My new stradegy

I don't remember who this was, but they were in a long time stall ,(story of my life) they they started eating this way a certain way, which I can't remember exactly how she broke it up but it is similar to the plan I am going with now.

6 meals a day.

4-150cal, 5gm carb meals a day

and

2-300cal 15gm carb meals a day.

This come out to 1200 cals and 50 carbs.

9am 150cal snack

11am 300 cal lunch

2pm 150 cal snack

5pm 150 cal snack

7pm 300 cal dinner

9pm 150 cal dessert, under 5gms of carbs of course.

in between I try to drink lots of water

I think this helps me knowing I will not have to go more than 3 hrs before I can eat something.  I get crazy real hunger and of course HEAD hunger, so I am trying to satisfy them both at the same time.

This takes more planning and prep than I really want to do, but left to my own devices, I just say the hell with it and eat whatever I want whenever I want.

I know I have blood sugar/insulin issues even though I don't have diabetes.  It runs rampant in my family and I am probably the only one in my immediate family who hasn't developed it yet.

I was taking glucophage for a while and I am thinking about starting back with that in hopes that it will help with the insulin spike issues along with the low carb low calorie diet.  I will probably eat more calories than 1200 a day, but that is my rock bottom I can go in a day.  I will put more emphasis on staying below 50 grams of carbs, damn-it!!

Now I am busy thinking up 150cal low carb snacks.  I am partial to a kamut wheat puff cake with a T of natural peanut butter right now because it is kinda sinful, but not really.

Wish me luck and willpower!

This sounds like a fabulous plan!! You can do it!

Thanks, I forgot to mention that whomever it was that posted that lost 9lbs in 2 weeks!!!

Shaking things up really does seem to help with weight loss, and this sounds like a very healthy way to do it!  I'm with you in that I get crazy hungry if I go too long without eating and then WOW, it's like the whole world is my personal table setting.

Something else you might consider is mixing things up with a higher-carb day now and then.  I can't seem to go that far back in the threads right now, but around late December someone posted about:

1)  the atkins FAT FAST; and also
2) low-carb and high-carb cycling ...

Will be back later to see if I can find it, but these both seem to be effective strategies for breaking a low-carb stall.

I would like to see the info you have.  My only problem is that once I go off low carb, I have to punish myself with weight gain before I will go back to low carb.  I really need to get more focused with this.  I love the idea of a few high carb days, but I usually go overboard.

As much as I love fat, I don't think I could do that for very long.  I gotta have something to put the fat on!!

1)  Link to the Cyclical Ketogenic Diet

2)  And Lee's Revoloopsie Rolls (so you have something to put the fat on!):



I haven't made these in a very long time but I think I'll make them this weekend.  I think Atkins called these Revolution Rolls.

CLEOCHATRA'S BEST EVER REVOL-OOPSIE ROLLS

3 large eggs
1 packet of Splenda
A dash of salt
A pinch of cream of tartar
3 ounces cream cheese (not Tbsp!) Do not soften!

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Separate the eggs and add Splenda, salt, and cream cheese to the yolks. Use a mixer to combine the ingredients together. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff (if you're using the same mixer, mix the whites first and then the yolk mixture). 

Using a spatula, gradually fold the egg yolk mixture into the white mixture, being careful not to break down the whites. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray and spoon the mixture onto the sheet, making 6 mounds. Flatten each mound slightly.

Bake for about 30 minutes (You want them slightly softer, not crumbly). Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, and then remove to a rack and allow them to cool.

Storage and freezing:

I store them in a Ziplock bag with the bag open partially (this way they breathe and don't get too moist) and keep them in the fridge after the first day. Then, when you want to use them, take them out and set them on the counter for 15-30 minutes or until they are room temperature. This makes them more "dry" and less sticky.

As for freezing, I tried freezing and they do freeze. This time you want to close the Ziplock when storing (I only store two per bag). To thaw, let them rest on the counter until room temperature in the bag with the bag open. When they're close to room temperature, set them outside of the bag so that they can "dry" out slightly for use.

Makes 6 "Oopsie Rolls" 
Calories 85 each
Carbs Less than 1g each (WOWee!!!)

I am going to try these tomorrow when I have time to putz around the kitchen.

Thanks

Sending you positive vibes for luck and strength.  You can do this.   

I've seen versions of the ketogenic mini meals before as well as done it.  Nothing gets me the same swift jump start as others not even wls.  However, it is a change that keeps boredom away and helps with staying focused. 

Thanks for the encouragement.  You look great in you pic, and happy!

 Hi, Phyllis!

You can do it! You are a lady with a plan. I always do better with a plan. 

I wish you all the willpower in the world. Sounds like your program will keep you from getting too hungry. I find little meals are helpful, as long as I plan them and count calories/carbs. 

Thank goodness have managed to elude diabetes. The only one in your immediate family. Fear has been a great motivator, at least for me. Sometimes, my food obsessions veils things, but I find writing about it and discussing it helps keep things in perspective. I must never forget who am I , or from where I came. I cannot go back there. You won't either, I can see your determination. 

Keep us posed, we're rooting for you!