Atkins and Low Carb Weight Loss
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Topic: RE: CARb Accountability Thread -- Weekend Edition!!!
Saturday:
2 rashers bacon and 1 scrambled egg
1 pot cottage cheese with pineapple with 2 Ryvita
2 Atkins bars
Egg and mushroom omelette
Coffee and tea
Sunday:
2 rashers bacon and 1 scrambled egg
1 pot cottage cheese with pineapple and passion fruit and 2 Ryvita
3 ozs beef with 3 ozs vegetables 2 Tsp gravy
2 Atkins bars
Coffee and tea.
2 rashers bacon and 1 scrambled egg
1 pot cottage cheese with pineapple with 2 Ryvita
2 Atkins bars
Egg and mushroom omelette
Coffee and tea
Sunday:
2 rashers bacon and 1 scrambled egg
1 pot cottage cheese with pineapple and passion fruit and 2 Ryvita
3 ozs beef with 3 ozs vegetables 2 Tsp gravy
2 Atkins bars
Coffee and tea.
Topic: RE: Need help on carbs!
Thanks for the reply. I don't eat a lot of sugar alcohols, but I'm traveling a lot lately, so the Atkins protein bars are very appealing. At least I know I'm not alone in my search for carb counts!
Kay 
HW 219/SW 212/CW 134 
HW 219/SW 212/CW 134 
Topic: RE: LC Shakes and meal???
I haven't heard of this plan -- What's it called, and do you have a link?
Topic: RE: confused by carbs and net carbs, what do we count?
Hi there Jeani --
First of all congratulations on getting rid of three pounds so quickly! In general, the initial quick weight loss is an excellent reflection of how far off-track we have been before cleaning up our eating, so I bet that you're also really feeling better right now -- and I do hope that you are!
Here's the low down on total carbs vs net carbs --
The total carbohydrates we eat can be simply divided into two categories (there are many categories, but we'll start with the basic two):
1. What your body can absorb and utilize (calories that give you energy); and
2. What your body doesn't absorb or utilize (fiber that goes right through you) --
This includes A) insoluble fiber (or "roughage" as my mom used to say) and
B) soluble fiber (adds bulk to our poops and helps food move through)
When it comes to eating low-carb, many people measure only the carbohydrates that their bodies use:
TOTAL Carbs - Fiber (both soluble and insoluble) = NET Carbs
The general concensus is that we should start out our Atkins approach with about 20 grams of NET carbs/day. This very quickly gets us into benign dietary ketosis -- burning fat for fuel instead of glycogen -- and generates weight loss and stable blood sugar for most.
Hope this helps!
First of all congratulations on getting rid of three pounds so quickly! In general, the initial quick weight loss is an excellent reflection of how far off-track we have been before cleaning up our eating, so I bet that you're also really feeling better right now -- and I do hope that you are!
Here's the low down on total carbs vs net carbs --
The total carbohydrates we eat can be simply divided into two categories (there are many categories, but we'll start with the basic two):
1. What your body can absorb and utilize (calories that give you energy); and
2. What your body doesn't absorb or utilize (fiber that goes right through you) --
This includes A) insoluble fiber (or "roughage" as my mom used to say) and
B) soluble fiber (adds bulk to our poops and helps food move through)
When it comes to eating low-carb, many people measure only the carbohydrates that their bodies use:
TOTAL Carbs - Fiber (both soluble and insoluble) = NET Carbs
The general concensus is that we should start out our Atkins approach with about 20 grams of NET carbs/day. This very quickly gets us into benign dietary ketosis -- burning fat for fuel instead of glycogen -- and generates weight loss and stable blood sugar for most.
Hope this helps!
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/
Topic: RE: Need help on carbs!
Hi Mimi --
Unfortunately there is no concensus on the counting carbs/net carbs/sugar alcohols thing. Add to this confusion about glycerine (do we count carbs that don't elevate blood sugar?) and it just gets murkier and murkier.
A good place to start, in my point of view, is tracking TOTAL carbs, and then deducting both soluble and insoluble fiber -- This gives you an idea of how much total carbohydrate is available for your body to utilize (whether it impacts insulin levels or not), and also lets you know whether you are getting enough fiber.
From my point of view, sugar alcohols are horrible -- lots of gassy bloating and diarrhea -- And glyverine is just a sneaky way of adding sugar into foods while making us beieve it doesn't "count" in some way.
But in the e nd, your kileage may differ! You'll have to see how your body reacts!
Unfortunately there is no concensus on the counting carbs/net carbs/sugar alcohols thing. Add to this confusion about glycerine (do we count carbs that don't elevate blood sugar?) and it just gets murkier and murkier.
A good place to start, in my point of view, is tracking TOTAL carbs, and then deducting both soluble and insoluble fiber -- This gives you an idea of how much total carbohydrate is available for your body to utilize (whether it impacts insulin levels or not), and also lets you know whether you are getting enough fiber.
From my point of view, sugar alcohols are horrible -- lots of gassy bloating and diarrhea -- And glyverine is just a sneaky way of adding sugar into foods while making us beieve it doesn't "count" in some way.
But in the e nd, your kileage may differ! You'll have to see how your body reacts!
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/
Topic: Need help on carbs!
Genie posted this the other day, but got no response. I'm in the same boat as her. I've been doing low carb as a way of life since vsg in aug, but need to know the consensus on counting carbs, net carbs, sugar alcohols. Thanks for your input!
Kay HW 219/SW 212/CW 134
HW 219/SW 212/CW 134 Topic: RE: Introduce Yourself!
I'm Kay and have been a carb addict for a very long time. If I could've gotten my head around the fact that I wasn't overweight at 140 lbs years ago, I wouldn't be where I am now. At 5'2.5", my high weight was 219 lbs. Insurance approved VSG and I am almost 7 mos out. I have been losing weight steadily using low carb as my guide. My calories probably avg between 800-1200, but I'm more concerned about low carb. I am very excited to get the last 20 pounds off and to maintain. That is something I have never been good at. I realize processed carbs are a slippery slope for me and so far have been able to eat 1-2 bites of special treats without having to have the rest of it. This site has some great recipes which is what I am primarily looking for!
Kay HW 219/SW 212/CW 134
HW 219/SW 212/CW 134 
Topic: RE: Introduce Yourself!
HW: 314 SW: 298 CW : 232 Goal: 160 -My OH magazine discount code is KELLEY11 if anyone interested in a subs OH magazine
Hi,
Yes, low carb is the way to go. I have tried other plans but low carb is the one that works for me.
WhackaDoodle, you are a great leader.
Donna
(skinnycat)
Yes, low carb is the way to go. I have tried other plans but low carb is the one that works for me.
WhackaDoodle, you are a great leader.
Donna
(skinnycat)
HW: 314 SW: 298 CW : 232 Goal: 160 -My OH magazine discount code is KELLEY11 if anyone interested in a subs OH magazine 
Topic: LC Shakes and meal???
Hi All
Has anyone done the 2 LC shakes ( Breakfast and lunch ) and a meal plan (Dinner ) ?
Joe
Has anyone done the 2 LC shakes ( Breakfast and lunch ) and a meal plan (Dinner ) ?
Joe
Start weight:339 Lbs (Sept 07, 05)
Band date/weight= Dec 13, 05/ 320 lbs
Lowest weight after surgery: Apil-14-06-261.2 lbs
Topic: RE: RECIPE THREAD!
My version of low carb cauliflower pizza
2 cups cauliflower rice
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
2 medium eggs (could use 1 large egg or 1 medium egg)
I mixed this up and put it on a parchament lined pizza pan and sprinked with italian spices.
Cook for 20 minutes at 450 degrees.
Let it cook and take the crust off the parchament paper and put it face down on the pizza pan
I topped this with 1/2 cup sugar free Ragu spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 4 oz cooked, diced chicken. I sprinkled about 3 or 4 tablespoons of parmasean cheese and some italian spices and put it under the broiler for about 5 minutes.
Makes 4 slices. Each slice is 188 calories, 6 carbs and 19 grams of protein.
2 cups cauliflower rice
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
2 medium eggs (could use 1 large egg or 1 medium egg)
I mixed this up and put it on a parchament lined pizza pan and sprinked with italian spices.
Cook for 20 minutes at 450 degrees.
Let it cook and take the crust off the parchament paper and put it face down on the pizza pan
I topped this with 1/2 cup sugar free Ragu spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 4 oz cooked, diced chicken. I sprinkled about 3 or 4 tablespoons of parmasean cheese and some italian spices and put it under the broiler for about 5 minutes.
Makes 4 slices. Each slice is 188 calories, 6 carbs and 19 grams of protein.
