I want to start a low carb diet, but have a few questions. First of all, how many carbs should I have a day? Second, I need to lose about 50 pounds - has anyone had much success at losing this much weight on a low carb plan? Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello steff75tx,

Welcome to the board!

There is tons of useful information from Doreen in the section at the top of the page.

http://www.lowcarb.ca/tips/tips004.html

http://www.lowcarb.ca/tips/tips005.html

Any long term low carber will tell you to read one of the books before you start. It is crucial to have the right information to make informed choices.

I have lost over 50 lbs. and have another 20 to go. It will be my 2 year low carb anniversary in July. Search through the posts for ones from Tinakaye. She is an inspirational newcomer to this board and a veteran on others who has reached her goal. This is her home page.

http://tinabelle.tripod.com/lowcarb.html

Karen

Lol thank you Karen And you have some amazing numbers yourself!

I know that is what has made all the difference in the world for me on this woe is the support of great low carb groups and reading everything I could read about the topic and how it effects my body. Dr Atkins books and Protein Power are both excellent places to start.

Best of luck to you!

Tinakaye
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Thanks so much Tinakaye! No one has ever said that to me before. I actually blushed

Karen

I've been the stories and last night I showed the pics of Tina's success to my family. Now everyone in my house is inspired to start a low carb wol. I'm getting Dr. Atkins book this weekend and looking forward to starting my new wol and woe!

You're getting off on the right foot, arming yourself with the correct information AND winning the support of friends and family. And we'll be here for you too!!!

I can hardly wait to read your posts about your success ..

Doreen

Thats wonderful Steff, It makes it so much easier when you have the support of your family! And keep posting because we love to get to know losers )

Karen? sweetie get used to it! )

Tinakaye
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