Active Low-Carber Forums
Atkins diet and low carb discussion provided free for information only, not as medical advice.
Home Plans Tips Recipes Tools Stories Studies Products
Active Low-Carber Forums
A sugar-free zone


Welcome to the Active Low-Carber Forums.
Support for Atkins diet, Protein Power, Neanderthin (Paleo Diet), CAD/CALP, Dr. Bernstein Diabetes Solution and any other healthy low-carb diet or plan, all are welcome in our lowcarb community. Forget starvation and fad diets -- join the healthy eating crowd! You may register by clicking here, it's free!

Go Back   Active Low-Carber Forums > Main Low-Carb Diets Forums & Support > New Members & Low-Carbers > Introduce Yourself
User Name
Password
FAQ Members Calendar Mark Forums Read Search Gallery My P.L.A.N. Survey


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1   ^
Old Mon, Feb-11-02, 17:54
lyttlefish lyttlefish is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 106
 
Plan: Aikens
Stats: 182/182/162
BF:
Progress: 0%
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Default INTRODUCTION

Hi:

I have just joined this information group and of course am very excited
I have had so many questions that i cannot find answers for int he book
I started the Aiken's program about 1 month ago and have been very impressed so far.
I hope that you will bare with me when i post my seemingly silly questions
great meeting you all
<')))><
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
  #2   ^
Old Mon, Feb-11-02, 18:25
wbahn's Avatar
wbahn wbahn is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 8,651
 
Plan: Atkins-ish, post-WLS
Stats: 408.0/288.0/168.0 Male 72 inches
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Southern Colorado, USA
Default

Welcome aboard!

You've found a wonderful place for information and support. There are no dumb questions (well, for the most part ), so ask away.
Reply With Quote
  #3   ^
Old Mon, Feb-11-02, 19:05
nOcaRbgurL nOcaRbgurL is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 115
 
Plan: dr. Atkins
Stats: 156/145/130
BF:
Progress: 42%
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA
Default

hi lyttlefish,
I was just wondering how much did you lose in a month?? 12lbs?? I just kinda need some motivation to stay on this LC WOE and I wanted some advice. Keep up the good work and keep me posted!
Reply With Quote
  #4   ^
Old Tue, Feb-12-02, 11:50
lyttlefish lyttlefish is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 106
 
Plan: Aikens
Stats: 182/182/162
BF:
Progress: 0%
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Default

Quote:
Originally posted by nOcaRbgurL
hi lyttlefish,
I was just wondering how much did you lose in a month?? 12lbs?? I just kinda need some motivation to stay on this LC WOE and I wanted some advice. Keep up the good work and keep me posted!


Dear Jane:

I did lose that weight
I followed the instructions by Dr. Aikens to the letter
I did forget to drink all the water i was supposed to at first and still have a porblem there
Even if i had not lost the weight..i cannot express enough how wodnerful and differan ti feel emotionally and physically
I sleep better, have no sugar lows and am never hungry
this is a marvel to me
thank you for your support..i know if you are patient and stick to the rules the FAT will move ON
lyttlefish
Reply With Quote
  #5   ^
Old Wed, Feb-13-02, 14:42
nOcaRbgurL nOcaRbgurL is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 115
 
Plan: dr. Atkins
Stats: 156/145/130
BF:
Progress: 42%
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA
Default

Hi lyttlefish,
I applaud you for your weight loss thus far. I am also following the LC WOE to the tee and words can't express how much better I feel. I can't wait for the weeks to go by where I can lose more and more. I really want to look good and get back down to my desired weight and i believe that if i stick to this, i can get there by the summertime. Much more success to you and I both and good luck.
Reply With Quote
  #6   ^
Old Thu, Feb-14-02, 13:04
lyttlefish lyttlefish is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 106
 
Plan: Aikens
Stats: 182/182/162
BF:
Progress: 0%
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Default Jane

Dear Jane;

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement
How are you doing so far on your 'quest'
I do not find this plan too difficult to follow
I just hope that it keeps working
The only thing that i miss is a glass of red wine once in a while
I used to do this on Friday evenings and have a nice romantic dinner
would you know if wine is permitted at all
thanks
have a great day
<')))<
Reply With Quote
  #7   ^
Old Thu, Feb-14-02, 14:13
nOcaRbgurL nOcaRbgurL is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 115
 
Plan: dr. Atkins
Stats: 156/145/130
BF:
Progress: 42%
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA
Default

Hello Lyttlefish,
So far, it's day 6 and i feel great. I can't say that I don't have any cravings or wantings to eat all these sugar products or fast foods because i do, but i'd rather lose weight then eat these things. I havn't weighed myself yet, not untill tomorrow morning and we'll see what the count is for week 1. My roommate tried the LC WOE and broke down the same day and ate cake, I don't think she wants to do it anymore, it's so hard. Anyways, I'll let you know the count tomorrow and good luck to you. I'm not sure if wine is permitted, but there is a section on alcohol in the "newbies questions," i'm sure they may have it there. Good luck and talk with you soon.
Reply With Quote
  #8   ^
Old Thu, Feb-14-02, 16:19
lyttlefish lyttlefish is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 106
 
Plan: Aikens
Stats: 182/182/162
BF:
Progress: 0%
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Default sugar cravings

wow...you are doing well if you have those cravings and do not give in
congratulations
I found that as long as my stomach was full i did not get those cravings
but i did chew sugarless gum
i cannot wait until you find out how much you have lost
i will wait for your post tomorrow
i am excited for you
<')))><
Reply With Quote
  #9   ^
Old Thu, Feb-14-02, 16:43
wbahn's Avatar
wbahn wbahn is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 8,651
 
Plan: Atkins-ish, post-WLS
Stats: 408.0/288.0/168.0 Male 72 inches
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Southern Colorado, USA
Default

It's too bad that your roommate gave in on the first day. Once you make it through Induction, perhaps you can use your experiences to get them going again and help and get them through the rough spots.

I'm looking forward to your Week 1 progress report as well. I'm pulling for you!
Reply With Quote
  #10   ^
Old Thu, Feb-14-02, 18:26
nOcaRbgurL nOcaRbgurL is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 115
 
Plan: dr. Atkins
Stats: 156/145/130
BF:
Progress: 42%
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA
Default

Thanks lyttlefish and Wbahn!!
I didn't know you could chew sugarless gum, can you?? How many carbs?? Will it slow you down??? I was just wondering because i work at a factory job on an assembly line and everyone is always chewing gum and eating candy and i want to do that also, just to be doing something. If you know, let me know, thanks!!! BTW, i broke down and weighed myself a day early and i'm still at 152lbs, so tomorrow shouldn't look any different, but i'll let you good people know. Good luck to us all!
Reply With Quote
  #11   ^
Old Fri, Feb-15-02, 11:13
lyttlefish lyttlefish is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 106
 
Plan: Aikens
Stats: 182/182/162
BF:
Progress: 0%
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Default sugarless gum

wow..
i did not think there were too many carbs in teh gum
i did not even check
i am going about that now
if anyone else has info or opinions on this
please let us know
and
congrats on teh 4 pounds
do not be so hard on yourself
the first week i was on i only lost 4 pounds
the second week i lost 6 pounds
then.... it was awful i lost nothing for a week
i thought this is it! i will lose not more
But i perervered and teh next week
I had lost 2 pounds
besides the weight loss I have to admit and remind myself
I feel really good and have a lot of energy
let me know how things are going
<')))><
Reply With Quote
  #12   ^
Old Fri, Feb-15-02, 18:39
nOcaRbgurL nOcaRbgurL is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 115
 
Plan: dr. Atkins
Stats: 156/145/130
BF:
Progress: 42%
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA
Default

Thanks lyttlefish!
I checked the sugarless gum that i have and they have 0 carbs, so today i chewed a half piece while at work, it felt real good to chew on something at work while everyone else was snacking on valentines candy. Today was my official weigh in at 1 week and i couldn't believe, it said i lost 8lbs!!! I'm very excited and i'm continuing on this WOE untill i get down to my destinged weight however long it takes. Thanks for eveything everyone!!
Reply With Quote
  #13   ^
Old Mon, Feb-18-02, 11:52
lyttlefish lyttlefish is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 106
 
Plan: Aikens
Stats: 182/182/162
BF:
Progress: 0%
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Thumbs up sugarless gum and congrats

JANE!!!!!!
congrats on the 8 pounds
oh I am so delighted for you
see....just have a lot of patience and think good thoughts
you should be noticing a differance in the way your clothes fit
i certainly am and when the pounds do not come off as quickly as I want..ot i 'feel' tubby
i look at how my clothes are fitting and get that rush again
IT SI POSSIBLE..I WILL GET TO THAT GOAL WEIGHT
by the way..what gum are you chewing?
have a grand day
<')))><
Reply With Quote
  #14   ^
Old Mon, Feb-18-02, 15:25
nOcaRbgurL nOcaRbgurL is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 115
 
Plan: dr. Atkins
Stats: 156/145/130
BF:
Progress: 42%
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA
Default

Hi Lyttlefish,
I'm not sure what kind of gum I am chewing, I actually forgot the name and I left the pack at work, I'll let you know tomorrow. I'm very positive that your weight will come off in due time. I'm glad that some did come off and that's a great motivation for you to keep going further. Keep up the good work and i'm proud of you also.
Reply With Quote
  #15   ^
Old Mon, Feb-18-02, 16:10
lyttlefish lyttlefish is offline
Senior Member
Posts: 106
 
Plan: Aikens
Stats: 182/182/162
BF:
Progress: 0%
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Default chewing gum and other things

Dear Jane;

not unhappy with the weight loss so far
am at 175 from 189
14 pounds and still going
have a grand evening
<')))><
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Sugar free candy durring introduction? JessaLynn Newbies' Questions 22 Tue, Mar-22-05 05:45
Introduction redminpin Introduce Yourself 3 Fri, Jan-28-05 15:00
New TDC member -- Introduction AZ-Jenn Triple Digits Club 12 Fri, Mar-26-04 07:30
Pls Help-I'm sooooo confused about Introduction! VICKI Atkins Diet 4 Thu, Jan-30-03 12:50
Questions about Introduction to Adkins Analisa Atkins Diet 4 Mon, Apr-01-02 12:07


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:53.


Copyright © 2000-2024 Active Low-Carber Forums @ forum.lowcarber.org
Powered by: vBulletin, Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.