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Real Name: Anita
Height: 5' 5.5"
HW: 254.4
CW: 220.8
GW: 145
UGW: 145
Location: Somewhere near Seattle
Age: 46
Sex: F
Diet Plan- Low Carb 35 net carbs
My weakness is anything uuey and gouey, so I have to be careful when I make homemade LC treats because I can over do it some times!!!0 -
Real Name: Stacy
Height: 5'3"
HW: 179
CW: 172
GW: 130
UGW: TBD
Location- Los Angeles, CA
Age: 38
Sex: F
Children: 21 yo son, 13 yo daughter
Divorced
Diet Plan- Clean eating and low carb, still deciding just how low carb though. Just got George Stella's Livin Low Carb cookbook and am super excited!!
I'm also training for my first 5K coming up in March mixed in with some exercise dvd's, zumba classes, etc.
Weakness: chips & ice cream0 -
Hi everyone - I am new to the group.
Hello Everyone!
Real Name: Mindy
Height: 57"
HW: 257
CW: 248
GW: 175 (for now)
UGW: 155 (what the books say I should be)
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Age: 37
Sex: F
Two kids and an awesome husband
I have PCOS, IR, and Hypothyroid (Go me!)
Diet Plan - Right now - 1550 cal a day. I havent been paying attention to carbs but realize now that I need to or the stubborn weight isnt going to go anywhere. Yes, I have lost about 9lbs but that has been over a 7 month period and I have been at a standstill for about 4 months.
Exercise3 times per week. Currently doing C25K
Weakness - CARBS. especially chocolate and ice cream.0 -
I never did this..... whoops! I've only been here like a week anyway, so not too late!
Real Name: Gretchen
Height: 5' 7.5"
HW: 167
CW: 144
GW: 135
UGW: 130
Location: Tennessee, USA
Age: 32
Sex: F
No children
Married in 2010 to a wonderful guy! We have both put on weight since we met and got married, so now it's time I get it off!
Diet Plan: I lost my first 20 pounds doing low calorie but got burned out on the foods, and hit a stall. So I'm switching over to low carb and so far, so good! (I did low carb many years ago when it was really popular and had great success.)
Weakness: Sweets, pasta, and potatoes! No more of any of them for me!0 -
Been lurking for a little while. Hopefully I'm not too late!
Real Name: Taryn
Height: 5'11.75"
HW: 320 (11 years ago. Uggh!)
CW: 167
GW: 160
UGW: 155
Location: MD
Age: 36
Sex: F
Children: 15 year old son, 13 year old daughter.
Pets: 1 3 year old pitbull, and 1 8 year old pitbull/lab mix.
Divorced, single and not actively looking!!
Diet Plan- Atkins/ 10-30g a day. This is my 3rd time--have to approach maintenance as a WAY OF LIFE, not just a diet. I can NOT eat unlimited carbs EVER again!
Weakness - Almonds, macadamia nuts and peanut butter!
Would gladly welcome more supportive LC buddies!0 -
real name: Steve
Height : 6'
HW: 280
CW: 268
GW: 200
Location MD, USA
Age: 37
Sex: M
Children: 16 year old son, 11 year old daughter
Pets: none
Divorced, single. not looking
Diet Plan: Atkins
Weakness: Butter Pecan Ice Cream0 -
Hey everyone!! Day 1 for me after several weeks of 'will I, won't I' and plenty of low carb reading
Real Name: Lesley
Height: 5'4
HW: 162
CW: 156
GW: 133
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Age: 28
Sex: F
Children: 2 boys and a fiance
Diet plan: After several months of giving it my all calorie counting and working out 4 times a week with only a 6lb loss and very little change in body fat% I've decided to go low carb. Going to aim for around 30g carbs at first and see where it takes me.
Exercise: 3x week strength training, 2x week HIIT cardio
Weakness: pizza, 'posh' bread, chocolate
Feel free to add me as a fellow low carb'er ;-)0 -
Hi everyone!
Real Name: Serena
Height: 5' 2"
HW: 159
CW: 143
GW: 120
UGW: 115 (looking for a healthy BMI)
Location: Augusta, GA, USA
Age: 37
Sex: F
2 children ( 13 and 10)
Married for 16 years.
We have both put on weight since we got married, so now it's time to get it off! So we are doing this together. Although I have chosen LC and he is doing his own thing.
Diet plan: To stay between 30 - 40g. Seems to be a good place for me right now. I did LC years ago and it worked great. So doing it again.
Exercise: Doing cardio 4x a week and strength training 3x week. Hubby runs the routines to keep it fresh and new.
Weakness: Dr. Pepper
Hoping everyone has a great day!0 -
Real Name: Roxanne
Height: 5'8"
HW: 410lbs (that was in 2009)
CW: 248lbs
GW: 180lbs
Location- Stone Mountain, GA
Age: 38
Female
1 Son
Separated
Diet Plan -I was doing a High Protein Low Carb eating b4 I got pregnant which helped me lose about 150 lbs
I just need to get back in the swing of things, my son is 6 months so I can't use pregnancy as an excuse anymore.
Weakness: SUGARY anything0 -
Real Name: Andie
Height: 5'2
HW: 235
CW: 204
GW: 160
UGW: 130
Location: Florida
Age:44
Sex: female
1 fur child...crazy male cat
Single
Diet plan: no particular plan, gluten free and keep carbs between 50-100 closer to 50 most days...but closer to 100 on Saturday. Exercise (cardio and resistance) 5 days a week.
Weakness: Ice cream, Ice cream, Ice cream, chocolate, pizza and good ol' southern cooking...oh and ice cream.0 -
Real Name: Alyse
Height: 5'5"
HW: 225
CW: 192
GW: 145
Location- Onaway, Michigan
Age: 23
Sex: F
Children: Braeden Tanner Scott 3 1/2; Rease Elizabeth Allen 3
Married: Will be married to my wonderful husband Michael 5 years this Sept 22nd
I focus on low carb eating - Under 30 grams a day and exercise
My weaknesses are: Anything sweet!! Go figure!
My strengths are: Dedication, and my family!
I am only on day 3, i have done this before and lost 20 pounds. I am looking to hopefully stay in this eating pattern, or at leat get to my goal weigth then maintain with healthier eating styles. I would love to have some friends do the same thing as i am so we could help each other get through this and get to the weight we want. Feel free to add me, for i would love some more support!! Thanks ahead of time!!
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Real Name: Su
Height: 5'4
HW: 183
CW: 163
GW: 135
UGW: 130
Location: NJ
Age:59
Sex: female
1 husband
2 inherited grown children
4 grandkids
1 fur child
I'm just so much happier eating low carb. I lose all those cravings for sweets and starches, and I do lose weight. Since menopause, though it's a struggle. I have to restrict calories too or I gain weight. I am not as active now due to a broken ankle, so it's even worse!0 -
Real Name: Suz
Height: 5'4"
HW: 197
CW: 186
GW: 145
Location- Central Valley of CA, USA
Age: 48
Sex: F
2 Children (College freshman and High School freshman)
Married almost 26 yrs
Diet Plan- Trying to stay under 60 net carbs/ day. Used Protien Power 12 yrs ago (limited to 30 net carbs/day) and it was wonderful. Exercise is key for me, and I haven't been getting it due to work/kid schedule until last weeks work hour change. Hoping to see a difference fairly soon with the closer watching of carbs and exercise (shooting for at least 60 min 3x/wk
Super weakness
baked goods, chips, hot fudge brownie sundaes, just about any carb out there!0 -
Wowwwww!! Group is at over 1000 members now!!
Hello & welcome to all newbies
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I have been MIA for several weeks from this group (and, tbh the low carb lifestyle) following a pretty major surgery. But, as of monday I'll be right back here posting away.0 -
Me:
Real Name: Karen
Height: 5'4"
HW: 172
CW: 163
GW: 140
UGW: 135
Location- Raleigh, NC
Age: 45
Sex: F
Daughter - 24
Live with BF of 8 years
Diet Plan- Somersize. I don't count carbs, but I do focus on eating mostly good protein with lots of veggies and a little fruit each day. On this plan, I could have a carb breakfast such as oatmeal or yogurt, but I can't mix it with any kind of fat. I usually only have a carb breakfast once a week (if at all) because any more than that and I will slow down my weight loss efforts. Veggies have carbs, but can be eaten anytime... with carbs or with fats. I just can't eat starchy veggies like potatoes and veggies high in sugar (like carrots) are not encouraged. I have been on Atkins in the past and the plans are very similar but I don't need to count the carbs in foods that are high in fat but have some carb content (like cheese). I am trying to eat more organic as the budget allows... I have a gluten allergy, so I don't eat anything with flour and very limited amounts of processed food, so going back to a low carb diet makes a lot of sense for me.
I walk for at least an hour most days and am trying to get back into running...
I miss potatoes in all forms!0 -
Me:
Real Name: Susannah
Height: 5'9"
HW: 375
CW: 345
GW: Under 200
UGW: 179 (healthy BMI)
Location- Mission, KS (Kansas City metro)
Age: 40
Sex: F
No children
Not married
Diet Plan- Kick-starting with Atkins so on Day 1 of induction today. I have had success with a lower carb diet in the past - so hoping that Atkins can be doable and lower carb as a lifestyle choice long term. Once I get past induction, I'll add workouts 3 days a week - mostly cardio for now - once summer starts, I'll add in swimming (which has resistance as well as cardio).
Super weakness
I like to cook and feed people - so I suspect that this will be my challenge - desire to cook and try out recipes but not being able to eat them for awhile.0 -
Real name: Linda
H: 5'4"
HW: 186???
CW:179
GW:150
UGW:145-150
Age: 62
Married 42 years--no kids just cats and a horse
Have yo-yoed from 160-here every year. Lose it every spring, gain it every winter. On time I did get to 150 was on Atkins, hard core through all the steps aboout three years ago. Am so mad at myself.
Now on day 11 of induction, have lost 7 pounds. Am doing 30DS, walking and wogging and just warned the mare that we were going to start regular riding again (maybe telling her was a bad idea since this may involve chasing the horse around the pasture in the exercise routine).
I also have been doing Tai Chi for years, want to start Zumba. I feel great, will fell better when those stupid pounds are gone!!!0 -
Low Carb BUNUELOS
(Tastes like Cinnamon Twists at Taco Bell)
1 oz pork rinds
1 packet of Splenda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp. butter (melted)
Melt the butter in microwave and add the splenda & cinnamon. Drizzle over pork rinds. You can even pop the whole thing in the microwave for a warm treat!
Add more cinnamon or splenda if you like. If you let them cool for a while the mixture sort of hardens on them! Yum!
OMG i think I'm goin to kiss you!! LOL
That sounds sooooooooooooo good!! Im making these this weekend, and putting them in a bag, and will use for "chips" hahahaha Num Num Num!!!0 -
This is my Intro or My Re-Intro i dont remember anyway......
Everyone/Anyone may add me as a friend, I accept everyone who asks! :happy:
My profile has all of my nitty gritty low carb information....
as a summary.. in 2004 I made the decision at a whopping 240lb s to go on atkins, and lost the weight!! 5yrs later, I did just that, and dropped down to 135lbs.... by following the Atkins Program... (profile will explain more)
To date, due to life stress (a nasty/ugly ... divorce/custody battle)........ I've put back on 25lbs.... I tried to do the low fat/low cal crap, and I havent lost anything... in over a year!!.... so its BACK to Low Carb.
FOR ME staying to long on low carb, my body beccomes immune, i guess you could say... so I took a year or more of yo-yo'ing, then got more serious with the gym/low cal/ low fat... I still sit here at the same damn weight, and I am very frustrated.
SO it is back on Atkins for me, and get this 25-30lbs OFF of me!!!
I want to "Run my way back to GOAL!"
Real Name: Brande
Height : 5 ft 3"
HW: 240
CW: 169
GW:140
UGW: 130
Age: 36
Sex: Female
Married: DIVORCED!!!!
Children: Yes 4 of them critters!! lol (age ranges 18-8)
Diet Plan: Atkins! less than 20g a day.
My Weakness is: Cookies!0 -
Real Name: Frances (Lilly is my baby chihuahua)
Height: 5'4"
HW: 75kg
CW: 66kg
GW: 58 to 60kg
Location- South Island - New Zealand
Age: 48
Sex: F
2 daughters, 21 and 16
Married: yes, second time, first was for 17 years, now been married 6.5 years
Diet Plan- Sort of doing my own thing, mixture phase 2 Atkins and Beyond diet. Try to stay under 80g carbs per day
Super weakness---- When I am strong, I am very very strong, but once weak, I am very weak. I need to keep the weight off this time.
Strengths - I'm pretty kind, and a good listener. I think I am a good mother and wife and also good at my job. But that is a judgement thing 0 -
Real name: Wendy
Age: 50
HW: 83kg
CW: 77.6KG
GW: 63KG
UGW:59KG
Location: Queensland, Australia
Three wonderful children plus one beautiful daughter in-law, and a beautiful, sweet dog.
Diet Plan: The Harcombe Diet
Not as low carb as Atkins, but easy to follow. Around 60-70 carbs a day (so prob 50-60 net). Pretty much all natural foods allowed, but you can't eat fats/proteins with high carb foods. Plenty of veggies and a little fruit which can be eaten with anything.
My weaknesses: Hmmm, never sticking at things till the end.
My strengths: Am capable of lots, huge untapped potential lol .... so this time I'M GOING TO DO IT!0 -
Real Name: Kate
Age: 24
HW: 160 lbs
CW: 144 lbs
GW: 120 lbs
UGW: 115 lbs
Location: Northern VA (just outisde Washington, DC)
Diet Plan: Atkins Diet
Just started Induction this morning. Will weigh in a week from today.
My weaknesses: um... CARBS?! Ice cream, ice cream, ice cream and anything with white flour in it.
My strengths: Getting an idea and running with it and not letting anything get in my way!0 -
Real Name: Tom
Age: 54
HW: 435
CW: 334.8 lbs.
GW: 199.99999 lbs.
UGW: 175 lbs.
Location: NV.
Diet Plan: My plan is to get my blood sugar down so I do not have to take medicine to do that. So low sugar >40 and low carbs >120 a day
My weaknesses: Lack of exercise and my ability to eat massive quantities of food. Ben & Jerry's Phish Food (I have been to the factory in VT.)
My strengths: I can be a real stubborn son of a gun, which should help me do this and quit smoking.0 -
Real Name: Angela
Age: 39
Height: 5'6.5
HW: 194
CW: 178
GW: 140
Location: Oak Park, IL (Chicago)
Diet Plan: Jorge Cruise 15/6 plan (120 g carbs and 15 g sugar)
My weaknesses: Anything chocolate, vodka and diet squirt
My strengths: I know what I want to achieve and I'm making this a life change, not a diet.0 -
Real Name: Heather
Age: 28
Height: 5'5
HW: 170
CW: 163
GW: 125 - 130
Location: Peckville, PA (outside Scranton)
Married: celebrating our 5 yr. anniversary this year - which is one of the reasons I want to get back to my previous weight.
Children: No, but two cats and a dog, which keep us running around.
Diet Plan: a modified Atkins/Paleo diet. 85% compliant (I just started a little over a week ago)
My weaknesses: ice cream, more ice cream, and chocolate chip cookies!
My strengths: I am determined to regain control.0 -
Hello:
My name is Lucy.
Height: 5'4"
HW: 223
CW: 193
GW: 143
Location: Georgia
Age: 45
Sex: F
Child: 2
Married (Happily)
I aim to eat 30 grams of carbs or less each day. Trying to lose at least another 30 to 40 lbs with ultimate goal to lose 50 more. I am working out and run/walking in races to get fit. I ran/walked 2 half-marathons in 2011 and will run the Atlanta Color Run the first week in April (5K). Then another run hopefully at the end of April. We are still deciding on whether we want to do another half this year or stick with 5 and 10Ks.0 -
Hi!
Real name: Allison or Ali for short!
Height 5'1"
Starting weight: 169
Current Weight 166
Goal weight:120 but would love to hit 118
Been on Induction for three days. I am a bit confused on which carb counts to use. The MFP carb/fiber counts and net carbs are much different sometimes than my Atkins book. Have any of you run into this problem? Do you use Atkins numbers or MFP numbers?? Any help would be greatly appreciated! :-)0 -
Real Name: Sarah
Age: 34
HW: 227 Lbs
CW: 99 lbs
GW: 160 lbs
Location: Wellington New Zealand
Diet Plan: Atkins Diet
Just started Induction yesterday.
My weaknesses: BREAD!
Ive lost 28lbs so far but have come to a standstill so mixing things up (add me if you like)0 -
Hi,
I've been doing induction for about 3 months but just stepped it up with the exercise and added low calorie to my changes as well.
i'm a single mom of an almost 6 yr old from California, and its about time i got this damn weight off. Anyone feel free to add me, i would love to have more low carb/ like minded people on my friends list.
Age: 30
HW: 272
CW: 247
GW: 140
height: 5'70 -
Hiya all I've done Atkins a few times and had some good results so I'm starting on the induction stage again. I would love to have some low carb buddies so feel free to add me.
Real Name: Vicky
Height: 5' 4"
HW: 168
CW: 149.5
GW: 126
Location- Cornwall, UK
Age: 28
Sex: F
Children- Twins age 10 and a 5 year old (all girls!)
Not married but have a partner of 7 years
Weaknesses: Cadbury fruit and nut, Cheese and Onion Pasties and bread!
Atkins Induction Phrase: 20g carbs a day0
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