Originally Posted by 2bigtxgal

Now in my late 40s andso frustrated. I feel like the # of foods I can eat while losing weight is dwindling.

Originally Posted by Kristine

It was an eye-opener for me to log my food and realize how little protein I was getting, .

Originally Posted by Mayflowers

Being in your late 40's is when perimenopause starts... night sweats, hot flashes, irregular periods. Believe me you are on the right diet. I was trying to be vegetarian in my 40's and not getting enough protein. I ended up putting on 50 lbs total. I was a chub. Now I'm very close to my goal weight and its all because of low carb. It's the only diet that works for me and I have to live like this forever. Can't go off it. But who would wan to? It's so nice to be able to have a pan fried steak with the pan fat poured all over it.. (mushrooms too) and nice vegetable sides. So much better than low fat cardboard crap right?

Originally Posted by Kristine

Type " :*tears: " or " * :*cry: " without the * .

I feel your pain, BTW. I'm sad to think of what I got away with when I started LCing and had a lot of success, but that was also before I had joint pain, gut issues and peri-menopausal hormones/body shape change/slowdown in metabolism. I'm teetering on the edge of the "overweight" BMI* category and I'm trying to stick to time-restricted eating and/or an approach closer to what Dr Ted Naiman recommends, basically prioritizing lean protein for satiety. It was an eye-opener for me to log my food and realize how little protein I was getting, and also realizing that when I emphasize that protein, I just don't have room for much else (fattier foods, etc.)

Goodbye LC beer and frequent cheats with little or no consequences.



*Not that I care about BMI, but my doctor seems to, and I'd prefer not to give her a reason to discuss it.

Originally Posted by GRB5111

Hey, Nordic and welcome. Many are following Atkins 72 on this forum, but they may refer to it as something else. I made a personal decision years ago that I would remain in induction permanently, as it helped quite a bit with improved health, lower weight, and more energy. "Why increase the carbs?" I reasoned. So, I've been maintaining as what I once referred to as a VLCHFKD (Very Low Carb, Higher Fat, Ketogenic Diet) state. I now refer to it as keto or VLC. I've increased my protein, tempered my fat consumption, and still maintain my health and weight using this approach.

So, when I say very low carb, I'm staying around or less than 20-25 carbs per day depending on the day. I think Atkins induction makes sense for those of us who have experienced carb addition in the past, yes, it's a real thing. I just made it my permanent WOE (way of eating). You'll find many on this forum who have a very similar WOE with interesting variations. We tend to find what works best, and it's an individual thing in many cases. Enjoy the group, as there is lots of good information shared here.

Originally Posted by red1cutie

This site feels really empty now. Seems like all the regular posters have left the building. This site is amazing. It helped me know how to eat, how to get my mind right and got me to my goal and beyond. I am back because I need to get back on track.

With all the fears, stress and restrictions of COVID, I have gained weight and I need get back to what works.

One day at a time....

This WOL works if you stick to it. It worked for me for a long long time but then I let myself slip and now I can't get back up and start. It's easy get confident when you are doing what you are supposed to but once you fall off the slope it's so hard to get back up.

I hope my one day starts soon. Today has been a good day but I feel myself wanting to go eat something I know I will regret. If I can just get through today.

Originally Posted by LCer4Life

I’m glad to see this thread coming back. I follow Atkins ‘72. I am also one that just stays in the 20-25 gr carb limit or I don’t lose. I eat too much cheese, that is my dairy downfall.

Originally Posted by CMCM

Interesting how inactive the Atkins threads have been. Atkins '72 is so simple and easy to follow, none of the complications that later Atkins and other plans may have. And best of all...it WORKS so effortlessly.

Originally Posted by CMCM

Interesting how inactive the Atkins threads have been. Atkins '72 is so simple and easy to follow, none of the complications that later Atkins and other plans may have. And best of all...it WORKS so effortlessly.