Atkins and Low Carb Weight Loss
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Topic: RE: High protein, low-fat, low-carb diets cause weakness, nausea & diarrhea...
I must disagree on the stillman diet. It fell by the wayside because stillman died of heart disease. He was already old and recovering from a massive heart attack when he came up wiht the diet.
The negative reports about the stillman diet are grossly exagerated as with other low carb plans. As with any diet, some people may well become sickly. It was not the standard for those on the stillman diet. I did stillman as a teen as did many people I know. It was then the only way I could loose weight. I still revert back to it when I can't get into ketosis even at induction level carbs.
Like with atkins, if you maintain sufficient calories, take vitamins, get enough calcium, you do not become sickly. I kept the weight off until I started eating carbs. Then came the food pyramid and the rest of the nghtmare is history. I wish I had never stoped returning to stillman whenever my weight increased by five pounds.
Topic: RE: Need help! Stalled at 263 lbs.
About that constipation, I think we all have known it at one time or another. I read about someone that takes 1 colace a day so I've been trying that. The interesting thing is that I'm less constipated without the low carb products, like bars, than I was with them. Yesterday I had a cup of crisp romaine lettuce and woke up to a great surprise visit from the BooM Princess 
this morning. When I went to Costco today, I picked up a big bag of organic celery and plan to eat several stalks a day.
this morning. When I went to Costco today, I picked up a big bag of organic celery and plan to eat several stalks a day. 
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
Topic: RE: High protein, low-fat, low-carb diets cause weakness, nausea & diarrhea...
I love your strategy with the hard boiled egg....great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Sue
Topic: RE: Need help! Stalled at 263 lbs.
I'm with the above posters. There are many, many things I might change about this menu,
To begin with, find a program to log your intake, and write down EVERYthing that goes in yiour mouth. I think you might be surprised at the total fat, protein, carbs.
Second, there's a lot of processed food here. And a lot lot LOT of sodium. The hot-dogs concern me because of the sugar and nitrates/nitrites. And the sugar alcohols are a concern.
I'm just suggesting you lg it ...and then take a good, hard, long honest look at what the totals look l****
Please see the sticky at the top of the threads list. There's one that suggests protein intake. To get into induction (if that's what you're after) you would need 20 or fewer NET carbs. You need to drink lots and lots of water .... maybe bring yourself back to nutritional basics?
To begin with, find a program to log your intake, and write down EVERYthing that goes in yiour mouth. I think you might be surprised at the total fat, protein, carbs.
Second, there's a lot of processed food here. And a lot lot LOT of sodium. The hot-dogs concern me because of the sugar and nitrates/nitrites. And the sugar alcohols are a concern.
I'm just suggesting you lg it ...and then take a good, hard, long honest look at what the totals look l****
Please see the sticky at the top of the threads list. There's one that suggests protein intake. To get into induction (if that's what you're after) you would need 20 or fewer NET carbs. You need to drink lots and lots of water .... maybe bring yourself back to nutritional basics?
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! Stalled at 263 lbs.
ha...I was just posting a product suggestion that is great for low-carbers who are "poop challenged"!
See my post at the bottom of the page on this link:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/discussion/4311297/P RODUCTS-Thread-Low-Carb-Yummies/
See my post at the bottom of the page on this link:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/discussion/4311297/P RODUCTS-Thread-Low-Carb-Yummies/
Sue
Topic: RE: Need help! Stalled at 263 lbs.
Hey Christy,
I'd say its likely the milk and the Atkins bars. For sure the milk anyway. For me, when I started eating Atkins bars my weight loss stopped in it tracks. I eliminated them then started losing again. Then I decided it was not the Atkins bars - maybe just a stall - so I started eating them again. Well, once again my weight loss stopped. So, no more Atkins bars for me! I found out later that its something to do with glycerin and sugar alcohol - so now I look for bars that have no glycerin and no sugar alcohols. "Oh Yeah" Wafer bars fit the bill and are really good! You might give them a try. If you don't want to eliminate milk, try unsweetened almond milk. It is low carb and I actually like it better than milk!
I'd say its likely the milk and the Atkins bars. For sure the milk anyway. For me, when I started eating Atkins bars my weight loss stopped in it tracks. I eliminated them then started losing again. Then I decided it was not the Atkins bars - maybe just a stall - so I started eating them again. Well, once again my weight loss stopped. So, no more Atkins bars for me! I found out later that its something to do with glycerin and sugar alcohol - so now I look for bars that have no glycerin and no sugar alcohols. "Oh Yeah" Wafer bars fit the bill and are really good! You might give them a try. If you don't want to eliminate milk, try unsweetened almond milk. It is low carb and I actually like it better than milk!
Sue
Topic: RE: Need help! Stalled at 263 lbs.
Thanks for the great advice! My only problem with meat/chesse & more meat/cheese is constipation!! Even with bars & milk I have been taking 3 colace usually 2 x a day, plus mirialax on most days (usually double dose, one day I had to take a tripple dose!!) It's terrible to get so constipated! I love cheese & could eat it for every meal & a snack, but then I would be totally locked up, I think I will def. give up the bars first. I did atkins years ago & bacon never seemed to slow me down, & I don't eat it very often anyway. Thanks again for your help!! :)
before pre-op diet = 327lbs. SW= 312 lbs. CW=214.6 lbs.
Topic: RE: Friday CARB Accountability Thread
Happy Friday Rhonda and Everyone!
I had a very busy day at work today and am sitting here with a headache tonight.
My day looks like this.
coffee w/protein drink creamer
queso (faux french toast)
2 whole deviled eggs
hamburger patty with chili meat and mustard
chicken strips
protein shake w/ 1/4c greek yogurt and 1 c almond milk
Lots of bottled water and decaf coffee w/protein drink creamer.
Have a GREAT evening everyone.
I had a very busy day at work today and am sitting here with a headache tonight.
My day looks like this.
coffee w/protein drink creamer
queso (faux french toast)
2 whole deviled eggs
hamburger patty with chili meat and mustard
chicken strips
protein shake w/ 1/4c greek yogurt and 1 c almond milk
Lots of bottled water and decaf coffee w/protein drink creamer.
Have a GREAT evening everyone.
Topic: RE: PRODUCTS Thread: Low-Carb Yummies
If you miss cereal try this granola! I thought it was awesome!!! Great to snack on straight out of the bag or pour it in a bowl with a little unsweetened almond milk! It is really high in fiber (15 gr)so if you are poop challenged this stuff is great! LOL! ;-)
http://www6.netrition.com/sensato_nut_flax_granola.html#NUTF ACTS
http://www6.netrition.com/sensato_nut_flax_granola.html#NUTF ACTS
Sue
Topic: RE: Introduce Yourself!
I had gastric sleeve surgery on May 18, 2010 and although I had a rough few weeks, I believe it was the best choice for me.
I'm trying now to eat very low carb, mainly because I have a hard time getting my protein in otherwise.
I'm excited to get to know the group and experiment with new recipes.
I'm trying now to eat very low carb, mainly because I have a hard time getting my protein in otherwise.
I'm excited to get to know the group and experiment with new recipes.
Candace
OH Support Group Leader
OH Support Group Leader
