New to Low carb woe

[Joanne]

Hi all, Im 34 yrs old and live in Liverpool UK

I have to admit to being a total newcomer to Low carb eating , I have ordered I think most of the books I could find online regarding Low carb
I just wanted to say that I plan to visit this site often and hope that I will learn more each time.

I have tried low fat diets and have had no success whatsoever , I would say that I am prob a Carb addict (eeek did i just admit to that ? )
So I know its not going to be easy but Im sure going to try
thanx for reading the post this is a cool site!!!

[Tinakaye]

Welcome to the group and to the woe Joanne! You sound like a smart cookie, oops I mean a smart pork rind for investaging your new one. Information is the key to living low carb at its best!

Again, welcome and keep posting!

[sherrybee]

WELCOME JOANNE!!!!!!!!.....i too am a beginner at the low carb thing, ending about 10 years of the low fat thing.....my prob is carbs---bread, cereals, and SUGARRRRRRRRRRRRR (i think i'm salivating...lol)...anyway, i have not weighed myself yet but i can tell that something is going right for me---my clothes feel looser and my overall energy is great!!!...next time i visit someone with "the lieing number machine" i'll report my loss---or anger (lol) to one and all....good luck and lean on everyone in the forum for support and advice---they're really good at it.

[Twilite33]

Hi iam new to this low-carb dieting and not sure if iam doing it right could some one out there please help me get off to a good start? im having trouble gettin someone to help me and let me know if iam doing it right ............if anyone out there can help me id appreciate it very much ....

Thanks once again
Twilite33

[numberonewendy]

Welcome Jo,

Been on this woe for three weeks now....Never tried this either...always low fat diets. Lost 10lbs so far and feel wonderful...full of energy....Read up on it and good luck...truly is a great way of life!


Twilite, Welcome to you too,

Get some reading material on low carbing and read girl, you will get it and understand....one must take the time to learn this woe.

Good luck, Wendy

[debbiedobson]

welcome jo and twilite. jo, you've got the right idea. read all you can. twilite, that's what you should do too. try "dr. atkins new diet revolution" or dr. eades "protein power plan". if you don't want to buy them, check them out at the library. it's really best to read up on this woe, so that you really understand it. also, get a good carb counter. i use corrine netzer's complete book of food counts.
visit this board often. you'll find really great support here. i look forward to hearing more from both of you.

[Joanne]

Hey Thank you all who have replied and welcomed me to the forum...........Im reading like crazy
Learning new things all the time,
Thank you all once again great support and great to hear from you all

[Carol]

Joanne and Twilite!
I am a re-convert to low carb and am so glad I did.I'm starting to feel better again .Can't believe how 3 days back on track made me feel!! I'm a true bread and sugar addict so I need to stay way from both!
Good luck on which ever plan you choose{I'm doing the Protein Power Life Plan}.Trick is to read all you can about low carb!!

Carol from Kamloops

[josieclark]

Hi Jo - I too am new to low carbs - well nearly new - I tried Dr Atkins about 20 years ago. it was a huge success - but two husbands later and a few stone heavier I'm back to square one. I've been in ketosis for over a week and not lost an ounce. I feel great so I'm not giving up :thup: I wish I knew what I'm doing wrong though - if there's a book been written I've bought it - I'm hoping to get inspiration from this forum.

I've been eating white fish, eggs, cheese, some meat mainly chicken and drinking water and coffee with cream. and the odd bottle of wine ....... could this be the culprit. whoops :eek:

Josie

[Damsel]

Hiya Joanne also from Liverpool.
How are you doin .I have only started 7 days ago,i feel as though i need my fix of cereal.Let me know how you are doing on it???

[josieclark]

hi damsel:wave:

maybe we could start a liverpool group there certainly seems to be enough of us

I'm not having much success I think it must be the hidden carbs

reading is the answer, at least when i'm readind i'm not thinking about food

Josie

[Damsel]

Yes that sounds great to me
which part of liverpool are you from
im from Maghull
we could put a post on UK couldnt we.


Yesterday and the day before god it was the worst time of my life i wanted to kill everyone i felt like a druggy,but today i feel ontop of the world not hungry not craving .
Good to hear from you
Damsel(sue) :p

[fiona]

Hi and well done both of you.

Induction is soooo important .. it tells you exactly how addicted you are to carbs. That is why it is important to be very strict during induction ... best way to get past the cravings ... not saying that they won't ever come back but it is much easer to get up and start skating again after that.

Take care.

[Damsel]

Thanks Fiona,
I thought i was mad to get up this early and go on the computer but at least im not the only one :D
Could you do me a faver have a look in my bootcamp diary thing and see how you think im doin down as Damsel.See what you think of my diet and get back to me i dont know if what im doin is good or bad
Thanks Fiona
Damsel Sue

[josieclark]

Hi Damsel - I'm from the Walton area not too far from you - got weighed this morning was sure I lost weight because I felt thinner, not an ounce agian, I now log onto Fitday, this has helped - I thought Sunday was a good day - wow I had 60 carbs and less than 1000 cals - much better yesterday - I'm still not getting enough fat, cant think what to eat - I'm lazy when it comes to cooking for myself, also I need quick lunches for work and afternoon - any ideas

I've also added my home email incase you feel like contacting me

nice to hear from you

Josie

[Damsel]

Hi,
No we are not far at all i used to live in walton OLNEY STREET.my husband is from walto LUXMORE ROAD.

I find fitday really good but it takes me about an hour to log everything in it but i find it hard using my fat up my kcals were not to bad yesterday i think i had nearly 1400.Its amazing how well you think you are doin until you count it up isnt it.
Keep goin we will get there eventually
Sue :thup:

[josieclark]

Hi Damsel - thats just around the corner from me - where are you now

How come it takes so long to log on - does your machine need a biggger hard drive or more memory

I know what you mean about the totals you eat - since i activated fitday, I've improved - but one day when I thought I'd done realy well - once I'd totaled up I'd had 60 carbs :eek: and only 600 cals - it just goes to show you have to make a note of what you eat its no good guessing

speak to you soon

Josie

[Damsel]

HI JOSIE,
I LIVE IN MAGHULL NOW,ALL MY FAMILY ARE HERE SO ITS GOOD TO BE CLOSE.
I DONT REALLY UNDERSTAND COMPUTERS SO I DONT KNOW MUCH AOUT DISK DRIVES WE HAVE HAD THE COMP FOR ABOUT 12 MONTHS NOW.
I STILL CANT SEEM TO EAT MUCH FAT.

[josieclark]

Damsel I've now started to fry my food - this was very difficult as you know thats always been a no no - it has improved my fat count - I've still only lost a 1lb cant think what's wrong - its not detering me though - Damsel when we reach our goal we can go out and celebrate with a high carb meal ;) maybe by then we wont be able to eat carbs :D I dont think my longing for chocolate will ever go

Josie

[Damsel]

Hi Josie,
I seem to have started a craze off around me everyone is havin ago.
I havent craved choc at all (for a change) i am made up ive lost half a stone and 4 inches off my waist and 1 inch from under me boobs but none off thighs or arms but still i feel great.
That meal sounds good :thup: :)