Atkins and Low Carb Weight Loss
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Topic: RE: CARb Accountability Roundup TUESDAY
Jean, many many kudos on that 4:15 wakeup!!
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
Topic: RE: CARb Accountability Roundup TUESDAY
My two co-workers that I had lunch with could barely stand the thought that I was eating liver for lunch. I told them I was raised on chopped liver and still love it. :)
Yup, meat and fat, meat and cheese......
Yup, meat and fat, meat and cheese......
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
Topic: RE: CARb Accountability Roundup TUESDAY
mmmmm love chicken liver. I had to laugh at your thinking my food looks interesting? Meat, and fat and meat and cheese lol.
RhondaRoo 256/235.5/131.8/120.0
Never, Never, Never Give Up --Winston Churchill
Never, Never, Never Give Up --Winston Churchill
Topic: RE: Start Atkins - pre surgery??
Hi,
Originally (I saw the surgeon last year, then decided not to proceed with surgery - thought I could do it on Weigh****chers, but couldn't stick to it) and he wanted me to lose 15#. It was the liver reduction diet, which is more limited than Atkins it seems.
I am to see him the end of the month for my 2nd supervised weight loss visit. The insurance people said not to gain, but not to lose until I see him in case insurance would deny me because my BMI went below 40. So I am kinda stuck right now. I have Federal BCBS.
Originally (I saw the surgeon last year, then decided not to proceed with surgery - thought I could do it on Weigh****chers, but couldn't stick to it) and he wanted me to lose 15#. It was the liver reduction diet, which is more limited than Atkins it seems.
I am to see him the end of the month for my 2nd supervised weight loss visit. The insurance people said not to gain, but not to lose until I see him in case insurance would deny me because my BMI went below 40. So I am kinda stuck right now. I have Federal BCBS.
Topic: RE: Start Atkins - pre surgery??
Hi Lynn!
I do not think it would be harmful to start learning the Atkins (or any other low-carb) way of eating in advance of surgery, since it is certainly unlikely to be harmful and very likely to be helpful. BUT, in my opinion it would be best to consult your surgeon and his nutritionist (if he has one), before proceeding.
That is because you're right! There might be an issue with insurance if your BMI is not high enough, without comorbidities. Or, your doctor may have a specific nutritional approach that he would like you to take.
Believe me, I'm all gung ho for the low-carb way of eating. But in this case, I think you should ask the doctor. I also want to add that he might ask you to lose some weight before surgery (this sometimes happens), in which case you might ask his permission to give Atkins a go.
Yes, I absolutely DO have to diet post-op. But it is infinitely easier and more effective! Over time, I have successfully changed my eating habits, with the help of the surgery. Yet, I feel as if I could easily undo all of it, and regain my losses. It's really frightening. And potentially a huge problem.
You're bound to get some other, interesting supportive ideas here -- Let's see who else chimes in!
I do not think it would be harmful to start learning the Atkins (or any other low-carb) way of eating in advance of surgery, since it is certainly unlikely to be harmful and very likely to be helpful. BUT, in my opinion it would be best to consult your surgeon and his nutritionist (if he has one), before proceeding.
That is because you're right! There might be an issue with insurance if your BMI is not high enough, without comorbidities. Or, your doctor may have a specific nutritional approach that he would like you to take.
Believe me, I'm all gung ho for the low-carb way of eating. But in this case, I think you should ask the doctor. I also want to add that he might ask you to lose some weight before surgery (this sometimes happens), in which case you might ask his permission to give Atkins a go.
Yes, I absolutely DO have to diet post-op. But it is infinitely easier and more effective! Over time, I have successfully changed my eating habits, with the help of the surgery. Yet, I feel as if I could easily undo all of it, and regain my losses. It's really frightening. And potentially a huge problem.
You're bound to get some other, interesting supportive ideas here -- Let's see who else chimes in!
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: Start Atkins - pre surgery??
Hi,
I am in the beginning process of getting the sleeve. Probably earliest I would have surgery is May. My BMI is 40-41 ish and don't want to jeopardize insurance benefits, but I really want to start doing something. It feels weird not being on a "diet" or something.
Anyway, I have done almost every diet known to man. I have tried Atkins in the past, but never really "stuck" to it. Doesn't seem like I can stick to anything. I had tried the new Weigh****chers program, and even though I felt pretty well when I was on it, I lost 4# and gained them back. Ugh.
I have seen where many of you who have had surgery are stating that low carb is your way of keeping weight off. Should I just start Atkins now and see if I lose without surgery??? I have the new Atkins book and everything - I am just so scared to fail again.
Also, I understand how the surgery is a tool to help you lose, but how has your behavior changed as a result of the surgery? Do you think if you would have done Atkins prior to surgery you could have avoided the surgery?
Sorry for all the questions!
Thanks! Lynn
P.S. I am 53 & menopausal & hypothyroid
I am in the beginning process of getting the sleeve. Probably earliest I would have surgery is May. My BMI is 40-41 ish and don't want to jeopardize insurance benefits, but I really want to start doing something. It feels weird not being on a "diet" or something.
Anyway, I have done almost every diet known to man. I have tried Atkins in the past, but never really "stuck" to it. Doesn't seem like I can stick to anything. I had tried the new Weigh****chers program, and even though I felt pretty well when I was on it, I lost 4# and gained them back. Ugh.
I have seen where many of you who have had surgery are stating that low carb is your way of keeping weight off. Should I just start Atkins now and see if I lose without surgery??? I have the new Atkins book and everything - I am just so scared to fail again.
Also, I understand how the surgery is a tool to help you lose, but how has your behavior changed as a result of the surgery? Do you think if you would have done Atkins prior to surgery you could have avoided the surgery?
Sorry for all the questions!
Thanks! Lynn
P.S. I am 53 & menopausal & hypothyroid
Topic: RE: Gary Taubes book 'Why We Get Fat'
"Good Calories, Bad Calories was an interesting read -- parts of it anyway. It was like a Ph.D. thesis, yikes.
I look forward to reading this book too!
I look forward to reading this book too!
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: CARb Accountability Roundup TUESDAY
Today was a fairly busy day...I started it at 4:15 AM to get up and go to 5 AM strength training group. I'm glad to get back into it but I'm not a morning person :( Work was pretty steady because there's always stuff that needs to be done at the beginning of the month.
B - plain fage 2% w/stevia & instant coffee, 1 oz almonds (10)
S - another 1 oz almonds, 1 cup coffee w/half & half (7)
L - green salad with chicken and a leftover meatball and Italian sausage (3)
S - another cup of coffee w/half & half, Premier Protein (9)
D - baked tilapia in scampi butter, few bites of grilled zucchini (2)
Total net carbs = 31 grams (a little higher than I like but OK)
Water - 14 cups
Vitamins - taken
Exercise - strength training
B - plain fage 2% w/stevia & instant coffee, 1 oz almonds (10)
S - another 1 oz almonds, 1 cup coffee w/half & half (7)
L - green salad with chicken and a leftover meatball and Italian sausage (3)
S - another cup of coffee w/half & half, Premier Protein (9)
D - baked tilapia in scampi butter, few bites of grilled zucchini (2)
Total net carbs = 31 grams (a little higher than I like but OK)
Water - 14 cups
Vitamins - taken
Exercise - strength training
Jean 
I'm 45, 5' 4-1/2" -- 315/272/230 -- 43 lbs lost pre-op
"Progress, not perfection..." ~Dr. Roger Gould
Breast reduction & lift - 11/11/11 (sooo wonderful!!!)
Topic: RE: Gary Taubes book 'Why We Get Fat'
Hi Sue,
I got this interview in my email today as well. I was so impressed with the interview. I have his first book, Good Calories, Bad Calories but it's a bear to get through. I'm definitely going to order this book tonight.
Thanks for posting so that everyone can read it.
I got this interview in my email today as well. I was so impressed with the interview. I have his first book, Good Calories, Bad Calories but it's a bear to get through. I'm definitely going to order this book tonight.
Thanks for posting so that everyone can read it.
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
Topic: RE: Atkins Flu
Hi Sue,
Are you tracking your food? I find that if I'm not putting it all into myfitnesspal. com, I tend to underestimate. You say you're eating between 20-40. I did that for two weeks, then realized that I need to really get down under 20 and stay there if I want to see more results.
What things might you be willing to do differently? I'm working my way towards goal so I decided I would be willing to give up things, kicking and screaming of course! :)
Please join into our daily CAR report and log your food along with your totals. I find it to be so darn helpful. That way people might be able to point out things that you're unable to see in where you might tweak things.
I'm glad you're here!
Are you tracking your food? I find that if I'm not putting it all into myfitnesspal. com, I tend to underestimate. You say you're eating between 20-40. I did that for two weeks, then realized that I need to really get down under 20 and stay there if I want to see more results.
What things might you be willing to do differently? I'm working my way towards goal so I decided I would be willing to give up things, kicking and screaming of course! :)
Please join into our daily CAR report and log your food along with your totals. I find it to be so darn helpful. That way people might be able to point out things that you're unable to see in where you might tweak things.
I'm glad you're here!
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011
