elmuyloco5
Wed, Mar-03-04, 15:58
HI,
I thought I would join the group to have some support....as we all know diets are not easy.
I have started a few days ago on a low carb diet (sorta atkins but revised a bit). I did Atkins one time already, but unlike the constipation that most people get, it had the opposite effect on me. I realized at that point I couldn't completely eliminate carbs from my diet. I lost 50 lbs, but with no change in diet, gain 30 lbs back in a month. I was working out 5 days a week and was very strictly following the Atkins plan. I even started losing clumps of hair. My doc sent me for an MRI, and I found out I have a brain tumor. My endocrinologist insists the tumor is currently non-functioning and was not the cause of my weight gain. She said that I have "pima syndrome" where my body's metabolism is so efficient that I will not lose weight if I'm not on a low carb diet (I don't think she even listened to the fact that I was on one, docs don't seem to believe fat people....it's like we're all pathological liars or something). But anyway, after moving almost half way across the world and getting settled in, I am back to working on it once again.
I have lost 3 lbs. so far, and I am optomistic, although I will admit it is a daily struggle. I have added healthy carbs in small amounts ( more like the atkin's plan AFTER induction). I avoid the bad veggies, fruit, and processed breads and all sugar. I have started making desserts with almond flour and splenda, etc. I tried the Atkin's bake mix and such.....that was awful. I like the almond flour much more and it's easy to use and make.
Well that's a brief description of my story....I'll spare you the rest :) So, hello to everyone and I wish everyone will LOSE in their battle with weight :)
I thought I would join the group to have some support....as we all know diets are not easy.
I have started a few days ago on a low carb diet (sorta atkins but revised a bit). I did Atkins one time already, but unlike the constipation that most people get, it had the opposite effect on me. I realized at that point I couldn't completely eliminate carbs from my diet. I lost 50 lbs, but with no change in diet, gain 30 lbs back in a month. I was working out 5 days a week and was very strictly following the Atkins plan. I even started losing clumps of hair. My doc sent me for an MRI, and I found out I have a brain tumor. My endocrinologist insists the tumor is currently non-functioning and was not the cause of my weight gain. She said that I have "pima syndrome" where my body's metabolism is so efficient that I will not lose weight if I'm not on a low carb diet (I don't think she even listened to the fact that I was on one, docs don't seem to believe fat people....it's like we're all pathological liars or something). But anyway, after moving almost half way across the world and getting settled in, I am back to working on it once again.
I have lost 3 lbs. so far, and I am optomistic, although I will admit it is a daily struggle. I have added healthy carbs in small amounts ( more like the atkin's plan AFTER induction). I avoid the bad veggies, fruit, and processed breads and all sugar. I have started making desserts with almond flour and splenda, etc. I tried the Atkin's bake mix and such.....that was awful. I like the almond flour much more and it's easy to use and make.
Well that's a brief description of my story....I'll spare you the rest :) So, hello to everyone and I wish everyone will LOSE in their battle with weight :)