TryAgain
12-18-2007, 11:27 PM
I've put on about 30 lbs in the last five years. They crept up on me slowly and insidiously and before I knew it, I was a pudgebunny. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/Keijra/Messageboard/bunnyhop.gif
And so I begin.
Historically I know that low carb is the only way for me to lose weight. I did Weight Watchers for six months solid. I lost nothing. I was religious about following the plan too. I kept accurate notes of everything I ate. I calculated points on everything.
No dice.
The scale did not move more than a half pound in either direction those entire six months.
I'm a pretty active person normally (not now. I'm recovering from surgery). I spend most of the day on my feet walking and often running if my students get out of control. I used to lift weights pretty regularly too prior to my surgeries.
But still not weight loss. I didn't lose inches or sizes either. Nothing happened.
So I go back to Atkins. I'm almost done with week two and I will continue the induction levels for at least another two weeks to really purge myself of the bad carbs.
It is amazing to me how much better I feel. I can sleep at night. I wake in the morning refreshed and ready to face the day instead of wanting to wallow back in my bed. I used to have wicked heartburn and that too is gone.
I no longer eat Tums like candy at night because I don't need them! That alone is worth sticking to the diet.
And I get the naysayers who keep trying to tell me that my diet is unhealthy. What on earth is unhealthy about eating unprocessed foods that my body can easily digest?
What is unhealthy about veggies and meats and no sugar? I get all the nutrients needed from this way of eating. I'm not missing anything vital by not having spaghetti. Bread is not the staff of life.
Hell, we humans are designed to exist on meat and veggies. Cavemen certainly didn't have toast and pasta and twinkies. Why do I need it?
Bottom line is that it works for me. I feel good and I am losing weight.
I was miserable those six months on WW. My skin was dry and flaky. My hair was lank and brittle. I had achy joints and I had a terrible time sleeping.
So after that novel, I am pleased to announce that I have lost about five pounds.
And so I begin.
Historically I know that low carb is the only way for me to lose weight. I did Weight Watchers for six months solid. I lost nothing. I was religious about following the plan too. I kept accurate notes of everything I ate. I calculated points on everything.
No dice.
The scale did not move more than a half pound in either direction those entire six months.
I'm a pretty active person normally (not now. I'm recovering from surgery). I spend most of the day on my feet walking and often running if my students get out of control. I used to lift weights pretty regularly too prior to my surgeries.
But still not weight loss. I didn't lose inches or sizes either. Nothing happened.
So I go back to Atkins. I'm almost done with week two and I will continue the induction levels for at least another two weeks to really purge myself of the bad carbs.
It is amazing to me how much better I feel. I can sleep at night. I wake in the morning refreshed and ready to face the day instead of wanting to wallow back in my bed. I used to have wicked heartburn and that too is gone.
I no longer eat Tums like candy at night because I don't need them! That alone is worth sticking to the diet.
And I get the naysayers who keep trying to tell me that my diet is unhealthy. What on earth is unhealthy about eating unprocessed foods that my body can easily digest?
What is unhealthy about veggies and meats and no sugar? I get all the nutrients needed from this way of eating. I'm not missing anything vital by not having spaghetti. Bread is not the staff of life.
Hell, we humans are designed to exist on meat and veggies. Cavemen certainly didn't have toast and pasta and twinkies. Why do I need it?
Bottom line is that it works for me. I feel good and I am losing weight.
I was miserable those six months on WW. My skin was dry and flaky. My hair was lank and brittle. I had achy joints and I had a terrible time sleeping.
So after that novel, I am pleased to announce that I have lost about five pounds.