Hi everyone, my name is Lindsay; I am working with the Nutrition & Metabolism Society. Just wanted to make sure you were aware of the petition sponsored by a member of the society. The petition asks the NIH to acknowledge existing science and fund research by experts in carbohydrate restriction.
The following is Dr. Feinman’s request:

Biomedical science needs your help. You can sign a petition at
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/get-the-nih-to-acknowledge-the-existing-science-and-fund-more-research-by-the-experts-who-have...

lindsaya

Today is my first day of induction for Atkins! I'm very excited to begin this low-carb journey and start a healthier way of living. I'm sick and tired of feeling gross and fat all the time! I am so determined to prove to myself that I can change my unhealthy ways and become a more positive person starting from the inside out.

Stats: 5'10"
Weight: 182
Body Fat: 29.2
Lean Body Mass: 130
Goal weight: 150

kksudsy

Things are quiet at work today ~ boss is out of town. I have a chance to blog as soon as I think of something to blog about

I had a thought about the mindset it takes to be successful on any way of eating. It is this:

"Think like a vegetarian"

As I was eating lunch I thought about people in my life who are vegetarians. It is a life style choice. I don't think I have ever heard a vegetarian say "I fell off the wagon and had a steak"....

glorybe1024

This time around something is different and I think I might have figured it out. Cheese...or the lack there of. Remembering how I ate the last time I did LC, I remember lots of cheese. Not so this time. I am eating far more veggies than I have in the past. And not snacking has helped. The more I poundered this I realized that I am not focusing on one food type. I am eating very balanced. The new things I am enjoying this time around are:

OMM ~ the best substitute for bread ever...I...

glorybe1024

I made some of the NoChex Mix this weekend (http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-co...enkin-chex-mix). Hubby was happily munching away when suddenly, a pause.

"Hey, there are nuts in here..." It's dawned on him, after I've made these a few times now...I smile.

"That means you've been holding out on me. You've been hiding nuts! There are nuts in the house that I didn't know about."

I laugh. "Well, yeah,...

Goddess