Low Carb-ers Challenge to Choose Change!
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Alright, day 2, not so bad, but I'm having these killer cravings for something sweet that isn't in liquid form that is (obviously) very very low carb or even no carb. Has anyone got any ideas on what I can do?? I think having something to take the sweet edge off will really help me make it through this.
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CARRIE ….. Glad to hear you doing the happy dance too!
HANNAH …. Great attitude! Don’t get discouraged by that stupid scale…mine will go up one…then down 2-3….then up one, etc. It’s not the only thing that matters --- get out that tape measure, record measurements somewhere and then check again in a month or so….especially if you’re exercising!!
RESALYN….I’ve been reading up on the Couch to 5k also. I’m interested in doing it, but wondering if I need to lose a little more first because I have bad knees. The oz. of glucosomine supplement I started drinking about a month ago is really helping, though. Let me know where you find the podcasts…I’ll look some more today and maybe start with you. No promises --- but I can certainly give it a try!
STORMIE…. Welcome to the group. I’ll get you added to our chart. Let me know what your goal for this week’s Monday weigh-in is, so I can update.
MEL …. I don’t have a lot of suggestions for the sweet cravings. Maybe that sugar free jello with a tad of whip cream??? I don’t have a sweet tooth, but always craving burgers and pizzas and Mexican. LOL0 -
Mel, yesterday I had that problem. I fixed it with a Tbsp of peanut butter. It also takes a long time to eat. Other things I do to satisfy it:
Spoonful of frozen cool whip
A couple nestle semi-sweet chocolate chips
(I also keep Andes Mints in the freezer and limit myself to one every few days - really hits the spot!)
Sassy - I got on the scale about an hour later (still hadn't eaten) and I was 211. So I'm not putting much stock in that dumb scale til next week! :bigsmile:
Res - I started the C25K about 6 months ago but had to quit because it was damaging a nerve since I have very high arches (no shock absorption). I hope to try again when I'm about 50 pounds lighter - less shock needing absorption! Its a great program though and it really works so best of luck!0 -
Hannah.....I also have that high arch issue! I might give it a try and see what happens. Will research some more first. Stay off that darn scale for a little while...it will bounce back and forth all day long. Just stay on track...that thing will go down!!
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Alright, day 2, not so bad, but I'm having these killer cravings for something sweet that isn't in liquid form that is (obviously) very very low carb or even no carb. Has anyone got any ideas on what I can do?? I think having something to take the sweet edge off will really help me make it through this.
Thanks loads!
Girl, the best thing to do is fight those cravings.............DO NOT give in to them. The whole purpose of induction is to detox from the sugary and sweet cravings............
Drink some water
Go for a walk
Chew a piece of sugar-less gum
DO NOT GIVE IN TO THEM, it is important to get rid of the cravings, not nurse them from sugar to artifical sweetner or natural sugar....................0 -
I always tell myself...I am stronger than my cravings. MUCH stronger. They do NOT control me, I control what happens to and goes into my body! I quit drinking and smoking that way.
Ok, my goals are very small and slow. I'd like to be 165 next week. Solidly. Not a teaser by hitting that number once and bouncing back up, but solidly 165.0 -
I am going to be bouncing in and out due to being very busy at work and I am at a customers location................
Bad, Bad, Bad lunch today..................
I had to go to Wendy's and get a salad.......................that was ok. Ordered a Diet Coke and didn't think to taste it before I drove off from the drive through................
Got back to my customers office and put the straw in the drink..............BLECH!!!!!! :explode: :explode: They gave me a regular coke..............
I have not drank a sugary soda in 6 years. I hardly ever drink a diet soda at all, but since it was lunch on the run and I have water coming out of my ears, I decided to get a diet soda today...........
I called the manager, let her know I am diabetic and the folks working the drive through need to be careful when someone orders a diet, give them a diet..............
Then she offers me fries. Just clueless.
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I totally agree with LeanLioness on the sugar thing. You have to detox your body of the sugar. Hang in there, down that water and gum is what I do too.
Future runners--- One of my BFF's is a triathlete and this what she told me about running, I love to run, is that if you don't have the right shoes for running you won't like it. Take the time and money to go into a RUN store that specializes in that. Usually they employe runners and they know exactly what you need. Some stores will put you on a special treadmiss to find out how your run and then look at your arches. You may need nothing more than a special insert. Also BIG THINGS TO REMEMBER ON SHOES... when you buy running shoes 1. only use them for running 2. buy 1 to 1 1/2 sizes bigger than what you normall wear. Your feet swell and they need room for that. If you take the time to invest in your body then be kind to it. Living in Austin, TX is great because we have TONS of runs shops being that we are supposedly one of the healthiest cities in America. I would love to get ahold of the Couch to 10k training thing but I'm not paying for it. Is there another way to get it? I've done 5ks before and love it. It's very exhilierating and I'm not fast. I used to to 6 miles in less than an hour, but for some reason I just can't seem to get it going again. AND I know that exercise is key to keeping it off; being more active daily. But getting my brain to understand that is whole 'nother story.
All right that is enough babbling for me.0 -
Lean--- that has happened to me countless times and just really ticks me off. No clue what so ever.0
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CARRIE - check out www.c25k.com - it's a site dedicated to the couch to 5 K - but down towards the bottom are other links to go to once you've mastered the 5 K - a couple of them are training programs to get to 8K, some to 10K, etc.
He says on the site that there are plenty of resources so NO ONE should have to pay for the plans.... Check it out and see what you think.
Ok, now I'm worried about my shoes. I got myself a pair of Nike tennis shoes a short while back - I have no idea if they are running shoes or not! I know it's silly - I don't think they are walkers either - maybe crosstrainers? I can't afford to buy any new shoes right now - but if things aren't going well during my first week, the first thing I will try is getting new shoes..... Thanks for the advice!0 -
I have 5 pair of Nike running shoes and 2 pair of Saucony running shoes..............
I am going to start out on the Elliptical machine first and foremost. That is what gets me going good!!!0 -
Just read and now looking at my shoes...LOL! They are Nike ....says AIR on the sides and Walking on the top of the tongue thing....white with pink nike logo if that matters. Maybe I should go shopping! :bigsmile:0
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Hi!!
I just started back low carbing today!!!
Would love to join your group!!
I am currently at 167lbs and would like to get to 150lbs. I am 5'5" and work part-time. I am a mom of two boys 5 and 1 1/2.
I am currently doing the Slim in 6 DVD's (week 4) and run a few times a week (anywhere from 5-10K).
My weight has been at a standstill for some time now and thought I would go back to low carbing. Since NOT doing low carb, I've been feeling bloated and having some digestive probs, so I'm hoping this will help get my body feeling good again!!0 -
uggg I feel like crap today... I wish all that rain would come to California. Its so hot I cant even walk out side with out nearly having a heat stroke... I was up all night cleaning because the apartments I live in were up for some type of inspection to upgade and fix things...So I was shampooing my carpets and scrubbing my walls and dusting. I am so tired I keep nodding off. I found out that my PG&E bill was $200!!! So we cant use our AC and because its so hot my husband and boys are still in bed. Some thing about the heat makes my family not have any energy... or eat... I dont know how but none of them can eat when its hot they just puke it back up.... We definatly need to move out of California...lol. So hopefully tomorrow I can feel good enough to work out...
Lean- I cant believe they did that to you! Some people need to be better educated on stuff like diabetes especially if they work with food. My sister is a diabetic and some one we knew went into diabetic acoma and died... that made my sister straighten up real fast she didnt know how little it takes to send you into that position.0 -
SHAGYBEAR......let me know what your goal is for our Monday weigh-in and I'll add it to the chart we have going. I've added your weight, but need your Monday goal. Thanks!
Busy Busy...i'll be back later! :bigsmile:0 -
I enjoy and believe in much of the words I've been reading on this thread. I would like to join the group. My starting weight was 291 on July5th and today was 285. My diary is public so feel free to view. Looking foward to losing together.
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Hi!!
Would like my goal for Monday to be 155... LOL, kiddin!!
My goal for Monday is 166 !
Thanks bunches!!0 -
Anybody ever had a really successful day and then didn't feel like doing anything because you wanted to bask in your happiness?! Well its happening to me now! Everything today worked out great, I have money coming in, low-carb eating is becoming a breeze, exercise is so much fun, my house is clean, my dog is shaved (she sheds really bad). After this perfect, wonderful day, I just want to be a bum. :laugh:
It would be fine, except I have a paper to write that's due tonight at 9pm. Rawr. Just ranting, no encouragement needed because I'm being a whiny brat and that big fat potential '0' is prompting enough to go do it. 
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Welcome Stromy and Shagy....and a SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR FIRST MALE MEMBER.....BEACHCOMER!!! Wow ladies.....we have a man in the house!!! This is really a great turnout for the challenge. It has been extremely informational. Sorry I have been out a bit, and I'm going on a mini vacation tomorrow until Sunday, so I'll be out a little longer.
Carrie...you asked about the rain....IT HIT US HARD on last Saturday! We really needed it though. I know when I went up to hill country in May, the lakes were down by like 14 ft because of the drought. I'm sure it's gotten worse since then. Sorry to hear it's that hot, but I live in the Houston area, so it's hot and HUMID. I went to Dallas about a month ago to visit my old college friends and it was 104, but it was bearable because it wasn't humid. My friends were complaining, and I was like...it's not that bad....low humidity is great! Anyway...hopefully it picks up for you, weatherwise!
Lean.....gotta hate when that happens!! It happened to us about a week ago when we went through a drive thru at Chic-Fil-A. I went right back through and told them I needed "DIET". It is especially rough when you are diabetic. CLUELESS is right!
Mel....gotta admit that the cravings go away as soon as you get up and drink water or go to workout. I usually go to sleep if it gets THAT bad! If I'm at work, I go drink one 12oz glass of water. Not sipping, but drinking it....usually works for me! Just get past the initial detox stage and it gets easier!!
Anyway....I hope to catch up with you all soon...I will try to stay updated while I'm gone. If not, Sassy and I communicate daily....She'll help keep me in line.....hopefully when I get back, I won't be EVICTED from my new cyber home!!
Life is rough when ur gone for a while....people think they can just throw you out on the cyber streets without any warning!!
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crl- your so right about shoes! they are SO important and they make all the difference! i love my mizunos they are the greatest! and superfeet inserts do the trick!
anyways i was doing really good today with my food and everything and i even ran 8 miles but then I came home and ice cream and peanut butter bars with chocolate chips. god i'm totally a sugarholic! and i have such a hard time controlling myself!! it's like i either need to totally take it out of my life or there will be no hope for me!!! it's just so good! but god i hate feeling guilty! i'm tired of it! sooooooo TIRED of it ladies!!!!!0 -
crl- your so right about shoes! they are SO important and they make all the difference! i love my mizunos they are the greatest! and superfeet inserts do the trick!
anyways i was doing really good today with my food and everything and i even ran 8 miles but then I came home and ice cream and peanut butter bars with chocolate chips. god i'm totally a sugarholic! and i have such a hard time controlling myself!! it's like i either need to totally take it out of my life or there will be no hope for me!!! it's just so good! but god i hate feeling guilty! i'm tired of it! sooooooo TIRED of it ladies!!!!!
8 miles is awesome!!! Throw the temptations AWAY...put them in the trash and on the curbside! You'll thank yourself when you reach goal!0 -
Sounds like a nice forum. Iwish i could catch up....but there are alot of pages to readlol :drinker:0
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I had a pretty bad rant earlier but all is better now... I got out of the house and it did the trick! lol. Me and the hubby took the kids to the park andI feel so much better! I am going to have to wait until I get paid on the 6th to buy some fresh fruit and veggies and stuff so I dont fall back on my husbands poptarts and cereal. Some one said something about a 3 day fruit thing... how does that work???0
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Slim - have fun on your mini vacation! So jealous. :devil:
Mommyof2boys - Aww, that sounds so nice. I have got to find a park close to where I live to take my toddler. Though I'm not sure he would care yet, he's more fascinated by the big tall leafy things called 'trees' to play on any of the jungle gym equipment. :ohwell:
cmstief - I'm completely with Slim, just get rid of the temptations - then you won't be able to do that. Congrats on your 8 miles though - that's awesome!
Off to bed now ladies (and now gentleman - welcome!). Big day tomorrow and I'm so sleepy, looking at the little yawning emoticon just made me yawn. :yawn: :laugh:0 -
Hey everyone!
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Does anyone have any advice on exactly how many carbs i should be eating on a 1200 cal diet? hmmm....havent quite made it all the way to no carb yet lol,...but not sure if i'm still eating too many - should i be aiming for lower than 20 p/day?
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Mommyof2, i am also in California and dang it your right it is super duper hot!!! If it makes you feel any better my electric bill for just one month (this last month) is 325.00 , so yours is a deal compared to my heafty bill although 200 is alot also :sad: I have tried to walk at night and boy It does make you wanna faint!!! I got the LESLIE SAMSONE walk at home video's and I am gona do those here in my house with a fan on. When i went to Marshalls the other day i seen two of her "Walk at Home" DVD's in a package together for 4.99 so that was a great deal !!!:bigsmile: Anyhow stay strong and focused we cAN DO IT!!!!0
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Hey everyone!
:flowerforyou:
Does anyone have any advice on exactly how many carbs i should be eating on a 1200 cal diet? hmmm....havent quite made it all the way to no carb yet lol,...but not sure if i'm still eating too many - should i be aiming for lower than 20 p/day?
thanks!!! :happy:
Well, you shouldn't be doing No carb, unless you are going to do the caveman diet or ZerCarb (which is protein only eating)..............
If you are incorporating nuts, seeds, veggies, fruit into your eating, then you are eating healthy carbs........
I would suggest counting carbs OR calories, but not both. You will drive yourself insane..............
Instead, eat a generous portion of protein coupled with green leafy veggies, steamed veggies, etc.......after a few days see how you feel. Drink lots of water to detox your body...............
Add in berries and some higher carb veggies, see how you feel...................
Add in nuts and yogurt (fage total is my favorite)
Add in melons, squash, sweet potato, apples, peanut butter.................
When you add in foods, gauge how you feel after eating them. Does a particular food set off sweet cravings? Does a particular food make you feel bloated or tired? If the answer is Yes to one or more of these questions, it is possible that you have an intolerance to that food...............
That is what I like about the structuredness of Atkins. You take out everything except for fat, protein (which is the basic building block) and couple it with green leafy veggies..............
Then slowly start adding foods back in, that is called climbing the carb ladder.
I recently found out that I have an intolerance to broccoli.
It makes me swell up in my hands, feet and ankles. I love broccoli. My naturopath told me to remove it from my eating plan for 9 months and then reintroduce it. He told me with any food allergy, removing it for 9 months and then slowly reintroduce it should allow me to eat it again. 0 -
Hey, Ladies - one more day til Friday and PAYDAY! WOOT!
I looked at my Nikes last night and they say "running" on them, just like Sassy's - so I guess they'll be okay to start out the couch to 5 K next week. I need to get my Mp3 player charged up and loaded up with some podcasts so I'm ready to go on Monday. DH is off for two weeks (plant shutdown) starting on Monday, so he's gonna get my workout room finally set up. We moved in here in April, and the basement is still a disaster - so that's his project for his time off - among other things, LOL!
LEANLIONESS - I personally tend to watch both carbs and calories - and the only way I keep sane is to log everything in my online food diary. I used fitday before I started here - and this database is so much bigger! I have hardly had to put in any custom foods at all!!! It's wonderful!
I keep my cals around 1300-1400 a day, and my carbs 20-30 a day, and that seems to be working for me, at least at the moment...... I change it up now and then, up either the carbs or the calories to keep my body guessing.....0 -
Lioness.....thanks for posting the good information. I totally agree with it --- it just makes sense! I try to keep my carbs 20 or below, but there are many days I go over by eating healthy veggies, almonds, and strawberries.
Resalyn....my shoes say 'walking'....but I can go shopping for running shoes! Have you found any good podcasts for the music and timing yet? If so....send the links my way. I think I'm going to give this a try....don't know how it'll turn out....but I at least want to try it! Also....will you be using the instructions on the coolrunning site?? If I decide to do it, I want to do it along with you!
I've been getting some emails here from people asking me to post another chart showing the updates of the new people who joined after Monday...so I'm working on that now. Once I post it...if your info needs corrections just let me know. Normally I will be posting this chart only after our Monday weigh-ins because it takes a little time to do all I need to do to get the link to post it! 0 -
Morning, Great job on that water. I never heard of that coconut oil in your coffee. Can you tell me more.
Thanks,
Keep Losing
Beachcomer0
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