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Post by Suzanne on Oct 14, 2003 10:01:56 GMT -5
Congrats on your success Heather! Hopefully everyone trying the Atkins diet has checked with their doctors to be sure that the diet is safe for them. I always thought Dr. Atkins was on to something but I honestly never had the willpower to make such drastic changes in my diet.
I've lost 38.5 Kg since December using a "lower" carb, "lower" fat diet. My doctor recommended against Atkins because given that I am Type II Diabetic, whenever my body feels I don't get enough carbs, my liver produces glucose for me. They also told me that the fats which are ok in the Atkins diet are a no-no for diabetics due to the increased risks for heart disease.
If Atkins doesn't work for someone, then they should try reducing their carbohydrates. I have about 140 carbohydrates a day (which must sound astronomical to the real low-carb dieters) which includes pizza, pasta, rice, bread M & M's, milk, gravy, potatoes, chocolate cake and coffee. I just don't have them all at once or in one day.
There are several books out there about low carbing such as the "Carbohydrate Addicts" and "Sugar Busters" books people might find interesting. The important thing is to find those safe eating habits that you can live with for the rest of your life. It may take me another couple of years to lose all the weight I want to lose but I know with my lifestyle change, I'll never have to worry about gaining it back. My sister-in-law has done well on the Atkins diet, making her goal of a 30 lb weight loss. Her struggle now is keeping it off.
Best of luck!
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Post by Heather L on Oct 14, 2003 10:10:02 GMT -5
Hi Suzanne and welcome to this forum!  I tried WW and Richard Simmons only to gain on their programs -I'm a carb addict -or should I say was! There are lots of options of low carb lifestyles besides Atkins--- South Beach Diet Carbohydrate Addicts Sugar Busters Somersizing Neandrathin Montignac Protein Power ...and probably more than that! You just gotta find what works for you. And I think you and I have  Good job with your weight loss and lifestyle change! And continued success wishes to you! -Heather |
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Post by pim on Apr 26, 2004 11:29:53 GMT -5
Hi everybody especially Heather! Its my first time here. Anyway, I read what you guys wrote about Atkins and am very interested in it (frankly I heard about it for the first time here). I've checked it out at atkins website but didn't quite understand it. Can anyone tell me some more informations what it is. Is it pills or just recipes?  Thank you in advance. PiM |
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Post by Heather L on Apr 26, 2004 12:01:49 GMT -5
Hi Pim,
Atkins is a low/controlled carbohydrate diet. You cut out sugar, flour (bread), pasta, potatoes, rice... and eat lots of veggies and protien (meat, fowl, eggs, cheese). No pills, no frills. hehe ;D Just wholesome delish eating!
Thanks for visiting my site!
Heather
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Post by pim on Apr 26, 2004 12:12:47 GMT -5
Thank you for a prompt reply Heather. I still have a question how to start or get into it. Thanks!
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Post by Heather L on Apr 26, 2004 13:42:44 GMT -5
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Post by Sabeine on Apr 26, 2004 13:44:14 GMT -5
Heather!! How is it going for you? I did Atkins for some time and had success then turned to a controlled carb (not Atkins) where I cut out sugar, flour, starch. Sadly, do to some bad timing and emotional events I let myself get off of it. I started it again this past Saturday and so far so good. I feel I am on the right road again. |
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Post by Heather L on Apr 26, 2004 13:59:49 GMT -5
I'm doing OK! Thanks I was in Buffalo 2-23 - 4-13 and took care of my mom, and she passed away 3-22 so I know what ya mean with emotional times. I started back Sunday and am doing pretty well so far. Down 48 lbs... was 50 lbs before I left for Bflo! LOL! Good luck! Thanks for asking! Heather!! How is it going for you? I did Atkins for some time and had success then turned to a controlled carb (not Atkins) where I cut out sugar, flour, starch. Sadly, do to some bad timing and emotional events I let myself get off of it. I started it again this past Saturday and so far so good. I feel I am on the right road again. |
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Post by Sabeine on Apr 27, 2004 2:15:47 GMT -5
I am so sorry about your Mom. Had she been ill? How are you dealing with it?  |
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Post by Heather L on Apr 27, 2004 2:19:03 GMT -5
Yes she fought 5½ yrs of infections (she was in remission for leukemia) and she was tired of fighting it.
Thanks. I'm doing alright, thanks for asking!
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Post by Helena115 on May 6, 2004 5:15:36 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear about your mother Heather !
About the Atkins diet, I've been trying to decrease my fast carb intake the past week or two, I can't cut them out completely since I love bread wayyy to much... But I hardly eat any potatoes, rice or pasta anymore. When my boyfriend has potato salad, mashed potatoes or pasta with his chicken or whatever for dinner, I have veggied and cottage cheese with my meat instead. I think it's working, my jeans are a little easier to button up ;D
I looked at the Atkins site because I was hoping to find a list of fruits and veggies you're not supposed to eat but couldn't find one. Do you know ?
Helena
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Post by Heather L on May 6, 2004 5:48:40 GMT -5
Thanks Helena! atkins.com/Archive/2001/12/15-464579.html is a list of acceptable foods, see the heading Vegetables there :-) Take care! Good job losing inches!!! I'm sorry to hear about your mother Heather ! About the Atkins diet, I've been trying to decrease my fast carb intake the past week or two, I can't cut them out completely since I love bread wayyy to much... But I hardly eat any potatoes, rice or pasta anymore. When my boyfriend has potato salad, mashed potatoes or pasta with his chicken or whatever for dinner, I have veggied and cottage cheese with my meat instead. I think it's working, my jeans are a little easier to button up ;D I looked at the Atkins site because I was hoping to find a list of fruits and veggies you're not supposed to eat but couldn't find one. Do you know ? Helena |
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Post by Helena115 on May 6, 2004 6:24:38 GMT -5
Thanks ! I'm sorry that carrots aren't on the list, I love carrotts !!!
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Post by Heather L on May 6, 2004 6:40:17 GMT -5
Oh yes, you can have them, but not cooked as they are high even on the GI scale. 1 carrot av. size is 7g of carbs. The list is a starter point, you have more things you can eat during each stage of atkins  Thanks ! I'm sorry that carrots aren't on the list, I love carrotts !!! |
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Good job with your weight loss and lifestyle change! And continued success wishes to you!
