Atkins or Low-Carb Curious?

 Hi everybody!

New Group! -- http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/

We will be discussing low-carb / high-protein / Paleolithic / high-fat / Atkins eating programs!

Several OH members have posted questions or comments about the Atkins program, and also about high-protein, or low carb, or high-fat dieting.  Some people are interested in trying it to lose weight, or to refine their weight-loss, or just get carb cravings or blood-sugar under control.

This new group will provide information and support for those who would like to try this way of eating.

Even though I had WLS three years ago, and am thoroughly pleased with my Roux-en-Y, it has become necessary to get my sugary-foods cravings under control.  I still dump like a Mack truck, but have found other carbs slipping unhealthfully into my eating, and dearly wish to lose a little more weight.

So -- I'm "doing" Atkins again (it was effective for me in the past).  If you are also researching this way of eating, come give the new group a shot!

Any takers?

 If you want to control carb cravings, just  get some liquid b-complex ,sublingual from wal-mart..will cost 6$ and you will notice a difference in two days...take in the morning, it will give an energy boost....in that two days,  try for 90 grams protein, and 30 carbs/day.
       I have never been on Atkins, but   have used some form of High protein/low carb since I was 15..  I was once on one that was called "calories don't count"..I took one ounce of  corn oil before two meals every day, high protein and lots of water and string beans....and lost inches!   .Dr Cowan did my surgery i***** and recommended 90 grams protein for 5'4" and small frame.(wt was still 260)
      I still use these guidelines to get myself on track, if I bounce up a few pounds...also  the dumping stops when you stop the offending food.  This is one of the first symptoms of hypoglycemia!    You need to check your sugar ,  a fasting,  and  one hour after you eat and 2 hrs after you eat, to know if this is true  hypoglycemic episodes. ( Just once, so you will know.) Be sure to check it  if you have a dumping episode...and record each one, so you will have documented how you are processing.... make diet adjustments accordingly now...If you are doing this  and are not diabetic, then you are most assuredly  on the way.!Mine happens when my bolld sugar suddenly rises, usually from a high carb..., then blood sugar bottoms...usually just after dumping..I have some herbs I take to help this. If you need /want any more tips you can e-mail me   swetpotato1959@yahoo. Denise