[tammy fancy]

This is my second go around at trying desperately to lose weight and keep it off. I started low carb on Dec.31st and made it through 15 days of induction. I lost 13lbs which I thought was a lot and decided to add more carbs. Instead of adding 5 a week I think I added 5 an hour! The only good thing is that I now see just how much better I did feel. Looking for all the support I can get. Snack ideas would be great!

[Tilly]

Hi TammyFancy

I think it's normal to go off plan a lot in the beginning - I certainly have. What kind of carbs were you adding back? And how many were you eating a day? I kind of think that when I start to add carbs back in I will restrict them to certain kinds of carbs, i.e. berries, brown rice and high fiber crackers. I'm going to try to stay away from all white carbs and sugar FOREVER. I just don't need them and they do make me want more, more, more.

I think snacks, esp. on the run, are the hardest element of low carb eating. In a pinch you can always get a low carb bar. But if I'm at home (or at work and have brought snacks), I'll have things like a cheese crisp with cream cheese on top (I have to watch it with the cheese crisps. I can easily eat 8 oz. of cheese crisps at one time), or pork rinds with blue cheese dressing and hot sauce. Regular food works well for snacks too like meat slices or cheese slices (like those individual cheese stix). How about veggies dipped in dressing? Or pepperoni slices with cream cheese on top?

Of course, all of these things are easy to have as snacks PROVIDED you have planned ahead and have all the ingredients readily available! I usually fall off the wagon when I stop at the supermarket after a long day and just want to buy something convenient to eat (say hello: macaroni and cheese or french bread pizza). So I try to make sure I always have low carb food on hand.

Remember, this is a way of life type of eating. It won't be second nature for a while, and you will probably fall off the wagon again. If it feels too restrictive you might want to check out the Carbohydrate Addict's plan - you can eat one meal with anything you want in it and just eat low carb for the rest of the day. Good luck and keep us posted!!

[nelie]

Hi, don't be discouraged, as long as you are trying to get back on track, you should be proud of yourself.

Possible Snacks:

Cut up veggies
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
Pork rinds
Beef jerky (IF you can find a brand that doesn't add sugars)
Nuts
String cheese

Good luck

[GinaMarie]

Hi, My latest snack is pepperoni and mozerella cheese... In the evening I will have cream cheese with a touch of cream and splenda. Tastes like cheesecake! Yum!
G