What is Stillmans

angigirl · 12-27-2005, 05:57 PM

I seen seferal of you talking about it .
I have Know Idea what it is
Angigirl

Magicsmom · 12-27-2005, 06:07 PM

Stillmans is an extreme form of low carbing because it is also low fat. If you do a Google on Stillmans diet, you will find information. Stillmans is basically meat and eggs - no processed meats, and no vegetables. Some people love it, but I can't do it for a long time because it's totally boring.

angigirl · 12-27-2005, 06:14 PM

So sorry about the miss spelled words.
I really am bad at spelling LOL .
Not usually that bad
What is stillmans?
Thank you
Angigirl

angigirl · 12-27-2005, 06:16 PM

Thank You Terry

Patio34 · 12-28-2005, 06:42 AM

The book, Living the Low-Carb Way, by Jonny Bowden, states it's the worst idea in low-carbing because without the fats, you can feel very nauseated and weak on a LC plan. It's an old plan that came out in the late 60s or early 70s.

I did it once faithfully for two weeks, lost 17 pounds, and was so weak I could barely hold up my arm. This never happens on the modern LC diets.

Lisa Rae · 12-28-2005, 08:01 AM

I just want to say..I've used Stillman's a few times along my 5+ years of low-carbing. I usually resist mentioning it to people..because I believe it can easily become another "quick fix" to those who haven't tried a lifetime plan or have not taken the time to learn about low-carbing in general. ( it always amazes me when you ask someone what plan their on, yet they have never even started to read the book for that plan..but are going by what they hear..)

For me, I've used it when feeling very out of control with food..or when I wasz stuck for a good 8 weeks with no loss. I did have dramatic result, yet I also felt like I was very much on a "fad diet" I have done it for 5 weeks..but seem to have only loss results the first 2 weeks..and so I only do it in 2 week stretches.

I don't find the lack of energy..as a matter of fact..I get that energy boost many have when first in ketosis, but X's 10! By week 3 it seems to go away and I get lathargic..yet one more reason to only do it short-term then get back to my good healthy veggies

Stillman's is basically low-fat/low-carbs. The basics are lean meats ( so no skin on chicken, very lean cuts of beef, lower fat fish) eggs and soft cheeses ( like pot cheese or cottage) that's it. NO fat to cook with, no veggies or fruit, no sauces or treats, oh yeah..and NO FUN! (LOL)

angigirl · 01-03-2006, 05:43 AM

Thanks everyone I'll stick with
LCING .
angigirl

Catheryn · 01-03-2006, 06:00 AM

I started Stillmans yesterday, and lost 4 lbs in one day. I love it!

mork · 01-03-2006, 08:12 AM

Catheryn- what did you eat? Yesterday was my first day too and I am only down .5!
Mork

Lori37 · 01-03-2006, 08:18 AM

The usuall diet of stillmans is very boring. This is what mine typically was

breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs
lunch: cod or chicken with fat free cottage cheese
dinner: same as lunch.

I ddint feel like I was starving or anything. lost 5lbs my first day..(water weight from the holidays!) but after 4 days I just HAD to start adding veggies back in. I am back to LC already and still plugging along greatly!

Feather2B · 01-03-2006, 10:49 AM

Hi everybody,
I have been busy reading pages of past posts and now I will add one of my own!

I googled the diet and found some sites listing info about Stillmans Quick Weight Loss Repetition diets and Stillman Legal recipes.
They said you can mix the repetition diets with regular Stillman's.

They also said you can lose between 7 - 15% of your body weight the first week.

The diet just lists LEAN fish "such as flounder, haddock, cod and perch"
I guess that means I cant have a tuna or salmon steak????
Anyone know? Those are really my favorites.

Good luck to everyone!

Michael · 01-03-2006, 01:13 PM

I've read the Skillman’s book & have followed the plan & it works great for me. I lose weight & feel great. I’ve only done this for a two-week period because I don’t have much to lose. The book states that once you reach your goal weight you don’t stay on the plan. Dr. Still man offers many (more than 20 I think) plans to maintain your new weight, all listed in the book. He also offers several quick weight loss plans & a yogurt fast is one of them. Stillman’s is definitely one of those plans you need to learn about by reading the book.

Michael

mork · 01-03-2006, 01:45 PM

Can you give us sample menus from you experience and how your weight loss was?
Always inspiring to hear other peoples stories! Thanks

lbecker28 · 01-03-2006, 02:20 PM

I just bought 2 0f the Stillman's books on amazon for less than $1.00 each.

Rolleen · 01-03-2006, 02:42 PM

I started Stillmans yesterday, and I'm down 4 pounds. So far so good today. I actually haven't thought about food all day. I did have a huge headache this morning, I took 3 advil and it was gone in an hour. Felt really good this afternoon. Had lots of energy. Tonight I'm going to do my walking tapee.

12-27-2005, 05:57 PM	#1
angigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: ohio Posts: 929 Gallery: angigirl Stats: 171/153/140 5'8" WOE: LC Start Date: 1/3/2006	What is Stillmans I seen seferal of you talking about it . I have Know Idea what it is Angigirl

12-27-2005, 06:14 PM	#3
angigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: ohio Posts: 929 Gallery: angigirl Stats: 171/153/140 5'8" WOE: LC Start Date: 1/3/2006	duh So sorry about the miss spelled words. I really am bad at spelling LOL . Not usually that bad What is stillmans? Thank you Angigirl

12-28-2005, 08:01 AM	#6
Lisa Rae Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 10,013 Gallery: Lisa Rae Stats: 250+/???/150 WOE: Atkins or Bust! Also Smoke Free! Start Date: September 15th, 2000	I just want to say..I've used Stillman's a few times along my 5+ years of low-carbing. I usually resist mentioning it to people..because I believe it can easily become another "quick fix" to those who haven't tried a lifetime plan or have not taken the time to learn about low-carbing in general. ( it always amazes me when you ask someone what plan their on, yet they have never even started to read the book for that plan..but are going by what they hear..) For me, I've used it when feeling very out of control with food..or when I wasz stuck for a good 8 weeks with no loss. I did have dramatic result, yet I also felt like I was very much on a "fad diet" I have done it for 5 weeks..but seem to have only loss results the first 2 weeks..and so I only do it in 2 week stretches. I don't find the lack of energy..as a matter of fact..I get that energy boost many have when first in ketosis, but X's 10! By week 3 it seems to go away and I get lathargic..yet one more reason to only do it short-term then get back to my good healthy veggies Stillman's is basically low-fat/low-carbs. The basics are lean meats ( so no skin on chicken, very lean cuts of beef, lower fat fish) eggs and soft cheeses ( like pot cheese or cottage) that's it. NO fat to cook with, no veggies or fruit, no sauces or treats, oh yeah..and NO FUN! (LOL) __________________ 250++/???/150 Quit smoking and gained 35 back!! Working towards goal once again ( Still not smoking though! Woo Hoo) Atkins for Life! "I'm not Bad, I'm just drawn that Way!"..Jessica Rabbit

01-03-2006, 10:49 AM	#11
Feather2B Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 223 Gallery: Feather2B Stats: 170/145/135 5' 9" 12/10/6 WOE: Fast>Stillman>SMD>Healthy Start Date: 7/24/06: Reality Bites!	Second Day on Stillman's Hi everybody, I have been busy reading pages of past posts and now I will add one of my own! I googled the diet and found some sites listing info about Stillmans Quick Weight Loss Repetition diets and Stillman Legal recipes. They said you can mix the repetition diets with regular Stillman's. They also said you can lose between 7 - 15% of your body weight the first week. The diet just lists LEAN fish "such as flounder, haddock, cod and perch" I guess that means I cant have a tuna or salmon steak???? Anyone know? Those are really my favorites. Good luck to everyone!

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12-27-2005, 06:07 PM	#2
Magicsmom Committed to Succeed Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Emerald City Posts: 14,587 Gallery: Magicsmom Stats: 282/212.5/140 WOE: Seeing a nutritionist who believes in low carb! Start Date: Off & On (mostly on) since January 2004	Stillmans is an extreme form of low carbing because it is also low fat. If you do a Google on Stillmans diet, you will find information. Stillmans is basically meat and eggs - no processed meats, and no vegetables. Some people love it, but I can't do it for a long time because it's totally boring.

12-27-2005, 06:16 PM	#4
angigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: ohio Posts: 929 Gallery: angigirl Stats: 171/153/140 5'8" WOE: LC Start Date: 1/3/2006	Thank You Terry

12-28-2005, 06:42 AM	#5
Patio34 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern Calif Posts: 19 Gallery: Patio34 Stats: 184/184/120 WOE: Mod-Low carbs Start Date: 12/26/05	The book, Living the Low-Carb Way, by Jonny Bowden, states it's the worst idea in low-carbing because without the fats, you can feel very nauseated and weak on a LC plan. It's an old plan that came out in the late 60s or early 70s. I did it once faithfully for two weeks, lost 17 pounds, and was so weak I could barely hold up my arm. This never happens on the modern LC diets.

01-03-2006, 05:43 AM	#7
angigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: ohio Posts: 929 Gallery: angigirl Stats: 171/153/140 5'8" WOE: LC Start Date: 1/3/2006	Thanks everyone I'll stick with LCING . angigirl

01-03-2006, 06:00 AM	#8
Catheryn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: suburbs of Detroit Posts: 472 Gallery: Catheryn Stats: 172/142/140 WOE: original Atkins of '72 Start Date: 2001	I started Stillmans yesterday, and lost 4 lbs in one day. I love it!

01-03-2006, 08:12 AM	#9
mork MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,030 Gallery: mork	Catheryn- what did you eat? Yesterday was my first day too and I am only down .5! Mork

01-03-2006, 08:18 AM	#10
Lori37 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ladera Ranch Posts: 9,212 Gallery: Lori37 WOE: Nutrisystem/Slim Styles Start Date: 10/9/06	The usuall diet of stillmans is very boring. This is what mine typically was breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs lunch: cod or chicken with fat free cottage cheese dinner: same as lunch. I ddint feel like I was starving or anything. lost 5lbs my first day..(water weight from the holidays!) but after 4 days I just HAD to start adding veggies back in. I am back to LC already and still plugging along greatly!

01-03-2006, 01:13 PM	#12
Michael Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York Posts: 543 Gallery: Michael Start Date: August 9 2004	I've read the Skillman’s book & have followed the plan & it works great for me. I lose weight & feel great. I’ve only done this for a two-week period because I don’t have much to lose. The book states that once you reach your goal weight you don’t stay on the plan. Dr. Still man offers many (more than 20 I think) plans to maintain your new weight, all listed in the book. He also offers several quick weight loss plans & a yogurt fast is one of them. Stillman’s is definitely one of those plans you need to learn about by reading the book. Michael

01-03-2006, 01:45 PM	#13
mork MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,030 Gallery: mork	Can you give us sample menus from you experience and how your weight loss was? Always inspiring to hear other peoples stories! Thanks

01-03-2006, 02:20 PM	#14
lbecker28 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 847 Gallery: lbecker28 Stats: 222preg/116/120	I just bought 2 0f the Stillman's books on amazon for less than $1.00 each.

01-03-2006, 02:42 PM	#15
Rolleen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Do whatever ya want, cuz today I'm handin out lollipops and ass-whoopins,and I'm all outta lollipops Posts: 1,321 Gallery: Rolleen	I started Stillmans yesterday, and I'm down 4 pounds. So far so good today. I actually haven't thought about food all day. I did have a huge headache this morning, I took 3 advil and it was gone in an hour. Felt really good this afternoon. Had lots of energy. Tonight I'm going to do my walking tapee.