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Webkitty

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 07:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, I love this thread! I can't stay and share right now, have to get to the gym! I'll be back later, {{hugs}} to all

Bigd

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 07:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Aria - TAKE HEART! I don't know where you are in the Atkins Induction period, but it will end!. But you should make sure to read the next two steps to make sure it is something you are willing to sacrifice for. My husband is doing the Atkins. He began on Aug 1 so he is past the induction, but if you'll notice after the induction you are only allowed 25 carbs per day and then it only goes up 5 carbs per day per week. In other words 3rd week 25 carbs per day, 4th week 30 carbs per day. This is an outrageously small amount of carbs, but it can be done. It is a huge sacrifice, which is why the Atkins is so difficult. We chose this diet for my husband because of his health concerns and his desire to be rid of his blood pressure and diabetes medications. Otherwise, if we only wanted weight loss, we surely would have chosen another plan. About 10 years ago he did the "First Place" diet plan. It's a Christian based weight loss system that incorporates daily Bible reading and a support group meeting weekly. This was very sucessful for him and he lost 25 pounds and kept it off for 3 years.

On another note, you and I sound like we have the same body type, size, struggle, etc. Except that I am in my mid 40's. I play tennis 4 -5 times a week, and pretty much eat what I want, and I have 3 sizes of clothes in my closet, 8, 10 and 12. I usually stay in the 10's, but during the summer I sometimes drop into 8's, but invaribly I sneak into the 12's in winter. This has been since we moved to Wisconsin 3 years ago. I fear that I have now taught my body the bad cycle! I am very fit, and also have allot of muscle mass, not bulky or anything, but muscle is heavy, and my legs are especially muscular and so I don't fret too much over my "weight" but I hate!!!! the new shape my stomach and rear end have taken. I know that this is due in part to my age, but I have decided to make a concerted effort to use my treadmill in hopes that I can minimize these changes.

My husband's worst frustration on this diet is breakfast. We are big breakfast eaters. He says you can only stand so much bacon/sausage and eggs and he appears to be at his limit. There doesn't seem to be any way around it. We make allot of omelets, but he misses dairy and bread badly. The going without milk is toughest.

Reader234

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 07:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{Hugs}}} I was able to join a nutritionist who started a 12 week program at work. The thing that rings true she stated was "if you dont plan on giving it up for the rest of your life...dont give it up for a diet". Now I have revised it, I lived those words, and tried in my mind to keep track of calories... it aint working!! *G I think the people that are the most successful at losing and keeping it off have made a HUGE committment to themselves... and they have given up sweets, the "instant gratification". I find myself drawn to food, I dont think about it obsessively (Ihave to admit dinner, whats for dinner, what will the kids eat, what do I have always swims around in my head!!), but I enjoy eating, a real pleasure, and right now I have few pleasures! So I fit a psychlogical profile of over eating!! (to the extent I weigh too much!! I prsonally dont over eat at any meal, or over eat too much in any day, my over eat comes in the form of calories!)
frog

Nancy

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 08:03 am EditMoveDeleteIP
that's one of the beuty of w.w. is that you don't have to give up any food--just eat less of it--i can even(and do) eat chocolate my weakness--but i eat milky way lite bars which fill the void for a whole lot less calories than reg chocolate..

Sage

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 12:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Its time for me to get serious again too. Like Faery, I found out I was diabetic... well technically, it wasn't full blown, but what they call glucose intolerant. I went on a low carb diet, and lost 55 lbs. My last doctor's visit for the diabetes was a good one, and the doc basically told me I had beat it and was no longer diabetic... that was based on the fact that I kept the weight off, and watched my diet.

Well, let me tell you, I got stupid, and have put on 20 of those pounds I lost. I don't check my blood sugar anymore, and I know I should, as I know that its been through the roof.

So, today I will start to check my blood sugar on a regular basis, and cut back my carbs intake again. I know its for more than just weight loss, but for my health. Thanks to all of you for doing this thread, and I'll do my best to be a part of what you all are doing. This is for a life time, not just for losing weight.

My best wishes to all of you who are starting, and to those of you who are continuing on your diets.

Faerygdds

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 12:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Reader.. that's the difference between looking a donut in the eye and thinking...

"That will make me fat" and...

"that will KILL me!"

<sigh>

I so want to get well so I can exercise again... I am so tired of NOT moving!

Nancy

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
one of my mantra's since i've been loosing weight is "is this really worth the (xx) points?" most of the time its not and i don't eat it---you can translate points to calories or what have you but it works for me--(i'm actually down 3 lbs this week so i've lost 35 not 34!!)

Juju2bigdog

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nancy, is it time for more before and after pics again? Even if you post the old ones, they were pretty inspirational, and there are a lot of new people here now.

Aria

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good Day All! Well I made it through breakfast - I made an omelette! For lunch I had leftover salad and chicken. So far so good today.

Teddybear don't dispair just throw them out and the next time you think about buying more just remember that you'll be wasting more $$ throwing them away! Also, remember Faery's advice.

Webkitty I hope you had a great workout! We look forward to you checking in again!

Bigd, you're right your closet sounds like mine! LOL! I decided to do the Atkins to jump start my brain into thinking a little differently about my weight issue. I don't actually plan to loose all my weight this way or eat this way forever.

Reader, your dietician has a good point about eating for life. The moment I changed my eating & exercise habits after I got married, I gained weight. I am now working my way back to the way I used to eat and the amount I used to exercise.

Sage, good for you! I'm working on my "stupid" problem too!

Nancy & Faery what can I say, you are both an inspiration to us all! Keep up the good work!

Reader234

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
WoooHOOOOO Nancy!! You keep on posting!! I will get that kick in the pants yet!! Today's points so far are about 15, I did ok yesterday!! My mantra is enjoy it while you can!! I'm just in limbo, not sure which direction to go!!

Sage, I have a mineral supplement for you!! (*disclaimer, talk to your doctor first, follow doctors advice! and Dr. Weil of the 8 wks to Optimum health doesnt think it works)

Its call chromium picolinate, you can get it at WalMart, supermarkets etc. My grandmother was an insulin dependent diabetic. She lived to be 82, and had ice cream a few times a week!! Her doctor always praised her for staying on her diet... she never told him she just took 400mcg's of chromium! Chromium stabilizes blood sugar (which is why when you check the ingredients to those *yucky* -imo- diet pills, you will see chromium picolinate is listed!!)

As a hypoglycemic, I take this and I've been able to cut down on my fat intake, and (*gulp) dont watch my sugar intake!! I've read its a trace mineral that has been depleted in our soils!

Again, I'm just sharing what works for me, and my observations in reading all those "diet" bottles at the grocery/GNC stores!

(now must find my WW materials, must find my WW materials, I am worth it, I am worth it...I CAN do it, I CAN do it!! I can do, I can!!)

Reader234

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
oh and {{{{faerygdds}}}}

How are you doing today?

Aria

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ooops double post, how'd that happen? LOL

Costacat

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I forgot to mention for those of you wanting breakfast ideas. It may sound a little weird (especially if you're from the midwest), but try a breakfast taco. Scramble two eggs (in a nonstick skillet). While in the pan, separate into two sections about the size of half a corn tortilla, top with a slice of cheddar cheese, cover the pan, and turn off the heat (leave it on the heat to melt the cheese). Heat a corn tortilla on a griddle or over an open flame until soft. Put one half of the eggs into a tortilla, top with salsa and some diced tomatos. Good protein, low carbs. Yum!

Reader234

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just came back from the grocery store costacat, and I bought a soy based cheese!! I am so craving a cheese omelet!! Now I'll have to go back and get some tortillas!!! :)

Thanks for sharing everyone!
cool

Sage

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 03:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Reader, thanks for the advice about the chromium picolinate. I'll look for it at my local Walmart.

Nancy

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 06:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
well if you look in my folder in members my pics aRE THERE from back in june--but that's 15 lbs ago--i need to get some new 35 lb pics LOL..

nancy1

nancy2

Reader234

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 08:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ooh la laaa!! I love the 'do!! YEP, that smile is a good one!! What an inspiration, keep helping me!! Keep inspiring me, every post you make, every advice you give, I'll be reading!!

wow2

Nancy

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 04:03 am EditMoveDeleteIP
thanks reader---that second picture was a week b4 fourth of july for a show your spirit day---and umm nope i don't usually wear flag ribbons in my do LOL LOL

Kathyb

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 05:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am on the Atkins diet and the best part of it for me is, after a few days on the induction phase I no longer missed or craved the carbs. Personally, I believe I was addicted to carbs. The more I ate, the more I wanted. Could NOT walk
away from sweets - now it doesn't bother me at all. Made my daughter a birthday cake and didn't even lick the frosting spoon!

Earthmother

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 08:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I've been on Atkins now for 4 weeks and for the first time in my life I havn't felt like I was on a diet. 19 pounds gone as of yesterday..woo hoo

I have been on every diet known to man and even remember a Dr. telling me I could eat the potato if I threw away the toppings, now they tell me "eat the toppings and throw away the potato" lol

I remember being on the rice diet and gaining weight and a Dr. told me I cheated!! hurt my feelings bad. I also gained weight on WW. I have a problem with carbs. I am diabetic and even the diet made especially for me had too many carbs.

I did take a bite on brownie on Sat. and had to spit it out. It was soooo sweet it made my mouth hurt...now that's the best part.

My sugar levels and my cholestrol are finally starting to show normal limits after 5 years. Hopefully soon I will be able to get off the meds.

Pass me a Pork Rind and call me happy!!!

Bigd

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 08:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Go! Earthmother!

Webkitty

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 08:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Earthmother, I soooooo agree with you! I am on a similar diet to Atkins, (losing the carbs and sugar) And your right, potatoes are loaded with starchy sugar! Who knew?

I went with Suzanne Sommers(sp) Like I said, its similar to Atkins, but incorporates food combining (different foods digest at different rates, so you need to NOT combine certain foods that will slow down the digestive process)

I found out that corn (in any form) will cause weight gain and sugar levels in the body to rise, because it is loaded with sugar. I used to eat a bag of popcorn almost every night, I thought it was "safe".
Glad to hear you sugar levels are going down

I haven't read this whole thread, and once again, I need to get ready to go out, so I *promise* I will come back here later.

Nancy

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 08:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
for me--i've heard tooo many people say once they've gone off the atkins diet they gain it back--(because your not really learning how to eat properly)...but for those of you on it and working it well congrats :-)

i'm loosing consistently each week on weight watchers...(35.4 in 22 weeks!) which averages just out to a little more than 1.5 lbs a week--now i neeed to get even more RECENT pic because i've lost 15 more since that june pic and losts more inches--today alone i've gotten 6 complements :)

Nancy

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 09:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
p.s. Please don't take it the wrong way what i said about the atkins diet--(or any diet for that matter)--I'm truly happy for anyone who'se lost ANY weight believe me i know how hard this is!!

:-)

Nancy

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 09:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
this is an easy but yummy simple treat...


Dreamsicle

1 pkg. sugar-free orange Jell-O

1 pkg. sugar-free instant vanilla pudding

8 oz fat-free Cool Whip

1 can mandarin oranges, drained (& rinsed)

Dissolve Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water. Add 1 cup of cold water, or the equivalent amount of ice. Whip the vanilla pudding into the Jell-O, continuing until all of the powder is dissolved. Next, add the oranges. Fold in the Cool Whip.

Makes 3 servings