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Count me in!

I'm following you guys. I'm interested in starting a low-carb diet soon. I'm just not sure which one. I have ordered Jonny Bowden's Living the Low Carb Life (which presents and compares all the different low-carb diets). I've been following the "eat clean" diet for a long time, which I started because it helped me get the sugar out of my diet. Carbs are my last hurdle and my biggest resistance as far as giving them up! I'm not sure how to give up my morning oatmeal, tortilla wraps, triscuit crackers, and a few other things that I like to eat almost daily. I really want to at least try low carb to see how it makes me feel. I just don't know exactly where to begin!

Cheryl

Good morning!
Hey Tammietifanie I thought I would put my two cents worth in. I agree with you about Southbeach Diet and making better choices. I did a modified version of Phase 1 where I wasnt quite as strict as the book but definitely cut back on carbs and simple sugars. I lost 3-4 lbs which is about what I was hoping for. (I might do my modified version again since I would like to lose a few more). But now I find myself really thinking about bread and tortillas etc... before I ate whatever whenever. Just cutting back on the carbs made a HUGE difference. I have also been working out on each of my days off from work - so going to the gym four days a week for 1-2 hours each session. The SB diet has opened my eyes and I believe it has changed the way I will make food choices forever.

In my experience with studying the SBD, I really gained a lot of insight into nutrition and my body responded really really well to it. I have been able to keep off the 20 lbs I shed with SBD.

I wanted to mention to anyone skeptical about SBD, or curious about it, that each person is different, from different digestive enzymes to different daily routines--so not every diet is right for everyone. My sister in law shunned the idea that SBD is a valuable regimen, stating that it was not a healthy way to diet . . . . I dropped the issue. Hey, it worked for me and that's all I care to know.

Del Real - Shredded chicken (I find it at Food-For-Less) ingerdients; Shredded chicken breast meat with cooked out juices [chicken breast, water, onion, salt], Cultured Dextrose ( no worries, this ingredient is not sugar! the dextrose is what they use to "feed" the bacteria to obtain the product which is an acid metabolite which is then dried and added to heat-and-serve meals. It works as an anti-microbial preservative and is a good, natural additive), salt , garlic powder.

serving size: 3oz
Calories: 90
Fat: 2
Saturated fat: 0
Cholesterol: 45
Sodium: 230
Total Carb: 1
Fiber: 0
Sugars: 0

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I had this with black beans topped with cilantro and onions. The CHICKEN is SO GOOD though, I could eat it by itself, EASY. the package (5 servings) goes n the microwave for 3 min and comes out perfect! I like this because every time I make chicken, only half of the time I am successful :blushing:

Where in the store would i find that???? Would it be in the frozen section or deli? that so good!!!!! and it's ready in 3 minutes that's the kind of meals i love cause i can feed the family fast and it's healthy... You could also use it for on top of salads, or take lettuce leaf , laughing cow cheese and that chicken and make a wrap!!! with some salsa yum!!! okay now im hungry lol..

it's in the deli counter along-side the Mexican food items (Del Real Chile Verde, large wedges of cotija cheese, baby cakes, ect.). The deli counter at the Food-For-Less in Loma Linda, is next to the meat but across from the packaged lunch-meat & Sliced cheeses.

I have so many yummy recipes to share!!!! Here a few of my fav...


http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/bokchoy_with_broccoli.html

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/crispy_cabbage.html

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/eggplant_parmesan.html

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/baked_tilapia.html

Yes, these are from Linda Sue's website. She is on low carb friends site, I belong there too.

lost 3.5lbs this week-I did do a litle cheating over the weekend, but exercised more due to the guilt. I rewarded myself today w/1/2 cup fresh fruit. Hanging onto phs 1. Going away for the weekend and food is provided, but no gym.....I can only hope!

sugar free jello, skim cheeses, I have salad every day, no dark meat chicken-LOTS of water due to heavy workouts(also find this combo keeps me very full) and sugar free pickles if I want something sweet that is different than jello. I do not like ricotta, so I omit the evening dessert all together. My clothes are feeling better-how are you progress this round?