[pcosmom]

I wondered after reading a few of the threads on this forum...I hear from a lot of people that you can't LC for life. I totally agree in one way, but in another, i can see just how may different ways people can LC. YOu have the obvous Atkins and protein power, but then there is also sugar busters, and a miriad of programs which emphisize low glycermic foods and complex carbs. I am of the later variety since I am fighting PCOS and also weight train extensively.

HOwever, I love posting and reading on lo carb boards because there is often a plethora of healthy recipes mentioned, and the people tend to be very much in touch with thier body and its reaction to what they eat...If you are maintaining ketosis or something, you have no choice.

Also, LCers tend to follow a doctors direction in order to monitor thier cholesteral and state of kidneys. I wanted, anyway, to say thank you to everyone for keeping this board happy and free of flames toward those who might or might not agree with each others "face" on their LC lifestyle. It is so sad since each body is individually different and needs different means to its ends...

And again, a 10000000 thanks for the fantastic recipes. The ideas for flavoring and marinating veggies and meat really are helpful. I do so like to cook, only i tended to steer toward bready things in the past, so it is nice to get ideas for healthy meals. Plus, I can't eat synthetic sweeteners due to allergies, but i am finding that i can alter things using stevia and rice syrup. I really dont have much of a sweet tooth these day, but i try and have a little something planed each day, say a cup of coffee with a dash of cinnamon and cocoa, or a small cookie. If i don't. my brain starts going crazy and I will binge when i bake for DH. It is what works for me, but still keeps me OP. (Reality is carbs are about 40percent of my diet, but they are low glycemic things like brown rice and veggies.)

Good luck to us all...

meowmew-meowmew
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[Pooky]

Well Meow, all I can say is that we are the friendliest bunch around! We are support in it's truest form, never to denigrate, just rejuvenate! Anyone who comes here can find info and good support and lots of friends.

Just a friendly note to let you know that it is indeed possible to low carb for life. You just have to be very careful about your food choices and adjust your carb intake to slow or stop weight loss when you reach your goal weight. One thing I have learned with low carbing is that it is too easy to go back to the old ways but it takes a truly committed person to change their eating habits for life. Some programs are agressive as you mentioned but there are more "lighter" low carb plans that can make maintenance easier to do. I plan on low carbing for life as I know too well how easy it is to have carbs sneak back in and then blows my plan away. Balance is always the key with maintenance, something I have to learn how to do!

[Leenie]

Hi Meow (cute name),

It sure is possible to follow low carb for life, my boss is proof of it, she is as healthy as a horse and has a beautiful body, I really admire her.

Also, some people will do atkins until they get to goal and slowly add in carbs to maintain.

Anything is possible if you allow it.

Good luck.
Love Leens

[nasus40]

I plan on doing it for life as I too will go right back to my old habits if I donot keep this woe. It can be done with carefull watching and right choices. there are so many different plans that i Know that I do not push anybody on any one plan. it is hardenough changing the way to eat that many times one plan will not work for any given person. we all are different and what works for one will not necessarily work for another. It is making the choices that counts.