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I know this is a sore point for those of you who are getting closer to goal (and getting smaller and smaller calorie allotments), so feel free to skip my post if you want.
This is a serious issue for me. I checked my calorie counts again, and I haven't been eating enough food. Yesterday I managed just barely to eat enough calories, and even though my carbs were a little higher than usual, I did fine.
Eat until you're satisfied. I have to remember that. I usually just eat until I can get by. I have so many self-esteem issues, and they're really affecting my weight-loss efforts.
I go from "I'm worthless and don't deserve to eat" to "I don't deserve to be thin so I'll eat everything in sight". The crazy thing is, if I could stay in I don't deserve to be thin mode, but keep myself to "legal" foods, I'd be a lot thinner by now. It's the "don't deserve to eat" thing that is holding me back here.
I get angry about something, feel guilty for being angry and end up turning my anger inward. When I try to discuss whatever is making me angry with the person (usually my stepson) that instigated it, I end up shaking so bad that I can't talk.
Does anyone else have issues that are sabotaging their efforts?
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Day 2 -- Sissy, 17:50:31 05/15/02 Wed
Well I just got finished doing a Richard Simmons workout tape. Boy am I out of shape. I wish I lived closer to town so that I could go to a track and walk. What form of exercise do most of you find to work the best?
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May Challenge -- Anita, 19:38:08 05/15/02 Wed
Hi Everyone:
This is my first time checking in since the challenge began....Life has been crazy for me this month. I have only managed to lose 2lbs. (I was at a stall for almost a month), but today I measured and have lost a few inches here and there, so I am quite pleased....I am also amazed as it is that TOM, so here's hoping when next week hits, the scales and the measuring tape may move in the right direction.....excercise has been lacking lately as last month I tore the ligaments in my ankle and foot....it was mending nicely until this afternoon when I went over on it again....ouch! Here's hoping I didn't do too much damage to it again.
I enjoy reading the messages when I can and hope to check in again soon.........
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New Recipe -- Maggie, 17:08:59 05/14/02 Tue
You'll soon learn that I love to cook. Here's a recipe I found that sounds good. Let me know if you try it and what you think.
Italian Tuna and Cheese Spread
This is a fabulously delicious spread that can be made into small balls and served on toothpicks, piped onto cucumber rounds, or served as a dip with raw vegies. Just make sure you choose a sweet Gorgonzola cheese because the other kind has a very pungent aroma and taste. Serves 12 (3 g. carb per serving)
2-8 oz. cream cheese, room temp.
1/4 lb. Dulce (sweet) Gorgonzola cheese, room temp. (Blue cheese can be substituted)
2 T. minced fresh chives
1 c. pine nuts or chopped walnuts
1-7 oz. can tuna with oil
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 T. minced fresh parsley
Place all ingred., except for the parsley, in a processor fitted with a metal blade (or in a blender) and process until smooth. Add the parsley and pulse to blend lightly. Transfer the spread to a coverd dish and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
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How long? -- Maggie, 16:04:53 05/14/02 Tue
How long have you all been low-carbing? Also, how much have you lost? I keep hearing bits and pieces from each of you, but I don't know where you started. Just curious. Guess I'm needing some encouragement tonight. I'm doing really well on the induction, food-wise, but I feel pretty rough...nauseated, foggy, some body aches, and oh so tired. ie. I always have a pad of paper and a pencil on my night stand (bedtime seems to get my mind going and I've gotten the writing in the dark stuff down pretty well, too), anyway, last night I was making some notes and fell asleep in the middle of writing. Woke up and found the pencil and pad still in my hand. Hoping this will pass soon.
One more thing...snack foods. What do you keep on hand to grab quickly when you have a craving? Thanks
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- Over two years ago I started Atkins for the first time. I can't say I have been perfect for two years, but it has been my aim to stay on track. Lost 50 pounds right off, recently lost 4 more, (more recently gained 8). If you have 'body aches" you may need some potassium, and extra water. (NT) -- Sherry, 18:47:32 05/14/02 Tue
- Maggie, I've been LC'g it for about 2 years now. I started with Atkins & went to Protein Power after I kept stalling. I've only been serious about sticking to it since April, I've lost a total of 22lbs. Quickie snacks, I go for macadamias, or diet jello. The FLOCERS database section has some of our running totals so you can see how far we've come. Take a peek! (NT) -- Kel, 05:08:26 05/15/02 Wed
- I'm new to this like you! I've been on and off Atkins for about 2 months now!! Sometimes I'm at a ten pound weight loss and other times I'm back at six! (NT) -- Melanie, 06:08:33 05/15/02 Wed
- Sounds like you're going through sugar withdrawal. Did you have to give up caffeine too? Because the two of them together can make you feel really awful. If you gave up caffeine, (even though this goes against almost everyone's advice) I'd add some back in and try to give up caffeine separately. The dual withdrawals were too much for me to handle and I felt like I'd been run over by a truck. (NT) -- Katie, 07:44:25 05/15/02 Wed
- I've been doing low-carb off and on for about 2 1/2 years now. I went on Atkins, did really well for 6 months, my mom died, I got a stepson, I got pregnant (all within a month). I had a very long hiatus. I kept my weight stable until my son was about 4 months old and then turned into the carb queen. Just went back on in January of this year, and have lost 25 pounds and 2 pants sizes so far. (NT) -- Katie, 08:00:19 05/15/02 Wed
- On and off since January 2000 -- Joe, 10:34:40 05/15/02 Wed
Good Morning! Day 15 of OUR Challenge! -- Sarah, 08:02:35 05/15/02 Wed
How are WE ALL doing?
I did better yesterday drinking my Water, always a challenge for me. Very little exercise this past week. Gotta get MOVIN! These are my Big Challenges, so I have my very own challenge going on at the same time.
Have a Great Day! and keep it LC.
Sarah
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New to low card -- Sissy, 18:54:27 05/14/02 Tue
I am looking for support as I start my new low carb lifestyle. Is there a chat room or online support group that one of you could suggest. I need all the help and support I can get.
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Ham.. temperary weight gain -- Thea, 09:19:34 05/14/02 Tue
Thought my slippers were a little tight this morning.. I had ham yesterday.. the scales show a 3lb up. I know that is temp.. but hate it.
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Day 14 of THE NO STOPPING US CHALLENGE! -- Sarah, 09:07:22 05/14/02 Tue
I can't believe we are almost half way through the month.
How are we all doing? Keeping it LC? Drinking the Water, eating those Veggies, quality Proteins, Supplements, Exercise and check this board daily for Support.
WE can DO IT TOGETHER!
Sarah
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I got a B- on my final & an A in the class! Woohoo! (dancin) -- Kel, 20:23:43 05/13/02 Mon
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The archives come alive again. -- Sherry, 18:45:41 05/13/02 Mon
Funny how those old posts get resurrected.
Anyway all, I forgot to weigh this morning, so I guess I will have to post for the challenge tomorrow. I don't much like Monday weigh-in's anyway, could we set up June's challenge so that we all weigh in on Tuesdays and Fridays? That way we get a day to recover from the weekend before weigh in day....
I shopped for low carb food this morning so I am in better shape for getting back on track. I did buy some stuff to make trail mix however, so I do need to watch how much of that I eat.
My husband is making dinner tonight, I think it will be Chinese food of some sort. Either Mu Shu pork or something chicken.
Anyway we have had such a bare refrigerator for awhile, I'm glad to have some veggys in the house again.
DH was going to take me to lunch today but he wanted taco bell. I told him I'm trying to get back on my diet, and that I couldn't do that, but he was set on it so I said fine, take me to my car then and I will go eat what I need to eat. I came home and had pastrami, ham and cheese for lunch. plus a cream shake. I think I got the better end of things.
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Help- low carb questions -- Cindy, 18:57:57 05/12/02 Sun
Hi. I found this site today and am happy to say that what I've seen so far is helping get in the mood again to try to lose weight. I've tried the low-carb thing before and lost a bit, but then I became pregnant with my second child and gave up for the time being. Well, my daughter is now 2 years old, and so far I haven't been able to get back into things. My main problem is that I've heard so much bad news lately about doing the low-carb thing. Can you guys give me some positive stories or ideas that will make me feel better about trying it again. I love cheese and almost all kings of meats, so that;s not a problem, but man do I LOVE chocolate, which of course will be a problem. I have seen the recipes on this site, though, and am going to try a few.
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- Hi, Cindy - (NT) -- Daddy Bill, 10:39:56 05/13/02 Mon
- Hi, Cindy - First of all, don't believe the nay-sayers. They've been wrong so long they can't lose face now by admitting it! Do yourself a huge favor and buy one of the Low-carb books. I use "Protein Power." They give the scientific reasons why and how the diet works. Also, our ancesters ate this way for thousands of years. They had no choice. the fact that we're here proves the safety and health of the low-carb WOL. Daddy Bill (NT) -- Daddy Bill, 10:46:04 05/13/02 Mon
- The books and websites will give you the information you need to made a decision, I think you should also look at the low-fat sites just to make sure you're well informed about both. And the Pure Delite low carb chocolate bars are wonderful, so you don't have to give up chocolate if you don't want to. (NT) -- Chris, 11:10:55 05/13/02 Mon
- Carbolite makes great LC chocolate bars also; they are available at most 7-11 stores and also online at Carbolitedirect.com (NT) -- Kel, 16:26:51 05/13/02 Mon
- Atkins Endulge Bars are excellent fot chocolate cravings -- Joe, 05:51:10 05/14/02 Tue
Stress almost over -- Kel, 07:08:09 05/13/02 Mon
Okay my stress-binge that lasted for well over a week is finally coming to an end. I take my last final exam tonight and then I have my graduation dinner on Wednesday (where I plan to eat the Red Lobster biscuits and my graduation cake). After that, I am re-committing myself to what's left of the May challenge. Someone mentioned continuing the Challenge in June; I would be very much in favor of that.. maybe we need to start thinking of new names for the June one just to keep things going, or does everyone like this name still?
I can't believe what the scale is saying you guys. It's telling me that I've gained all but 1lb back out of ALL the weight it took me a month and a half to lose! I feel like a blimp! I wish I could just take off this entire week so I don't have to go out there and look like a stuffed sausage in my uniform, but unfortunately, I already have a detail waiting for me this morning so I have no choice. Omg, I'm so disgusted with myself for losing control so easily! I was doing SO well and then BLAMMO I blow it for final exams! Is anyone else feeling like a stuffed sausage too? If so, when are yall re-committing so we can get back on this wagon together. Kel
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Day 13 of The No Stopping Us Challenge! -- Sarah, 12:16:20 05/13/02 Mon
Yesterdays Gone!
Today is the beginning of a new Week!
Let's LC it!
Sarah
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Not feeling too peachy -- Maggie, 05:01:01 05/13/02 Mon
Hi Guys,
I began induction on Saturday. Had 17 grams of carbs on Sat. and 14 yesterday. I'm feeling a little light headed, nauseated and tired this morning, but not really hungry. Yes, I'm drinking water (Veryfine Brand, flavored, no sugar or carbs...good, too) Peeing like a race horse, frankly. I'm also taking a multipule vitamin. Seems like I read something somewhere about needing to take a potassium suppliment? By the way, I've lost 3.5 lbs., 95 more to go! I CAN do this!
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weightloss success -- pauline, 10:21:30 05/13/02 Mon
I have been on Quick slim for a while now and am very happy with my progress so far. I never want to be fat again so I am also working on changing how and why I eat plus now I exercise. I'm determined to stay thin once I have reached my goal weight and I'm not far from it thanks to the Quick slim diet.It's working for me when nothing else did.
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Good Morning Day 12... -- Sarah, 08:35:24 05/12/02 Sun
I hope everyone is doing well and surviving the weekend.
Today is a toughie! Keep those choices low carb and we will get through it without too much damage.
Check-in if you made a great LC Choice today!
Sarah
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Happy Mother's Day! -- Shara, 09:38:41 05/12/02 Sun
I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day. I spent the morning talking to mine on the phone. As some of you know my Mother is not the most supportive person about this diet. She kept insisting that I would not be able to "live" this way. Well I have "lived" this way for 5 years and am convinced that it's for me. My Mother is starting to come around, especially since she is seeing me at a healthy weight and is happy for me. I think that most parents have a hard time with the fact that their child is overweight. Doesn't someone have to be blamed for that?? There has to be a reason. At least this is the way my Mother felt for years. It's not true. My Mother sat through many WW meetings with me as well as doctor's visits, cooked special meals for me; No, my Mom did OK. My daughter too has learned the LC method is for her, but she has her Father to convince. [Sigh] In any case Mom, I just wanted to thank you. You are the Best Mom I could have and I'm now half the daughter you used to have! (My Mother's words) Have a great day everyone!
Shara
President/The Low Carb Diet Support Group!
316/170/140
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Nancy could you please let the new Guys know the route they need to take to get to Flocers? -- Sarah, 17:58:50 05/09/02 Thu
There are a few more Newbies wanting to join the "NO Stopping Us Challenge" for the month of May.
Would you have time to direct them to your board and to the database that Kel created for us.
I believe there is a Kathy, Melanie, Maggie and a few others.
"Success is in the Journey not the Destination"
The month of May is part of that Journey.
How much do we all want to lose for May...realistically?
Sarah
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- Well I know Melanie joined up. Again anyone that wants me to subscribe them direct, contact me by clicking on my name at the end of this message. Also helps if your a Yahoo member and have an idea, so if you dont, register and get one, its free! (NT) -- Nancy, 18:03:57 05/09/02 Thu
- Oops, thats ID not idea, lol. (NT) -- Nancy, 18:06:34 05/09/02 Thu
- I'm all signed up -thanks. Realistically, 10 pounds would be nice!!! In my fantasy land it would be more like 15 - 20. (NT) -- Melanie, 03:48:07 05/10/02 Fri
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flocers/ (NT) -- Sherry, 08:55:21 05/10/02 Fri
Out come the "old" clothes -- thea, 09:20:15 05/10/02 Fri
I pulled out the box with the smaller size stuff in it from years ago. Some of it fit right now. Some awhile to go.. it was really fun - most are summer clothes so I can wear them as soon as it warms up in the office.. I still have a bunch in the next size.. Don't think I will have to worry about clothes for another 30 pounds.. think I will start garage saling again for bargain clothes. Probably will have one myself for all the stuff that is too huge on me. I am not keeping them.
Determination Pays Big
280/241/130
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LOSING WEIGHT -- Pam, 09:46:16 05/10/02 Fri
I heard about the low carb high protein diet from my daughter about 1 year ago,and as she was getting married in September 2001 I decided to try it out and lose about 20lbs.
I was 190lbs at that point,June 2001.Well it's now May 2002
and I've lost 40lbs altogether.:) I'm 5ft 8ins tall and
48yrs old.I feel and look great.The diet is amazing, and I
have tried to encourage others to 'put it to the test' but
they all have one excuse or another.Unfortunately their loss.
Take care,have a great day,
Pam in Canada.
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Yummy Treat -- Maggie, 17:26:06 05/12/02 Sun
Hello everyone and Happy Mother's Day to whomever it applies. I tried a great treat today that I found on a sight call www.lowcarbcafe.com
Basically all you do is take a bag of the pre-cubed cheese, (Pepper Jack is wonderful if you like spicey) Place about 12 of them on a cookie sheet and bake for 7-10 mins. depending on how stiff you want them. Let them cool on the pan for 1 min. and remove with a spatula. To lower the fat, lay them on a sheet of paper towel. I spread mine with the soft, Philadelphia cream cheese (the vegie and salmon are both really good. They also make garlic and chive flavor). They are so good. Enjoy!
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Thinking about you, Quinn -- Maggie, 15:48:27 05/09/02 Thu
I've been thinking about you and hoping you will keep us posted on how you're doing. You've got alot "on your plate" to deal with, but I sincerely believe that you will begin to feel much better as the weight comes off. Stick to it and keep in touch. I've done pretty well today, and also went out and got the newest Atkins book. Also found a great crab dip recipe in the latest Coastal Living magazine. Anyway, Jut thinking about you and wanted you to know. Stick with it. I'm sure going to try to.
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oy -- Matt M, 18:47:28 05/11/02 Sat
Well it finally happened, i fell off the wagon. I had eaten some chicken strips from our school cafeteria (which i have done before without any problems) and yep, it threw me right out of ketosis, then the next morning i got tha bad news that i cant get anything higher than a C in one of my classes. So needless to say this weekend i havnt eaten so well (Note to self: eating half a quart of ice cream in one sitting IS NOT A GOOD IDEA!) So yeah, i have been eating some junk, but not TOO much in the sweets department minus the ice cream binge. However i have been getting a TON of exercise lately, so maybe if i am lucky i am expending those extra calories! Well i get fitted for my prom tux monday so i think that is a good time to get back on the horse and suck it up til the end of may. I hope everyone is doing well as the summer is comming closer and closer!
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Well my Treasure hunt yesterday -- Sherry, 08:33:10 05/10/02 Fri
Didn't seem to do too much damage. In fact I am a pound lower today. 227
I'm sure it lowered my ketosis levels (to zero), but a few days of being good and I will get that back.
I would have liked to have posted this yesterday on our challenge weigh in day, but the scale was being stubborn yesterday and going up instead (started the day at 230, but after a few trips to the bathroom got it down to 228 Today though I didn't even have to try to "get it down" to anything).
Two more pounds and I will be at 225, then five more to 220.
I still can't get used to being in the 220s. I keep posting that I am in the 230s (I had to change the weight above, almost wrote 237 again). I'm so used to not being able to go below there it is still hard for me to get used to.
I wonder what I will be writing when I get down into the 210s... will I still be writing 230 something? I don't think I have been this weight in about 10 years. I'm excited about starting to lose again. It is so wonderful to see the scale finally start dropping again. See I always knew that my cheating occasionally wasn't the problem. Consistently cheating would be, of course, but occasional cheats should not have stalled me as I was stalled for so long. So glad to finally figure it out, can't believe I was so dense about things for so long.
Anyway have a great low carb day everyone.
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Rise & Shine! Day 11 of Our Challenge! -- Sarah, 07:31:30 05/11/02 Sat
How are WE All doing today?
Doing well I hope! Scale gave me another 1/2lb this morning, surprizing what a good mood that puts me in after several days remaining the same.
Had 2 English sausage fried in olive oil, with 2 diced mushrooms, and 1/2 a tomato sauteed, feeling quite full! A treat after having eggs mostly all week.
Go out there and have a great LC Day! cuz tomorrow WE ALL GOTTA WATCH IT! Choices, Choices, Choices!
Sarah
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Well Sarah and I -- Sherry, 15:16:02 05/11/02 Sat
Have set a list of "mini-goals" for the next couple of weeks of our challenge. My first one is for 2 more pounds by Monday. Mondays are always difficult for me, because I tend to forget to eat on the weekends, or eat the wrong things.
So I'm trying to think of what I can do in the next two days to make that little goal. Maybe a long walk down our trail? Maybe a few hours of weight lifting in the basement? Another crack at my yoga tapes? Problem is excercise seems to make me go up (retain a little more water) and making a goal that way only becomes harder. (at least a short term goal like 'by Monday').
Maybe I will do it anyway. The kids might enjoy a trail walk. I think I will wait til this evening when it is starting to get cooler though. Maybe a little yoga this morning will work for now.
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Pork Rinds - Cracklins - or what ever you call yourself call them. -- Marsh, 17:27:15 05/11/02 Sat
Recently I saw a recipe for oven-fried chicken rolled in pork rind crumbs. It sounded really good and I can't seem to find it. If anyone knows of this or other pork rind recipes please email me. My computer is on the fritz, and I'm borrowing this one. Email would be preferred.
I'm toying around with the making a pizza-crust using crushed pork rinds and a parmesan and romano cheese mixture, kinda like a graham cracker crust. If it works I'll post the recipe. Thanks in advance.
Marsh - Oregon
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Not losing a pound -- Letha, 10:43:05 05/11/02 Sat
I've been on the Atkins Diet for almost two months. I haven't lost a pound. I have lost mass, in that I am a bit smaller, not not much. I eat EAS low-carb bars, Atkins Shakes, or EAS low-carb shakes almost every day to replace one or two meals. Then I eat just meat and vegetables or salad, and cheese or nuts. I also go to the gym about three times a week for 45 minutes. I take the Atkins Essential Oils and the Dieter's Advantage, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals. I should be losing weight, but I'm not. Can someone help?
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- Hi Letha -- Sherry, 11:38:29 05/11/02 Sat
Sigh...here it goes again... -- Jessie, 06:47:56 05/10/02 Fri
Been studying non stop since saturday nite, clocked in 11 hr sleep total..add 8 for yesterday...19 hrs for the last six days...*yawn* Hopefully, I did well on the exam I had on Wednesday...realized the magic of double expresso (I think I'm starbucks biggest customer!)..coffee..coffee..coffee...*yawn* Unfortunately, have three finals this coming tuesday...Statistics, micro-eco, and accounting *yawn* ..can't wait to leave work today to sleep until Saturday nite..then more all nighter for me until Tuesday...sigh...wish I was making more sense..
Anyway, with all this studying, I managed to lost 2 pds (go figure, what with all the coffee)...Suggestion: try to keep yourself very very busy...it usually helps :D
Kel..how you doing?
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- Jessie... -- Kel, 07:15:16 05/11/02 Sat
- Kel -- Sherry, 11:21:44 05/11/02 Sat
Induction begins today!!! -- Maggie, 07:29:28 05/11/02 Sat
Well, I'm finally with the program and know most of the basics. I started doing low carb last Wed., but wasn't totally faithful, but I still lost 2 pounds. So I figure if I really give this thing my full attention and dedication, it will be the answer to my prayers. I've got 96 more pounds to go to my goal...125 lbs. Thanks for being here, everyone. I check this site a couple times a day and it's always an uplift for me. Will keep you posted on my progress. Praying for you ALL.
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Frustrated with Health and Weight -- Quinn, 18:16:39 05/08/02 Wed
A good friend called me tonight and recommended this site along with a low-carb diet. We must have been in tune to each other as I just started the Atkins diet on Monday.
After weighing in at an embarrassing weight of 265 lbs. and not fitting in a size 24, I decided I needed help. I have fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis, IBS, osteoarthritis in knees, bursitis in hips and veinal insufficiency. I may be facing knee replacement surgery next. After finally realizing that weight gain has contributed to several of my health diagnoses,I have decided that, instead of taking more medications, it is time to get serious about a diet and one I can stay on.
Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Quinn
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I think I figured out what's going on with me -- Katie, 07:33:25 05/09/02 Thu
I did really well the first week that I was on last month's no cheat challenge (I lost 9 pounds that week). Since then I've bounced up 2 pounds, and then my weight just seems to keep bouncing between 243 and 245. Last week I bounced between 244 and 245 and never could get any lower than that.
This morning I felt "lighter" (does anyone else get this?), and it was weigh day for the No Stopping Us challenge, so I weighed. I was back down to 243 (2 pounds down since yesterday).
I've looked back over my journals, and as near as I can tell, I don't lose at all during the week before, the week of, and the week after TOM. I will however lose a *LOT* during the one week of the month that's left. I think that my body just really, really likes to hang onto water. I'm going to try upping my water intake (I know that I'm not drinking enough) to see if I can force my body to give it up.
Do you all think it's possible that I'm losing all month and just hanging onto so much water that it's disguising my weight loss except for that one week of the month? If so, I may have to rethink about how often I weigh. Maybe only weighing twice a month would be better for me.
I weigh myself daily because I think that it helps to keep me accountable for what I eat. I know that this can backfire on me at times when I know that I've been staying on plan and see my weight staying the same. It's even worse when I know that I've been staying on plan and my weight goes up.
I think that I'll try to figure out when the "low point" is in my cycle and just weigh myself (or only count this day) as my new weight.
Funny thing, I won't give up a new low weight when I achieve it. I still count the 241 that I achieved during my low point last month. I think of the weight that I am now as temporary and the 241 as my "real" weight. I'm hoping to get a number in the 230's this month.
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New to Group -- Toni, 07:11:39 05/09/02 Thu
Morning All,
I just found your website and can't wait to get to know you all. I am new to the LC WOL. I just finished reading Dr. Atkins book yesterday and can't believe how much some of the case studies resemble me. I will be starting the induction phase Monday. I have a camping trip planned for the weekend and won't be around this weekend, but I can't wait to get to know you all and learn from your experiences on this diet. I think I have finally found something that will work for me! Whoo hooo!
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Note from a NEWBIE -- Marie W, 10:19:48 05/10/02 Fri
Hi everyone. Great board! I am about 250# and hoping to get to 130. I have some kind of malfunction with my stomach, in that I am physically hungry all the time. Even on low carb 10 minutes after I eat I'm hungry. So I'm learning to just ignore it and suffer all the time. It is really hard.
I started to walk. It's a real challenge. I'm only about 5' tall and at 250 that's a lot of fat to be hauling around. My legs hurt a lot. I can go about a mile and then my legs hurt too bad to go on. And I get out of breath easy too. Maybe I am just a wimp since it takes me 1/2 an hour just to do a mile.
I don't have any kids and I don't work. I want to but finding a job this fat is very scary. I feel like no one would want me. Plus I'm not trained for anything special. I would like to do something where I'm on my feet all day. That will force me to get more exercise. But I don't know what it would be. We do not even have the money to buy a car for me to get to work.
I know it sounds like a sad way to be and to be honest I am not very happy with my life. I am trying to change it. I have to start somewhere. I have been on low carb for about 2 weeks and walking a mile about 3 or 4 times a week. I have lost about 6#.
Thank you for listening. Any advice you can give me would be great. Thanks.
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- Hi, when i first started exercising, my weight was a problem also. My knees are bad, and i couldn't walk....getting a very simple bike (nothing fancy at all) really makes a difference. Another thing, I don't focus on miles, i focus on time...seems to make a difference (NT) -- Octobersan, 13:24:16 05/10/02 Fri
- You have picked the right way of eating -- Thea, 18:24:44 05/10/02 Fri
- Welcome Marie! You have found a great source of support, this board, a great bunch of guys good for support while your are on this Journey! This WOE pays off! (NT) -- Sarah, 19:00:06 05/10/02 Fri
eats for the day thus far -- christy, 15:00:40 05/10/02 Fri
hi there! For breakfast I had 3 slices of bacon and a egg and 2 sausages with a slice of cheese,lunch was diet pop,no lunch no time,and for supper tonight,everyone wants pizza at pizza hut,what am I to do???pizza at pizza hut,what do I order? ummmmmm,guess I will be having the salad bar,thats no fun,I do that for lunch most the time uring the week. oh yea we went to a restraunt where they cook just like home cooked meals,green beans,chicken,catfish and ham and roast beef,it was yummy!
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supplements -- Janet, 12:10:39 05/09/02 Thu
Do I need to take supplements, if so which ones.
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LOSING WEIGHT -- Pam, 09:39:30 05/10/02 Fri
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It's funny -- Sherry, 16:43:19 05/09/02 Thu
How subjective your feelings can be. This morning I woke up and felt thin. I even saw my reflection in a TV screen at work and thought to myself that I looked thinner today at work. The scale was actually up a little this morning, but I felt thinner.
I started feeling sick at work and so I came home early. Went to the store on the way home and bought some no no food
(my weakness Treasures). Came home and cheated (badly).
Now even though the scale is down from this morning by about two pounds, I feel fat. I guess just knowing what I did to myself causes that.
I'm getting back on track tomorrow. NOT going to turn this isn't a binge week. And the day of "carb up" may actually work to my benefit. Sometimes it does, though I couldn't say why.
Anyway everyone, I'm hoping everyone else is stronger than I was today.
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Good Morning Day 9! -- Sarah, 06:39:43 05/09/02 Thu
Good Morning All,
How are we ALL doing today?
Roll-call! check-in time! Weigh-in day for those on the NO STOPPING US CHALLENGE. 1/2lb gone for me!
Gotta run, will check the BB later.
Sarah
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Hooray -- Melanie, 03:45:26 05/10/02 Fri
After all of my complaining this week, I stuck with it and my scale was down 2 pounds yesterday and is down another 2 pounds this morning. I know it will go back up a couple but that still puts me at a 10 pound weight loss!!! Doesn't sound like much to those who have done this awhile but it sounds like tons to me!!! It motivates me to keep going - even though we are going out for dinner twice this weekend!!!
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Good Morning Day 10 of the NO STOPPING US CHALLENGE! -- Sarah, 07:00:57 05/10/02 Fri
Hi All,
With all the recent Pounds lost, I think it is time for some rewards. "Let the Pampering begin."
What do you treat yourself to when you reach a mini-goal?
Have a great LC day! Eat your Veggies, drink your Water, stay away from nitrates (stalls us) take your Supplements, Exercise (yep, housework counts) Come to this board for Support often. These are the secrets to success.
Summer is Coming!
Sarah
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Good Morning Guys! It is Day 4 of our Challenge! What Food were you surprised at the Carb values when starting this WOE? -- Sarah, 04:40:15 05/04/02 Sat
I was very surprised at the Carb value of Milk. A cup has 13 carbs. Wow even skim milk. I soon learned to drink my tea with diluted cream.
Any other shocks out there?
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A NEW low! -- Sherry, 08:38:17 05/08/02 Wed
Well one more pound off for me. 238 now. Yesterday the scale was trying to discourage me and go up, today it went down a pound.
Eating breakfast, eating more fat, eating more protein (and unfortunately fewer veggys), eating more calories, but more of them protein and fat calories is working. Too before going to work yesterday morning I went up and down the stairs a few times just to help rev my metabolism just a little. I started yesterday morning with a big 16 oz glass of water and then drank another 16 oz through the day. Not enough I know, but better to at least be trying than to fail completely.
This makes 54 pounds off for me total, and 22 of them since Feb 9th.
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Drank a lot more water yesterday -- Sherry, 10:09:31 05/09/02 Thu
Managed to get into ketosis, felt hot during the night like the ketosis was making me burn fat. Woke up felt thinner, but the scale says I'm up two pounds. 230 this morning. I'm not worried, I know ti will go away in a day or two, probably just food or water my body hasn't lost yet, but I'm a little upset that it happened on weigh in day.
Don't especially want to report a gain for the challenge when just yesterday I was down four pounds...
Anyway, I figured out a new way to drink water. I don't drink coffee, so I thought this morning some warm water might encourage my body to evacuate.
Warm water is sort of disgusting so I added some caramel syrup (Torani brand sweetened with Splenda) and it tasted like caramel tea. I wasn't sure if it would be, but it was good.
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ahhhhhh! -- christy, 14:58:28 05/09/02 Thu
ahhh! Home at last! For breakfast I had 4 slices of bacon,3 sausages,and a egg,and for lunch I had a salad with cottage cheese,and for supper we are gonna have something take out and I really am not sure what it is,I think its a toss up between chinese or mexican. My breakfast always will be eggs and bacon or sausage,and lunch a salad mostly because I work in a hospital and the cafeteria fixes what you want but not a big variety, so I usually go with the same everyday,except for at supper.Oh and I had 2 big glass of water,not to bad for starting over.
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help, -- karen, 07:26:05 05/09/02 Thu
I have been on a no carb diet for 24 days now and have
not hardly lost any weight, anyone know why? I am not cheating at all and have been exercising for the last two weeks faithfully. Everyone I know who has ben on this diet has lost between 6-10 lbs the first twelve days, why isnt it working for me?
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- Re: help, -- karen again, 08:01:35 05/09/02 Thu
- Re: help, -- karen again, 08:47:35 05/09/02 Thu
- Karen -- Sherry, 09:02:28 05/09/02 Thu
- Re: help, -- Jan, 09:32:51 05/09/02 Thu
- Re: help, -- Daddy Bill, 10:15:30 05/09/02 Thu
- The infamous "Mayo Clinic Diet". This diet promises miraculous fast weight loss. There ain't no such thing. Do some more research, get the Atkins or Protein Power book. Do something that was meant for a HEALTHY lifetime. (NT) -- Katie, 11:03:21 05/09/02 Thu
taking medication -- melinda, 01:00:30 05/07/02 Tue
hi all have not posted in awhile since jan 01,02 but to date I have lost 51 pds yeah...... I have a question I hurt my wrist and the doctor saids i either need steriods are possibly surgery I didn't take the medication because of ketosis does anyone no If I can take it without going out of ketosis I do not want to stop the food plan to get the meds yet I am beginnig to have second thought of getting the shot... any thoughts?
thanks melinda
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Kids & LC Research -- Laura Richard, 07:49:59 05/08/02 Wed
Hi Guys!
If you guys are like me, you have probably wondered how important is it that our children follow a LC (or at least a moderate carb) lifestyle. For example, my normal-weighted 5 year old loves sweets (she gets that from her father! Ha!) and I often struggle with how much to limit her sweets intake. On one hand, I want to limit it for her health, on the other hand, I do not want to make too much of an issue about it. So I decided to dig around a bit and look for some research on the matter and I dug up some good stuff. I thought that you parents and grandparents with young children might be interested in it too, so it follows.
This first information just came out of the Experimental Biology meeting in April. At this meeting, researchers from the University of Buffalo presented at study that theorizes that infants and young children who are fed high carbs early in life may be "metabolically programmed" to prefer sugar and carbs throughout their life. The researchers are quoted as saying that this metabolic programming causes *permanent changes* in the body that programs the pancreas to overproduce insulin which later leads to obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes throughout life.
This study really caught my eye because it also theorizes that baby formula that is high in carbs can be part of the problem. It is an interesting theory because many of us who fall in with the 61% of overweight Americans were babies when bottle feeding came in vogue in the 50's, 60's and virtually replaced breast feeding. Could this theory partially explain why there has been such an explosion of insulin resistance, obesity, and T2 diabetes in the last 15-20 years? Interesting.
The presentation of the study was reported by WebMD at http://my.webmd.com/content/article/3606.1504
The official Experimental Biology web site does not have it up yet.
This following research is not new, but it also is about children that might also be of interest to you.
This study is from Yale University & reported in ScienceDaily, 2001: "Yale Study Shows 25 Percent of Obese Children Are At High Risk for Developing Diabetes." This study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine found *stunning* evidence of rising glucose intolerance, type II diabetes, and PCOS in children and adolescents. To read the ScienceDaily report go here:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/03/020314080503.htm
This study is from The University of Graz, Austria, 2000: "Insulin Is An Independent Correlate of Homocysteine Levels in Obese Children and Adolescents." In this study reported in the journal Diabetes Care, researchers found that high levels of insulin are strongly connected to high levels of homocysteine in children. Homocysteine is known to be a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. To read the study, go here:
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/23/9/1348
This study is From the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 2001: "Overrestriction of Dietary Fat Intake Before Formal Nutritional Counseling in Children with Hyperlipidemia." These researchers from the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York found that children with high cholesterol consumed significantly more sugar and less fat. Children with normal cholesterol consumed more calories from fat. To read the study, go here:
http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/issues/v155n11/abs/poa10075.html
This last information is from Purdue University News, 1998: "Infants, Toddlers, Should Not Restrict Fat Intake, Experts Say." This article states that there is little information that restricting fat before 2 years of age could be beneficial, but there's plenty of evidence that this could be dangerous (their word!). One of the main reasons they cited is that it may retard growth and development. To read it, go here:
http://www.purdue.edu/UNS/html4ever/9802.Watkins.infants.html
All of these studies are included on my web site along with about 60 other links to other LC research that I have put together in hope of providing LCers with the information they need to educate family, friends, physicians and other health care providers about the benefits of LCing. This collection includes prestigious sources such as Harvard University, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford University and major scientific publications such as American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of the American Medical Association.
To access the collection, go to my web site at www.lowcarbsuccess.net and click on the RESEARCH button.
Happy reading!
Laura Richard
Author of The Secret to Low Carb Success: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Low Carbohydrate Diet
www.lowcarbsuccess.net
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No-carb Diet -- Brian, 22:56:12 05/06/02 Mon
Hi,
My name is brian and i am currenty starting a no-carb diet, i plan on eating only meats and eggs to loose some weight, i had a friend who did this and lost alot of weight in a short period of time... i was wondering if this would actually allow me to loose weight (eating no carbs that is) i currently eat about a plate of eggs a day and i drink about a 2-liter of diet soda, i was just wondering if this would allow me to loose weight fast if i dont eat any carbs??
if anyone could give me any helpful information that would be great! thanks brian
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scale not moving after monthly cycle -- janet, 06:35:23 05/09/02 Thu
I have been doing Dr. Atkins for 1 month. Lost 11 months and was doing great until I got my monthly cycle - now the scale will not move. Any ideas on why and what to do? Also do I need to take the supplements and which ones? Someone Please response!!!!
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Frustrated!! -- Melanie, 17:02:50 05/08/02 Wed
Thanks to everyone for the on-going support. I am so glad I found this site. Your a great bunch of people.I have to commend everyone for all of the optimism! I'm maybe too impatient for this! I'm really ugly about it today. This morning I was down 2 more pounds - lower than I went my last short lived effort on this plan! I was thrilled!! Now, about 9 hours later, I'm back up the 2 pounds and I didn't cheat today! I even exercised last night! Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Is this fluctuation in weight normal? Does it mean it's only water and I'm not losing as much as I think??
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- I don't know what the problem is, but may I suggest that you don't weigh yourself so often. I think the body just does weird things sometimes, but don't give up. (NT) -- Maggie, 18:44:17 05/08/02 Wed
- 9 hours later? Did you eat today? Chances are that you are weighing your food not your body. My weight nearly always goes up toward evening, food, water, salt will do that. Weigh only in the morning, preferably after a BM. And then don't weigh until the next day. (NT) -- Sherry, 18:55:26 05/08/02 Wed
- You have to think about the food and drink you consumed during the day, it could add a few pounds here and there. I wouldn't recommend weighing at night, save it for the morning when you'd at least have a chance for it to be lower. (NT) -- Hannah, 18:57:35 05/08/02 Wed
- PS-dont forget to weigh yourself naked, lol.. Every ounce counts at weigh in time! ;) (NT) -- Nancy, 23:24:08 05/08/02 Wed
Waist line, the last holdout! -- Daddy Bill, 13:28:50 05/08/02 Wed
Hi, Gang -
I have a question addressed to the “veterans.”
I have been on the “Protein Power” version of low-carbing since October 2000, and have lost 68 lbs. I have maintained a weight of about 183 (+/-) for over 8 months to date. My height is 5'-9".
I have read many accounts on this board of the phenomena of losing lots of fat from the hands, arms and legs, face, etc., and have done the same. But, though I have lost 12" (48" to 36") from my waist, I would gladly exchange some of the fat from my arms ands legs for that remaining extra fat around my waist. I wonder if any of the veterans have done this and how it was done.
I am almost 70, so I may be “wishing for the Moon.” According to Protein Power, my weight is on the top edge of the ideal weight for my age.
Any thoughts??
PS: I apologize to you new low-carbers for what must seem to be a question about a trivial problem you wish you had. But know that if you stay with low carbs, you will someday reach your goal. I have dieted all my life on most of the so-called “expert’s” diets. Low Carb is the only one that has ever worked for me. It is really a way of life (WOL), not a diet. It is also a healthy WOL.
Daddy Bill
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- Hey, Daddy Bill! If YOU shoot for the moon you will end up in the stars anyways, so go for it.!The only thing I know about losing on the waist line is to do a kinda football stretch daily. Sit with your legs out in a V shape and alternate your hands stretching to each side.(You can easily do 50 and build up) This really takes my waist in! Thanks again for all YOUR support in my early days!(14.5lbs gone since then) (NT) -- Sarah, 13:36:29 05/08/02 Wed
- DaddyBill, first of all . . . congrats on your accomplishments! Based on my 3 years of experience and what I've heard from other PP'ers . . . the waist is the hardest & last thing to go. One thing I heard from a trainer is that "abs are made in the kitchen", there is no spot reducing or magic exercise . . . as you get close to goal, you may have to eat a bit less fat (cheese, etc) and leaner cuts of protein(chicken & fish) to see those abs emerge. Good luck. (NT) -- Dawn, 13:43:50 05/08/02 Wed
- Re: Waist line, the last holdout! -- Maggie, 15:42:58 05/08/02 Wed
- Re: Waist line, the last holdout! -- Daddy Bill, 19:52:01 05/08/02 Wed
Day 8! of No Stopping Us Challenge! -- Sarah, 13:54:10 05/08/02 Wed
How are WE ALL Doing Today?
A round of applause please for SHERRY 54 lbs Gone!
Another for MELINDA with 51 lbs Gone!
Welcome CHIGINS is back to do business again!
MATT's off to buy a new bike!
MELANIE has 6 lbs gone to celebrate!
DANIELLE tells us of a "Journey of Choices" a wonderful phrase.
MAGGIE is learning the ropes and getting lots of support.
Our very own KEL is struggling to keep her head above water, with Exams and WOE. You are our very own Wonderwoman! You are Couragous! I know you can do it all!
We are ALL ROOTING FOR YA!
Sarah
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Day 7 of our NO STOPPING US CHALLENGE! -- Sarah, 06:48:15 05/07/02 Tue
Just checking in! How are we all doing? Getting in some serious weight-loss strategies now the weekend has passed?
Prepare those meats ahead of time, not processed meats. Eat your Veggies, Drink the Water, Exercise, Take the supplements. These are our challenges for the Weekdays and weekends we can ease up a little. What a WOL!
Think what our main Goal is......Summer is Coming!
Does anyone set mini-goals for themselves?
What is your reward?
Sarah
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hiding out -- christy, 17:57:55 05/08/02 Wed
Hey all!
Dont know if anyone has noticed or not,but I have been hiding out and yes I admit,I have been verrrrry bad!I have went so far out of control,I was fixing chili last night for supper and for some reason craving something sweet. so I need to get back into induction and start all over again.wish me luck here I go again!later gang
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Back in the Mix -- Chigins, 03:23:56 05/08/02 Wed
Ok Day 1 back down and doing great! I went on a week long binge, gained 6 lbs and now I am back.
Talk to you soon.
Chigins
236/230/185
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Good low carb bread -- Chris, 08:51:36 05/02/02 Thu
I've found some low carb bread that taste pretty good. It's just a little chewey and not as sweet as regular bread, but toasted it taste just right! It's called Irene's Health Bakery Low Carb bread, it's 4 carbs per slice. I got it online from Low Carb Connoisseur, and for those of you who really miss bread I would highly recommend it. I plan on having low carb grilled cheese sandwiches for the rest of the week ;-).
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This is Maggie looking for a little more info. -- Maggie, 08:06:20 05/08/02 Wed
I can't tell you how much I appreciate you all writing to me yesterday and helping me out. I did go out and get a copy of the pocket carb counter and did some other reading last night on it. A question...how many carbs can you usually allow yourself in one day and still see weightloss? I know about the 20 a day to get started, but that seems really low to me on a regular basis.
Thanks again...Mags
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Sherry, how are you doing? -- Chris, 14:34:16 05/07/02 Tue
How are you doing with the higher cal. intake? How are you feeling? Have things slowed down, or are you still losing?
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- Hi Chris -- Sherry, 16:49:48 05/07/02 Tue
Diet Low Carb Store - Great Prices!
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