http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/ Atkins Diet and Low Carb Diet Support, research and free low carb diet recipes. Resources for low carbohydrate diet plans such as the atkins diet and the south beach diet. en Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:31:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/images/misc/rss.jpg http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/ http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/cinnamin/187-gratification.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:02:49 GMT Well, I took your advice and wore fitted clothes yesterday to a labor day party. It was a big stretch for me because I have been so used to hiding for the past couple of years. Soon after I got there, I heard my mom's friend whisper to her, "did Ally lose weight?" My mom started bragging about how committed I have been to my new eating plan. And when her friend asked how I am doing it, she gave me a predictable response when she found out. She stated her concerns with eating "high fat" and that she was concerned that my cholesterol would go up and that I would die soon from a heart attack-at 34 years old. The way I handled this...I cut off a nice size piece of cheese that was being served as an appetizer and I thouroughly enjoyed every bite!!! ]]> cinnamin http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/cinnamin/187-gratification.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/shell-bug/186-gettin-back-wagon.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:20:07 GMT Ok so I stink at bloggin, but oh well here goes. Ive decided to jump back hardcore starting tomorrow. Ive been preparing every thing as far as food wise so hopefully I will be able to do my 2 weeks hardcore. I really would like to lose about 30lbs before Christmas. Its a stretch but I know I can... Ok so I stink at bloggin, but oh well here goes.
Ive decided to jump back hardcore starting tomorrow. Ive been preparing every thing as far as food wise so hopefully I will be able to do my 2 weeks hardcore. I really would like to lose about 30lbs before Christmas. Its a stretch but I know I can do it. ]]> Shell Bug http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/shell-bug/186-gettin-back-wagon.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/185-i-caved.html Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:39:10 GMT I caved last night. I wanted carbs bad, and I have been under stress at work and depressed and I thought they'd make me feel better. We went out to dinner, and instead of my usual cobb salad with oil vinegar dressing, I had bbq ribs, cole saw and baked beans. I felt sick afterwards. I came home and went to sleep on the couch, waking up only long enough to eat some popcorn.

When I woke up this morning, I knew I could NOT go to work. My head hurt and I just didn't feel good. Sooooo . . . I called in. I made myself a OMM, had 4 oz of cantaloupe, and just put a low carb cheesecake in the oven. I don't want to mess up nearly a month of low carbing by continuing the sickening behavior of last night.

Besides, I have the September Challenge to participate in and cheer my new friends along!:cheer2: ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/185-i-caved.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/cinnamin/184-i-think-im-trouble.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:07:08 GMT I am really stressed out today. I have been doing so well and tomorrow will be a month on the plan. Today I feel like eating everything not on the plan. I am fantasizing about chocolate and ice cream, and this is the first time this has happened to me. And my thinking is negative--I keep... I am really stressed out today. I have been doing so well and tomorrow will be a month on the plan. Today I feel like eating everything not on the plan. I am fantasizing about chocolate and ice cream, and this is the first time this has happened to me. And my thinking is negative--I keep telling myself, "what if this isn't working?" "what if I stay fat forever?" "What if all this hard work doesn't pay off?" It is so scary to think like this but I am having a really hard time shutting this stuff off. I ate many many many spoonfuls of peanut butter through the day to try to get that fix--I dont' think I am going to go off the plan, but I have gotten pretty close today--HELP!!! ]]> cinnamin http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/cinnamin/184-i-think-im-trouble.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/183-today-new-day.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:50:16 GMT Today is a new day. My message from Joel Osteen yesterday said, Through His love, God gives us a fresh start every single day. No matter what’s happened in your past, where you’ve come from, what you’ve said or what you’ve done, God wants you to know that you can begin again. I need a new... Today is a new day. My message from Joel Osteen yesterday said, Through His love, God gives us a fresh start every single day. No matter what’s happened in your past, where you’ve come from, what you’ve said or what you’ve done, God wants you to know that you can begin again. I need a new attitudinal beginning. Stress at work is killing me, but like my doctor said yesterday, It's just a job. So I will go to work, hold my head up high, and show the mucky mucks that I am WOMAN, I am STRONG!!!! Right after I take my Xanax. :roll:

On a bright note, I lost a bit over a pound this last week. I wonder if it had been more if I hadn't eaten those nasty carbs the other day. Oh well! What's done is done! ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/183-today-new-day.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/182-happened-anyway.html Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:56:53 GMT I did it. I broke down. I ate cookies and crackers and peanut butter. The cookies tasted toosweet and the crackers too bland. My stomach hurt. My heart hurt. My mind hurt. It wasn't worth it. ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/182-happened-anyway.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/beckyhrgrrl/181-trying-again.html Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:33:19 GMT :violin:I have been a low carber for the last 5 years and have managed to lose just over 60 pounds. However, during this journey to being a healthier, thinner me I met my husband. I have been married just over a year and managed to gain back 15 of those hard to lose pounds. I have been... :violin:I have been a low carber for the last 5 years and have managed to lose just over 60 pounds. However, during this journey to being a healthier, thinner me I met my husband. I have been married just over a year and managed to gain back 15 of those hard to lose pounds.

I have been trying to get back on it with no success. I find that I have mad cravings. Cravings that I didn't really have before. I go nuts and eat like I haven't ate in a long time.

So, here I am, determined to lose the 15 pounds plus a little more. However, I need help. I need encouragement, recipes, and need to know that others are on the same road.:grouphug:

I am currently 160 and would like to get to 140. I wonder how long it will take to lose 20 pounds if I can get back into "living la vida low carb." Wish me luck!!!:cheer2: ]]> beckyhrgrrl http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/beckyhrgrrl/181-trying-again.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/180-sunday-morning.html Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:57:39 GMT I woke up with a headache this morning. I know it's the stress from work. Lots of stress! I don't even want to go into it because it ties my stomach up in knots. The only thing I have to be thankful for is that I haven't binged on the carbs. I am a stress eater but so far . . . and I will not allow my crappy supervisor to take all my self control away. I've cried enough tears the last couple days to flood an ocean. I'm so thankful for good coworker friends who are supportive of me and keep me laughing. I'm thankful for a husband who is supportive, and my little Genesy who hugs me and snuggles me and brings me joy. ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/180-sunday-morning.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/queenmama/179-back-focus.html Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:23:09 GMT So, I've had 2 out of town events that caused me to go way, way off my plan. Funny thing, though. I gained maybe 3 lbs. That's all. I can easily gain 3 lbs even staying on plan, so this is really weird for me.

We had our annual Texas Housing meeting this past week. We stayed at the Hilton. Boy, it was not cheap! I never can figure out why the expensive hotels charge for everything (internet access would have been $10.95 a day; we stay at a cheap little motel and get free access, paying half for the room we did at this hotel, even at the convention rate).

We had 2 meals in the hotel restaurant - the rest of our meals were provided. I ate a sandwich the first day (a grilled cheese with swiss, provolone and cheddar, tomatoes and avocado, and quite yummy). And I broke down and ate the sweets provided, numerous times. And thoroughly enjoyed every bite, too. I figured with all the carbs I'd had, I'd be up 5 to 10 lbs, but no. Just 3.

Today I'm back on plan, focusing on eating low carb. This morning I made a mock danish and added a bit of my hot cereal mix in it. It was very good, very filling.

My younger daughter started induction Monday. We are splitting a cow, should get it next week, so we are going to have plenty of beef to eat. I guess I need to share some recipes with her. She was very successful losing before she got pregnant, but gained back her weight and then some. And my older daughter is talking about getting back to low carb. So perhaps we'll have our own little support group. ]]> QueenMama http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/queenmama/179-back-focus.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/177-crappy-day.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:22:53 GMT I had such a crappy day yesterday. On the flip side, today should be better because I think I got all the obnoxious inmates seen yesterday. I came home and wanted to cry. In fact, I did a little bit. But thankfully I did NOT get into the carbs. Oh, and whoever (on another board) said those... I had such a crappy day yesterday. On the flip side, today should be better because I think I got all the obnoxious inmates seen yesterday. I came home and wanted to cry. In fact, I did a little bit. But thankfully I did NOT get into the carbs.

Oh, and whoever (on another board) said those Flax Crackers were tasty LIED! Sure, maybe the flavor might be good but it's like putting flavored seeds in your mouth. I don't know why the company didn't grind the seeds to make the crackers. Sorry . . . they're nasty to me. Maybe that's a good thing, because then I won't binge on them though they were low carb . . . c'est la vie.

Guess I'll pop on out of here and check out the forums to see what everyone is up to!
:dance: ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/177-crappy-day.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/176-gumbo-yumm-o.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:16:19 GMT My friend made me the most delish low carb gumbo! I added a bit of chicken to it to fill it up and I am also going to give it to DH for dinner tonight. This new woe is really fun and I am soooo happy that my cravings are gone....for now at least. I did my hike today and plan to do it again... My friend made me the most delish low carb gumbo! I added a bit of chicken to it to fill it up and I am also going to give it to DH for dinner tonight. This new woe is really fun and I am soooo happy that my cravings are gone....for now at least. I did my hike today and plan to do it again tomorrow. I really like getting in shape and the best thing about this woe (besides the food) is that feeling of being satisfied but not stuffed, bloated and yucky. Its amazing how all of the carbs I craved left me feeling so crappy!

Anyway, need to get some chores done and ready for work tomorrow.

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/176-gumbo-yumm-o.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/cinnamin/175-low-thyroid-function.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:52:03 GMT Well, this way of eating is becoming a part of my life now. I can't believe it is almost three weeks.
I have a question for anyone who may know about supplements to take to support the thyroid. My blood tests have been normal for thyroid, but my doctor thinks my thyroid is underactive still based on all of my classic symptoms. She tried me on cytomel (t3) a couple of times and I had an allergic reaction to it. I am looking for a supplement that is safe that may help because she thinks my underactive thyroid may make it difficult to continue losing weight. Any suggestions? ]]> cinnamin http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/cinnamin/175-low-thyroid-function.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/174-two-weeks-down-new-home.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:51:21 GMT Wow, I'm so hyped. Two weeks down and 10 pounds lost. I thought about going into OWL but I was so satisfied with what I ate on induction that I'll just play around with between 20 and 25 carbs. I'm actually a bit scared to add more carbs, afraid it will stop my weight loss altogether or actually cause me to crave more things.

I think I am becoming addicted to bacon, though. Yummy to just eat, and delicious in a salad.

I have to confess that I played around on another low carb site the last couple days. It wasn't nearly as friendly and helpful. I almost felt like I didn't exist. Soooo. . . . this is my new low carb HOME! :reddance: ]]> ConnieD53 http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/connied53/174-two-weeks-down-new-home.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/173-steady-wins-race.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:09:20 GMT My weight hasnt changed in the last week BUT I have been exercising like a maniac so I just know that I am building muscle which is why I am not showing any difference on the scale. I have been on plan and drinking plenty of water soooooooo I figure: Steady wins the race! To health that is. My... My weight hasnt changed in the last week BUT I have been exercising like a maniac so I just know that I am building muscle which is why I am not showing any difference on the scale. I have been on plan and drinking plenty of water soooooooo I figure: Steady wins the race! To health that is. My clothes are filling loser and I dont have that bloated feeling at all my energy is up and so I figure the weight will catch up (or down :) ) when its ready.

I am so excited for dinner tonite as I plan to have prosciutto wrapped chicken with sauteed spinach....speaking of which I better go make it now, I just made myself hungry!

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/173-steady-wins-race.html http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/172-back-grind.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:52:32 GMT Boy o boy the weekend really went by fast! I got a lot of house cleaning done, spent time with hubby and took a yoga class.....stayed really close to plan but indulged in a cookie (bad girl) but went right back to plan. I had the best bacon cheeseburger (protein style of course) but I kept... Boy o boy the weekend really went by fast! I got a lot of house cleaning done, spent time with hubby and took a yoga class.....stayed really close to plan but indulged in a cookie (bad girl) but went right back to plan. I had the best bacon cheeseburger (protein style of course) but I kept eyeballing my hubbys fries! In the end I resisted of course. Did my hike today and my walking partner told me she is going out of town next week on business so I have to make it my business to motivate myself and do my hike everyday....guess I will pop on the ipod and get moving.

Just a little over a month before the office party so I am pretty motivated to get back exercise in no matter what....besides that the holidays are soon to be upon us and I really want to get my miind right so I feel like I have to partake in all the goodies.

Well I need to watch the latest installment of Weeds (love that show) and get some rest.

Peace out! ]]> lcfan http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-diet-support/blogs/lcfan/172-back-grind.html