http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/ Atkins Diet and Low Carb Diet Support, research and free low carb diet recipes. Resources for low carbohydrate diet plans such as the atkins diet and the south beach diet. en Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:59:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/images/misc/rss.jpg http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/ http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/183-today-new-day.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:50:16 GMT Today is a new day. My message from Joel Osteen yesterday said, Through His love, God gives us a fresh start every single day. No matter what’s happened in your past, where you’ve come from, what you’ve said or what you’ve done, God wants you to know that you can begin again. I need a new... Today is a new day. My message from Joel Osteen yesterday said, Through His love, God gives us a fresh start every single day. No matter what’s happened in your past, where you’ve come from, what you’ve said or what you’ve done, God wants you to know that you can begin again. I need a new attitudinal beginning. Stress at work is killing me, but like my doctor said yesterday, It's just a job. So I will go to work, hold my head up high, and show the mucky mucks that I am WOMAN, I am STRONG!!!! Right after I take my Xanax. :roll:

On a bright note, I lost a bit over a pound this last week. I wonder if it had been more if I hadn't eaten those nasty carbs the other day. Oh well! What's done is done! ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/183-today-new-day.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/182-happened-anyway.html Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:56:53 GMT I did it. I broke down. I ate cookies and crackers and peanut butter. The cookies tasted toosweet and the crackers too bland. My stomach hurt. My heart hurt. My mind hurt. It wasn't worth it. ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/182-happened-anyway.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/beckyhrgrrl/181-trying-again.html Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:33:19 GMT :violin:I have been a low carber for the last 5 years and have managed to lose just over 60 pounds. However, during this journey to being a healthier, thinner me I met my husband. I have been married just over a year and managed to gain back 15 of those hard to lose pounds. I have been... :violin:I have been a low carber for the last 5 years and have managed to lose just over 60 pounds. However, during this journey to being a healthier, thinner me I met my husband. I have been married just over a year and managed to gain back 15 of those hard to lose pounds.

I have been trying to get back on it with no success. I find that I have mad cravings. Cravings that I didn't really have before. I go nuts and eat like I haven't ate in a long time.

So, here I am, determined to lose the 15 pounds plus a little more. However, I need help. I need encouragement, recipes, and need to know that others are on the same road.:grouphug:

I am currently 160 and would like to get to 140. I wonder how long it will take to lose 20 pounds if I can get back into "living la vida low carb." Wish me luck!!!:cheer2: ]]> beckyhrgrrl http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/beckyhrgrrl/181-trying-again.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/180-sunday-morning.html Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:57:39 GMT I woke up with a headache this morning. I know it's the stress from work. Lots of stress! I don't even want to go into it because it ties my stomach up in knots. The only thing I have to be thankful for is that I haven't binged on the carbs. I am a stress eater but so far . . . and I will not allow my crappy supervisor to take all my self control away. I've cried enough tears the last couple days to flood an ocean. I'm so thankful for good coworker friends who are supportive of me and keep me laughing. I'm thankful for a husband who is supportive, and my little Genesy who hugs me and snuggles me and brings me joy. ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/180-sunday-morning.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/queenmama/179-back-focus.html Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:23:09 GMT So, I've had 2 out of town events that caused me to go way, way off my plan. Funny thing, though. I gained maybe 3 lbs. That's all. I can easily gain 3 lbs even staying on plan, so this is really weird for me.

We had our annual Texas Housing meeting this past week. We stayed at the Hilton. Boy, it was not cheap! I never can figure out why the expensive hotels charge for everything (internet access would have been $10.95 a day; we stay at a cheap little motel and get free access, paying half for the room we did at this hotel, even at the convention rate).

We had 2 meals in the hotel restaurant - the rest of our meals were provided. I ate a sandwich the first day (a grilled cheese with swiss, provolone and cheddar, tomatoes and avocado, and quite yummy). And I broke down and ate the sweets provided, numerous times. And thoroughly enjoyed every bite, too. I figured with all the carbs I'd had, I'd be up 5 to 10 lbs, but no. Just 3.

Today I'm back on plan, focusing on eating low carb. This morning I made a mock danish and added a bit of my hot cereal mix in it. It was very good, very filling.

My younger daughter started induction Monday. We are splitting a cow, should get it next week, so we are going to have plenty of beef to eat. I guess I need to share some recipes with her. She was very successful losing before she got pregnant, but gained back her weight and then some. And my older daughter is talking about getting back to low carb. So perhaps we'll have our own little support group. ]]> QueenMama http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/queenmama/179-back-focus.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/177-crappy-day.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:22:53 GMT I had such a crappy day yesterday. On the flip side, today should be better because I think I got all the obnoxious inmates seen yesterday. I came home and wanted to cry. In fact, I did a little bit. But thankfully I did NOT get into the carbs. Oh, and whoever (on another board) said those... I had such a crappy day yesterday. On the flip side, today should be better because I think I got all the obnoxious inmates seen yesterday. I came home and wanted to cry. In fact, I did a little bit. But thankfully I did NOT get into the carbs.

Oh, and whoever (on another board) said those Flax Crackers were tasty LIED! Sure, maybe the flavor might be good but it's like putting flavored seeds in your mouth. I don't know why the company didn't grind the seeds to make the crackers. Sorry . . . they're nasty to me. Maybe that's a good thing, because then I won't binge on them though they were low carb . . . c'est la vie.

Guess I'll pop on out of here and check out the forums to see what everyone is up to!
:dance: ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/177-crappy-day.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/176-gumbo-yumm-o.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:16:19 GMT My friend made me the most delish low carb gumbo! I added a bit of chicken to it to fill it up and I am also going to give it to DH for dinner tonight. This new woe is really fun and I am soooo happy that my cravings are gone....for now at least. I did my hike today and plan to do it again... My friend made me the most delish low carb gumbo! I added a bit of chicken to it to fill it up and I am also going to give it to DH for dinner tonight. This new woe is really fun and I am soooo happy that my cravings are gone....for now at least. I did my hike today and plan to do it again tomorrow. I really like getting in shape and the best thing about this woe (besides the food) is that feeling of being satisfied but not stuffed, bloated and yucky. Its amazing how all of the carbs I craved left me feeling so crappy!

Anyway, need to get some chores done and ready for work tomorrow.

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/176-gumbo-yumm-o.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/cinnamin/175-low-thyroid-function.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:52:03 GMT Well, this way of eating is becoming a part of my life now. I can't believe it is almost three weeks.
I have a question for anyone who may know about supplements to take to support the thyroid. My blood tests have been normal for thyroid, but my doctor thinks my thyroid is underactive still based on all of my classic symptoms. She tried me on cytomel (t3) a couple of times and I had an allergic reaction to it. I am looking for a supplement that is safe that may help because she thinks my underactive thyroid may make it difficult to continue losing weight. Any suggestions? ]]> cinnamin http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/cinnamin/175-low-thyroid-function.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/174-two-weeks-down-new-home.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:51:21 GMT Wow, I'm so hyped. Two weeks down and 10 pounds lost. I thought about going into OWL but I was so satisfied with what I ate on induction that I'll just play around with between 20 and 25 carbs. I'm actually a bit scared to add more carbs, afraid it will stop my weight loss altogether or actually cause me to crave more things.

I think I am becoming addicted to bacon, though. Yummy to just eat, and delicious in a salad.

I have to confess that I played around on another low carb site the last couple days. It wasn't nearly as friendly and helpful. I almost felt like I didn't exist. Soooo. . . . this is my new low carb HOME! :reddance: ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/174-two-weeks-down-new-home.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/173-steady-wins-race.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:09:20 GMT My weight hasnt changed in the last week BUT I have been exercising like a maniac so I just know that I am building muscle which is why I am not showing any difference on the scale. I have been on plan and drinking plenty of water soooooooo I figure: Steady wins the race! To health that is. My... My weight hasnt changed in the last week BUT I have been exercising like a maniac so I just know that I am building muscle which is why I am not showing any difference on the scale. I have been on plan and drinking plenty of water soooooooo I figure: Steady wins the race! To health that is. My clothes are filling loser and I dont have that bloated feeling at all my energy is up and so I figure the weight will catch up (or down :) ) when its ready.

I am so excited for dinner tonite as I plan to have prosciutto wrapped chicken with sauteed spinach....speaking of which I better go make it now, I just made myself hungry!

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/173-steady-wins-race.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/172-back-grind.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:52:32 GMT Boy o boy the weekend really went by fast! I got a lot of house cleaning done, spent time with hubby and took a yoga class.....stayed really close to plan but indulged in a cookie (bad girl) but went right back to plan. I had the best bacon cheeseburger (protein style of course) but I kept... Boy o boy the weekend really went by fast! I got a lot of house cleaning done, spent time with hubby and took a yoga class.....stayed really close to plan but indulged in a cookie (bad girl) but went right back to plan. I had the best bacon cheeseburger (protein style of course) but I kept eyeballing my hubbys fries! In the end I resisted of course. Did my hike today and my walking partner told me she is going out of town next week on business so I have to make it my business to motivate myself and do my hike everyday....guess I will pop on the ipod and get moving.

Just a little over a month before the office party so I am pretty motivated to get back exercise in no matter what....besides that the holidays are soon to be upon us and I really want to get my miind right so I feel like I have to partake in all the goodies.

Well I need to watch the latest installment of Weeds (love that show) and get some rest.

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/172-back-grind.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/amanda82003/171-my-first-low-carb-day.html Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:50:12 GMT :hibye: I am new to this board. Today is my first low carb day. I have exactly 20 days until my wedding and I just want to lose weight. My goal number would be 19 pounds but I am not holding my breathe. I would be very happy with 9 pounds. Today I am just trying to focus on no carbs. It is so... :hibye:
I am new to this board. Today is my first low carb day. I have exactly 20 days until my wedding and I just want to lose weight. My goal number would be 19 pounds but I am not holding my breathe. I would be very happy with 9 pounds.

Today I am just trying to focus on no carbs. It is so hard for me right now. I want something sweet and totally over-filling. Cheeseburgers are my weakness and the bun is the best part. But looking great in my wedding dress is a big deal to me.

I am hoping with 3 weeks to go - I can loss a little weight! Here to my journey of getting thinner!!!! ]]> amanda82003 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/amanda82003/171-my-first-low-carb-day.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/170-kill-carb-monster-forever.html Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:57:49 GMT :reddance:Today is Day 12 of my new way of eating. I started with Atkins on August 5th. It's not the first time I've done Atkins, but it seems different than many years ago. I had gastric bypass on September 18, 2006, and never reached my goal. Why? Because of the Carb Monster!!! We were taught to eat protein first, vegetables and fruits second, and then carb IF WE HAD ROOM. Did I follow those rules? No! And what happened? I did not reach my goal, and then I started gaining. When I gained 15 pounds I knew I needed to STOP. I tried and tried, but it wasn't until I decided to try Atkins again that I realized I needed to kill the monster. And here I am . . . 12 days later and nearly 10 pounds gone. I am a bit less than 20 pounds from my doctor's goal for me. And since I have a followup appointment in October I plan to show him I made it!!! What is scary is that other people I know who had the surgery are regaining their weight. Gastric Bypass is NOT a miracle, it's a tool, and while it helped me get a good start and I am much healthier, I MUST KEEP UP THE WORK. Low Carb Eating must be a way of life for me.

KILL THE CARB MONSTER FOREVER! ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/170-kill-carb-monster-forever.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/cinnamin/169-sharing-difficult-day.html Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:32:05 GMT Well, the hemp protein tasted pretty bad. I felt like a horse because it tasted like grass. I could handle the taste, but I think it made me hungry. I felt ravenous all day today, the first time since I started the lc plan. It was kind of scary to be so hungry, but I didn't go off of my plan. My eating was disordered because I was busy with my family and didn't get a chance to sit down once to have a nice meal. On the go eating makes me feel like I didn't even eat. I did resistance training at curves yesterday for the first time since starting lc plan. Maybe that is why I was hungry today. I know it is normal to feel hungry, but I was insatiable. I think I may have overeaten the right foods, I guess that is better than going off the plan. Anyway, thumbs down on the hemp and I just wanted to share about the chaos of my day and how it affected my eating. Tomorrow I am going to try to be much more thoughtful about my meals. ]]> cinnamin http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/cinnamin/169-sharing-difficult-day.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/167-its-friday-finally.html Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:26:40 GMT Wow o' wow it has been a long week. I am so glad its Friday I can just scream. No real drama going on....just a long dull week that seemed to go on for freakin ever. I have a yoga class tomorrow so I am really looking forward to that. I do plan on visiting my mother for a bit (which can be REALLY trying at times) but other than that I plan to exercise and stay on plan, do some housecleaning and work on my quilt. I also cannot believe how close it is to the end of the year. The holidays will be upon us before you know it! I really need to start a list of all the things I want to accomplish because I swear time goes by faster now than it used to. Seriously.

Anyhow, I am off to take my daily hike with my walking buddy.

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/167-its-friday-finally.html