Anyone want to jump on the health bandwagon with me???

[DBlain]

I lost 17 lbs but ugggggh the scale has not moved much in the last few days, and no carbs is finally getting to me, I can't even sleep. I am taking a break for a few days, not going to binge but need a small break. So many people rave about how great they feel gluten free, not me I think I feel a bit weird now, but it might be from the fact that I have slept like crap during this diet. I was hoping to hold out until I leave for NY on Wed, but eggs every day for breakfast is getting to me!

[barneysmommmy]

Originally Posted by DBlain

I lost 17 lbs but ugggggh the scale has not moved much in the last few days, and no carbs is finally getting to me, I can't even sleep. I am taking a break for a few days, not going to binge but need a small break. So many people rave about how great they feel gluten free, not me I think I feel a bit weird now, but it might be from the fact that I have slept like crap during this diet. I was hoping to hold out until I leave for NY on Wed, but eggs every day for breakfast is getting to me!

Congratulations on your weight loss. 17 pounds!!! That is wonderful. I'm kind of a lurker on this thread but am following along getting great ideas. My husband and I have been low carb since July of 2012. The first two weeks of low carb dieting were TERRIBLE.

Fast forward a year and a half. I have learned to switch things up. When I am craving something "carby" for breakfast (I think that's the meal that was the hardest), I eat oat bran. It is high in fiber. On days that I am running it provides the extra kick I need. I have found many excellent low carb websites with great "normal" foods. My experience was that stagnant scales would happen. I would go 2 or 3 days with no change and then finally, boom, they would move again. Hang in there. It gets better.

On a final note, is it possible that you aren't eating enough carbs even for low-carb? We never went under 20 a day, not even in induction. Maybe you should add in some fruit. I would eat strawberries doused in whipped cream and tell myself it was pie.

[JuliannaB]

I tried the pb in my smoothie... and it was really good. Thanks for the great idea!

[JuliannaB]

Originally Posted by DBlain

I lost 17 lbs but ugggggh the scale has not moved much in the last few days, and no carbs is finally getting to me, I can't even sleep. I am taking a break for a few days, not going to binge but need a small break. So many people rave about how great they feel gluten free, not me I think I feel a bit weird now, but it might be from the fact that I have slept like crap during this diet. I was hoping to hold out until I leave for NY on Wed, but eggs every day for breakfast is getting to me!

Congratulations on the 17 lbs you dropped!!!!!

[Christinee]

Originally Posted by DBlain

I lost 17 lbs but ugggggh the scale has not moved much in the last few days, and no carbs is finally getting to me, I can't even sleep. I am taking a break for a few days, not going to binge but need a small break. So many people rave about how great they feel gluten free, not me I think I feel a bit weird now, but it might be from the fact that I have slept like crap during this diet. I was hoping to hold out until I leave for NY on Wed, but eggs every day for breakfast is getting to me!

Wow you are on a roll! Don't give up. Maybe it's your body detoxing making you feel like crap? I am sure your body will even itself out.

My mirror tells me I am losing and yesterday my bf commented that I looked like I was losing weight, but I am still not getting on the scale. I think I have a new phobia!!!! LOL

Well off to the gym I go. Have a good day everyone.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by DBlain

I lost 17 lbs but ugggggh the scale has not moved much in the last few days, and no carbs is finally getting to me, I can't even sleep. I am taking a break for a few days, not going to binge but need a small break. So many people rave about how great they feel gluten free, not me I think I feel a bit weird now, but it might be from the fact that I have slept like crap during this diet. I was hoping to hold out until I leave for NY on Wed, but eggs every day for breakfast is getting to me!

CONGRATS, that's amazing! Maybe you're missing some relax nutrients like magnesium etcetera and that's why you can't sleep. Are you taking a good array of supplements during this diet, bc you should...?

I too have egg every morning for breakfast, but I'll tell you how I have it - it's SO good: 1/2 toasted english muffin, then take pre-cut cheapo slice of white or yellow cheese and put on muffin, then use an egg slicer to slice a hard boiled egg - take the slices and place them over the muffin (I usually have 3 little slices left over, which I give to the doggies) - then micro for 10 seconds. De-lish! And good for ya too.

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

CONGRATS, that's amazing! Maybe you're missing some relax nutrients like magnesium etcetera and that's why you can't sleep. Are you taking a good array of supplements during this diet, bc you should...?

I too have egg every morning for breakfast, but I'll tell you how I have it - it's SO good: 1/2 toasted english muffin, then take pre-cut cheapo slice of white or yellow cheese and put on muffin, then use an egg slicer to slice a hard boiled egg - take the slices and place them over the muffin (I usually have 3 little slices left over, which I give to the doggies) - then micro for 10 seconds. De-lish! And good for ya too.

LOL mine eggs were very different they were plain scrambed with no bread, bread is a no no on a low carb diet, plus I hate processed cheese.

The OZ diet and the Induction period of Atkins which I spent most of the last month on are not way of life eating plan diets they are designed for quick weight loss, which is what I wanted short term. That's why they are very rigid and do not allow a lot of room for substituting. With both diets if you stayed on the plan for the whole day and cheated with a few snacks at night you will find yourself easily gaining weight, yesterday I had eggs and bacon for breakfast, a healthy size chicken breast for lunch with mashed cauliflower and a pound of crab legs with drawn butter for dinner, with some veggies to snack on. I had to be careful not to overdo the veggies because it could put me over the carb limit. The protein in the Atkins diet burns fat but when you though in to many carbs you blow.

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by barneysmommmy

Congratulations on your weight loss. 17 pounds!!! That is wonderful. I'm kind of a lurker on this thread but am following along getting great ideas. My husband and I have been low carb since July of 2012. The first two weeks of low carb dieting were TERRIBLE.

Fast forward a year and a half. I have learned to switch things up. When I am craving something "carby" for breakfast (I think that's the meal that was the hardest), I eat oat bran. It is high in fiber. On days that I am running it provides the extra kick I need. I have found many excellent low carb websites with great "normal" foods. My experience was that stagnant scales would happen. I would go 2 or 3 days with no change and then finally, boom, they would move again. Hang in there. It gets better.

On a final note, is it possible that you aren't eating enough carbs even for low-carb? We never went under 20 a day, not even in induction. Maybe you should add in some fruit. I would eat strawberries doused in whipped cream and tell myself it was pie.

I always eat at least the allowed amount, most days probably more and that is in the form of veggies. for a way of life eating plan you way sounds good, eventually when I loose 40 more pounds I will try to eat cleaner, less processed foods, less bad carbs like white or French bread. I eat plenty of veggies and fruit but both are limited in the quick weight loss plans I have been on. So until I reach goal weight I figure I will be strict for about 2 weeks, take a day or two off and eat under control but enjoy some of the forbidden foods. I tried things like Weight Watches and since they allow for so many food choices I always let the portion sizes get out of control.

[Christinee]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Let me ask you this. Have you ever seen a cyclist with a big butt or thighs? No. They are all over-all thin but toned, just like runners. I'm in the bike industry. No one is overly big in the butt or thighs, men or women. Cardio in any way burns calories all over your body.

Good point. I am going to give spin a try today. It starts in an hour in a half. Wish me luck. LOL

[Christinee]

Spin was a great workout. I will be going again. And capt_noonie, you were right. No big butt and legs in the class. People were either fat (probably new comers like my self) or very fit and looked great. The instructor was very fit.

[barneysmommmy]

BROWNIES - Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes For any "lowcarbers". This is an excellent chocolate cake/brownie recipe. I make a few alterations. Instead of 3/4 cup of almond flour, I use 1/2 cup of almond flour and 1/4 cup of cocoa. These are gooey, which my family likes. I top cooled brownies with whipped cream.

I so wish I lived somewhere with close access to a gym.

[Christinee]

Originally Posted by barneysmommmy

BROWNIES - Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes For any "lowcarbers". This is an excellent chocolate cake/brownie recipe. I make a few alterations. Instead of 3/4 cup of almond flour, I use 1/2 cup of almond flour and 1/4 cup of cocoa. These are gooey, which my family likes. I top cooled brownies with whipped cream.

I so wish I lived somewhere with close access to a gym.

Thank you for the recipe. I will give it a try.. My daughter loves baking brownies so this could be our next baking project. lol

[Christinee]

Omgosh, I am so trying this... lol

Baked Eggs in Avocado Recipe

[capt_noonie]

I've had that recipe pinned for a while. I can't ever get past a ripe avocado without just eating it plain with greek yogurt and some salt. Sometimes I can get it into an omelette. LOL.

[capt_noonie]

You know, what is the difference between paleo and lowcarb or Atkins? Am I missing something big bc it seems pretty identical.