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frustrated -- kim, 19:12:28 07/04/02 Thu
I'm starting to get a little frustrated.i've been at this 2 weeks,with in 10 days i lost 15 lbs. (what an optimistic beginning),but...not 1 lb in last four days.I havent cheated one bit,and started eating a little more(because i wasnt eating enough) and still...nothing.I just dont know what i'm doing wrong. I'm drinking lots of water.3 meals a day(forcing myself to eat breakfast)mainly meat eggs and cheese, and salads with lettuce ,cucumbers, cheese and sometimes cold cuts, i just dont know what else to do.Any advice?(keto stix now lighter purple)??????
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Alchahol -- Saz, 12:39:36 03/14/02 Thu
Im thinking of starting a low-carb diet but worried about whether i will still be able to go out drinking with my friends at the weekends! What alcaholic drinks are low in carbs?
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ketosis -- edwardob, 14:19:43 07/05/02 Fri
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Happy 4th everyone. -- Chati, 23:50:46 07/04/02 Thu
Happy 4th everyone! Thanks so much for all the good tips. I found the Diet Rite soda. I don't drink much soda but it is good to have when the craving hits. I also found that I was not eating enough (when I felt like I needed to eat, I always grabbed the pork rinds, seemed like that was my whole diet lately). I put myself back on induction yesterday, trying to rev things up again. I have only been able to work out one time this week because on Monday I became a Great-Aunt and went out of town to see the new baby (She's absolutely beautiful). I can always feel a difference when I don't work out at least three times a week.
We had a cook out today and I had a burger (no bun of course) and salad. Sure was hard watching everyone eat their home-made ice cream (which I made) and cake, but I did it. Mostly because we watched some home movies from my daughters wedding in 1997, and when I saw myself, I cried. I asked my daughter just how many chins I had and she said "3 mom, but just look at you now." I don't know how I ever let myself gain so much. I am only 4"10 and every single pound shows. I refuse to gain it back, everytime I thought about that ice cream, I saw the person from 5 yrs. ago and the craving went away.
Sorry so long, Thanks again for all the great ideas and suggestions. It is great to have you all to talk to. Take Care.
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down another two pounds! -- jammy, 20:42:54 07/04/02 Thu
I weigh myself about once a week...I started out at 173, and am down to 157!!! Yipppeeee!!! I also think the extreme heat has taken my mind off of food. Thirty - seven pounds to go!
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more advertising.... -- shara again, 13:35:09 07/05/02 Fri
I've noticed a lot more people coming here to advertise lately. Especially for the "carb blocker" type supplements. I have been deleting these messages; mostly because this site does not sponsor these drugs and also the fact that we have our own store that through our affiliate companies are able to help keep this site free. So if you find a bargain somewhere that's fine go ahead and post it, but otherwise please check our store if you are thinking of buying your products online.
http://dietlowcarb.com/store
I hope everyone had a great holiday, Matt is at home today plunking away at the keyboard to finish the challenge program. Today I'm painting the guest house, but it's pretty good exercise too.
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K I'm not as supercharged as I was lol, but I'm still on plan -- Kel, 06:31:56 07/04/02 Thu
K, today is my birthday, and I'm allowing myself a piece of my own birthday cake. I'm sure I'll walk it off; today is beach patrol. Yes, I'm working my birthday, but might as well... I mean nothing else to do. I'm not going to go "whole-hog" but I am going to enjoy my day. Tomorrow I will be back on track as usual. Have a great holiday everyone! Kel
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P.S. What now?? -- Woochie, 06:47:12 07/05/02 Fri
I want to add that I am 62 years old, and to ask which LC WLP would be best for me (in your opinion)? Including the job I work at (desk) 8 hrs/5 days, I live a sedentary lifestyle. In the past, I have been on various LW WLP but need some help this time around and a fresh start to lose an additional 30 lbs. Any help, suggestions, and/or opinions is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. W.
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Hi all -- Sherry, 09:17:46 07/05/02 Fri
Hope everyone is ready to start again. I had this idea in my head that since the fourth was coming and I KNEW I would cheat that day that it didn't make sense to recommit before then.
So today I will try again to do my best to avoid carbs. I'm recommitting to the no cheat challenges. I hope everyone else who found themselves eating carbs yesterday will join us.
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What now?? -- Woochie, 06:27:26 07/05/02 Fri
Since November of last year, I've lost over 30 pounds on a low calorie weight loss plan. I understand that the body may "take a break" after 30 pounds of weight loss. However, I am hoping one of you can answer my question: if I were to start a low carb weight loss plan, would I start losing again? Or, how long should I wait before starting any weight loss plan, in view of the loss I've experienced the past several months? Thanks for any help.
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Plateu -- dana, 13:24:59 07/02/02 Tue
Wow - you guys really opened my eyes. I am on a plateau too. I haven't lost weight in 2 weeks. I went to the calorie counter and found I have only eaten 350 calories so far today. With my planned supper it is only 856 calories. But I am not hungry. What do I do. What can I eat that won't make me gain the 17 lbs I have lost. I am still 195 lbs. and want to lose 50 more lbs. before the year ends. I walk 1 mile every day.
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Happy Fourth of July, everyone. Hope it is a safe and cool one! -- Daddy Bill, 10:36:28 07/04/02 Thu
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Hi, I -- Heather, 08:24:25 07/04/02 Thu
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Ok I know I've been pretty absent for awhile.... -- Nancy, 08:09:51 07/03/02 Wed
Back on board, day 3 on induction, staying with my plan.
Had basically run amuck since Mother's Day. Sigh.
I started off well everytime I tried, and then just screwed up later in the day or once I was home from work. Getting on the scale a few days ago was a real shocker, let me tell you! So due to that, and the fact that I have my job medical recheck in August, I'm back on.
Now just wish me luck, going to a Six Flags Park for the 4th and 5th and straight to work on the 6th. I've already scoped out their website's snack and food concessions for the park I'm going to, to prepare, lol.
I'll be checking out the boards as usual later on, once I'm home from work this AM, so if I dont get a chance later, have a great 4th and eat those burgers! LOL.
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- Nancy! You're here? I wondered where you went. Glad you're back. (NT) -- Sherry, 08:53:50 07/03/02 Wed
- WELCOME BACK! YOU are back where YOU belong! Good to see your Post! (NT) -- Sarah, 17:04:19 07/03/02 Wed
- Yeah, I've been here and on my site reading everything,,,, just a major case of brain fuzzies I guess, lol. (NT) -- Nancy, 23:08:13 07/03/02 Wed
- I'm proud of you and your new efforts to get your blood sugar in check and be healthier. I'm sure you'll lose weight as an added benefit so "you go girl!" I'm here for ya all the way! (NT) -- Kel, 06:02:48 07/04/02 Thu
NEWBE -- PAT, 09:24:12 07/02/02 Tue
Hello Everyone this is my firt full week on this low carbs plan and so far not too bad. I did it for 3 days last week and found out during those 3 days being on low carbs have cut my cravings for yummy sweets and salty treats to almost zero. So now I am on this all the time my current weight is 210 lbs I am not sure where I want to be just anywhere below 200 lbs would be great to me. I will keep you all posted on my journey. Pat:+)
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Still too much stress... -- Katie, 10:49:31 07/02/02 Tue
There's so much going on around here, that I'm having trouble staying focused. The boy is no longer with us (broke the rules one time too often), but while that cut stress on one level, I now have to cart Austin around with me everywhere I go.
Austin seems to have hit the terrible two's 9 months early. He throws tantrums every time you have to take something away from him, every time he gets hungry, and every time he gets tired. This amounts to about 4 tantrums a day when I'm working and he's in daycare and about 15 tantrums a day when I'm home with him. I finally get him down for a nap and I just collapse until it's time to get him up again. He's sure a sweet little guy, but he does wear me out.
I've decided to be "nice" to myself this week, and not work so hard on losing more weight. My goal this week is to maintain my weight, and I'm doing more of a CALP thing towards that end. My SO and I are going to go back on induction on Friday (not sure for how long yet).
I hope everyone else is having a wonderful LC week so far. You all inspire me to try harder, and I feel so lucky to have found all of you.
Keep up the good work, and know that I'm here in the background cheering you on!
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Good morning -- Sherry, 06:25:59 07/02/02 Tue
I'm up early. Couldn't (or didn't need to) sleep longer, so decided to get an early start. It is going to be a scorcher here in Northern California today, might as well get things done early.
I didn't do well yesterday on our first challenge day, but intende to get back into it today. Hope everyone else is doing well.
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Database almost done -- Shara, 08:11:53 07/01/02 Mon
The database is almost done. I was hoping to have it first thing this morning but we still have a few things to work on. Matt had some really good ideas. It made it a bit more complex than I had in mind but I think you'll be pleased. Member progress page as well as monthly, weekly and 3 day goals. You can sign up for as little or as many as you like. It will keep your information stored so you only have to login with your weight. The rest is already done. So weigh in and keep your weight handy. You'll also be able to back date it if you want to track from the beginning of your diet. I'll keep you posted.
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eating enough? -- kim, 13:35:41 07/02/02 Tue
I agree with Dana,i'm just not hungry.Yesterday i had a piece of quiche for breakfast, and jello for supper(no sugar of course)But i noticed i havent lost any weight in two day . Then i read the board this morning,about the starvation thing, i didnt realize by eating less it stops the weight loss.So thanks so much for the info.I'm going to have to start eating more,it's just so hard in this heat,eating is the last thing on my mind(and thats amazing in itself)lol
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Chat today 7 PM (PST) -- Shara, 09:14:40 07/02/02 Tue
Taking Amy to the dentist today to talk about braces. Her 16th B-day is in a few weeks. I can't believe it. I'm planning a party at the house for her. We have a guest house that I'm going to decorate since many of the kids are staying overnight. Any ideas about themes?? Amy is also on the diet. She stays at around 50 carbs a day so she is not in deep ketosis, but it has worked well for her. She has been able to keep 17 lbs off this year and plans on losing another 15 by the end of summer. We have been reading about Syndrome X lately and I'm finding it very interesting. I'll post my findings on the next newsletter since I believe some people here fall into the same category. I carry most of my weight in my stomach and that is one of the symptoms.
Anyway, I'll see some of you in Chat later. If you haven't been there, we've been having a great time and you should join us. I got the idea of having a "memorial wall" on the website from our last chat. It would kind of be a place to post the things that you miss and don't miss from dieting. Oreo cookies, not being able to fit in a airline seat....and so on. I thought it might be interesting. I'm thinking of a brick wall motif?? Let me know what you think.
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Putting the pizza place out of business... -- Kel, 06:31:28 07/02/02 Tue
I swear if I see a sign go up that the pizza place is going out of business, I'm pretty sure I'm the cause of it. Just for funsies, I went back into my checkbook register to see how often I used to order pizza (I usually write a check). Back before April 02, I learned that I ordered pizza at least twice per week, sometimes three times per week. There was ONE week where I actually ordered every other day! Funny, I don't even remember being sick of pizza that week; in fact I don't remember the week at all (must be a carb-overload thing).
Anyway, am I sure glad I don't eat that way anymore -- no wonder I was so fat! No wonder I was so depressed about being so fat. No wonder I decided I needed some things to change immediately. Well folks, it's day 2 of our 1st 3-day no cheat challenge for July. Yesterday I was kinda hungry all day, but I fought it and pretty much won. Hopefully today won't be as hard.
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Help with "low-carb safe" foods. -- Chati, 16:37:45 07/01/02 Mon
Hi all, this is my first time here, but I need help. I started Atkins on Jan. 1, 2002 and so far have lost 37 lbs. and 30 inches. I went from a size 22 to a 14 and feel great. But my problem is I have stalled completely. I even have started feeling "FAT" again. I haven't gained anything but I look like I have. I depend on the Advantease shakes and bars. I have been reading some of the postings here about how they are not good, but the bars say " Contains glycerin, malitol, proplene glycol and fiber- all of which are non-impact carbs and have a negligble impact on blood sugars." How can they say this? What can I do to get the ball rolling again. I still have about 45 lbs to lose and it just won't go. Any ideas?
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Protein powders -- bridget, 08:13:38 07/01/02 Mon
Hi all,
I'm just starting to low-carb and have been browsing recipes to see if I could eat this way. I've noticed that protein powder is one of the main ingreedents in most lower carb pastry recipes. What are ya'lls favorite brands with the least amount of noticable taste in recipes.
Thanks,
BJ
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Yippeee the new month is here, the new month is here! -- Kel, 07:06:26 07/01/02 Mon
July Challenge(s)! Is everyone ready?? I know I am! I am feeling supercharged and ready to go! My goal is to be 141 for sure at the end of this month (it would be really great to be 140)!
I can't wait to see what Shara posts for our database. Katie, thank you so much for helping with it's design. I just know it's going to be great with the two of YOU working on it - it's got to be!
Exercise - our very own exercise guru Sherry seems to be just loving her new workout program. Very cool. I'd like to be able to do that eventually too. It's just that every time I've attempted to do both diet and exercise, I've given up, and I don't want that to happen this time, so I'm focusing on diet first. I'm fairly active anyway in my job, I walk a lot, I'm in and out of the car 100 times a day; I'm walking the beach several times a day and ALL day on Sundays. I certainly know the importance of being fit because I know how hard it is to run in my job when I'm not in shape. One of my Criminal Justice professors also teaches Ju-Jitsu (sp?), and I might just take it this fall. I need to stay in shape for my job and plus I need one more PE lol. But I'm not going to worry about that until fall. For now I'm just focusing on diet and this month's challenge! Got goals?
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How to handle the hunger? -- Max, 08:05:30 06/30/02 Sun
Hi all
End of induction, down another three pounds, 17 to go.
Anyhow I need your advice, I am constantly hungry. I'm deeply in ketosis yet I'm hungry all the time. I'm eating more than usual, but it seems one hour after each meal I'm starving. It does not matter whether the meal is large or small.
Any ideas?
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exersice -- kim, 08:16:58 06/30/02 Sun
You were right Sherry,when i got on the scale this morning i'ld lost the 2 lbs i'ld gained plus 2 lbs!For a total of 14lbs in 11 days.I just can't believe it.I haven't started any type of exersice yet,what would be best for just starting out,(walking?)
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Recipe database is growing -- Shara, 16:08:08 06/30/02 Sun
I just wanted to thank everyone who has been contributing to the cookbook. We have had an amazing response! We now have over 100 recipes in the database! You guys are great. I especially appreciate the ideas for new categories. I've listed our cookbook site on our newsletter which went out on Friday. If you would like to read the newsletter here is the URL:
http://dietlowcarb.com/newsletters/jul02news.htm
The weight tables are almost ready. You can use the same nickname and password you did when you signed up for the chat room or create a new one. If you don't remember what your password is please email me and I will send it to you via the email address that you used to sign up. I'll post more information tomorrow when we have it finished.
I'm really excited about July and what we can accomplish. I'm already down 2 lbs and feeling much more energenic.
Talk soon
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IBS -- Sally, 09:24:21 06/29/02 Sat
Is it a problem going low-carb when having a dx of Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Please respond via email, I don't get here often.
Thanks
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Shara,,, how about a vegatarian field also... -- Nancy, 08:43:08 06/30/02 Sun
I've a few low carb vegatarian recipes that I'm in the process of trying to find that I can post!
Nancy
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amount eaten -- edward, 19:34:38 06/29/02 Sat
i am a big guy in my early 20's. i 6foot5 and about 350 pounds. i have noticed lately on this atkins diet that i am never hungry and dont eat half as much as i used to. i exercise in the morning for a hour after breakfast and dont usually want to eat lunch, and if i do its just some cold cuts with cheese or cumumber, and sometimes a can of tuna with mayo for supper with lettuce. should i force myself to eat more or should i stick to what iam eating. i noticed lately with not eating much that everytime i get up from a chair i became light headed, could it be from not eating enough.
thanks
edward
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following Dr. Atkins Diet for 15 weeks - weight lost 35 pounds -- flinsfun, 00:08:50 06/30/02 Sun
This diet is incredible. I have gone from a size 22 to a size 18 that is lose on me !!! Yes... I can't believe it. I swear I eat all the time. My total cholestrol was 352 now it is 183. UNBELIEVEABLE BUT TRUE!! My Dr. is so proud of me. 53 pounds to goal weight.
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Can someone add something to calander?? I can't seem to?? -- flinsfun, 06:40:16 06/29/02 Sat
On the Atkins board it shows on July 17th CBS will be showing on 48 hours a repeat of a show about Dr. Atkins and his diet at 10:00 pm EST
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weight gain? -- kim, 07:41:23 06/29/02 Sat
i stepped on the scale this morning and freaked..it said i had gained a lb, i havent cheated at all and have been doing so well..i just started my menstral cycle yesterday,do you other women gain a pound or two at this time of month?And does it come right back off?(desperate for feedback!)
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Keee-Rash!! -- Max, 13:52:59 06/28/02 Fri
Hi guys , I have to share this with you.
I had some roasted chicken and as soon as I tasted it I new it had sugar. Anyhoo I figured that a small amount would not hurt. An hour later I CRASHED majorly. I was so fatigued I could barely move. I thought I was carb sensitive but I had never had such strong confirmation before!
Oh, and I crashed on the program yesterday. Went to lunch in a fancy hotel. Passed on the rolls, passed on the carbs in the delicious entree, but then they served apple pie. I'm sorry, I could not resist apple pie, it's my absolute favorite dessert. Major cheat. Fortunately I did not eat enought to kick me out of ketosis.
I'm back on track today and doing great.
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New to the group -- Dana, 11:58:40 06/21/02 Fri
hello everyone, this is my first visit to this site. I started a protein diet 6 weeks ago. I started out weighing 212 lbs. I have lost 17 pounds since I started and I am down to 195. It seems that my progress has slowed down lately and I only lose 1-2 lbs every other week. Is anyone else having this problem. I can tell my clothes are getting looser. I could really use a diet buddy if anyone is interested. I am 28 and live in KS. I am married and have 2 kids. A girl that is 7 and a boy 5.
Thanks Dana
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We'll set up a table -- Shara, 08:25:41 06/28/02 Fri
Kel, I talked to Matt last night and he said he would put together a database with a table on the website for anyone to track what they want. He wanted more information so that we could every list everything they would want to see on the table. I know that it would be for the July challenges so that would be a weight table every three days? Sherry talked about an exercise challenge. Basically you would each have a password to log into your "area" and post what you want and then be able to change the data. Logging into our databases here would be impossible since they have so much information in them and I wouldn't want to lose anything. It would show as a list list on the table in order of names (or as people signed up whichever is better) and have all the information follow the name. There could even be several tables. You can list the ideas here or email them to me. Thanks for the input!
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- Oh ok, well what I had in mind was a database table where everyone could see everyone's progress. I think it's encouraging to be able to "show off" your successes and also to see others. Weigh, I guess a weight table might work every three days, but I think some sort of a place to keep track of each 3 day challenge and if they was successfully completed too. I don't know, I'm not very good at these things lol. (NT) -- Kel, 08:51:29 06/28/02 Fri
- We need a column for each person's name, starting weight, new weight every 3 days, cumulative weight change, height (we love the height one), and monthly goal. I think that is most of it. (NT) -- Katie, 11:57:23 06/28/02 Fri
- I can set something up in Excel that I can e-mail to you. Matt would be able to import it into Access or SQL (not sure which he is using). Can you tell that I spend part of my life doing this? (NT) -- Katie, 11:58:44 06/28/02 Fri
some signs have slowed down -- kim, 06:41:46 06/27/02 Thu
In response to Sherry's question...the heart palpitations are still there but much less, the nervouseness is still there too.(but..my monthly cycle is due)I went to the pharmacy to get potassium tablets and he said not to take them until i have a blood test to determine if indeed i am low ,so..i have finally gone to see my dr and he has taken some blood, i find out today where i stand.I should have gone to see him before i started this..but was too anxious to get started!I feel much better knowing my dr will be seeing me each month and monitering everything.Thanks
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Recipe Categories Wanted -- Katie, 18:28:36 06/28/02 Fri
Hi Shara, Can you add Asian, Tex-Mex, and Italian to the category types for the recipe database?
Thanks!
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Added some more recipes -- Katie, 12:05:43 06/28/02 Fri
Hey everyone, the recipe database is really growing. I'm trying to add everything that I can think of that went over well at my house.
I keep thinking about some easy recipes since I know that you like to keep it simple. Unfortunately most of the things that went over really well at my house were things that seem to end up sounding complicated.
Most of them are things that I've thrown together out of whatever I could find in my fridge at dinner time. I do try to keep our diet varied though so that my SO won't want to give up.
Hey -- On a different note -- Guess what I saw today??? I saw the very beginning of my stomach muscles!!!!! Who knew there were muscles under all that fat? By the looks of it, somewhere way down the road I will actually have an okay looking stomach. Could hip huggers be in my future?
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large belly -- Karen, 19:01:57 06/27/02 Thu
Hi all,
New to this website but I think it sounds great. My question is: I ahve been doing the low carb diet for a year now and firmly believe that it works but even though I am a size 6 my belly is huge!!! I feel very disproportioned and can not lose the gut no matter what I do. I excercise at least 5 times a week doing an hour of cardio and weights. Anyone have any suggestions or am I jsut doomed to have a large stomach?
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potassium -- kim, 20:40:58 06/27/02 Thu
I never did end up taking the potassium, my dr called and said all the metobolic tests came back normal so..maybe the heart palpitations are withdrawls? I don;t know,but they do seem to be lessening so i'm thankful for that.In 2 weeks i'm going in for a full physical so i'll be keeping on top of things.I really appreciate all the advice that's been given,i'm very new and inexperienced about this diet,and you've all been a big help.
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alcohol -- edward, 12:50:32 06/28/02 Fri
i am still in my early 20's and i have been on the atkins diet for two weeks.i don't drink to often, but once about every two weeks i like to go out and drink. i have swithed from beer to whiskey and diet coke (none of which contains any carbs). will i gain wieght if i do this on occasion, and is there any reccomendations on what i should drink if this is not acceptable.
thanks ed
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Question -- Kathee, 07:58:13 06/23/02 Sun
Hi: I check the board each day and learn a lot from all the posts. I have been low carbing for a while and love it. I do have a question. I see advertisments for all these diet aids (Hydroyxcut, Xennadrine, etc.) Does anyone use them? What are your thoughts of them? Will they effect ketosis? Thanks for your imput.
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Recipe Database -- Shara, 16:51:06 06/26/02 Wed
We've had a wonderful response to the cookbook online! Since last week we've added over 60 recipes. Remember the recipe contest! Whoever adds the most recipes to the database from now until July 15 wins a free sample box of cookies from the Low Carb Cookie Company ! This winner will also have a chance to win the free 3 month subscription to the low carb cookie of the month club.
We thought that using this promotion will help us advertise some of the affiliate programs we belong to. (They help us pay for the website hosting) And it's also a great way to share information with our readers.
I also wanted to thank Katie for giving us a head start by adding some recipes already.
Thanks for your support!
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July -- Sherry, 23:33:55 06/27/02 Thu
I agree with you Katie and Kel that June has been a very effective month. These little three day no cheat challenges have kept us on track pretty well.
I definitely agree that we should continue them.
But I do want something a little new and different for our July challenge. How about an excercise challenge?
I was thinking along the lines of "Pick ONE new activity per week during July that will excercise your muscles, burn calories, and help to slim you down."
So if you are already working out, you need to work a new muscle group, or add in some aerobics, or add in some resistance (weight) training, or maybe pick something fun to start doing, like going bowling, or roller skating or bike riding.
Or if you are really strapped for time, small changes like parking at the far end of the lot when you go to work, or taking the stairs rather than the elevators...
What do you all think?
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May I join the no-cheat challenge? -- Carmen, 15:47:52 06/27/02 Thu
I am new to this board but not to lo-carb. I won't bore you with my life story but I do have to say that I have been having a VERY hard time getting back on track after doing PERFECT for 3 weeks in which I lost about 7 lbs. I was stressed and depressed this past Monday and went carb crazy. Well that lasted for a couple of days and today I've really struggled (I've eaten about 10 servings of honey roasted peanuts!!!!--STUPID!!). Why am I 100% one way or the other?!! My family has marveled at my "will power" over the past few weeks and now I feel like a failure. Anyway I REALLY want to get back on track so please count me in on the challenge. I will start full force in the morning.
My stats are
28 year old female, 5'4", small/med. frame
134/134/120
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Good morning -- Sherry, 09:12:37 06/27/02 Thu
How is everyone today? I'm going to go work out in a few minutes, need to keep this body's metabolism reved up.
I can't believe June is almost over. Only two more days to reach my goal for the month. I pulled out my old Tanita scale the other day, it told me I was down 4% on my fat percentage thing. I haven't used that scale in a long time because it began weighing me inaccurately (too low) after it got wet, so it has been put away.
Things are going better at work, we actually fixed a few of our old dogs, and they will be leaving soon. I'm going in today and start on something new, I'm going to look for something a little easier and see if I can't push some of these out the door a little faster.
What are we going to do for the July challenge? Anyone have any ideas?
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Glad to be here -- Shara, 11:56:54 06/27/02 Thu
The cool news is that I am now working from my home. No more commute in los angeles! My statistic status has dropped about 50 points for that one. I will be able to do more on the website and post some more here too. I've missed not being able to spend as much time here as I used to. Maybe now I'll be able to drop that last 20 lbs that have been tormenting my scale.
I spent some time on the other low carb sites last night wondering if there is other things that can be added to our site that would be helpful for you. Please let me know if you have any ideas. Your opinion matters to me.
Speaking of the other sites.....sheesh since when has low carb dieting become such a touchy thing?? I took a few minutes to talk on one of the sites and used my usual signature that included a link to our site. Just a habit really. Well I got a two page email back from the site administrator about my lawless advertising ways! I mean HOLY CRAP BURGERS, ya got nothin else better to do but give people shit that took the time to come to your site??
Needless to say I'm very glad to come back here and sit in our nice comfy message board where everyone's opinion is welcome, good or bad. (I told her to post her stuff here if she had something to say.) Bet that will give the site (which I will not mention in order to protect the innocents that probably roam about the different boards each day) the warm homey feeling she wants.
Just wanted to let you know I love you guys!
now please follow the links to our cash field...... hehe(sorry, bad joke) *hug*
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More on me! -- Carmen, 15:59:45 06/27/02 Thu
I said that I wasn't going to bore you--sorry for lying! I just wanted to mention that I have it in me to be either very lean and "hot-bodied" (for lack of a better phrase!) or chubby and fat. I have been as small as a size 2 or as big as a 16plus (after having kids). Last summer I was 125lbs. and looked great. Anyways I gain weight EXTREMELY easily.
I suppose that's why I really should regard lo-carb as a WOL instead of a temporary WOE.
Carmen
134/134/120
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Log cabin syrup with splenda -- Lisa, 15:00:01 06/26/02 Wed
Hi,
I am not so sure how to count the carbs when some people say take off for fiber others for sugar alcohols. Can anyone tell me if Log Cabin sugar free syrup made with splenda acceptable. Here is the label of information.Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 cup Contains 6 Servings
Amounts per serving.
35 Calories
0 total Fat
0 Sodium 100mg
12g total carb
0g sugar
12g sugar alcohol
(9g Sorbitol, 3g Maltitol)
0g protein Ingredients: Water, Sorbitol, Maltitol, Cellulose gum, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Salt, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid,
Sucralose (Splenda Brand) (A Non-Noutritive Sweetener). Sweetened with Splenda, Sorbitol and Maltitol
Thanks so much,
Lisa
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Sick to my stomach -- Katie, 12:18:03 06/27/02 Thu
I've been sick to my stomach since Monday. Really bad cramps and diarrhea. At first I thought it was carb overload from Sunday, but now I'm starting to think that it's the glorious heat wave that we have going on here. The only good point is that it is making it really easy to stick to plan. I certainly don't want to feel even worse than I do already.
I saw Sherry's message about a July challenge. I like the idea, but think that maybe a database for July progress, and a progression of 3 day NCC might work? I always feel like a failure when we do the month long ones and I mess up. This way, I'd have 10 chances to get it right, so even if I messed up during one of them, I'd have a 90% chance of doing well.
What does anyone else think?
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Hi All, Newbie here -- Liz, 08:24:31 06/26/02 Wed
Hi All,
New here, know all about low carb and believe in it. I finally decided it's time to do something about it and put into action in my life. I'm hoping it will be easier this time since my husband is joining in with me. I have 150 lbs to lose. I can't believe it, but it's true, anyway, I started Tues and scale dropped 2 lbs. I've read the bigger you are the more you drop, especially at first, but I already feel the energy coming on strong and I like it sooooo much. My son is graduating from high school next year, May 2003, he's at top of his class, my goal is to lose a lot lot by then. So......I'm really committing this time.
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first week completed -- kim, 11:46:50 06/26/02 Wed
I just finished my first week on the lowcarb diet.I started out weighing 257 and now i'm 247,10 lbs in one week,it's just amazing(even if it is only water loss)I wanted to ask you all how long i can count on the 1 or 2 lbs lost a day?I know eventually its going to slow right down,and i'm worried i will get discouraged after such a great beginning,but i also know i need to stay focused for the long road ahead.It just seemed to be so easy this first week,does it get harder?i havent cheated at all, and can honostly say,tempted only once!i hope this continues,
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Newbie -- KatyW, 21:44:08 06/25/02 Tue
Hey everybody! I'm a newbie, to this site, not to LC. I have lost eighty pounds many, many years ago on LC before the popularity of this way of eating caught fire. Lost sixty pounds about four years ago, but was not their "mentally" to keep it off.
Well this is it, it's now or never. I started at 225 on June 11th, did good all week, refused to weigh. Lost my mind from June 14th through June 16th, my twin daughters had twin chocolate birthday cakes and of course I had twin helpings of each. Re-grouped on Monday and here I am now..down to 217 and those sticks are turning dark purple!!!
I was a little discouraged, hoping the scale would be a little more encouraging, but feel better after talking in chat with everyone tonight. I am diabetic (type II) and this way of eating is wonderful for my sugar. Have been able to cut my med in half!!!
My goal weight is 125, which means I am going for the big 100 pounds. Only 83 more to go.
Thanks everyone for the wonderful posts, they definitely keep my motivated and encouraged.
Nice to meet everybody!!!
Katy
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Haven't posted for several days -- Katie, 09:32:47 06/26/02 Wed
Hi everyone!!! I hope you're all doing good (and not just with the WOE). I personally am very glad to be alive.
I went to Portland (250 miles from where I live) for a concert with my friends on Saturday. Half an hour into the road trip the car caught on fire. This was in a remote, but well-travelled area with no call boxes. I was grabbing our stuff out of the trunk, and trying to get past the car when the first explosion occurred. Luckily, I and my friends were unhurt.
It took us about 5 minutes to get someone to stop, and another 25 minutes for the fire department to get there. By the time the fire was out, the car was destroyed (glass melted, tires melted, all metal warped). After finally managing to get ahold of someone to get a ride home, we got in another car and still went to the concert. The concert was incredible. Even from the nosebleed seats, Pink is an unbelievable performer.
Due to shock, stress, lack of food options, poor planning, etc., I made very, very poor food choices on Sunday. I ate the continental breakfast at the hotel, and within an hour I was feeling very dizzy and tired. I slept most of the way home.
Monday I had very bad carb hangover. I stuck to plan, and I was starting to feel better after dinner. I ran out to do an errand, and MY car died. Guess it's a good thing that my car wasn't our second choice for the trip.
I've been on plan since Monday, so hopefully this won't have set me back too far. I'm still not going to weigh in again until Saturday, so I'll find out then.
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Okay all you no-cheaters.. new 3-day no cheat challenge starts today -- Kel, 06:34:02 06/25/02 Tue
Anyone who has been "cheating" or just having a tough time getting started, please join us! Three days doesn't seem like much, but it's just perfect for getting many of us back on track.
I had my "cheat" dinner lastnight and I gotta say it was quite tasty. I'm all bloated this morning, but as long as it was for only one meal, I think it was worth it. I got the craving out of my mind and now I can re-focus on my plan. I still have whatever I might have gained from lastnight plus one more pound to lose to meet my goal at the end of June. If I stick to it, I think I can get there. =)
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first week completed! -- kim, 11:38:09 06/26/02 Wed
nks for all the support you guys have been giving me, i really need it!
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Hi -- Sherry, 08:51:01 06/26/02 Wed
Did pretty well yesterday. Worked out, ate little. (not that that is good), today scale is back down to my low point.
Scales bounce around so much, that I really like the weekly weight averaging thing. If anyone hasn't tried it, I urge you to give it a go. Weigh every day, (add the weights and divide by the number of days weighed) and average your weight for the week.
Since the beginning of June I have been doing this and recording the results in the Flocers database. First week of June my average was 229.85, second week 228.4 third week 227.2, this week so far 226.2
Shows a consistent drop of about a pound a week. Sure I would love it to be more, but it is better than looking at that bouncing scale and trying to figure out how much I really weigh.
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No cheat and workout -- Sherry, 09:44:31 06/25/02 Tue
Ok today I'm back on track. No cheating for three (or should I make it four?) days. Saturday is the last weigh in for the month, so if I don't cheat for four days maybe just maybe I will hit my new goal by Saturday...
Anyway worked out again this morning, 2 sets each of 70 pounds on the pull down, one at 20 reps, one at 15. The underhand in front of my head one is easier for some reason, so I do 20 reps on it.
2 sets of leg lifts at 50 pounds, 15 reps. 1 set of bench press at 40 pounds, one at 50, and one using the free weights lying on my back at 45 pounds set of 10.
I didn't do the dead lift today, for some reason it seems to me that I have been doing that one wrong all this time, and that is probably why it doesn't get any easier. I'm thinking it is supposed to be done from a squatting start, and then pushing up above your head, doing it from a sitting position just doesn't feel right.
Did my ab work out, and did some sets for lower ab before I got up this am.
My husband says I'm losing a lot of weight, he pointed out today that I actually have RIBS! I guess they are coming out of hiding from under all that fat that used to be there.
Wow! I didn't know I had ribs. LOL
I figured out a disadvantage to losing weight though. I don't have as much padding under my underwire bras anymore, and sometime they dig in. Hmmm, what is the solution to that?
It feels really good to feel my body changing. I'm not counting on the scale as much to tell me what is happening. It is still nice to see a new low, but I don't think it shows as true of a picture of things as I would like.
The weekly weight averaging thing is helping me stay encouraged too. I've been recording it for several weeks now and even though my weight fluxuates from day to day, the overall average is consistently going downward.
So who is joining us for a LAST DITCH push to take off some extra pounds before June ends? We have four more days to weigh in. Who wants to see a NEW low? Join us in this last no cheat challenge for June.
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- I'm proud of you Sherry! Before we know it, you'll be telling us you broke the 200 mark. Keep it up & keep lifting, girl! (NT) -- DawnJ, 13:38:52 06/25/02 Tue
- I am with YOU! Count me In! Gotta Exercise & drink my WAter! (NT) -- Sarah, 14:16:04 06/25/02 Tue
- Way to go Sherry, I am so happy for you! n/t (NT) -- carolyn, 15:02:53 06/25/02 Tue
- At the beauty supply, you can get cotton that is made into long, long strips. Break off the size "rope" you need, and tuck this under your underwire. It helps. I don't have a lot of suggestions for this. I finally had to switch over to the ones without the underwire. (NT) -- Katie, 09:13:19 06/26/02 Wed
I want to cheat so bad -- Kel, 19:49:22 06/23/02 Sun
I really have been wanting to cheat to get it out of my system, but I committed to 6 days and that isn't over until after tomorrow. So I've decided to stay on plan until then like I promised that I would -- then I will re-evaluate whether I still want to cheat. Hopefully this will keep me on track past my cravings and into another 3 Day No Cheat Challenge. I need to lose 1 more pound this month to keep me on my plan of 4 pounds per month, so I can be into something slinky at Christmas/New Years.
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- Remember, Kel, this is a WOL, not a "diet." If you expect to reward yourself with the old addictions (sweets, etc.,) when you have reached a goal, you chance losing it all if you cheat big time. As Yoda said, "Do, or do not. There is no try." (NT) -- Daddy Bill, 07:00:12 06/24/02 Mon
- I'm going to disagree with Daddy Bill. If you want something that bad (and weigh it against your long term goals), then I think that you're better off getting it out of your system while you can still control it. I find that if I don't take care of cravings while they are still manageable, that I end up going over the top and have trouble getting back in control. (NT) -- Katie, 08:06:36 06/24/02 Mon
Day 2 - pure serious here! -- Kel, 07:24:49 06/26/02 Wed
I remain enthusiastic about staying on plan and keeping to my schedule of losing 4 pounds this month. I think it's helping me to have a reasonable schedule and goal this time. Last time it was just too unrealistic - I mean 20 pounds in 2 months - at my weight isn't likely. But 4 pounds per month is. =)
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day 2 of getting serious! -- Carolyn, 07:20:51 06/26/02 Wed
Okay, day 2 of this challenge of getting serious. Day 1 turned out really well. Wasn't very tempted and got on the scale this morning, even though i said i wasn't. Was down one pound, but i do know your weight fluntuates anyway so not getting real excited about that. Just glad it did not go up. lol. Thanks guys, for the suggestions on snacks and eating out. Sorry i missed chat, will be there next week.
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Sitting in chat -- Shara, 19:11:32 06/25/02 Tue
I'll be around in chat for a while this evening if anyone wants to come by and ummmm....chat. :)
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Need ideas for low carb snacks -- Carolyn, 15:00:13 06/25/02 Tue
Ok, have gotten serious about this diet today. I have done good so far, not cheated. Wondering about what would be good for a low carb snack if you get the urge to nibble. Any ideas? Also, I am going out of town the weekend, may have to eat out for a meal or two along the way, any suggestions?
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- I had the crunchy munchies yesterday . . . I heated a bunch of grated parmesan cheese in a nonstick pan, as it started to melt I put 2 T. of sesame seeds. Keep peeking at the underside & flip when it gets golden brown and will hold together, brown side 2 and cool on a paper towel. cut into snack size wedges and store in an airtight container. (NT) -- DawnJ, 15:56:10 06/25/02 Tue
- Do you have a food dryer? If so, get some raw roast, slice it really thin, marinate it for awhile in soy sauce and dry it on the food dryer. Makes a wonderful beef jerky. The kind you buy in the store has all the fat removed and sugar added and isn't nearly as good as homemade. (NT) -- Sherry, 18:58:48 06/25/02 Tue
- Re: Need ideas for low carb snacks -- Thea, 19:00:04 06/25/02 Tue
- Meals on the town. I go to Mexican restaurants, order a tostada with no beans. Or to a hamburger place and toss the bun. Some eat pizza toppings and leave the bread, but that is too much temptation for me. (NT) -- Sherry, 19:00:30 06/25/02 Tue
thanks ,and a stupid question -- kim, 11:42:38 06/25/02 Tue
Thanks Kel i think i'll try the fibercon rather than going to the health store looking for psyllium husks or flaxseed meal,(as suggested by dr. Atkins)which probably tastes pretty bad.I have a stupid question, i went to the drug store for potassium...and the label says potassium gluconate, which i thought is sugar, the pharmasist says all potassium has gluconate and that they work together.It just makes me a little nervouse, should i take it?
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Looking for low carb email pal! cherry378@hotmail.com -- Cherry, 13:08:45 06/25/02 Tue
Hi all! I am interested in a email pal for diet support. i am using the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet, and so far so good. It's only been a few days. i think this is my last resort. good luck to all!
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Diet boredom? No way! -- Max, 09:10:59 06/25/02 Tue
Hi all
Down 5 lbs at the end of week 1, which for me is pretty good because I'm a slow loser. 20lbs to go.
The last time I did Atkins, I quit because I got sick of eating the same thing all the time.
This time I gave it some thought beforehand and have been experimenting with the following:
- combining meats ..this provides different textures & flavors which can be quite good. So I might do a baked chicken with steamed fish, chicken & beef, roast chicken with fried chicken...
- Frankfurters ..does anyone know how many carbs are in a franfurter? I find that they are a good choice for combining with other meats, they have a nice texture and can be prepared in a number of ways (my favorite..microwaved).
- Tuna .. I've discovered that I really like tuna, so I have been having fun, tuna omelettes, tuna salad, spicy tuna, tuna in cream cheese...
- Eggs .. the old mainstay. Remember each omelette is a different creation so have fun with the fillings. Ham, tuna, vegetables, sardines, corned beef, cheese...
Here's an interesting egg recipe a frient taught me ...
boil an egg. In a saucepan melt some butter, add some onions and some cubed cheese. Cube the eggs and mix it into the cheese mixture..delicious!
- Tofu .. i'm thinking of experimenting with tofu. Tofu salad, scrambled tofu, tofu custard, tofu casserole (now all I need to do is figure out how to make custard and a casserole)
For treats I find that peanut butter is a godsend. One teaspoon of the extra chunky kind is about 2 grams carbs.
Last night I discovered cream cheese sweetened with splenda. And whipped cream, which angel came up with that?
The suggestions you guys made to my last post with recipes and stuff sound so good I can't wait to try them.
And all this from a woman who cooks 3 - 4 times a YEAR! If I can do this, so can you. Get creative and have fun.
Hoping you're all losers this week.
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very excited about results of first 4 days on lowcarb -- kim, 16:41:05 06/23/02 Sun
I just started the lowcarb diet 4 days ago and have lost 8 pounds already.I have a long long way to go(i now weigh 249)but the first 4 days have been so encouraging its just unbelievable to me.I really dont seem to be having any trouble with it,i havent missed the soda i used to drink so much of and replaced it with water i always thought i hated.I'm just hoping and praying i continue to feel this way.It just seems so easy with such amazing results.I could use any and all the tips i can get,good luck to all of us!
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Re: I need to lower my cholestrol..what foods to eat? -- Emmery Goddard, 19:31:47 06/24/02 Mon
I need help, my Dr. wants to put me on medication to lower my cholestrol. The last time it was check, it was @ 264. I never knew it was that high until last month. I'm only 37 and I don't want to die young, can you help me? Please!!!
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thanks -- kim, 17:01:34 06/24/02 Mon
Thanks Katie and Sherry for your help,i've made an appointment with my dr,and started on potassium,calcium,and magnesium.Hopefully that will do it!I was reading some of the supplements you are taking,i see that some of you are taking fibercon,is that acceptable,(in induction) and does it really work?I seem to be having a problem in that area also,if you know what i mean,lol.thanks again for the feedback.
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supplements -- carolyn, 08:39:13 06/24/02 Mon
Hello to everyone. I have a question. What type supplements do you take and how many a day? I just started a couple days ago and i have the multiple vitamin carb-solutions from Walmart and 400 mcg chrominum picolinate but just wondering how many I really should be taking a day. I have started with two of each. Also, should I take potassium? I have the Dr Atkins book and have read it, it gives me an idea but thought i would ask someone that has been doing it. Thanks guys. Love this board and site./
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- I take potassium, sometimes calcium and magnesium, and a good solid multi vitamin. (NT) -- Sherry, 09:02:12 06/24/02 Mon
- I am bad when it comes to supplements -- Joe, 09:28:11 06/24/02 Mon
- I take a Centrum-type multivitamin, 500mg magnesium, Omega-3, 200 chromium 3X a day, a B-50 capsule, and fibercon. (NT) -- Kel, 14:00:52 06/24/02 Mon
IT'S WORKING! -- Sherry, 07:56:48 06/21/02 Fri
Scale read 225 this morning! I couldn't believe my eyes, I got on it three times just to be sure!
All this no cheat challenging and working out is WORKING! I'm so excited! That makes 57 pounds total for me.
So Kel YES I'm in for another three days!
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- Hey Congrats on the weight loss! Hoping I will see a loss tomorrow too. I feel sure that I will, but ya never know lol. Keep going!!! (NT) -- Kel, 08:19:38 06/21/02 Fri
- Yip, Yip, Yippeeeeeee!!!!!Doesn't this feel GREAT?!!!!! (NT) -- Julie Anne, 10:40:10 06/21/02 Fri
- Sherry that is so wonderful! I'm doin the snoopy dance for ya!! (NT) -- Shara, 12:39:57 06/21/02 Fri
- FANTASTIC RESULTS! Rewards are due for all that Hard Work...the Exercise has really helped YOU! (NT) -- Sarah, 06:53:19 06/22/02 Sat
- Oh Sherry, that is SO WONDERFUL!!! I'm almost as happy for you as if I had hit that magic number myself. That's my next personal goal. You hitting it, makes it look a little more possible for me. (NT) -- Katie, 10:05:02 06/24/02 Mon
Planned cheat -- Kel, 14:06:26 06/24/02 Mon
Okay Sherry I got your message about taking another 3 day no-cheat challenge starting tomorrow. Since the things I've been craving the most are mexican food and cheesecake, I've decided that I will probably have some mexican food for dinner with some cheesecake for dessert. That way I'll only be cheating for one meal, like on CAD. I will restart our mini-challenges tomorrow with you Sherry. Sound good?
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Well i am back in the saddle again -- Joe, 09:25:39 06/24/02 Mon
Tomorrow is the last day of the Prednisone regimen i was on. The dosage is reduced enough that i finally got my appetite under control on Friday, but we had a family reunion over the weekend. My family is full of good cooks so on top of eating some pretty bad (carb-wise) foods I also indulged in several cold Buds.
Over the one week period that i was on the Prednisone i gained back 7 of the 15 pounds i lost. I am back to induction today and hope to be back on track by the end of the week.
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I dont cook -- Max, 15:22:47 06/21/02 Fri
Hi all
I started on Atkins this Sunday. Did it once before for a few weeks and got good results. I only need to lose 25 lbs.
Anyhow, I don't cook so I need ideas for simple low/no-cook recipes.
Had a tough day today and I really needed an ice-cream fix. Finally satisfied myself with about 1/2 cup of apple juice. What do you suggest for getting through the stressful times without cheating?
Happy losing!
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Scale at 143 this morning! Love it! -- Kel, 08:33:46 06/22/02 Sat
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New Recipe Database -- Shara, 02:32:30 06/24/02 Mon
Good morning, I hope everyone had a great weekend. New and exciting things were happening on the website this weekend. We got the recipe database up and running! Our contest for the most recipes submitted will run from now until July 16 when the winner will recieve a free sample pack of cookies from the low carb cookie company. We hope that the prizes will increase each month as we could really use the help by having everyone share their recipes with other dieters. Please take a look at the new cookbook page at:
http://dietlowcarb.com/cookbook
All recipes submitted are reviewed by the editor (me for now, but looking for a volunteer)before they are added to the database.
Talk to you soon!
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Workout -- Sherry, 09:29:49 06/23/02 Sun
Well this morning everything felt too light. My first set of overhead pull downs was done at 60 pounds, and it just didn't do anything, so I had to increase the weight to 70. That I could feel. So I did fewer sets at more weight, and felt like it was working.
The Ab crunch machine I just bought is odd, it feels like there is a rocking motion you can do on it at the higher level which really works the upper abs. If I crunch all the way down to the full range of motion I don't feel anything, so I'm just using little motions on it right now. I've read that "full situps" where you lay on your back and sit all the way up, allow your body to rest once you get past a certain point and aren't as effective as ab crunches, so maybe it is the same principle.
Anyway I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend, and living low carb. Tomorrow is Monday a good time to start back on if you haven't been.
I took the day off yesterday but will be back on track today.
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Just starting the Atkins Diet -- carolyn, 07:58:19 06/22/02 Sat
Hi, My name is Carolyn. I am 48, weighed this morning at 228, so I need to lose alot. I gained some last year over the year, did weight 170 then two months and one week ago I quit smoking and gained more. I am now ready to diet, I lost before on the Atkins plan but really need support, or a diet buddy. Or both! I really want to do this. This seems like a really good board and is active. That is what i need. :)Carolyn
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Low carb ice cream -- Beth, 10:32:05 06/22/02 Sat
Hey all --- I read this message board every day, I guess you could say I am addicted. It is the first thing I look at when I get on the computer. Funny thing is, I don't do low carb anymore, it just wasn't for me. But I have family members on it, and I totally support this WOE. I have posted once or twice before in the distant past, but the reason I am posting this time is to share something I saw on our local news channel yesterday. I live in the East Texas area near Tyler. The news said that a place right here in East Texas is making LoCarb ice cream and selling it at Brookshires stores. The name of it right now is LoCarb Ice Cream. They are in the process of going national right now, and they are changing the name to LeCarb Ice Cream. They have many flavors and the carb count is 3 grams per serving and it is sweetened with splenda. I am not sure how big a serving is. I did try some the other day and I give it an A+. I don't have the package as it wasn't mine, it was my Dad's. I normally do not like anything that is made for low carb like bars or shakes or mousse mixes. In my humble opinion, they all suck, and I have tried a lot of them. Anyway, this tasted just like the real thing to me! Just thought you might want to keep an eye out for this. I do realize you can make your own ice cream fairly easily, but they have a wide range of flavors, and if you need a super quick fix, this might just be it. This tasted better to me than any of the low carb ice cream I made myself. Maybe just because it felt almost like cheating eating it right out of the carton! Well good luck, and Sherry - so nice to see you having success! (I told you I read every day!) You all give me support in my WOE even though at this time it is not low carb! And BTW, I have no stock in this ice cream company at all. I just thought you might like to hear about it!
Beth
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1st week -- Debbie, 11:28:57 06/22/02 Sat
HI I just completed my first full week of low carbing! Checked last night good ketosis going and the scales say total of ten lbs.lost! Since my surg on the 3rd of this month. I got my shipment of low carb margaritas mix yesterday will try them next weekend for the party we are going to.
Glad to see more people joining this WOE. I find lots of support here and I need it!. Glad to hear that others are doing well. I am going to a Ice cream party tonight and plan to make the Atkins ice cream for it I have a buddie who is also low carbing she has never tryed it but is great! I will check back in late this weekend and ya'll keep the power of this WOE going!
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Hoping the scale shows me some good results tomorrow -- Kel, 07:16:41 06/21/02 Fri
Well Katie are ya ready? I think I am. Tomorrow is weigh-in day for us!
I FEEL thinner lately, and I'm noticing that my clothes are baggier than usual, but I haven't gone to my smaller size uniform pants yet because I still imagine they would be too tight. I hate having panty-line out there.
Gonna try and clean up the house, etc. today on my day off; keep myself busy so I dont have as much of an urge to cheat and I will stay on plan. This is the third day of the third No Cheat Challenge (3 day).. who else plans to continue? I've signed on for six days this time, and this is the third day of those six. I'm feeling pretty positive about that. It's generally getting easier to stay on plan. Although yesterday, the receptionist asked if I wanted a candy as she handed me the candy jar with Hersheys Miniatures in there. I said, "no thank you, I better not." Then she said, "are you sure cuz these are the pretty little red, white & blue ones I just bought see?" Now, I don't know what in the heck difference that made to my mind, but I ate one. Dangit! But, it was only one, so I should still be okay. Don't you guys hate people who are able to do that to you? Grrrr!
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Started Here 3 months ago! Reached my First Serious Goal....20lbs Gone! -- Sarah, 07:01:21 06/22/02 Sat
This WOE does work!
I am trying to change my Attitude towards Exercise...been the proverbial "couch potato" for years.
Sherry's efforts and results have helped me tremendously along this part of my Journey!
LC, Water, Exercise, Supplements and SUPPORT EACH OTHER here are the key ingredients for a recipe for SUCCESS in my book!
Sarah
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I've been reading the posts -- Katie, 07:04:11 06/22/02 Sat
I've been reading over some of the more recent posts, and as always, I'm amazed at the amount of support that you all give out on a daily (and sometimes hourly) basis.
I must admit that I do check out a couple of other bulletin boards when time permits, and so often if someone isn't doing the same plan or doing it exactly the same way as someone else a flame war breaks out. I'm so glad that I've found this board where there is just constant support and acceptance that everyone is going to do the version that works for them.
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My post went in three times, did not do that on purpose,lol -- carolyn, 08:01:49 06/22/02 Sat
don't know what happened
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Just starting the Atkins Diet -- carolyn, 07:54:17 06/22/02 Sat
Hi, My name is Carolyn. I am 48, weighed this morning at 228, so I need to lose alot. I gained some last year over the year, did weight 170 then two months and one week ago I quit smoking and gained more. I am now ready to diet, I lost before on the Atkins plan but really need support, or a diet buddy. Or both! I really want to do this. This seems like a really good board and is active. That is what i need. :)Carolyn
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Just starting the Atkins Diet -- carolyn, 07:49:11 06/22/02 Sat
Hi, My name is Carolyn. I am 48, weighed this morning at 228, so I need to lose alot. I gained some last year over the year, did weight 170 then two months and one week ago I quit smoking and gained more. I am now ready to diet, I lost before on the Atkins plan but really need support, or a diet buddy. Or both! I really want to do this. This seems like a really good board and is active. That is what i need. :)Carolyn
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Grrr -- Sherry, 09:10:46 06/20/02 Thu
Scales! Can't they be annoying? It amazes me how I can go practically without food, and the darn thing won't move.
I guess I'm going to have to go back the other direction and start eating a LOT again and see if I can get the scale to move then.
(This ambivalence is killing me).
Hard to believe June is down to only 10 more days. Where has the month gone?
Work has been stressful lately. I feel like there is so much more I should be able to accomplish, and I haven't done so. Just finding paperwork, and learning my way around is taking a lot of time up. Plus this guy who was hired to help me, isn't much help. I feel like he is as lost as I am.
I've been thinking, and I want all of your opinion on this. Have any of you experienced a situation where you find that you have preconceived ideas about something? Where for instance you tell yourself "I can't lose weight this part of the month?" or "I should be gaining weight right now due to this or that?
When you get these ideas (whether based on reality or not) do you find they seem to become self fulfilling prophesies? Like your efforts change and so they become true?
My experience lately has been that a certain part of the month I experience cravings that are hard to control, because the month is getting late I keep expecting to experience that again soon. It isn't happening, but I keep anticipating it, and so now I'm wondering if I won't make it happen just by expecting it?
I'm thinking I should change my thinking and expect something different... maybe that will make a difference? What do you all think?
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Hi everyone -- Sherry, 09:03:43 06/19/02 Wed
Well I took your suggestion Dawn, and took my measurements again this morning. Some areas haven't changed, and I'm only measuring at certain key points, but since the end of May I have lost 5 and 3/16 inches.
The scale is still being a bit of a butthead, but my average weight for the week is still a bit down from normal so I'll use that for my encouragement. (That weekly weight averaging thing helps out when otherwise you might get discouraged).
I think because of the heat (and maybe the weight lifting), I'm hanging on to some excess water. Ankles were swollen last night, and the night before.
I deviated a bit yesterday, (although I wouldn't exactly call it a cheat) and ate 2 corn tortillas at lunchtime. So my carb count total yesterday may have been a little higher than normal, but I try and keep this body of mine guessing a little, so I'm not calling it a cheat, it was a planned decision.
Still not something I would do every day and feel like I could get away with it. I think the no cheat challenges (and keeping them short) is helping me a lot. I am getting to that part of the month where cheating is starting to look good, so I'm not sure how long I can keep this up, but the longer the stronger the better.
Going downstairs now to do my workout. Then it is off to work for me.
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This morning -- Sherry, 18:41:30 06/20/02 Thu
I put on my stretchy pants. I haven't been wearing them lately, I've mostly been wearing new clothes, my new shorts. But anyway these are the pants that always fit like a glove and on my fat days almost didn't fit.
Today they were too lose. I could tell right away, that something was different. When I looked in the mirror, I couldn't believe my eyes. They looked GOOD. (For once my boobs were bigger than my belly!)
Hey how great is that? Scale measured at 227 again today. (not that I care much what IT has to say). It just feels SO good to be winning this war.
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Having a hard time staying positive today -- Kel, 18:17:24 06/19/02 Wed
Hi folks, I'm having a hard time staying upbeat and positive today. Sometimes I get like this. The problem with it is that it makes me want to eat bad foods for the comfort of it; for avoidance of what might really be bothering me.
Knowing this helps a little, but doesn't stop the feeling of I want something bad. It's almost like my body is trying to sabotage itself by craving sugar and processed carbs. The little addictive voice inside me is trying to convince me why I should cheat. Does this ever happen to anyone else? (No, I don't actually HEAR the voices okay lol).
Anyway, I allowed myself a few extra carbs at dinner tonight, but nothing that I would consider a cheat. No refined carbs or sugar at all. I'm still on track, but today it's been difficult. Just had to get that off my mind; thanks for listening =)
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