Any Maryland Low Carbers?

[quailridge]

I'm a new Low Carber forum member and was wondering if there are any other members from the state of Maryland? Would love to "chat" with a neighbor!

[tonic75]

Way to go and congratulations on your 12lbs!!! Keep up the good work! :D

I am a fellow Marylander, whose "one-year low-carb" anniversary is just around the corner. I've lost 110lbs, and would love to share any stories or offer support with another Marylander!

Thanks!
Taryn

[driley]

I'm in Delaware, close to part of MD. Congrats on your great success!

[SBlack]

Hey, I'm on the other side of MD. I'm in Northern Virginia very closed to MD.

Whereabouts in MD is everyone?

[andreaplan]

Hi! I am in Maryland. A buddy would be great (online)!

[andreaplan]

Hi! I am in Maryland. A buddy would be great (online)!

[need2lose]

Hello I am in Maryland too and an oline Buddy would be WONDERFUL! :daze:

[Spencer]

I live in N. Va. I have just joined and hope I will find success in the low carb lifestyle! It always helps to have a support group and a local one would be even better!

[alto]

I'm originally from Baltimore, and now live in D.C. Does that count? :)

[Ororo]

:eek: I'm in DC. Does that count? This is my second day of low carbing. Unfortunately, I decided to low carb after registering for a wine-tasting event at the Spanish embassy. I'll try to limit myself to one glass of wine and protein hors d'oeuvres. Wish me luck.

[c_aveni]

HI all! I live in Maryland (Montgomery County) and am interested in a buddy to chat with .

Be in touch!

Chris

[readalie]

I just started on Wednesday and I definitely need some encouragement. Where is everyone else from?

Tina :wave:

[StarOrchid]

I'm in York, pa.. Not too far from good ole MD.

[TerrieP]

Who knew there were all these Marylander's on board!
(And our close proximity friends!)

:wave:

[Ororo]

Maybe this thread has life after all?!! As you can see, I wrote once, but there wasn't much happening here. I didn't do too well at the wine-tasting. As a matter of fact, I hadn't eaten much that day and got pretty lit. At least it was fun, and I have managed to continue losing weight since then.

[Sabu138]

Goodness, Maryland/DC/VA area is brimming with the non-bread crowd. Goodie!

I'm in College Park and def need regular tips, tricks and traps advice. [Yes, I need to make more time to read the info already posted]

I'm part of a WtWtch group at work just for the weigh-in (otherwise I don't do it at all) but am having difficulty giving up caffeine and alcohol. Seems even the thought of either one is enough to make me "pay" for high protein meals in calories and kick me "out of purple" for several days. Not fair, I tell you. :wave:

[taisha]

Hey what part of MD? I am looking for a MD buddy, possibly to workout with too. I am in Forestville, not toooo far from DC

[kengib]

Hi All,

I'm also from Montgomery Co.... Started Atkins last June at 244 and today am at 213.... It is the easiest diet to follow.... Just learn the rules and you can play the game..... [My first girl friend taught me that].....

I read the first Atkins when it came out but didn't think I needed to change myway of living.... Over these years I've taken notice of all that has been written about the program and have had many many overweight friends who have tried all sorts of diets and programs..... After I learned that the fat we eat is not hte fat we wear the Atkins diet became the most sensible.... Then this past June I wound up in the hospital with bleeding ulcers and they weighed me at 244 pounds..... That was the highest ever for me.... I've been on Atkins since....

Once I had been off of sugar for a week---- and I mean totally off sugar---- my appetite had dropped considerably so I'm not eating nearly the quantity of food as previously..... I'm a technical person... so sugar can be simply defined and I can find it where ever it exists.... in Cokes, in catsup, in breads, in prepared foods, etc. etc. My success I'm believing is being able to avoid sugars and enjoying salads, vegetables, cheese and eggs.

ken

[joanie]

Hi...I'm in Maryland as well...Columbia is about halfway between Baltimore and DC (but if you're in MD, you already know that!)

I lost about 60 pounds on WW and now am enjoying LC WOE, but weight is not pouring off, so we'll see what happens.

Nice to know there are other MD people surfing the site!

[DietDancer]

I am from Maryland also and I am new to this Atkins diet...I am on day 3 and so far so good! If you want a friend I am here :) Quit smoking 8 months ago and gained 20 lbs so now I am on the diet train :) Chrissy

[joanie]

Congrats on quitting smoking. In my opinion, it's by far the most important thing a person can do. Gaining weight isn't fun, but breaking nicotine's tremendous hold is something to be proud of. Good luck doing Atkins.

[imready]

Hi, I started Atkins yesterday and found this forum today! Are you Marylanders (and those from surrounding areas) still out there? I could use some buddies nearby for support! This day two has been rough! My body is not very happy right now and so I don't feel so good. At least I don't crave any carbs at this time.

[DietDancer]

I am on day 13 of Atkins and yesterday when weighed myself i lost 6 pounds :) The first few days I felt bad but day 3 or 4 I got this great splurge of energy and been feeling great ever since! I have trouble navigating here and finding people so if you want you can email meat-
Dancer_ov_Fate~hotmail.com
I would love some Maryland buddies to support back and forth with this! Chrissy :wave:

[imready]

Hi, I tried to e-mail you, but it came back. :( Could you post the address again? Thanks, and I look forward to talking to you!

[Sabu138]

Have any of the Maryland/DC/VA lo-carbers checked out any local groups for support other than WW?

I really don't have the time to organize anything, but with my WW~W coming to an end soon, I'd sure like to find another weekly, or every other week place to meet for continued, (well, what can I call it?) Rah Rah sessions.

Maybe the TOPS groups? I haven't gone to one of those in, hmmmmm 20 years? <--- I was a fat infant, you understand.

Anyone else have an idea? I would also love NOT to pay the price of a continued WW session. I'd rather spend the bucks on steak.

I just fear I'll stall out again unless I keep myself on the scale and listening to the advantages of succeeding on the LC WOE. Like fitting into the doggone airplane seats, zipping into my sleeping bag all the way, lower BP, avoiding the look of TERROR on the face of the folks on the Metro next to whom I might have to sit if I can't have an empty seat to myself, etc.

Sabu :rolleyes:

[lcon109]

I'm in Delaware.. close to Maryland by about 2 miles!

Driley - Where in Delaware are you? I'm in Newark.

Lisa

[DietDancer]

Hi ....my email is
Dancer_ov_Fate~hotmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you :) Chrissy

[DietDancer]

The site puts a line like this~ where a ~ sign should be so when you copy my email change the squiggley ~ to a at sign- like this ~
Chrissy

[DietDancer]

It changed it again....click on my name and go into my profile and get my addy from there! Chrissy :)

[Just Lisa]

:wave: Hi everyone. I live in Laurel (though don't generally admit it, was told to make sure I said "Anne Arundel County" and work in Baltimore. I'd love to find a group that met and weighed on a regular basis, that'd be great. I'm an ex-WW, too.

We should get together and eat some steak at an Outback!

[TerrieP]

Watch out you Canadians, us Marylanders may take over :D

Seriously, welcome, this board is great. Any questions or concerns, just ask because some will answer. Everyone here is real supportive.

[WomanofGod]

Greetings to all Marylanders! :wave:

I too reside in Maryland ~ attend church in D.C.

Anyone want to be "Low Carb Encouragement Buddies" let me know ~ I think that would be fun!


Keep Looking Up! :angel:

[imready]

Hello Marylanders!

Glad to meet the new ones on the MD forum. I think Lisa's idea about getting together for a weigh in and a steak at Outback (no we won't weigh ourselves at Outback :D ) would be nice. There's an Outback off of Rt 29 Just outside Columbia that may be a good place to go. Any takers? :wave:

[joanie]

I live right in Columbia, so that would work great for me. School nights are kind of tough, but I could do a weekend night -- maybe Terrie and I could come together!

[Just Lisa]

...or maybe it's considered Columbia? It's near Barnes & Noble, and some other stores (Safeway, Carrabas, Target). It's the busiest Outback in the world, if that helps tell you where it's at... and they open at 2 on the weekend and I have every Saturday free, the hubby does some gaming stuff. I like to be there when they open because I don't have the patience to wait and I don't like to eat the Outback Special late in the evening. I also like that there is NO SMOKING allowed in any restaurant in Howard County. I'm so allergic to smoke, and basically anything that grows! Right now I'm beyond miserable with sneezing, etc.

So let's do it, get together and have a gab fest, shall we? Next Saturday? :hyper: My email is LPOWELL11~aol.com.

[imready]

I'm free that day. What time should we meet? Joanie and Terrie and anyone else interested, What is good for you?

Lisa, I love that shopping center. I love the B&N and Target (pronounced tar-jay with a french accent!) :D I've been to that Outback on several occasions, and you're right, it is a very popular and crowded place to eat in the area.

I live in Randallstown and I come down to Columbia all the time because my parents live there. I actually went to high school in Columbia. I graduated from Oakland Mills many moons ago.

Anyway, I really look forward to meeting you all and being able talk freely about this WOL without having to type! My e-mail is auntteetee~earthlink.net if you want to contact me.

Hope to see you soon!

[Just Lisa]

2:00 or 3:00, they get crowded early. I graduated from Francis Scott Key (Union Bridge) many moons ago. I grew up in Carroll County and prior to moving back, spent about 13 years in Myrtle Beach, SC. My home office is in SC (Columbia)

I think I miss the shopping centers/malls down there the most. I have yet to find a nice mall up here that's fairly close and I like. I think I miss Belk. Heck, we drove an hour + to go to Super Wal-Mart in York last Sunday because it used to be a family tradition in South Carolina:)

Okay, pick a time and I'll be there. (I have to drive to SC on Sunday, another reason to meet early, so I can pretend that I won't wait until the last minute to pack.

I think it'll be much fun!

[imready]

I've been to those super Wal Marts in VA and NC. I wonder why there aren't any here in MD. I was actually in one a couple of weekends ago in VA. I was amazed at the prices in their grocery store.

I can be at the Outback at 2pm on Sat May 4. I say let's set that and if anyone else can show up, that's great--the more the merrier!

See you then!

:wave:

[joanie]

Hi guys,

Meeting at 2:00 on May 4 sounds fine for me. That shopping center is very convenient for me (I'm over there a lot) and Outback sounds great...except that it will be hard to pass up the blooming onion! :rolleyes:

In regards to the note that Theresa wrote about Oakland Mills HS...that's where my son will eventually go, if we don't move to another part of Columbia. That's IF he graduates second grade, which is sometimes in question! We live in the Jeffers Hill part of Long Reach...were you in that area?!

I'm gonna send an email to Terrie, since I don't know if she knows about this plan or not; she hasn't posted here recently. Unless you hear otherwise from me, plan on me for next week.

Looking forward to meeting you all -- we need to take a pic of all of us and post it on this site!! :cool:

[imready]

Actually, I lived in Running Brook in the village of Wilde Lake, but when I was in 11th grade, OMHS first opened, so they offered to bus people from the west side to OM since WLHS was so crowded. I, and two of my sibs who were in HS, switched. We all hated WLHS at the time.

My first apartment was in OM at Autumn Crest. Of course, that was a VERY long time ago!

Glad you'll be able to make the luncheon! Can't wait to meet everyone!

[Lisa in MD]

I got hungry for the Outback Special so we went yesterday. That's all good, I'll be more than ready next Saturday. I don't know if it's because it was Sunday but there was sure a lot of blue-hairs there and if the one behind me had pushed/ran into me one more time I was going to have to beat her over the head with my purse. Is it my imagination or are old people getting meaner/nastier? I can see the point where you've made it this far, who cares what the world thinks, but heebie jeebie, it was BAD yesterday.

[imready]

Just couldn't wait, Lisa, now could you! I don't blame you. I went out on Sunday and bought a nice NY Strip Steak to grill on my George Foreman Grill. All that talk about the Outback made me crave a good steak--and it WAS good! :yum:

Anyway, nothing wrong with eating steak twice in a week! Viva La Low Carb! :D

[Just Lisa]

I don't want to overdo it on the red meat, I guess:)

Glad we're going to be able to get together and trade stories and hints, etc.

[imready]

This is just a general invite to all Maryland LCers who have been posting on this thread. There are three of us who are confirmed to go to the Outback Steakhouse in the shopping center off of Rt 29, 100, and 103 in Ellicott City this coming Sturday at 2pm.

If any of you are interested, please come out and meet your fellow MD LCers!

[Meghann23]

Hello,
I live in Gaithersburg, Md and just recently started LCing. I would love you get to know some other people in this area that are doing the same thing! I need support :)
Meghann

[Sabu138]

Did the MD people meet for dinner last May? How did it go? I know of several new Low-carbers now in DC - all could stand to have some support in addition to the info from the internet and books.

I'm finally about ready to give up coffee (which, I'm pretty sure was the reason I didn't lose another pound after my initial whoosh when I did without) again and see if I can't do better in the next two months.

The folks at my work are still offering WW~W sessions. It's just not compatible with the LC WOE, so I'm not signing up this year.

But I'd make an effort to visit a local group. Those airplane seats are just getting too small for my hindquarters. Something's gotta give! (grumble grumble....)


Sabu

[cookymnstr]

hi! i am in md. area as well-looking for retail stores :wave: :wave:

[cookymnstr]

Hi Lisa! I am Jennie in Anne Arrundel County-thx for mentioning us! Say, u know of any good retail low carb stores in area? getting quite pricey buying bread online :wave:

[cookymnstr]

[i am replying to messages from a year ago! i am completely clueless when it comes to this computer stuff...........might just EAT this keyboard............wonder how many carbs? :confused:

[cookymnstr]

ok-i think i have sucessfully replied to some md. people but i'm not certain because this whole computer thing terrifies me!it took me a long time to figure it out at all and now i am weak-need some protien!I live in anne arundel county-work in d.c. a lot-looking for some retail stores that sell low carb products-know of any?-by the way, my favorites are Pumpkorn(try it its GOOD!) and the low carb vanilla almond granola................i also adore Fritos but am not allowed to have them :mad: :mad: :mad: my email is finefinishes~annapolis.net and as i have said i am totally computer -challenged but if any md.-ers can find me i'd love to hear from u. oh, and to the person from d.c. that i hope i am replying to, i am working on a project right now across street from meridian park-i am a decorative painter- :wave:

[Jannie]

Hi-

I live in Timoium, right behind the MD state fairgrounds. Greetings to all, I'm happy to find owhter low-carbers nearby. I've been doing the Atkins thing for about 5 weeks and have lost 13 lbs so far-I'm JAZZED about this WOE. I have reaped so many benefits other than just weight loss, just wish I could make others understand (SIGH!)

Anyway, would love to hear from any/all of you.

Atkins RULES!!

:cheer:

[Jannie]

Hi, Cookymonstr-

I buy Atkins products at GNC, and they seem to be everywhere. Good Luck to you-

[bigbear49i]

I live in Montgomery county and need all the help "buddies "can give me.

[Jannie]

Happy to be your buddy! Are you an active poster? I tried to send you a private message and couldn't b/c I got a message about you not being active or some such rot.

I live in Timonium, right behind the state fairgrounds. If you have questions, or need encouragement, send me a private message-after you have put me on your buddy list, of course.

Congratulations on making the decision to do something wonderful for yourself! :thup: :thup: :thup: :thup:

I'll be happy to support you all along the way. I'm doing maintenance, another whole adventure, but very, very good--

All the Best,
JAN

:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

[sheas31]

I'm in Prince Georges county!!

[Jannie]

Hey, Sheas! Good to know another low-carber in the area. Looks like you are making GREAT progress-congrats!!!

Let us know how you're doing.

I'm on maintenance now, and loving life!

:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[sheas31]

Doing well 5 more lbs to go this is the part I hate slowing it down how long did it take you?

[rellorba]

Anyone live near Catonsville?

[Jannie]

I work in Pikesville, live in Timonium. Want to meet? Would love to get together with someone in my area!

:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[piddy]

Does the Eastern Shore count? Get this - I'm in the store and scanning food labels and here the word "Carbs".... I bounce into the conversation - starved for other carb counting chubs....

At a dinner/meeting/barbeque I was asking the server if I could have three pieces of chicken and was there sugar in the salad dressing? Everyone else in line was wondering why this obese granny was all of a sudden getting picky about her food.

I can't believe that a stick that is just about the last color purple would turn me on.

Do mosquitoes have carbs?

[Jannie]

Sure, it counts-welcome! I'm a granny, too!!

:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

[mymindseye]

Hello, Piddy...where do you live on the Eastern Shore? I am in St. Michaels. Anyone else on this side of the Bay?

I don't mind driving to Annapolis or Baltimore to meet a few other LC'ers for lunch or dinner....my naturally skinny friends and svelte husband just don't get this WOE...I would love to hold an adult conversation with people who are going through the same trials and tribulations as myself.

Look forward to hearing from you......

April

[piddy]

Let's meet at Caroll's gas station for a plate of fries....
You probably pass me going to Easton... or maybe at Acme looking for pork rinds....

[NuttyNeeta]

I'm in Southern Maryland (La PLata to be exact) and I work in DC. Wouldn't mind meeting up for a lunch or dinner sometime!!

[Squintz]

Wow this is an old message bu i figured why start another one. I am in Belcamp MD. Which is in Harford County Just north of White Marsh, JappaTowne, Edgewood, and Abingdon.

[LCanita]

Hi Squintz. I'm in Davidsonville, Maryland. It's near Annapolis.

Any other Marylanders out there in LC land?

[talker384]

greetings!
Is anybody still out there? I see moist of these are pretty old....but still appropriate. I'm a LC-er from Columbia but work in Hyattsville, Rockville and Upper Marlboro (the courthouses). I've been lc-ing for about a month or six weeks now. I'm enjoying it immensely. I realized I CAN COOK! I've dropped 23 lbs so far. I'd love to have an online, and perhaps even realtime buddy....

Give me a holler!

Julie

[Jannie]

Hi, Julie--

I'm definitely still out here. I've been following Atkins for almost 2 years, but having problems with sugar addiction since last Christmas--it was the cookies that kicked it off. I'm climbing back on the wagon, with lots of prayer. :help:

Sounds like you're doing great--congratulations!! :D :D :D I'd be delighted to be your pal, maybe even get together in person sometime. I live in Timonium, work in Pikesville--not too far from Columbia... :wave:

[talker384]

Hi Jannie , hi Journal...

Thanks for your encouraging words. That would be great...having a fellow lc-er to encouarge and uplift one another. I peruse your success link and am totally pumped for you...and me!

I think I was a bit obsessive about the scale...checking my weight WAY too often....but you know how God has a way of dealing with us when we take our eyes off of Him....the scale it going whacko. I started at 293. I wasweighing 270 last weekend. This week I have weighed in at 305, 312, 324, 298, 270, 260.5. The scale is jumpin' all over the place. Finally my oh-so-smart son says, "Mom, I think it's broken." Yeah, well, at a minimum. Broken or demon-possessed! :devil: I will forego the scale until I get back to the doctors a month or so from now. I keep telling y kids not to worry about the "number' on the scale but rather rely on how they feel and how their clothes fit. Time to dance to the tune I'm playing, huh?

Gotta run....

God bless,

Julie

[MsCina24]

hi, I'm in Baltimore myself but i'm moving back to N. Va...It's cool to see so many people from this area!

[moodyredhd]

undefinedundefinedHI all! I live in Maryland (Montgomery County) and am interested in a buddy to chat with .

Be in touch!

Chris
i live in maryland also.. have just started the diet yesterday.. would be great to have found a buddy online to chat with.. am going thru a bad time and needless to say my strength is horrible right now.. all i want is comfort food along with fast food.. my dad has been giving only 5 months to live.. anyway.. would love to hear how u have been doing on your diet and have u lost your self control due to stress.. take care.. hope to hear from you soon.. red :wave:

[talker384]

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Greetings red. Welcome aboard. I haven't been doing the LC wol nearly as long as many of these great encouragers but I do know that if you simply commit to yourself to stay away form the carbs for three or four days (and you're anything like me), the cravings will subside INCREDIBLY! I have found it gets much easier, especially if you get into the cooking. I also belong to a couple htt groups (hold-the-toast) and get some great encouragemnet and recipes from them. I love cooking out of the Dana Carpender books and find a lot of things become family favorites really quickly.

On a more personal note. I also lost my dad through illness, watching him fade away.:cry: If you would like to talk, feel free to email me privately. We were told my dad had about three months to live when he was diagnosed with throat cancer. He lived 11 months. He was ready to go the last few months. Very tired. That was 13 years ago. Six months ago, I lost my mom. It's still very difficult to accept. Again, if you'd just like to talk...rotterx3~aol.com.

God bless,

Julie

[tedpas44]

Apparently not alot of us from MD on this thread, but add me to the list. I live in Rockville and work in Kensington.
I have been LC'ing since 12Feb05, so just less than a month. I've made good progress, but still have quite a distance to go.
I moved to this area from OH last year and other than folks I work with, don't have any other acquaintences in the area.
Stop by my Journal and say hello.
Ted

[moodyredhd]

hi.. i'm close to baltimore.. i started in feb.. havent been doin to great lately.. am under alot of stress.. my dad has als and my mom is not blind.. so everything has fallen on my shoulders.. anyway i have started again today.. just need to get that water in.. that always seem to help me with my hunger.. anyway, hope to hear from you.. i wish you well with your diet.. i'm sure that you will do great with it.. i can be a good listner and motivater if needed.. hope to hear from you soon.. take care.. red

[SenseShine]

Apparently not alot of us from MD on this thread, but add me to the list. I live in Rockville and work in Kensington.Ted

Hi All!
I agree with you, Ted, that there must not be too many MD LC-ers on this thread. I'm in Southern Maryland -- St. Mary's County. I've been on a low-carb diet (35% carbs / 45% protein / 20% fat) since Feb. 6th and started the Atkins diet only 4 days ago. During my month on the former diet, I lost 5 pounds, and on the Atkins diet, I've lost 2 pounds so far. It comes and goes, so perhaps it's just water weight (sigh).
Anywho . . . count me in on this thread.
:wave:

[tedpas44]

Hi Red and SenseShine,
Well it appears that there are three of us anyhow. I have been working to personalize the South Beach plan to make it my own for about a month and am getting more comfortable with it as time goes by.
I'm sorry to hear about your parents Red and the extra stress that you are feeling. Stress and loneliness have always been two of the triggers that have sent me to my comfort zone with food. It's pretty sad that I would go to food for comfort but I guess it has always been there so it's easy to do. I just have to break that habit and move on to dealing with my feelings.
About a week after I started LCing I decided to quit smoking after 30+ yrs of that bad habit. Talk about timing; I'm not certain what motivated me to do it just now but now I've been about a month without smoking!
Anyhow, I'm glad to see both of you and will be watching for you to start your Journal so I will know where to find you.
Take care and remember to take time for yourselves,
Ted

[SenseShine]

Ted, Congrats on getting acclimated to a diet that suits you well and also for quitting smoking! Good for you!!!!! Keep up the great work.
Have a great day!

[joanie]

Hi you all! I'm in MD, too, and have been a poster on this forum off and on for years. Ted, congrats on quitting smoking -- such a great accomplishment!

I'm living in Columbia, and a full time pharmacy student up in Baltimore. Have two kids, hubby, etc. Life is very full; sometimes TOO full!

Hope you all are doing well with your programs...! (you can see more about me in my journal)

Take care!

[Karcher]

I'm from northern Harford Co. as well...born and raised!!

Congrats on the 12lbs!!! :)

[mytyme]

Hi Neighbors!

I am from Towson, MD near Baltimore. I've been on this forum before, about three years ago. I started Atkins again on Wednesday. Pehaps I'll see you around the forum!

[L10JOHNfan]

I am a low carbing Marylander......I grew up in Ferndale and married a guy from Baltimore Highlands. After living in Germany for several years, we bought a house in his old neighborhood and we spend a lot of time rehabbing it! Neat thread...good to know there are other Marylanders out there!

[123praise]

Hi Everyone,

I'm from Annapolis, MD home to the United States Naval Academy. My doctor wants me to eat meats and vegetables. So I'm assuming it's a low carb diet.