Low Carb Archive - Just Dropped in to say Hi;

Hi all, it's been awhile since I have posted because believe it or not this website got lost in the shuffle. Then I couldn't figue out how to get back on the message board. So here I am. Well I was doing good last summer until I tried Carbohydrate Addicts diet. Well my body and mind got snagged in the lure of all those carbys in one meal. Well for awhile I gave up the entire concept until I couldn't fit in my clothes any more. I felt generally awful and my mood swings came back, and the bloaty feeling. So after Thanksgiving I decided that I was going to have to make a commitment to low carbing, because it is the only thing that works for me. I had gained more then 10 pounds in as little as 4 months, at that rate I was going to be in the danger zone in a couple of years. So I went back to Atkins/ Protein Power which is the only sensible plan for me, because I'm like an aklcoholic with booze, if I get just a few too many I'm off on a carb binge. I did very well except for Christmas day, but have stuck to the program ever since. I was doing Taebo and running, but Arthritis in my right knee is making it impossible to run, so I speed walk. My weight is coming off again, I've lost another 2.5 pounds since Christmas. I just know I'm going to have to do this as a way of life because otherwise I shudder to imagine how much weight I could gain.I'm glad to see some new faces, and names I remember from last time. Here is to a happy thin New Year. Judy

Glad you found your way back. Hang around more this time.

Welcome back! I can relate to being like an alcholic with carbs. There no such thing as a "little" cheat for me. I'm back in "carb re-hab" for the second time. I'm impressed that you did taebo and run. I find both incredibly hard, so I walk too.

Happy New Year Judy!

Welcome back!

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Glad to see you back and recommitted. I can gain weight faster than anyone I know. This time it was 18 lb in three months. It started with Thanksgiving and just escalated into a full fledged binge. I know my triggers and should avoid them but we are all only human. Once we give in it's SO hard to quit. Truly, it's not our fault. It's this darn insulin resistance or carb addiction. For me it's chocolates and nuts (well, they're the worst). That's why I threw out all the remaining Christmas goodies and have been OP for two days. I've gotta lose those 18 lb because they are only a drop in the bucket of the total I have to lose and it took me ages to lose them the first time. We can't be beating ourselves up about our weak will. We must be as kind to ourselves as we would be to our best friends. Be compassionate but FIRM! :lol:

Hi all, Thanks to everyone who responded to my note. I've been able to stick with the plan today, as long as I don't give in to the urge to eat alot of carbs I'm fine.I can relate to your gaining 18 pounds in 3 months Linda, and I guess I'm in carb rehab myself. My big trigger is bread,I love it,also hot cereal. Well today I dug up an old aerobics tape that I've had around since the mid 80's. I'm amazed that I was ever able to do that without modifying the workout to low impact. The instructer was able to jump around, smile, and clap her hands at the same time. Well I did the whole tape minus jumping and clapping. She was so (Perky) it was amazing. Well I looked at the copywrite date, she made the video in 1985, we were all younger then, I'll bet she's not that perky any more. My goal is to be able to do it and not have every muscle in my body scream at me. I hope everyone has had a great day, Judy