Anyone still doing Low Carb?

Its not something I want to do long term, but right now I know it works for me and It helps with bellly weight which 3 months post partum is what I need.

Just seeing since so many are on WW , if anyone is doing weight loss this way?

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Until I decided to be a pescaterian, I was doing hard core low carb and lost a bunch of weight that way (~22 lbs). It's harder trying to do that while the only "protein" I eat is fish and trying not to overdo it on fish because of the mercury. It's definitely an effective way to lose belly weight though!

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I actutally lost about 30 lbs doing the "carbhohydrate addicts" diet. I've pretty much kept it off (I play with 10 lbs- which gets my @ss in gear!!)

To be honest what has been most effective for me is- watching carbs and counting points. Notice I said watching- not eliminating.

IMO by cutting them out totally you lose weight FAST- but then- have a piece of pizza and its right back again.

Before our wedding DH and I would not eat carbs at night- and any carbs we did have were not sugary or processed. It worked well for us!!!

HTH

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Me!!!

But you knew that

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I want to get back to following South Beach. I just always have trouble getting through the first 2 weeks. Its works well for me and I find if I have a treat its easy to go right back on plan because it's not a no carb plan, just a healthy carb plan.

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my life is low carbs :( it sucks but its the only way for me ... i only eat good carbs for example bteakfast maybe oatmeal and some good brown rice for dinner . fm me for suggestions on meal ideas

usually day :
breakfast: egg white ommlette with onions mushrooms and tomatoes

lunch salad filled with veggies

dinner some kind of lean meat veggie side salad brown rice


snacks nuts, popcorn, raisains

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I am with you Ginger124!

It's a lifestyle change that works....and that does not make you feel deprived. It allows you to lose weight and when you really need a treat, go for the real thing, without feeling guilty or deprived, because the majority of the time you are good.

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I would suggest a low glycemin / low carb / diabetic diet rather than an adkins kind of diet ... it is much more healthier, as we do need complex carbs to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

FM me if you want some information on it ... since having Gestational Diabetes I have been following the low carb/low glycemic diet.

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Posted by Elbee

I would suggest a low glycemin / low carb / diabetic diet rather than an adkins kind of diet ... it is much more healthier, as we do need complex carbs to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

FM me if you want some information on it ... since having Gestational Diabetes I have been following the low carb/low glycemic diet.

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Posted by LisaW

Posted by Elbee

I would suggest a low glycemin / low carb / diabetic diet rather than an adkins kind of diet ... it is much more healthier, as we do need complex carbs to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

FM me if you want some information on it ... since having Gestational Diabetes I have been following the low carb/low glycemic diet.

I just wanted to say that if you follow Atkins correctly (which most people don't), you add these carbs (fruits, whole grains, etc) back into your diet slowly to see what your body can handle and how each food affects you

Most people think the "induction period" where you limit your carbs to under 20 for 2 weeks is all Atkins consists of...and its just not true

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I am back on the atkins kick starting this morning.

I was doing Atkins in July and I lost 13lbs. I then went on WW and lost another 4 lbs. Since then I have gained back 6lbs. I have been bored with WW, and I cannot stick to it. On Atkins it was hard but I kept myself on plan.

This morning, since i am working from home I made myself a good breakfast.

Coffee with Half and Half and splenda

4 eggs with onions, red peppers, and mushrooms.

I am full.

For lunch I will have a salad

For dinner I will be making Chicken sausage that is stuffed with cheese and parsley.

A few veggies, and maybe a salad.

I have fresh green beans for dessert.

Have you found that you need to cut Diet soda completely out to lose more weight on Atkins? I do like 1 or 2 diet sodas a day, but I usually drink Water with Crystal light for flavor or flavored seltzer.

Should I avoid diet soda completely?

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Welcome back Scott

I think different things affect everyone differently

I would try cutting out the soda for a week and see if it makes a difference

I usually have 1-2 sodas a day

I try to limit my Splenda to 3 a day...I have a problem with that

Message edited 9/17/2007 12:11:02 PM.

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Thanks Lisa.....I hope it works this time

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Posted by dm24angel

Posted by LisaW

Posted by Elbee

I would suggest a low glycemin / low carb / diabetic diet rather than an adkins kind of diet ... it is much more healthier, as we do need complex carbs to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

FM me if you want some information on it ... since having Gestational Diabetes I have been following the low carb/low glycemic diet.

I just wanted to say that if you follow Atkins correctly (which most people don't), you add these carbs (fruits, whole grains, etc) back into your diet slowly to see what your body can handle and how each food affects you

Most people think the "induction period" where you limit your carbs to under 20 for 2 weeks is all Atkins consists of...and its just not true

exactly.

My mom works for Atkins so I know low carb like the back of my hand.

Message edited 9/18/2007 8:37:27 AM.

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Thats why I love low carb, I can eat food that fills me up.

Yesterday I had:
Breakfast
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Coffee w/ Half and Half and Splenda

4 Eggs with peppers, onions, and mushrooms

Lunch
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Half a head of Lettuce with Sliced Steak made on the BBQ from Omaha Steak Co.

Dinner
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Chicken Sausage
Fresh Green Beans with melted butter.....

Snack
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Chocolate protien shake
2 string cheese

I drank water and flavored water throughout the day.

First day no soda.

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Scott- Are you still on induction?

Cause thats way too much lettuce.

Romaine is better then Iceberg, iceberg is the worst on atkins. Boston lettuce is the best.

3 cups of salad ( loosely packed...which is about 10 small pieces a cup) is your total carbs for the DAY on induction.

And contact Omaha Steak company. I believe most of the steak companies that deliver inject sugar into their meats.

Just in case your not losing enough, there are some tips......

Message edited 9/18/2007 9:24:17 AM.

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Sugar into their steaks....thats odd.

It was a very small head of lettuce, that is why I made so much....or it sounds like it was so much.

I usually get romaine but this was all we had in the house.

Tonight I am going to have a greek salad with gyro meat for dinner.

Do you eat tomatoes?


Scott

Message edited 9/18/2007 9:44:44 AM.

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I am down 15 pounds. I had a rough weekend though. We were away in Virginia so I ate what I wanted. I am back today on Atkins and I am going to start induction over. Saturday is my birthday and I am probably going to eat what I want again. Should I just watch myself this week and start induction when I come back fromy my birthday weekend?
Scott

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I went back on today

Coffee with Half and Half and Splenda

Greek Salad with gyro meat

Tonight I am making hamburgers
and Chicken pinwheels with Provolone and parsley in them.

Green Beans


Scott

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ugh a weekend of eating.....back to low carb in the am