Hello everyone- it's been a while since we have had a low carb thread. I have been following the HCG thread and have been inspired by what those ladies have accomplished, but I really don't want to do any hormone drops or shots or anything into my body, plus I can't deal with feeling hungry- even if it's temporary.

Last year was my first introduction to the low-carb lifestyle. Thank you very much Uppy!! I have tried to stay on low carb more than going off- I really do feel much better when I stay away from sugar/bread/pasta/rice etc. But, I have had a few slips and between the stress of moving to a new state and getting stuck in a carb addicted rut, I gained back a few pounds.

So, I decided to go back to strict low carb- I'm following Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution induction plan. Even though I was eating semi-low carb for the last two months, and had lost a couple of pounds, going even further and dropping to 20 net carbs has allowed me to lose 3.8 pounds in the last week. I'm eating delicious food, typically- bacon and eggs for brunch, a protein snack in mid-afternoon and a fabulous dinner including a big salad with dressing and whatever protein I have fixed for my family. I also drink my coffee with real cream, no sweetener. I have gotten used to it that way and now it's my preference. Using FitDay, I have tracked my calories for a couple of days and I'm averaging about 2000 calories a day. But, the beauty of Atkins (or whatever low carb plan you may choose), you don't have to count calories, you just have to track your carbs.

Anyone else still low-carbing, or want to join in? I want to lose about 5 more pounds and I would love to have company!

I'm generally a low carb person-even off of HCG protocol. Have been for about 7 or 8 years. I first walked the path more like 12 years ago, with success, but it was a few more years before it became a lifestyle instead of a diet.

I love the way I feel eating specific carbs (I don't really limit fruit or most veggies....I just avoid grains and sugar and anything else refined.) IF I do eat a grain I can feel it for days. Sometimes it's worth it, but generally it's not.

I started as part of a healing protocol years ago and realized that I just felt so much better overall and my physical performance increased significantly. My husband and I own a few high end training facilities so diet is clearly a part of that. We also noticed that all clients that decided to go what is commonly thought of as "low carb" their performance increased as well. Combining that with my interest in anthropological nutrition and I had to investigate further.

Luckily this is fairly well known at this point and there are no shortage of excellent recipes.

I don't track carbs at all (I'm not a "tracky" sort of a person-lol) I just stick to foods that make me feel good. I do potatoes only rarely. I do corn on occasion-when it's in season. I do enjoy sweet potatoes, but again...rarely. So between no grains, no sugar I don't really feel that I need to do a ton of tracking. Now I'm just resetting my metabolism but have no problem staying low carb after I'm done!

I had also done Atkins, about 12 years ago and was very successful and kept it off for a long time. In the last 4-5 years however, I had fallen off the wagon and I've had a harder time losing on low carb than I had before, but also hope to re-set my system so I can maintain my losses long term, on low carb.

When I'm 'in the groove' I feel great on low carb too! But I don't think I'll rely on the dairy as much in the future, when I get back to that maintenance phase...I know for me, starches/grains are a big problem, but I think dairy is also a trigger for me.


Good luck with your program Jenny!

i'll join you, jenny, in 2 weeks when i'm done with the hCG protocol

i still remember the pic you took last summer in your bathing suit. absolutely GORGEOUS <3 did you blow it up and have it framed? i would!

Bling- I'm flattered that you remember that picture

I have five pounds to lose to get back to where I was in that pic. I'm on my way!

I'll be watching for you in two weeks- but you probably won't need to lose any more weight!

i would need to do low carb to maintain my newer, slimmer self <3

Well, not nearly as dramatic as the hCG protocol, but I've lost three more pounds I feel great, I don't have to starve- I take in around 2,000 calories a day, but I don't measure anything.

very awesome, jenny! you're just 2 lbs away from your goal weight, right?

2 more pounds is my first goal. I would like to lose a total of 7 more

I'm a big fan of the low carb lifestyle and generally stick to it all the time. I have always found it very successful and I feel much better when I'm not eating carbs.

I do miss pasta and some breads, but I have found that using the Dreamfields pasta, and eating the occasional slice of Ezekiel bread, has not had a negative effect.

Jenny and Bling-

I wish you ladies luck on low carb! I never would have the will to complete something like that- I love my bread and pasta too much! GL.

I've done LC for years to control my PCOS. This summer i really got into the mental groove and have been able to lose 23lbs in about 3 months. For me, that is lightening speed!!! I feel really good and I'm losing my taste for carby stuff.

My current food obsession is scrambled eggs with Hollandaise sauce....yum!

wow, deb! that is awesome! *^_^*

that IS awesome, deb

was this just strictly with a diet or did you also exercise?