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That was sort of my feelings on it. I would be more likely to pay attention and keep to it to avoid side effects. Did it cause anyone any of the side effects, your fault or not? :blushing:

Any comments on the diet supplement ALLI?:bigsmile:

Ok, I'm back. I no longer have the will power for Atkins, Apparently. I just can't do that right now. I gained back 5 lbs, so I am not waiting to gain 10.:cry: I am back on low cal, low fat, moderate carbs. I can't seem to stay away from the carbs this time round. And the low cal approach gave me so many more options.…

That is a great idea! My scale has betrayed me too by being stuck on one spot for months. finally it moved and then STUCK THERE FOR A MONTH! But I just went back on Atkins 2 weeks ago and it has finally moved! Only a couple of pounds but enough to make me happy! Keep up the good work and good luck.

I won't miss being too depressed to look in the mirror. Being more depressed AFTER I look in the mirror. Looking for clothes that don't have a waistline. Looking in the PLUS section. Having to wear "Old Lady" clothes because nothing else is my size. Having to lean in to hug because my middle is to big. I could go on.,

Hi everyone, been out of the loop for about 10 days. I haven't done too badly but I haven't been counting as closely. I don't think I have eaten too much though, about the same as I have been doing. But you know I feel like if I don't log in here and note all of my intake that I won't be losing weight. Like the taking down…

Don't even ask me my calorie intake this weekend! I have BLOWN IT OUT OF THE WATER1 Weddings and receptions and family gatherings...oooh am I in over my head! Well maybe I can start over on Monday! Just had to confess!:bigsmile:

I was eating the Pringle Light chips 15 chips only usually only once a day every other day or so with meals and I noticed i was so bloated and my stomach cramped and growled alot, to the point of discomfort most of the day. I think that has to be the culprit. I will have to cut that out, it is not worth it.

anyone know anything about Olestra and the gas and bloating? I've narrowed it down to a cpuple of things and Olestra is one. Very uncomfortable...

Well, I did read Banks explanation and I understand all of it about starvation mode and metabolism changes but I still don't really understand how I can eat as many calories as I burn off....and I see that it is built in to my calculations and all but it scares me to assume I can eat all that and not gain weight..I still…

I have never been more confused...except when trying to talk to my teenage daughter ...No, I printed this so I could get a handle on it... It is just so hard to eat the calories I think I am supposed to burn off...I'll try, but if I weigh 15 lbs more in 2 months than I do now...Banks, you are toast.

OK you're right, I am worrying for nothing. I am continuing and will watch the other stuff. Thank you all. that helps to hear from others.

Uh Oh, I am up 2 lbs. I have been staying under my calorie count, low fat. I have been exercising about every other day and was down 3 -4 lbs, now I am back on the other side of the 150 mark. @#$$^^!!!! Should I go back to Atkins and see if this might have jump started my metabolism??? Pooh.:grumble:

First, Kerrilucko, Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! It is such an exciting time. I just got married in April! So, Good Luck on that, (you'll need it! Weddings are great but so much to do!) Now, what do you mean I am supposed to 'eat them up'. I thought I had to burn MORE calories than I take in to lose? So I don't…

Wow! What a nice compliment. Thank you very much. And good luck on your fitness reg. :wink:

:cry: Ouch. so sorry to hear that. I was lucky, no damage, just kicked in my Fibro and I was exhausted for 4-5 days and lost that time. But nothing like you are facing. Good luck, and don't let it get you down. You'll be back on your feet soon and can continue...gently.

I was doing so good last week riding my stationary bike, exercising my arms with small weights, leg lifts on my husband's weight bench...and then I got cocky! I did curls and butterfly things with heavier weights and did MORE than I should have. I wasn't so much sore as exhausted for about 4-5 days. Messed up my whole…

Wow, Exercise is Amazing! Sadly, I have neglected regular exercise most of this time, although I am fairly active in general, but I moved my stationary bike upstairs and got out my hand weights and began an exercise program this week and WOW! i am amazed at how many calories I burned in just a short workout! And the better…

Hey, you're right. Mine is not IN the car but it is my DRIVERS LICENSE PIC! Hey, I wasn't going to waste it! That is the first DL Pic I've had in years where I didn't look like an AX MURDERER! My Motto: If you get a good pic, especially of your weight loss. FLAUNT IT!

Good For YOU! I have 4 scales and if one won't work I threaten it with being replaced! I don't even SPEAK to the one at the dr.s office! Shrinkage: I thought of Seinfeld also! :bigsmile:

Thank you for your thoughts. I really am NOT going down to 1000. I admit I have had trouble getting up to 1200 most of the time, who would have thought! But I keep it usually around it. I am just using the 1000 to fool myself for a while. I was just finding myself eating more and more each day and it was creeping over…

I changed my total calories to 1000 so I would not see so many calories available to me each day. I realized as long as I thought I could eat so many...I would, whether I wanted them or not. I know I am playing games with my head but it may work. :wink:

Hi everyone, I did change over to the lower GI from being on Atkins for a year and it is ok. I like it because i can have more grains, etc. and at 1200 calories I am having a hard time getting UP TO 1200 because I am used to not eating so many things. This week I am not having that problem after the 4th of July and family…

I really like the tickers, makes you feel you progress. It showed me that is is actually more than I thought, a little. YAY! so I have to put mine here! thanks Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Thanks for all your input. It is helpful and encouraging. I have been on 20 carbs or less basically for a year, no fruits, lots of vegies, meat, no milk, but heavy cream (no carbs), real butter (not carbs), no bread, no sugar, no corn, (except popcorn every few weeks) or potatoes, except the occasional meal at…

Thank you ALL so much for your replies. I am shocked at how many people have responded. I am going slowly. Well, not totally true, I did go overboard the first day or so, but not terribly. I THINK I am not going over very much and am only cutting down the fat and cutting down the calories and just slowly adding in more…

Hi, I am new and have been dieting for about a year on my own. I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 last year. Only a couple of points in, but enough to put me on medication and change my lifestyle. I went on Atkins and am down 50 lbs. I am stalled here with about 20 to go. I am changing to lower cal/lower fat and low glycemic…

Thanks for your input. That is about what I thought. I have been on induction basically for the whole time and it has been easy most of the time, but I am getting so tired of the same stuff and I never really put back any fruits, grains, etc. so the change will be good. I haven't found the calorie reduction any more…

I am coming off Atkins for a while. I lost 50 lbs in the last year but have been stalled at 150 for several months. I am trying to go to something else but I don't know what will happen when I put carbs back in. I am just trying to stay on low glycemic index foods and lower calories/fat. Any ideas? :flowerforyou: