Anyone want to join me? Low carbing anyone?

[Shanatink]

Originally Posted by chloeandj

Yes, you need to drink atleast a gallon a day (YIKES!) More if possible. It's because your fat is burning so quickly.

That's awesome that your friend lost so much and that your dad is doing so well!

Im so proud of my dad, he was really unhealthy for so many years and he just recently developed diabetes about 5 years ago. His doctor said he had to loose weight and change his diet, so he lost all the weight and he continues to eat healthy. His diabetes didnt go away completely but its well under control and his levels(I cant remember the medical terms for them) are awesome.
NOw if I can just get my dad to quit smoking I will be the happiest daughter in the world!

[rscaggs]

[QUOTE=chloeandj]I lost 32 pounds doing a low carb diet since october. I took a break through the holidays and managed to keep it all off.

Now I'm going for the next 30! I started a low carb diet again today...anyone want to join me? I'd love some low carb friends.

Ok, I will join you, I am wanting to lose about 30 pounds, I am crazy for doing this because I love carbs! That's probably my problem now, lol, I probably will try not to mention this diet to hubby because he says he loves me the way I am and don't need to go on any diets! I will start tomorrow! Wish me Luck?

[ssguzzy]

I'm in!! I need to lose at the least 50lbs. I used to do south beach and I loved it but it was kinda expensive compared to atkins. I would love to learn new recipes to try, one of my favorites with the sout beach diet was the roasted veges omg it is so good!! I hope I will be more succesful doing this with a group of people!

[chloeandj]

Originally Posted by rscaggs

Ok, I will join you, I am wanting to lose about 30 pounds, I am crazy for doing this because I love carbs! That's probably my problem now, lol, I probably will try not to mention this diet to hubby because he says he loves me the way I am and don't need to go on any diets! I will start tomorrow! Wish me Luck?

What a sweet hubby you have!
Good luck! You can do it!

[chloeandj]

Originally Posted by ssguzzy

I'm in!! I need to lose at the least 50lbs. I used to do south beach and I loved it but it was kinda expensive compared to atkins. I would love to learn new recipes to try, one of my favorites with the sout beach diet was the roasted veges omg it is so good!! I hope I will be more succesful doing this with a group of people!

Oh I'm glad you're doing it too!! We're getting quite a few people here, yay!

I don't know much about South Beach. Why is it more expensive?

[Tink's Mom]

I'll join you too. I lost 56 lbs 3 yrs ago on Atkins and kept it off for one year. But, life happens and for several reasons, I gained most of it back. My daughter is being married in May and I'd like to look nice for her wedding. Maybe I can manage 30 pounds by the end of April.

[ssguzzy]

OH I wanted to add that we bought the book "body for life" A dietician I know recomended it. Wow there is a lot of good info and very easy to follow. They also have a website that i saw a lot of good recipes on.

[Yorkie3]

Originally Posted by chloeandj

Oh I'm glad you're doing it too!! We're getting quite a few people here, yay!

I don't know much about South Beach. Why is it more expensive?

I never notice it was more expensive at all in the every day food I bought. Maybe it was the SouthBeach brand of food they are talking about.

[bettyeanne]

Good luck everyone!!! Patrick and I began a simple healthy eating lifestyle last January. Nothing big, just cut his red meat to once a week, ate more veggies, chicken, fish, etc. When he had his heart attack in May he had lost over 30 lbs.! He felt soooo much better and his cardiologist credited the severity of the attack to his having already begun eating healthy and to the weight loss. Sadly, with all the stress of this year, he rebelled and went back to his bad food habits! As my New Year's resolution, I will become something I have never, ever been .... a constant nagger!!! I just want him to be healthy and to just try the suggestions of his doctor! There are so many things already that he cannot do because of his weight and this frustrates him even more ... it's a vicious cycle!! I am just the opposite ... I seldom eat meat or sweets. When I eat meat it's always chicken or fish ... broiled. I believe with the proper seasoning, you can make the sole of your shoe taste good!!

Soooo ... regardless of you reasons for doing this .... please do it for your health first!!

[Yorkie3]

Well, I'm in too...but not sure when I'm going to start. This time I'm taking before and hopefully after pictures. I am going with the SouthBeach again since I know it worked so well for me. I'm just going to have to make sure I don't let it slip back on like I did this last time.

[red98vett]

Well...I'm really considering trying this - I did Nutrisystems and only lost 15 - so that was a huge dissapointment - I guess it's due to hormones so I need something that will jump start metabolism

Can someone put what foods to Start with ??? I saved the Atkins site and am reading but would love to hear how YOU started the first few weeks...step by step ....is that a big pain ??? I got the water machine lol - so that's easy -but is this a diet where you HAVE to eat alot of food ?? I'm terrible about skipping meals

[chloeandj]

Ok, I'm on day 3 and 2 lbs have left the building!
I'm off to eat some eggs...

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by chloeandj

Ok, I'm on day 3 and 2 lbs have left the building!
I'm off to eat some eggs...

LOL HOLY COW !! it took me 3 WEEKS to show that on Nutrisystems GOOD FOR YOU GIRL !!!

So - is this good for people who need to lose under 15 lbs too ??? that's about my goal - it just seems too much GOOD food .....I'm reading up on it and am pretty good at sticking with something when I start -

[Breny]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Well...I'm really considering trying this - I did Nutrisystems and only lost 15 - so that was a huge dissapointment - I guess it's due to hormones so I need something that will jump start metabolism

Can someone put what foods to Start with ??? I saved the Atkins site and am reading but would love to hear how YOU started the first few weeks...step by step ....is that a big pain ??? I got the water machine lol - so that's easy -but is this a diet where you HAVE to eat alot of food ?? I'm terrible about skipping meals

How about some SIMPLE stuff. I'm not into all the fancy ingredients..I'm a simple girl! I don't like fish. I like anything FASt and that doesn't take time, I have ZERO patients!

[jnguyen115]

Originally Posted by ssguzzy

OH I wanted to add that we bought the book "body for life" A dietician I know recomended it. Wow there is a lot of good info and very easy to follow. They also have a website that i saw a lot of good recipes on.

There have been tons of people successful on the body for life diet. I know you will be too

Btw..why doesn't everyone just try simply eating healthy? Having a balanced meal instead of completely cutting out one of something. I don't mean to preach but the Atkins diet is horrible for you. I mean, do you really think it's healthy to lose weight by being able to eat bacon and sausage? And like everyone says, South Beach is too expensive and I bet Nutrisystem is too. I hired an online trainer and he laid out my meal schedule. All of them are balanced meals consisting of whole protein, complex carb, and fruit or whole protein, healthy fats, and cooked veggies. I find it much easier to do since I can still have certain carbs such as oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat tortillas, etc. I just really don't like to hear it when someone's doing the Atkins...Yes you're losing weight but not in a healthy way.