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Comment on I Suck at Low Carb Dieting – Week 11 by Food Stories

Food Stories — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:05:04 +0000

I love reading your stuff

Comment on I Suck at Low Carb Dieting – Week 11 by lowcarbconfidential

lowcarbconfidential — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:35:07 +0000

Oh no. No Offense taken. I just question if these posts merit any awards.

Comment on I Suck at Low Carb Dieting – Week 11 by Food Stories

Food Stories — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:02:24 +0000

I eat pretty low carb so most of the stuff on my site is in that direction. I hope I didn’t offend you.

Comment on I Suck at Low Carb Dieting – Week 11 by lowcarbconfidential

lowcarbconfidential — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:55:25 +0000

Awww. That’s really sweet of you…but do you really think you should be encouraging me?

Comment on Atkins Induction – Observations On My First Few Days by lowcarbconfidential

lowcarbconfidential — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:37:49 +0000

I’ll bet you that if you go to the boards at Atkins.com, they’ll be able to answer this exactly. I think I know why, though.
Net carbs are a simple subtraction of fiber from total carbohydrate. Years ago, Atkins Nutritionals found that 2 different foods with the same net carb count might have a different impact on blood sugar. Therefore, the ones with a slower and more gradual impact on blood glucose might be for all phases while others with the same net count that spike the blood sugar more quickly are better for later phases.

Sounds like I’m all smart and stuff, eh? Don’t bet on it – it’s a recollection from a looong time ago. I might be right, but I’m not sure. The friendly folks at Atkins will have the answer.

Comment on I Suck at Low Carb Dieting – Week 11 by Food Stories

Food Stories — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:29:08 +0000

I have been reading your blog and I love it. I just wanted to stop by and nominate you for my NEW Food Stories Award for Excellence in Storytelling. You can check out the details at my site … http://foodstoriesblog.com/food-stories-award/ … Have a great foodie day!

Comment on Atkins Induction – Observations On My First Few Days by Newbie

Newbie — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:16:59 +0000

Can anyone advise about the Adkins bars??? I’m on day 4 and have allowed myself this afternoon treat and just noticed something…….I knew to choose the bars that stated “all phases” so i chose the Dark Chocolate Almond, coconut crunch…..itis delicious! I havetwo boxes in my pantry….one reads “all phases” and the other reads “phases 2, 3 , 4…….It’s the exact same box with identical ingredients word for word!!! Net carb being 3grams. Why would one box say all phases and the newer version now only be recommended for stages 2& up??? It’s making me skeptical about using the products if they are being manufactured under the wrong guidelines…….anyone????

Comment on Atkins Induction – Observations On My First Few Days by Karen

Karen — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:02:42 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions, Low (above) — hadn’t seen your post when I wrote in just now. Thyroid is a distinct possibility, although four years ago I did have it checked and was told that all was normal. I suspect I’m also having cortisol issues, but have never had those levels analyzed. It may be time to do so, along with another thyroid test.

I’m about 5-3 and need to lose about 40-50 lbs. I’d lost about 70 in two stages a few years ago — 16 on South Beach and the rest on Weight Watchers, but in about 3 years I’ve regained 20. WW stopped working for me for a number of reasons, but I may have to go back to it if I keep gaining on this plan. In any event, I’ll try what you suggest and see what happens. I feel pretty darn hysterical this minute.

Comment on Atkins Induction – Observations On My First Few Days by Karen

Karen — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:55:08 +0000

Damn. It. Weighed myself this AM and am up 2.2 lbs.

This is SOOO discouraging. Back to where I was last week.

Yes, I ate salty foods yesterday — a dry rub on swordfish, a T of parm on my broccoli rabe, about two oz of cheese during the day (an oz of Swiss, an oz of Jack), sliced turkey; and I have known problems w/edema (have been taking a blood pressure med w/a diuretic for 7 years) … but still. I have been SO compliant (other than potential issues w/sugar-free sweeteners, as mentioned above). It would have been so nice to see the scale moving down again. But nooooooooo…

So, all told, I’ve gained 1.2 pounds net. Today is the 14th day.

Comment on Atkins Induction – Observations On My First Few Days by lowcarbconfidential

lowcarbconfidential — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:02:25 +0000

Not a big water-lover myself. UI used to be fond of the Splenda-based products from 4C (http://www.4c.com/documents/products.html) though they are hard to get in my area. I was pretty pleased with the new MiO drink mixes wich come in neat little squirt bottles you can carry with you. I wrote about them here (http://lowcarbconfidential.com/2011/12/29/mio-drink-mix-sorry-water-enhancer-a-replacement-for-the-sodastream-soda-mixes/). Lastly, I got a SodaStream seltzer maker and used their sodamixes. They are also Splenda-based for the calorie-free versions – and some mix OK with plain water. They are meant for soda, however, and while they have a lot of varieties, they are all over the map in terms of flavor. Some are great – and some really sucked.

As to the low carb diet blues, I don’t know if you’re tying to lose 200 lbs or 2 lbs, 6ft or 4ft, so I can’t say if a pound loss is good or bad.

Try it for another 2 weeks without the Mailtol – if you’re still having no motion – have you had your thyroid checked? Have you tried any other diets and had success? Low carb isn’t for everyone, but severe carb restriction *should* result in *some* weight loss – especially if you’re coming off a high carb diet.