Lowcarbfriend

I am asking for a friend…no really… I would just like to pass along as much information as possible to him.

Thanks, as always..

You all know I am facing this Thyroidectomy. Well we do not have insurance, only a Discount Health Plan (which I Thank God for) anyhow I just got a call from my Mom. She has worked for the school district for 18 years and is loved by many. They came to her today and told her that they are doing a raffle for me. I am floored. I told mom to Thank them but to give it to someone else that is in need, but they won’t. I don’t know what to think I am humbled and in awe all at the same time.

it fell on deaf ears. I joined a local Biggest Losers Challenge in my town 2 weeks ago, and so far, winning by a landslide!! Today was weigh-in; out of a dozen women in class, I was among only 3 who lost anything (and I lost 4.8 lbs this week!). Gainers have to pay a buck!

I can’t relate to the coach’s lecture about eating low-fat, drinking LOTS of water and getting one’s fiber in, but watching everybody put their $1 into the winner’s jar makes me smile!

Go Low Carb!!

Well I’m right with anyone who was on the emotional out of control eating roller coaster. I’m not one to push my WOE on anyone but I’ll tell you what is working for me this time (this five minutes anyway).
I’m doing low carb, moderate protein and high fat (good fats). I’ll be honest the first week was TOUGH! Going through carb/sugar withdrawal was not pleasant but doable. Much harder quitting smoking for sure, but still hard.
The next week wasn’t as bad but still I wanted to "pig out". Evenings have been my downfall for FIVE long years. I would start eating and then just eat and eat and eat and eat….I never have figured that out. But with this WOE, low carb, I’ve finally got over that pattern of behavior that has sabotaged me.
The low carb boards have pointed me in the right direction. The book is helpful of course, but the advice about staying away from ‘frankenfoods’ for me at least, was spot on. I tried Atkins a few years ago and gave up frustration …. using the marketed "low carb products" totally did not work for me. I lost nothing, so this time I’m avoiding that as much as possible. The advice about such things as stevia, flax meal etc. is just what is making this WOE workable…including the recipes on Linda’s site<—–just what everyone starting out needs!
I did WW for five plus years and I have gained 35 pounds……Don’t get me wrong. I’m not bashing WW at all. In fact my DD is trying to drop a few pounds and she is doing it on line. I think it’s very healthy doable way…..just didn’t work for me.
I think I may be one of those "carb addicts". I could eat a whole bag of microwave popcorn and still feel hungry. On WW I felt deprived and needing to eat all the time. With this WOE, I actually have less cravings and feel satisfied. I think I’m just going to have to say no the the processed food for life. I finally finally finally feel in control of my eating. The weight isn’t exactly "flying off" but what do I expect at my age (50)? At least the scale is headed in the right direction.
The control of eating is a huge huge hurdle for me.
Let me add that I also have banned alcohol until I’m no longer obese. This is a wait and see item. If I find that I can’t control my eating with alcohol, then I may have to cut back or eliminate that also (I really am hoping I don’t have to give up wine, the martinis would be easier, but please not the red wine!!!!LOL).
Well, I’m blabbering, But I just wanted to share what seems to be working for me. This time (after a bijillion "restarts") it finally feels like I can stick with this WOE for the long haul.
This is usually the time (around the 4 wk mark) when I step on the scale, see no progress and gradually give up. But not this time. I’m not as discouraged because I can see that the old over-eating in the evening is FINALLY under control.
So thanks to all for the support!
Have a great day losers!

Does anyone have a recipe, snack idea or whatever that may sound strange or weird but tastes yummy?….Let’s share them, you never know it maybe the next trend..

This is not a recipe but I like to get a spoonful of cream cheese and just lick the cream cheese of like a lolly pop for awhile, it keeps me busy.

So I have been at this since sept 1 and am down 27 lbs as most of you know.. I have not cheated at all.
I am regular like clockwork with my TOM however I completely missed my december cycle and thought hmm.. maybe menopause but sheesh I am only 43. I have not lost weight too rapidly so it’s not that. Then yesterday I picked up little ceasars pizza’s for my kids and I was so shocked I grabbed 2 pieces and ate it quickly. I still don’t know why but it was really good and I didn’t beat myself up too bad. Now my TOM has begun with such a force it almost seems like it’s too much.
Do you think this could have something to do with me eating the pizza?? My cravings have been out of whack just a little since. But I am back on so no worries.
Lisa