deal with--adding in beans and fruit is scary to me--

06-07-2008, 08:15 PM	#5
OhYeahBabe Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 721 Gallery: OhYeahBabe	I'm sorry that you've regained some weight. I really think it's from restoring muscle mass, though it's hard to feel good about any movement in the wrong direction. Please keep plugging away and come back for help if the gaining continues.

06-07-2008, 08:39 PM	#6
ouizoid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 243 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145	you know--you may be right about the muscle mass deal--I will look for the new book tomorrow--I have already reviewed the new lists--here was my food for the day b: eggbeaters with spinach, mushrooms and cheese s: two slices turkey rolled up with laughing cow and sugar free pickles L: broccoli, spinach chicken and cheese stirfry s: spinach salad (I was out with a friend) d: lean steak, spinach, shrimp and a few fava beans Onward to tomorrow. .. .