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I'm just now hearing about this...I will have to check it out! :smile:

I don't drink milk because it upsets my stomach. I love using Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk in my smoothies. So yummy and low carb too!

Thank you for your input! I'm definatly on the right track! Down 3lbs this week. Atkins really works for me and planning is the key1

So happy to meet everyone!! I too have to defend myself with the LC lifestyle, but it is what really works! About 4 years ago, I went on Atkins and it changed everything! I did not realize how bad my body responded to all of those carbs! I lost weigh, felt great, had a lot of energy and the first thing I notice was how I…

Yes Ma'am!! I'd be happy to share. I'll send it to you this weekend! Makes great Christmas gifts! :)

Exactly! I like to enjoy a nice glass of wine as well. Not a big or heavy drinker. I'm going to the Music City Bowl tomorrow night and have to decide if I'm going to have a couple beers or not...I just hate to feel bloated if I drink a beer. :drinker:

My Dr. tells me eat low carb, exercise, and strength training. I have high cholesterol as well...thanks to my wonderful genetics (Maternal Grandfather). So, Lots of good carbs, protein and exercise. I have discovered George Stella's cookbooks and just love them!

I agree...South Beach did not keep me full either. I just picked up another George Stella cook book and I love it...Livin Low Carb and Loving It. He is a great inspiration!

HA! I have been throwing some junk food away! But I kept the wine and extra homemade Kahlua that I made!! :bigsmile: The continuous parade of goodies that have come through my door! Yikes!! And like you, with the kids home, and their friends coming over, I was doomed! I did hide the Ghiradelli Peppermint Bark in the…

Beginning Atkins...great program! And using George Stella's Livin' Low Carb cook books...but does anyone else have a hard time counting carbs on MFP?? Between the calories and carbs, I'm getting a little confused with which to look at! Any tips will be appreciated!

Welcome Jody! I suffer with CAD so I know all to well about how scary heart disease can be! I am 43 and I must do all I can to be able to be around longer to enjoy my family! We are all in the same boat together! :bigsmile:

I did Atkins a few years ago and it worked! Loved it! After my divorce and a job change, I now have approximately 30 lbs to loose. I am starting back on Atkins and incorporating more exercise. I LOVE George Stella's cook books and web site. You should check him out. Good luck! I'm with ya! :flowerforyou:

Thanks girl!! I sure need all the encouragement I can get! :bigsmile:

I am currently a Paralegal but I am going back to school to become a PTA/PA. I am 43 and I just knew this is not what I want to do for the rest of my life...pushing paper, contracts, etc. I love working with people and helping people. I'm looking forward to the change! :happy:

Check out George Stella. He is AWESOME!

Thank you for your input. I do need support! Took pictures yesterday...in a bathing suit...YIKES!! Talk about motivation!!!

What is there to make up?? Seems he fights to get his way and then when it's convenient for him, apologizes. Do you want your son to grow up and treat a woman like that? Get the book, Boundaries. It really will help you set some very healthy and needed boundaries and I'm with the others, I think you know what is best for…

Just start...one foot in front of the other. There are some good apps for iPhone. I use Beatburn by Lolo for walking. It mixes it up and I enjoy it. I also found this website, http://www.strength-training-woman.com that really helps with learning more about strength training...which I believe is the KEY to loosing fat.…

Congratulations!!! My boyfriend and I just took pictures and measurements yesterday..OMG! The pictures don't lie!!!! We both have about 30lbs to loose, but boy, have we been kidding ourselves! Thanks for posting and sharing!! Way to go!! :flowerforyou:

I'm not a big milk drinker anyway, but I buy unsweetened Almond Milk to use in my protein smoothies. And my daughter likes it in her cereal. :drinker:

Subtract the grams of fiber from the grams of carbs and then you have the net carbs. Higher the fiber, the better! Hope this helps!

I have to get up early in the morning and get it over with...if I don't do it then, I'm too tired in the evening. I have a treadmill and weights that I like to use. I use an app on my iPhone, Beatburn by Lolo. It's a walking/running program and it mixes it up. The walking program mixes up speed and incline and is really a…

Ok, took the pictures and measurements today...the pictures don't lie!!! :noway:

Ok, so I've decided to take some pictures and do my measurements this weekend. Nothing screams the truth more than looking at a photo!! :noway:

Thank you for your input! I have done Atkins in the past and it did work, I just never got beyond OWL. My body really does react negatively when I eat refined carbs...I swear I look so swollen! Thanks again! :)

Me: Real Name: Laurie Height: 5'7" HW: 186 CW: 186 GW: 155 UGW: 155 Location- Nashville, TN Age: 43 Sex: F 2 kids, ages 20 & 16 Divorced Diet Plan- trying to keep to a low carb plan. I find it difficult to keep on track...I am looking for input! I do use the treadmill and lift weights (dumbbells) at home.

Way to go!!! :smokin:

It's amazing how much we take care of others, do for others, give to others but don't do the same for ourselves. Here's to us, ladies!! :flowerforyou:

I have tried a few different apps/programs to help keep me focused and on track. My niece, who is a personal trainer in Sacramento, kept telling me about My fitness pal and how she loved it! It took me a while but now that I am on it, I love it. I work out at home. I have a treadmill and dumbbells. I love working out with…

WOW!! Congratulations!