Switching From Calorie Counters to Carb Counters
Hello My Friends!
I have been a devoted calorie counter for all of the past 9 weeks! I use the Calorie Counter on everydayhealth.com and have been accomplishing the following each day:
- 1200 Calories
- 20 Grams of Fat
- 65 Grams of Protein
- 180 Grams of Carb
I lost about 20 pounds after 6 weeks, gained 3 pounds and have been sitting at the same weight for the past 3 weeks.
It's hard when you feel like you have made such an accomplishment to not see results!
BUT...Best of all... I am back in control of my food!!! Yeah, that's the hard part, and the part that helps the most with my self-esteem.
As you can tell I think I am experiencing a classic lack of results due to a low fat/ high carb diet.
So, I have switched from the Calorie Counters Forum and am making the daring move over to the Carb Counters Forum.
I tried Atkins about 15 years ago with no success. At the time I felt that Atkins in its purest form was suited more for men than for women. The "eat all the meat and fat you want and don't worry about the fat and calories" concept wasn't right for my metabolism.
Now that I am in control of my food I will be able to drastically lower my carbs, but keep the calories and fat under control. I am HOPING that will be the key for me.
I realize that I am only on my second day of Atkins Induction, but I am extremely optimistic and wanted to shout it from the treetops (decided to shout it here instead for anyone willing to listen).
So far I am accomplishing:
- 1200 Calories
- 50 Grams of Fat
- 140 Grams of Protein
- 30 Grams of Carb (hoping to gradually get down to 20 Grams)
I need all the help, wisdom, and encouragement I can get!
Thanks for taking the time to read my lengthy post.
Hugs to you all,
L.