Down 50 lbs today!

Everyone,

I want to share that as of this morning, I have lost 50 pounds since
11/03. (This includes a "break" during the holidays - never again!)
It is all Atkins, nothing else.

Things I've learned (IMHO):

1. Don't do Induction too long. I stalled for 3 weeks until someone
here noted that you DO need the right kinds and amounts of carbs to
lose weight. I thought that more induction was better. Not for me.

2. When the desire to cheat is the greatest, I am usually rewarded
the next day if I remain true.

3. I have never felt better than when I am lC'ing for extended
periods of time. Large amounts of junk carbs, suddenly consumed
(binge) now make me emotionally and physically troubled until I "dry
out".

4. Fitday.com (non-rant) is one of the best things I have done to
learn more about me and how I eat.

5. Phyllium is one of my best friends (enough said...)

6. The people in this NG help in ways they'll never know by the
thoughts and feelings they share every day. I come here twice a day
to see what's new. I may not know any of you, but I owe you much.

7. Cheat for a day, and it takes me about a week to recover. Too
much work for too little pleasure.

Thanks to all of you!

Coff

Damn, life is good!

303/253/185

BRAVO !!!! ...I hope im next


Peter
300/264/250ish


"Coff" wrote in message
om...
Everyone,

I want to share that as of this morning, I have lost 50 pounds since
11/03. (This includes a "break" during the holidays - never again!)
It is all Atkins, nothing else.

Things I've learned (IMHO):

1. Don't do Induction too long. I stalled for 3 weeks until someone
here noted that you DO need the right kinds and amounts of carbs to
lose weight. I thought that more induction was better. Not for me.

2. When the desire to cheat is the greatest, I am usually rewarded
the next day if I remain true.

3. I have never felt better than when I am lC'ing for extended
periods of time. Large amounts of junk carbs, suddenly consumed
(binge) now make me emotionally and physically troubled until I "dry
out".

4. Fitday.com (non-rant) is one of the best things I have done to
learn more about me and how I eat.

5. Phyllium is one of my best friends (enough said...)

6. The people in this NG help in ways they'll never know by the
thoughts and feelings they share every day. I come here twice a day
to see what's new. I may not know any of you, but I owe you much.

7. Cheat for a day, and it takes me about a week to recover. Too
much work for too little pleasure.

Thanks to all of you!

Coff

Damn, life is good!

303/253/185

Coff wrote:
Everyone,

I want to share that as of this morning, I have lost 50 pounds since
11/03. (This includes a "break" during the holidays - never again!)
It is all Atkins, nothing else.

Wonderful!

Damn, life is good!

Yes, it certainly is.

Marsha/Ohio

(Coff) wrote:

Everyone,

I want to share that as of this morning, I have lost 50 pounds since
11/03. (This includes a "break" during the holidays - never again!)
It is all Atkins, nothing else.

Congratulations on 50 pounds! Wow.


Jean M
Loser and Quitter
--
348/317/180 - 5'10"
Atkins Since 01/28/04
Quit Smoking On 03/07/04
Curves Since 03/26/04

On 3/29/04 5:37 AM, in article
, "Coff"
wrote:

1. Don't do Induction too long. I stalled for 3 weeks until someone
here noted that you DO need the right kinds and amounts of carbs to
lose weight. I thought that more induction was better. Not for me.

Much congratulations! Could you give more details about this statement
though.

Thanks,

doug

On 28 Mar 2004 12:37:46 -0800, (Coff) wrote:

I want to share that as of this morning, I have lost 50 pounds since
11/03.

Holy cow! That's excellent!

Thanks for the tips. I've always stayed at induction levels of carbs,
because I'm trying to keep my blood sugar down. I'll try adding 5-10 a
day, and see what happens.

Thanks again,
Carol

--
Low Carb since March 12, 2004

On 3/29/04 6:55 AM, in article ,
"Damsel in dis Dress" wrote:


Thanks for the tips. I've always stayed at induction levels of carbs,
because I'm trying to keep my blood sugar down. I'll try adding 5-10 a
day, and see what happens.

Are you not losing weight at induction level of carbs?

doug

In article ,
says...
I want to share that as of this morning, I have lost 50 pounds since
11/03. (This includes a "break" during the holidays - never again!)
It is all Atkins, nothing else.

50 lbs -- WOO HOO -- that's a BIG milestone! GREAT job!

--
Saffire
205/162/125 - 5'2.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

WTG Coff, that's great ) A real milestone to be proud of

--
Jules

I want to be the best me possible
"Coff" wrote in message
om...
Everyone,

I want to share that as of this morning, I have lost 50 pounds since
11/03. (This includes a "break" during the holidays - never again!)
It is all Atkins, nothing else.

Things I've learned (IMHO):

1. Don't do Induction too long. I stalled for 3 weeks until someone
here noted that you DO need the right kinds and amounts of carbs to
lose weight. I thought that more induction was better. Not for me.

2. When the desire to cheat is the greatest, I am usually rewarded
the next day if I remain true.

3. I have never felt better than when I am lC'ing for extended
periods of time. Large amounts of junk carbs, suddenly consumed
(binge) now make me emotionally and physically troubled until I "dry
out".

4. Fitday.com (non-rant) is one of the best things I have done to
learn more about me and how I eat.

5. Phyllium is one of my best friends (enough said...)

6. The people in this NG help in ways they'll never know by the
thoughts and feelings they share every day. I come here twice a day
to see what's new. I may not know any of you, but I owe you much.

7. Cheat for a day, and it takes me about a week to recover. Too
much work for too little pleasure.

Thanks to all of you!

Coff

Damn, life is good!

303/253/185

On Mon, 29 Mar 2004 06:59:02 +0900, Doug Lerner wrote:

On 3/29/04 6:55 AM, in article ,
"Damsel in dis Dress" wrote:

Thanks for the tips. I've always stayed at induction levels of carbs,
because I'm trying to keep my blood sugar down. I'll try adding 5-10 a
day, and see what happens.

Are you not losing weight at induction level of carbs?

I just finished my first two weeks, and lost 6 pounds, same as last year.

My weight loss pattern goes a little like this: I lose nothing at all for
three weeks, then, WHAMMO! I lose five pounds in two days. I could
consider those three weeks stalls, but in reality, they're just part of my
body's natural rhythm. Happens like clockwork. This may or may not be
associated with my ovaries. It remains to be seen whether this pattern
will follow this time around.

I haven't been feeling very hungry lately, but have been eating what I can,
anyway. Try as I might, my calories have been running between 800 and
1200. I have probably put my body into starvation mode, since my
under-eating was preceded by astronomical carb levels.

In the past, I've added calories by using a LOT of olive oil on my salads,
a LOT of butter on my veggies, and more heavy cream than I normally would.
I do prefer to get most of my additional calories from olive oil, since
it's much more healthful.

I do think that this is too early for me to have stopped losing regularly.
In fact, I lost 7 pounds the first week, and have now gained 2 pounds back.
All I can think of is that my calorie intake is too low, and my body is
trying to defend itself.

Your body, your science experiment, as they say.

Carol

--
Low Carb since March 12, 2004