Hi everyone,
I have been around this site all year, so I am not new to LC. I did Atkins until July of this year with less than impressive results I then did PP for about 3 months only to gain and lose the same 4-7 lbs over and over, much like what I did on Atkins. Then I had a very brief and unproductive try at SBD. I'm about to be able to start my own library of nutrition books...LOL , not to mention going broke...$$$$ heh.
Anyhoo, I bought CALP yesterday and have read most of the book, so started the plan this morning. I am hoping to lose between 25-30 lbs...that would make me an extremely happy camper . I do have a question though...when they are speaking of a craving reducing food that has to have 4 carbs or less, does that mean NET carbs or ACTUAL carbs? They didn't mention subtracting the fiber gms, so I am wondering if I should? Example is the meat alternatives. My garden burgers list 5 carbs with 3 fiber which would be 2 net carbs and I could have them. What do you all think? Also, almonds and pecans are not on either list, craving reducing or carb rich...any thoughts on these, a LCer's best friend? I am very excited about this plan and hope it will be right for me. Would love to hear from any and all who follow this WOE.
Thanks bunches!

Shelley

sg
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"if it ain't broke
don't fix it"
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[This message was edited by shelleyg on 11-23-03 at 04:04 PM.]

Shelley, I sent you a private message!

Take care~
Susan


LCE Member since 01/02

Shelly,

I think any kind of nut would be saved to be eaten as part of the RM.

The CAD book may talk about no more than 4g of carbs of a LC food, but the CALP book doesn't have that restriction. You could try a couple of weeks using the foods strictly on the plan, so you know you are doing it purely. Then, try the Garden burger one day to a CM and see if it seems to cause to react to it as a carb. If you seem to react to it like a carb, then save it for a RM. This diet doesn't look at net carbs.

Welcome and good luck!

Ilse

380/304.6(WW)/229.5(current)/154
5'7"
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible"
Walt Disney

Susan,
Got it and replied back
Ilse,
Thanks for the info. I may have some more questions, heck I KNOW I will have some more questions, so I appreciate your input.
Today will be my first day at work on CALP, so I hope to stay busy and distracted from wanting to eat the things I'm not supposed to.
Anyhoo, thanks again...you guys are the greatest!

Shelley

sg
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"if it ain't broke
don't fix it"
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Shelley,

Just want to wish you well! I hope this works for you. It's a very manageable (sp?) way to eat for a lifetime, IMO.

Debby

206.5/154.5/140?130?
CAD/CALP 1/12-10/9/03
Atkins since 10/10/03

Good Luck to you Shelley!!!!


Old age ain't no place for sissies.
-Bette Davis-..
215/176/160
39 Gone
16 to go!!

DebbyH,
Wow...look at your results...I'm inspired!
Good for you! I hope I can do even half that good

Febe, thanks for the well wishes, girl.
It seems I breezed thru this second day of CALP and I truly did not get hungry! Hope it keeps on going like this. <insert crossed fingers here> LOL

Shelley

sg
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"if it ain't broke
don't fix it"
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