Newbie

Hi, My name is Kathy and I have been on a low carb diet for a little over a
month now. I hope you don't mind if I join you. I need allot of support!

Thanks

Welcome Kathy! You have made a great WOE/WOL choice (if you don't have a
pre-existing kidney condition, of course).

You will get lots of support here, but you may also get flamed silly.
Ignore the flamers, ignore the trolls. Many of us here appreciate your
support and will return it wholeheartedly.

If you haven't already done so, it is a good idea to read the FAQ before
asking questions - it can help reduce the amount of flaming that could
happen. Here is the link:

http://www.grossweb.com/asdlc/faq.htm

Looking forward to completing my journey in your company

Deb
230/207/135
June 2002 - 260; Dec 2002 - 210; March 2004 - 230
Goal for May 31 - 209, reached on May 30
Goal for June 30 - 199

John and Kathy wrote:
Hi, My name is Kathy and I have been on a low carb diet for a little over a
month now. I hope you don't mind if I join you. I need allot of support!

Thanks

"John and Kathy" wrote:

Hi, My name is Kathy and I have been on a low carb diet for a little over a
month now. I hope you don't mind if I join you. I need allot of support!

Thanks

Welcome to the group, Kathy! Will John be joining us, too? If he isn't
low-carbing with you, then I agree, you need a lot of support! If he
is, then welcome, John!
~ ~ ~ ~
Sh0rtcircuit (Deb)
Clean out the junk.

Started LC 04/03/04
Me: 186/154/100 5'0"
Gunny: 280/233/180 5'11"
June goal: 155, 3 lbs
~ ~ ~ ~

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Hi, My name is Kathy and I have been on a low carb diet for a little over a
month now. I hope you don't mind if I join you. I need allot of support!

Hi Kathy, welcome to the group! Jump on in -- the water is warm and plentiful
:-)

--
Saffire
205/154/125 - 5'2.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Hi, My name is Diane. I started a low carb diet (kind of Dr's orders)
around end of January. I did not do the induction phase of Atkins. I
started by going from regular soda to diet soda (don't drink coffee and like
caffeine in the morning). When I started I had high blood pressure and low
blood sugar. I don't see the big drops in my blood sugar (unless I eat too
many carbs). My blood pressure was around 140/100 when I started. Around
end of March - had my OB/GYN yearly check. I had forgotten to take my bp
meds for a couple days and - wow - bp was 119/76. Been checking bp since
then - have a bp monitor at home - been staying around the 120/80 mark. Not
taking my bp meds (my doc doesn't know yet). I feel so much better.

Looking through the group has given me another push to be a little more
strict on myself - need to cut more carbs out - drink more water - and
yuckkk - even start exercising (had 6 surgeries between Sep 97 and Mar 04
including 3 hip surgeries - one a replacement - and I am 43).

Only thing I refuse to quit eating is my chocolate - I won't give that up -
sorry - so don't even try to make me

Diane
225/206/150

You should do the induction as it transforms your body to burn protein and
fat first. As far as the chocolate, buy the absolute best organic chocolate
if you must eat it. It has the lowest carb count, that is if you can't
stomach the low carb chocolates. Some are very good--Asher's brand, Pure
Delight, to name a few.

Nat
The Green Market
"Diane Ball" wrote in message
...
Hi, My name is Diane. I started a low carb diet (kind of Dr's orders)
around end of January. I did not do the induction phase of Atkins. I
started by going from regular soda to diet soda (don't drink coffee and
like
caffeine in the morning). When I started I had high blood pressure and
low
blood sugar. I don't see the big drops in my blood sugar (unless I eat
too
many carbs). My blood pressure was around 140/100 when I started. Around
end of March - had my OB/GYN yearly check. I had forgotten to take my bp
meds for a couple days and - wow - bp was 119/76. Been checking bp since
then - have a bp monitor at home - been staying around the 120/80 mark.
Not
taking my bp meds (my doc doesn't know yet). I feel so much better.

Looking through the group has given me another push to be a little more
strict on myself - need to cut more carbs out - drink more water - and
yuckkk - even start exercising (had 6 surgeries between Sep 97 and Mar 04
including 3 hip surgeries - one a replacement - and I am 43).

Only thing I refuse to quit eating is my chocolate - I won't give that
up -
sorry - so don't even try to make me

Diane
225/206/150

"Diane Ball" wrote in message
...

Only thing I refuse to quit eating is my chocolate - I won't give that
up -
sorry - so don't even try to make me

Hi, Diane, and welcome to the group! We mostly have fun and information
here.

Don't worry about anyone here trying to make you give up your chocolate.
You can eat all you want and it won't affect the weight or blood sugar of a
single person here (other than you).

"Jim Bard" wrote in message
...

"Diane Ball" wrote in message
...

Only thing I refuse to quit eating is my chocolate - I won't give that
up -
sorry - so don't even try to make me

Hi, Diane, and welcome to the group! We mostly have fun and information
here.

Don't worry about anyone here trying to make you give up your chocolate.
You can eat all you want and it won't affect the weight or blood sugar of
a
single person here (other than you).


Thanks - I kind of hit a plateau. I know why. I added in a few carbs and
quit drinking the water I need to. I realize I need to do it to keep myself
healthy and get even healthier. My new incentive is the fact that two good
friends of mine are both going through chemo for cancer at this time and in
the Atkins book - losing weight and staying healthy could be a preventer of
some cancers. Glad I found this group.
Diane

On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 19:10:57 -0400, "The Green Market"
wrote:

You should do the induction as it transforms your body to burn protein and
fat first. As far as the chocolate, buy the absolute best organic chocolate
if you must eat it. It has the lowest carb count, that is if you can't
stomach the low carb chocolates. Some are very good--Asher's brand, Pure
Delight, to name a few.

Careful, Diane. Pure Delight spiked my blood pressure pretty bad. I don't
recall how much, but it was definitely too much.

You're better off getting real chocolate with the highest percentage of
cocoa you can find.

Carol
--
Fasting BG 143
227/219.5/150 (official weigh-in day: Thursday)
June Challenge Goal: 213
Bernstein Diabetes Solution 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
Diet, Exercise, Oral Medication

On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 22:40:30 GMT, "Diane Ball" wrote:

Hi, My name is Diane.

Hi Diane, and welcome to the group! You'll find plenty of support here.
Just try to ignore the grouches. :-)

Carol
--
Fasting BG 143
227/219.5/150 (official weigh-in day: Thursday)
June Challenge Goal: 213
Bernstein Diabetes Solution 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001
Diet, Exercise, Oral Medication