If you are low carbing it and would like some support and accountability this is the thread for you!!

Not that I particularly love low carb, but there is no denying that is works better for me than anything I have ever done. Therefore, low carb lifestyle will probably be my friend until goal.

My doctor has told me not to eat celery and to eat primarily protein. I do focus on protein, but I also eat salads and celery every chance I get! Each day, I try to eat either an Activia yogurt, a Liv-Active cottage cheese, celery or a salad, along with protein. I know it's not 100% protein, as my dear doctor would prefer, but it's necessary for me, at my "advanced" age to remain regular and healthy and feeling good, and still losing weight!

Nancy

I take it the South Beach Tide Me Over are low carb?

Looks like I am low carbing it again with you guys. I have watched my carbs closely since not "doing low carb", but I will be following a more strict low carb diet, so I will be checking in here again for ideas and support.

I posted this to another thread, but thought I would copy it here...

I talked to my doctor today about PS......I have 18 pounds of fat to lose before ps. She recommended that I eat strict low carb. The only exception is eating good carbs (oatmeal, Kashi cereal, low fat milk) prior to and after exercise. She suggested that I cut out fruit and processed foods all together. This is not forever,but just because I want to get these 18 pounds of fat off in the next 6 weeks. I am going to follow my eating and exercise regimen to a tee. DH is going to take a week off to be home with me. Looking at his work schedule, looks like we might try to schedule it October 24 (my bandiversary)! How cool is that. I have to see if my surgeon is available that day. She is going to put in a low profile port as well, since I have a "flippin" port. I am pretty pumped.

Hope this helps on the nutrition facts on the Tide Me Overs.... it's not the best form of fiber, but it has to do for me right now.... sorry for the large text...

Kammi

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 packet

Amount per ServingCalories 30Calories from Fat 0% Daily Value *Total Fat 0g0% Saturated Fat 0g0% Monounsaturated Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 0mg0%Sodium 20mg1%Potassium 0mg0%Total Carbohydrate 6g2% Dietary Fiber 5g20% Sugars 0gProtein 3g6%

Okay, so do you find this stuff over by the crystal light packets that you can put in water? thanks for posting that!

I think so... I usually buy it at Walmart Super Store... it's way cheaper and I do think it is by all the Crystal light stuff..... hope that helps!

Kammi

Thanks, I always shop at Walmart too so I know right where to look now!

Hello all:

I found this site, you might already know about it, but it's packed full of information. Protein Power

I am back doing low carb! I started yesterday, and man those cravings are aweful. I know I lose best on low carb and am having PS on Oct 24, so I will be low carbing it with you guys until then.

How is everyone doing???

Hello! I am newley banded (8/27) and tried to do just eating low cal and well that has not worked. I have not yet had a fill so that does not help, but I am one that seems to only loss on low carb. I had lost 85lbs last year doing it the wrong way (kimkins chicken only) and gained it all back and then decided I needed some help so I got the band. I have my first fill on the 6th of Oct and I can't wait! Anyway I am hoping to start LC today and hopfully get out of my stall I am in!

I was never able to find the Tide me OVer protein packets to put in the water. The only thing I saw was crystal light.

I bought the tide me overs at Walmart. I got the strawberry banana flavor. They are ok, and I should be drinking them to get my fiber in, but I just prefer water.

Hello! I am newley banded (8/27) and tried to do just eating low cal and well that has not worked. I have not yet had a fill so that does not help, but I am one that seems to only loss on low carb. I had lost 85lbs last year doing it the wrong way (kimkins chicken only) and gained it all back and then decided I needed some help so I got the band. I have my first fill on the 6th of Oct and I can't wait! Anyway I am hoping to start LC today and hopfully get out of my stall I am in!

Hi: What is your rush? If you follow the protocol of 3 oz hard protein every 3 waking hours plus exercise, you will lose weight. The usual is 1-2 lbs per week, but I only loose 2 lbs per month. It all adds up.

My point is you got the band to help you live a normal lifestyle without dieting. My weighing the food and eating "hard" protein such as fish, chicken, beef etc. you not only should not be hungry but should also learn to know by eyeing the food if you have too much.

We all take off weight differently, but denying yourself and going back on the 'dieting kick' doesn't compute until you h ave at least tried what your doctor has said you should do. I suspect you were given a schedule of what to eat when.

After all that is said, my simple point is learn to eat healthy by smaller portions and better healthy choices and exercise.

Good luck in your jouney

Where are all the low carbers!! Let's revive this thread!! I AM IN KETOSIS!!! Sugar cravings are gone!! I will be doing low carb until my surgery on Oct 24!!

How is everyone else doing??

I am back after falling off the wagon. I am going to low carb it until I lose the 5 lbs I gained and then add a few good carbs back. I need to get it through my head that I don't need junk.

It's funny. They tell us not to diet. This is a new healthy eating way of life. That doesn't work for me. If I tell myself I am on a diet, I behave myself better. I don' t sneak a little bit here and there. When I start to do that, I tell myself, no, remember, you're on a diet. That seems to work better.