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.

I think it is tricky sometimes to stay on track, but I really believe the key is planning ahead. For me, it is the "B.L.T"s of life (Bites, Licks, and Tastes) otherwise known as drive by snacking. And a MENU is difficult for me! It is as if some one has said you can have anyhing you want! Planning ahead is key.

Sounds like you have a plan Bonnie, I think you will do great.

Thanks for the sympathetic wishes.

lyn - I'm so sorry to hear about your mother in law.

I have done great for the last couple of days and I am quite happy with myself. Like I said before, low carb is hard! But I am so determined to see 199 on Monday!

Question for you guys.... with the ketone stick things..... If you have a small amount or moderate amount of ketones, is that enough? Does it have to be a large amount in order to lose weight? I have at least a small amount possibly even moderate, but I find the silly sticks hard to read. LOL

From what I remember doing Atkins 10+ years ago, any level of ketosis is good, but I think the darker the stick the more fat you are losing. Anything more than trace means your body is using stored fat in your body as engery instead of carbs (because there are barely any to use!)

I'm new to the forum, I'm currently on the Kimkins diet post surgery. Look forward to this site for help and support. See ya!

Kimkins! Be careful. It's a scam. Here's the link. If you Google "kimkins diet scam" you'll find lots more about it.

3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Official Website for Weight Loss Support - Kimkins: Anatomy of a Diet Scam

I definitely want to be a part of this discussion group because this is my life change plan for eating. Thanks for the invite.

welcome to everyone!! I ate too many carbs yesterday, so ketosis for tommorow is going to be a stretch, but I have only had protein today and I am drinking lots of water to try and flush my system out. It may be bedtime, but I am still planning for ketosis tommorow!!

tsk tsk for yesterday, but way to bounce back today! Come on Ketosis!!!

OK, this is a pretty cool idea. I read somewhere on here about this little snack. I just tried it and it is wonderful. Well, relitively speaking. You know hiow when you do low carb you crave something crunch, or a cracker to put your tuna salad on?? Well, take grated parmesan cheese, put it on a pan in little circle shaped piles. Broil it. When it cools, it is crisp like a cracker and pretty yummy, and no carbs!!

I am sooo glad your reminded me of those! I used to do that 10 years ago when I was on Atkins but TOTALLY forgot about them! They are DELISH!!! I believe I made them with different kinds of shredded cheese. Ohhhh I was looking for a snack to have while kids are eating brownies...that is PERFECT!

I have still stuck with my low carbs today!! PRAYING FOR KETOSIS!!!!

After reading this whole thread through, I decided on Friday to start Low-Carbing it to break this plateau that I have been on. For two days I have done quite well...keeping the carbs under 30 grams and all this without the proper food to start with.

We can do it! We can do it!

Cindy

No ketosis yet, but I have been a good girl for two days. Now for the night shift struggles. I too forgot about the broiled cheese, will try tomorow when I go shopping. Good job to us all.

cc

Welcome Cindy!! You are right, WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!

Here's to a great week!!

Hi girls,

I'm still at home recovering from surgery on the 25th and came across this forum and your thread. I hope you don't mind that I join in.

I'm in the liquid stage for another 10 days and even though I'm not a huge no carbs fan all your posts about food sound delicious to me right now.

I'll be sooo happy when I can mash up some tuna, eggs etc and when I finally stop dreaming about pizza.

I've tried Atkins before and I'm very impatient so I like low carb diets because of the fast weighloss.

I started my diet almost 2 years ago after gaining about 55kg (I think that's around 100 pounds) when pregnant. I then lost 20kg really quickly and was stuck with the rest. It has taken 21 months to get back down to just over 100kg, then I decided to get the surgery, did Optifast for 2 weeks and I'm now down to 96kg.

I'm looking forward to chatting with you to help keep myself on track.

Maren