Atkins and Low Carb Weight Loss
Finally!! Broke my stall with Atkins phase 1
It took a solid 2 weeks of Atkins phase 1 (very low carb with no cheating.) I was considering giving up coffee thinking that was my problem & it wasn't. The scale started moving again. I dropped from 263 to 257.4. I am going to continue the atkins type diet. I even cut out real milk with my protein powder. I've been using water and I've been doing well with that. Basically eating meat, cheese, eggs, fish, shrimp, hot wings, sausage, bacon, and small amounts of broccoli, non-starchy salads, & veggies (I limit cheese due to constipation.)
I eat absolutely no sugar! No bread, pasta, cereal, crackers/chips, & no alcohol!! The last time I drank alcohol (about 1 month ago - it started this stall!) As much as I like to have a couple glasses of wine when freinds are over, it's just not worth it right now. Maybe when I reach goal or when there is a major holiday, but no more just because of parties or regular gatherings. I have also been doing elliptical with pretty high intensity & resistance every other day.
I have been using the ketone strips to ensure that I'm in ketosis, (which is the goal for Atkins.) I was hoping that with the VSG I wouldn't need Atkins, but in my family we are very sensitive to carbs. We have many diabetics in my family & my 43 year old sister is insulin dependent already. So far I'm not diabetic & I hope it stays that way! I guess Atkins it will be for me. That's how I lost my first 150 lbs. way back 6-7 years ago (and kept it off). If that's what it takes to get me to goal then that's what I'll do!!
I eat absolutely no sugar! No bread, pasta, cereal, crackers/chips, & no alcohol!! The last time I drank alcohol (about 1 month ago - it started this stall!) As much as I like to have a couple glasses of wine when freinds are over, it's just not worth it right now. Maybe when I reach goal or when there is a major holiday, but no more just because of parties or regular gatherings. I have also been doing elliptical with pretty high intensity & resistance every other day.
I have been using the ketone strips to ensure that I'm in ketosis, (which is the goal for Atkins.) I was hoping that with the VSG I wouldn't need Atkins, but in my family we are very sensitive to carbs. We have many diabetics in my family & my 43 year old sister is insulin dependent already. So far I'm not diabetic & I hope it stays that way! I guess Atkins it will be for me. That's how I lost my first 150 lbs. way back 6-7 years ago (and kept it off). If that's what it takes to get me to goal then that's what I'll do!!
before pre-op diet = 327lbs. SW= 312 lbs. CW=214.6 lbs.
Great for you. I switche dfrom milk to almond milk - unsweet version. It is great in coffee or in shakes. Gives you some good fat we need. But make sure you use the unsweet version.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I am super sensitive to carbs that way too. I have found the most success doing what you are doing and until I let too many carbs squeeze in I was doing great. it has taken 6 weeks to even get status quo with where I was before christmas. I too have learned my lesson.
I also use unsweetened almond milk.
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I also use unsweetened almond milk.
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YAY! I'm so glad that you've figured out how to get the scale moving again. Good job on having the willingness to look at the wine consumption.
Watching the scale move is so motivating. I'm so happy for you! I too am in the "whatever it takes to get to goal" mode.
Watching the scale move is so motivating. I'm so happy for you! I too am in the "whatever it takes to get to goal" mode.
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
Congratulations on breaking that stall! It is sometimes frustrating to realize how low some of us have to go in order to lose (or even just maintain) to a healthy weight. You really showed dedication and perseverence to get to where you are!
(Alcohol does the same thing to me -- stalls loss and sometimes even generates gain, even if it's a small amount).
BRAVO!!!
(Alcohol does the same thing to me -- stalls loss and sometimes even generates gain, even if it's a small amount).
BRAVO!!!
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
LC often works when nothing else does.
MSW Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Eat sensibly & enjoy moderation
Links: Are you a compulsive eater? for help OA meets on-line Keep Coming Back, One Day At a Time Overeaters Anonymous
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