Low Carb-ers Challenge to Choose Change!

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  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    LeanLioness...I am NOT surprised to see you here! I have read a couple of blogs where people have asked questions about Low Carb WOE, and there you are offering support and providing answers!!! So glad I you decided to join. I am certain that you have a wealth of knowledge about Low Carb eating to share with us!!!

    Kay

    Ok, I swear on the Low Carb lifestyle!!! I have been off and on a LC eating plan for the past 6 years. When I am on LC, I no longer have to take high blood pressure meds, diabetes, depression and bi-polar meds, I AM MEDICATION FREE!!!

    I have done so much research about the science behind it and I have so many low carb books. I have every book that Dr Atkins has published, The South Beach Diet Book, Protein Power, Sugar Busters, The Zone, The Curves Diet (it has a carb sensitive half of the book), The Carbohydrate Addicts, Neander Thin, The Paleo Diet.................

    Protein is the fundamental building block of all of these plans. These plans focus on eating animal sources for protein, and plant resources in their most natural form................

    My only qualm about this website, is you will tend to be judged for eating a low carb plan, but my cholesterol and my weight are going down together.................

    And actually, my endocrinologist says that a cholesterol reading of around 200 is the healthiest. My naturopathic Dr and natural pharmacist say the same thing...................

    I will be more than happy to contribute anything I know in helping everyone to succeed.
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    LeanLioness....WELCOME! And, I'm also glad you're here to help us out! I've read a lot of your postings and you're full of knowledge too! Just clicked on your link regarding your blood work....great results!

    Thanks!!

    I am going for blood work again on Friday (my birthday), so when it comes back, I will be posting it again.................

    I bought this pre-cut and washed salad yesterday, it is organic. It is called Organic Girl.............It was the best tasting lettuce (romaine) I have ever eaten in my life....................
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    I like to join the group. I'm 45 yrs old. I'm always overweight most of my life. It does not bother me
    until now.. my doctor wants me to take high blood pressure pills. I had to go to emergency (not b/c of high blood pressure) once and I was so scared that I thought I have some awful sickness. I decided to get in shape since I used to tell myself.. I can do any physical activies for a skinny person.. there is no reason for me to lose weight. Well there is a reason now. Now I have to take high blood pressure pills, high risk of become diabetes 2. I'm going to lose weight .. no BUT about it.

    Here is my diet plan: do give me suggestion if you think I should change since i'm a newbie at low carb.

    Diet: Eat 5,6 meals a day, 30 gr of carb, 4 meals with heathy fat (olive oil, nut,etcs). I'm not go to put limit on the calorie input for now. One free meal a week..where I can eat whatever I want.
    Workout: 2xweight lifting, 3 x HIIT cardio workout, 3 x slow intensity work out.

    question: I don't know if I should go to keto stage or not. I heard that if you are in it.. and you eat lots of carbos.. you will gain back the weight overnight just for .1meal, 1 weak movement. I rather lose weight in a slower rate and keep it off.
    Current weight 188 lbs
    Target weight:140lbs.
    Mini target: 180 lbs by the end of august.

    Hi and welcome...........

    The beauty of low carb, is that you don't have to count calories...............

    Because you should be getting your meals from natural sources, proteins (chicken, beef, pork, etc) and plant sources (veggies and some fruit), healthy fats (coconut oil, olive oil, nuts, seeds, etc.....) your calories will naturally fall with in range...............

    Low Carb is a lifestyle change, it is not a "diet" you can go on and go off without gaining back the weight, as with any other "diet"..............however you lose the weight, whether it is low carb, low calorie, low fat, etc..................you have to be able to keep up eating that way forever to keep the weight off.
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    Ok, I am brimming with Energy!!!

    I got a blackberry storm and a new digital camera for my birthday and I am like a kid on Christmas Day.

    Anyway, I am looking for a utility that can help me count carbs electronically as I carry my phone with me anywhere and every where................
  • reisingmel
    reisingmel Posts: 50 Member
    This is Mel, checking in!

    This morning's weight is 160 lbs and by the end of the week I want to be 159 lbs (ambitious I know, but I haven't been below 160 in FOREVER!)
  • slimisgd
    slimisgd Posts: 24
    Good morning ladies!!

    Here with my official weigh in: 164.4lbs.

    Kay
  • Christin09
    Christin09 Posts: 143 Member
    Checking in!

    I weighed 211 this morning and hope to be 209 by next Monday!
  • scrunchkins
    scrunchkins Posts: 76
    My, my, my...........we have sure been busy around here. I'm finally checking in, but didn't weigh in this morning. Actually didn't t realize we were starting this today. But I'm on board.......as always. Joy seems to think I should do everything she does........she can be so controlling......LOL. She knows I NEED her assistance.............and she is VERY good at helping......:smile:

    I had a 'not so good' weekend and am extremely scared to even walk near the scale. It would probably blow up on my way there. So I am waiting until next week. Need to get myself focused mentally again. I have a tendency to go WAY off track when things don't go well. My brain always wants to over think things and the rest of me follows by over-indulging.

    That's it for me right now. Need to get going, but I promise I'll be back to annoy you all..........especially that Joy lady.......hehe

    By the way.......great introduction to the this new thread. Very motivational - as always........:flowerforyou:
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    Weighing in, 209.0 this morning!!
  • Resalyn
    Resalyn Posts: 528 Member
    NEVER FEAR, RESALYN IS HERE!

    LOL! Happy Monday, Ladies!

    Name is Resalyn, and I'm a 39 yo female from Iowa. Been doing low fat/low carb for a while now, have had great success but have gone MIA and off plan many times. I am married, have a 13 yo daughter, and a very supportive hubby who does this WOE w/ me most of the time. He tends to go off it on weekends though, which is sometimes hard for me!

    I have a lot of weight to lose :sad: but don't we all? I have tried so many different "diets" over the years.... many of them multiple times. I have had the most success with LC/LF - so that's what I'm gonna stick with. Watched Waterboy last night, and in my best imitation of Bobby's mama - "Carbs are of the DEVIL!"

    My weigh in for today is 265.2 - not as low as my Saturday weigh in, many factors contributing, but the bottom line is that slight scale fluctuations are a way of life. Intellectually I know this. I"m still getting used to this site - need to start entering my food here instead of Fitday, which will take some time. I still have to upload a pic and also get a ticker done for this site too. I'll get to all that eventually!

    Lots of posts to read - looking forward to getting to know all of you!
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    Firedragon….Welcome!! You’re not alone with your health issues – I’m in the same boat and my sugar levels and blood work always improves when I am following the low carb lifestyle! What is your GOAL Weight for this week (losing 2 lbs or whatever)….I’m just updating our chart for the group! Thanks…..

    I’ll be back in a few minutes…updating our chart and reading thru the new postings!
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    WOW! Awesome b'day presents!!!! Have fun with all that. And, thanks again for your helpful information!! I will be getting bloodwork done again soon too, and I KNOW it's improved because I feel SO much better!! :wink:
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    Got it! Kay, what's your goal for this week so I can update my little chart! :wink:
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    OK Scrunch.....get your butt back in gear! Sassy is watching you!!! :wink: I gained 1.5 over the weekend, but had SO much fun. I'll take it right back off! Come on and bite the bullet, weigh in and let's get this thing started!!!

    Joy
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    Thanks, Lean! Is there a goal for this week I can list for you on our chart?? Let me know! :wink:
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    RESALYN.....glad to see you over here! The food diary database on this site is GREAT! I love this entire site!! The Blog area is cool, too. Got you on our chart...do you have a Goal for this week that I can list?? :tongue:
  • slimisgd
    slimisgd Posts: 24
    My goal for the week is 2.2 lbs!
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    WEEK #1 mimichoosechanges2-1.jpg

    OK…..Here we are….Kicking off WEEK ONE!!! Is everybody ready to CHOOSE CHANGES….and lose some extra pounds?? If you haven’t already done so, go jump on the scale…..and post your Start Weight (SW)! Remember….you are more than just a number on the scale, but we need to know where we’re starting so we can watch the fat melt away, and the tickers slide down!!

    Also --- please post your GOAL for this week!

    Here’s my info:
    SW/195.2 GW/190.0

    One more thing --- let us know what positive CHOICES you will make TODAY to help you see the CHANGE you want to see this week.

    My Choices for today (and everyday this week) will include drinking 100oz of water, eating on plan, and using the food diary and exercise dairy to track everything! I will also be blogging!

    I encourage you all to use the food & exercise diary and blog area, if you’re not already. These are great tools, which have really helped me with my success so far. You can make it all private if you choose, or open it up to your friends list, or let the world see --- you’ll be proud of yourself so this is okay too!

    Oh yeah…I also encourage you all to take your measurements today! The scale isn’t the only thing to rely on…the way our clothes fit…and the inches melting off are important! So…grab a measuring tape and get those measurements recorded somewhere. You will see inches melt, especially if you’re exercising!!

    I’ll be popping in and out to check for weigh-ins, and once I get the chart completely updated, I will post it for everyone to make sure their stats are correct!

    Be Positive…and have a great day!! :wink:

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  • magnificentmama
    magnificentmama Posts: 38
    :blushing: I havent been able to weigh myself because my scale is broken (UGGH , Guess i broke it with my fat butt LOL j/k) but getting another one today I will also be purhasing a tape measure. I need lots of support ladies so please help me out!!!! Friday I weighed 212 pounds so I will set my goal this week to 209pounds!!! I CAN DO IT with the help of you all that is.

    I have a question i read a post here and I have also been hearing from co-workers that it is good to have a FREE-DAY : where you eat what you want to confuse the body! Has anyone ever did this? Is it true? I also wanted to know if you eat a food with that has fiber and carbs is it true you can take the away carb grams depending on how much fiber is in the food?


    Thank -you so much have a wonderful day:bigsmile:
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    Thanks, Lean! Is there a goal for this week I can list for you on our chart?? Let me know! :wink:

    Put me down for 2 pounds on the chart for my weekly goal.
  • sl8on
    sl8on Posts: 22
    Sassy, thank you!! I am weighing in at 176 lbs. I've been doing the carb fo about fours years now and have lost 70 + lbs. It's hard to find anyone else that was also doing the low carb. So thank you!
    :happy:
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    Lioness....got it....thanks! :smile:
  • slimisgd
    slimisgd Posts: 24
    Sassy!! Ha..just love calling you that!! Anyway! I would like my goal to be 2.7 for this week, not the 2.2 I noted earlier. If I do that this week, and next, then I will be in the 150s!!!

    My goal is to eat on plan and drink my water!! Also I intend to workout and try to keep my diary updated. In my workouts, I will go for lighter weights and more reps!! Somethings gotta give!!
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    Sl8on....what can I list as your goal for the week?? Let me know...thanks! And, welcome! :flowerforyou:
  • sl8on
    sl8on Posts: 22
    :flowerforyou: Put me down for 2 lbs goal weight to lose this week.:ohwell:
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    Yeah Kay...don't you just love it...."Sassy"....LOL! That's so me....:tongue: Ok, I got your goal for the week...and don't worry....those 150's are coming up on you fast. I'm lookin' for the 180's by the end of this month...and I'm on a mission so watch out! :explode:
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    MAGNIFICENT....I've heard of having a free day here and there for a carb up as they say....but everytime I try it I gain! LOL Did it over this weekend because I was out at a Blues in the Park Concert....gained 1.5 lbs. Oh well....I'm strictly back at it now though. Maybe Lioness has some info...she's good on this topic...and KAY...she has a lot of research also. I can look at a carb and gain! :explode: As far as the subtraction for fiber....I do believe Atkins does that (Lioness will know for sure), and I've done well doing that in the past. Right now I am doing strict straight low carbs without subtraction, but I may play around with that in the future once I lose some.
  • ClassiC
    ClassiC Posts: 259 Member
    :happy:
    WEEK #1 mimichoosechanges2-1.jpg

    OK…..Here we are….Kicking off WEEK ONE!!! Is everybody ready to CHOOSE CHANGES….and lose some extra pounds?? If you haven’t already done so, go jump on the scale…..and post your Start Weight (SW)! Remember….you are more than just a number on the scale, but we need to know where we’re starting so we can watch the fat melt away, and the tickers slide down!!

    Also --- please post your GOAL for this week!

    Here’s my info:
    SW/195.2 GW/190.0

    One more thing --- let us know what positive CHOICES you will make TODAY to help you see the CHANGE you want to see this week.

    My Choices for today (and everyday this week) will include drinking 100oz of water, eating on plan, and using the food diary and exercise dairy to track everything! I will also be blogging!

    I encourage you all to use the food & exercise diary and blog area, if you’re not already. These are great tools, which have really helped me with my success so far. You can make it all private if you choose, or open it up to your friends list, or let the world see --- you’ll be proud of yourself so this is okay too!

    Oh yeah…I also encourage you all to take your measurements today! The scale isn’t the only thing to rely on…the way our clothes fit…and the inches melting off are important! So…grab a measuring tape and get those measurements recorded somewhere. You will see inches melt, especially if you’re exercising!!

    I’ll be popping in and out to check for weigh-ins, and once I get the chart completely updated, I will post it for everyone to make sure their stats are correct!

    Be Positive…and have a great day!! :wink:

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    Heya!

    Great to see everyone getting going:flowerforyou:

    Well i weighed this am and the scale is showing a gain to 181lbs from 180 :grumble: LOL!.....well..... my goal for the week remains 2lbs so getting down to 178 regardless! I've measured and all as well!

    Workout started with free weights this am and continues with a boot camp class and HIIT on treadmill 2nite! :happy:
    Water goal: 20 glasses a day (160oz)
    Have my meals planned out thru thursday so hoping to stick with it! I'm finding that sugar free gum is a great way to keep up energy so far.... (mind over matter might be helping with that too lol)

    Thought for today: "Action places you on a forward path...Always remember that for those who persist, today's dreams are transformed into tomorrow's successes"

    woohoo!!!!
    Keep up the good work guys! :flowerforyou:
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    MAGNIFICENT....I've heard of having a free day here and there for a carb up as they say....but everytime I try it I gain! LOL Did it over this weekend because I was out at a Blues in the Park Concert....gained 1.5 lbs. Oh well....I'm strictly back at it now though. Maybe Lioness has some info...she's good on this topic...and KAY...she has a lot of research also. I can look at a carb and gain! :explode: As far as the subtraction for fiber....I do believe Atkins does that (Lioness will know for sure), and I've done well doing that in the past. Right now I am doing strict straight low carbs without subtraction, but I may play around with that in the future once I lose some.

    Carbs and Fiber...................Some plans subtract fiber for "net carbs", some plans don't.

    Atkins 72 is very strict and does NOT subtract fiber...........
    Atkins 2002 DOES subtract for fiber.......... (this is the plan that I do as it allows me to eat a little more)

    Do what is comfortable for you and what you can live with and be satisfied........some people don't like to have to add the carbs, then subtract fiber.............
  • Hannah_Banana
    Hannah_Banana Posts: 1,242 Member
    OKAY! Am I late? Yes? Darn. :angry:

    Anyway - good morning ladies! Hope you're all having lovely days - Lioness awesome toy surprises! Now I wish it was my birthday again. :laugh:

    I am in a great mood today because you know what? MY SCALE MOVED. Holy cow, I thought I would faint because I've never lost weight in just 1 week. Now, in comparison to most of the 'weekly numbers' on here, it is rather pathetic, but for me its fantastic. I am vibrating with happiness. :bigsmile:

    So....

    Last week: 213.4lbs
    This week: 212.6lbs
    Weight Lost: .8lbs
    Next Week's Goal: 211.6 (1lb)

    Mt goals for today are to STOP EATING POWDERED SUGAR. It has been the bane of my existence this week because DH brought home a 4lb container of fresh strawberries on Tuesday and I love strawberries, and I love them with a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Rawr. So, the thing I am promising today is that I will not eat any powdered sugar. And I don't think its cheating that all the strawberries are mostly bad now anyway.... :embarassed: :tongue:
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