[bashful8]

Hi Everyone!

I am writing with the hopes of obtaining some advice...I am currently a 28 year old graduate student who has been battling with weight problem since the age of 8. My most successful weight loss (aka fastest and largest amount) was in college about 6 years ago when I did Atkins. But like most I used it as a diet instead of a life change (i was young, sorry) and have since gained about 100 lbs. I have tried several times to return to Atkins with the goal of "changing my life" and eating habits, but it's never stuck for more than a few weeks. The most recent experience was last summer when after six days I became hysterical, was crying constantly and did not want to eat anything at all .

So now, after getting married this past spring and being on the verge of starting my internship in September have decided that NOW is the time to read up on the various options out there for weight loss (Weight Watchers, LA Weight Loss didn't work either by the way). But more importantly I am trying to find a new way of living with food because I am tired of "dieting" I always thought Atkins made a lot of sense to me (I think I might by insullin resistant base don what I have read), except the no fruits and too little veggies (although I don't like too many anyway )

After reading the book, I am hoping that Sugarbusters is the answer, but I have some reservations that I hope you all can address for me

How hard is it to find foods made from whole grains?

How hard is it to get used to the way they taste? ( I will be honest I am a junk food junky who does not like veggies or whole grain foods much now)

How strick are people with not eating after 8pm? I tend to be a late eater b/c of my schedule.

For people who did atkins, Is this easier to stick to long term?

And....Any other info anyone can offer.

I am hoping for A LOT of input. I don't want to keep trying and failing

Thanks so much,
Steph

[TN-GAL]

hi....i just stated sb today after being on adkins so i dont no that much about it..i have read the book and hope to get the hang of it.......i did go grocery shopping today and thought i would have a real hard time finding things......but i was surprised ! i found most everything on my list.....i also do not like alot of veggies and whole wheat foods.....my hubby eats 100% natures own whole wheat bread and i hate it......i did get natures own sugar free whole gain wheat bread and belive it or not, i liked it.......it doesnt have that real wheat taste...........im too a snacker at night but im gonna try just having some fruit and see if that will hold me.....im bound and determined to get this weight off me..about 40 pds..........i was disapoined in the adkins.......i not only felt terrible the whole entire time, i also got sick of the foods and not getting any fruit and im not a big fruit eater either and i only lost 4 pounds in 3 weeks and i kept goin up and down on that !! so i stopped it...........i think sb is a healthy way of eating and believe me im a sugar eater big time........but im gonna try my best and hang in.........hope this has helped u a little
Sonya

[cherylco]

Hi Steph.
I just celebrated my 1 year anniversary on SB.
I lost 32 pounds a went from a size 24 to a "normal" 16.
I've always had to watch my weight but it didn't get bad till after 2 kids and being on Prednosone a year. I've tried WW, Richard Simmons, Slimfast, staying under 1200 calories a day, fruit diets, cabbage soup diet, you name it. I lost about 20 pounds on Slimfast but was starving, cranky and got headaches. That was pretty much how they all went.

I read SB because a friend mentioned it was good for diabetes which I was afraid of getting because it runs in my family and I'd been on a lot of medication. Read the book. Made a lot of sense. Started on July 1, 2002.
I love it. I see no problem eating like this forever. I just started excising because I feel so good. I don't take Prevacid anymore or eat Tums. My 15 year old daughter started 3 months after me because she saw how much I was eating and still losing. She's lost about 30 pounds too. The only vegetable she'll eat is cucumbers and raw peppers. My 10 year old son does it! He still munches candy once in a while but very small amounts.

There are so many health food stores that carry legal foods! Trader Joe's is awesome! I generally hit the health food store once a month, Trader Joes twice a week and the regular food store once. But I'm feeding 4 people so I have to.

Once you figure out what foods you like shopping is a breeze. I eat out a lot. At least 3 to 4 times a week. I have no problems.

Can you tell I love this plan?