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Need Low-carb help getting started. How did you do it???
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michael-in-phoenix
Well-known member
Here's a photo of me at 300 lbs. (or thereabouts) and one I've posted before...
...at my current weight of 230.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t159/Storehouse78/Personal/300.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t159/Storehouse78/Personal/IMG_0147_edited.jpg
Scary, huh?
Michael
...at my current weight of 230.
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t159/Storehouse78/Personal/300.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t159/Storehouse78/Personal/IMG_0147_edited.jpg
Scary, huh?
Michael
richard-in-cincy
Well-known member
Congrats Michael!!!
Doesn't it feel great!?!
My weight loss has been spread over the past 9 months so only a few of my day to day contacts have made any comment, the rest have barely noticed (or at least not said anything).
However, yesterday, a former colleague was in the office, I walked into the lobby, and he said "Oh my god Richard! Look at you!" The last time he saw me I was 60 lbs. heavier.
It did wonders for my commitment!
Doesn't it feel great!?!
My weight loss has been spread over the past 9 months so only a few of my day to day contacts have made any comment, the rest have barely noticed (or at least not said anything).
However, yesterday, a former colleague was in the office, I walked into the lobby, and he said "Oh my god Richard! Look at you!" The last time he saw me I was 60 lbs. heavier.
It did wonders for my commitment!
I haven't read all of the above posts yet, but how about bringing
cottage cheese and low-carb fruit (strawberries, oranges?) for lunch? Nuts and cheese? Clear soup and vegetables? Peanut butter lettuce wraps? Leftover chicken and vegetables (or tuna) in low-carb wraps or skinny bread?
I'm sure LM has a cafeteria... so there are always salads or deli meat without the bread (or bring low-carb bread).
I know you said you have breakfast under control, but I used to love blintzes with a cottage-sour cream mixture. Topped with a tiny bit of Polander all-fruit spread.
None of these sound too interesting, but they can work short-term, I suppose.
I do good-carb and avoid desserts as much as I can, avoid the potatoes and rice, and use low-carb pasta whenever possible, and it seems to keep my blood sugar levels pretty on target. Good luck!!!!
cottage cheese and low-carb fruit (strawberries, oranges?) for lunch? Nuts and cheese? Clear soup and vegetables? Peanut butter lettuce wraps? Leftover chicken and vegetables (or tuna) in low-carb wraps or skinny bread?
I'm sure LM has a cafeteria... so there are always salads or deli meat without the bread (or bring low-carb bread).
I know you said you have breakfast under control, but I used to love blintzes with a cottage-sour cream mixture. Topped with a tiny bit of Polander all-fruit spread.
None of these sound too interesting, but they can work short-term, I suppose.
I do good-carb and avoid desserts as much as I can, avoid the potatoes and rice, and use low-carb pasta whenever possible, and it seems to keep my blood sugar levels pretty on target. Good luck!!!!
Mind if I ask you? Why did you stop taking it? Did it make you
"burpy" as it did me? I had this uncomfortable feeling of someone trying to punch their way out of my stomach until I stopped the Lipitor. My numbers were pretty good, but because of the diabetes...
Doctor suggested fish oil. I opted for krill oil, and this is supposed to do the same thing as a statin. 'Finger's crossed!
"burpy" as it did me? I had this uncomfortable feeling of someone trying to punch their way out of my stomach until I stopped the Lipitor. My numbers were pretty good, but because of the diabetes...
Doctor suggested fish oil. I opted for krill oil, and this is supposed to do the same thing as a statin. 'Finger's crossed!
michael-in-phoenix
Well-known member
It is amazing when people see you after an extended time apart. My business...
...partner in Virginia recently came back to Phoenix to visit his family. We hadn't been face-to-face since I was about 290. Same reaction as your buddy. He said I didn't look like the same person.
The fat picture is amazing to me. I didn't see myself that way back then. Where did I think my chin went? I could set a beer on my gut... and stand up without spilling a drop. (Well, I guess there ARE a FEW obsure advantages.)
Party on, Richard.
Michael
...partner in Virginia recently came back to Phoenix to visit his family. We hadn't been face-to-face since I was about 290. Same reaction as your buddy. He said I didn't look like the same person.
The fat picture is amazing to me. I didn't see myself that way back then. Where did I think my chin went? I could set a beer on my gut... and stand up without spilling a drop. (Well, I guess there ARE a FEW obsure advantages.)
Party on, Richard.
Michael
patbastrop
Well-known member
We have been successful with our low carb meals...
Breakfast is eggs and meat, sometimes with jalapenos or cherry tomatoes in various sauteed states. We use olive oil and sometimes a touch of butter. Any herbs, a little lower fat cheese, bacon and sausage limited to one pattie or one rasher.
Lunch is either a salad with meat, such as sliced grilled steak or sliced chicken breast, or a piece of grilled meat and steamed veggies.
If we have had salad/meat for lunch dinner is usually soup -- homemade stock with meat and vegetables, but no corn, potatoes or peas (except snow peas). Sometimes it will be a stir-fry with meat and vegetables. Sadly, no rice or noodles.
We are always thinking about the calories, because if I go over 1200 in a day I won't lose weight. Ed tries to stay under 1600.
We do eat out from time to time, and don't worry about the lo-carb. I'll have a hamburger or we'll have fish and chips (Shiner beer batter -- YUM) with sweet potato fries. But once in a while isn't a killer.
Another change we have made is in the stir-fry area. Sauces are thinner, because I don't thicken them with cornstarch. I use peanut oil, grapeseed oil and olive oil, and sesame oil. Our salad dressings are oil and vinegar based, sometimes with a little lo fat mayo (not fat-free)
I miss the granola and yogurt for breakfast, but when we go to "phase two" I plan to add them back in, just without the honey and using low fat yogurt
I have lost 40 pounds since the fire and am happy that I don't have to dispose of all those size 18 and 16s I had under the bed (I was wearing bigger ones in September). Wish I had the 14s and 12s I had under there though!!
I think the body is pretty savvy -- I've plateaued, and will have to go back to aerobics class to "kick it up a notch"!
Food at work is a challenge. Lots of those small snap jars with cherry tomatoes (not too many), string cheese, almonds, celery, hummus (carrots have too much sugar), radishes, sliced peppers, farmers cheese. All good snacks, but you get tired of them. Costco has those individual tubes of Crystal Lite that really hit the spot especially if you have access to crushed ice.
Wordy and running on, but I hope maybe there is a thing or two you can use here. Good luck!!
Breakfast is eggs and meat, sometimes with jalapenos or cherry tomatoes in various sauteed states. We use olive oil and sometimes a touch of butter. Any herbs, a little lower fat cheese, bacon and sausage limited to one pattie or one rasher.
Lunch is either a salad with meat, such as sliced grilled steak or sliced chicken breast, or a piece of grilled meat and steamed veggies.
If we have had salad/meat for lunch dinner is usually soup -- homemade stock with meat and vegetables, but no corn, potatoes or peas (except snow peas). Sometimes it will be a stir-fry with meat and vegetables. Sadly, no rice or noodles.
We are always thinking about the calories, because if I go over 1200 in a day I won't lose weight. Ed tries to stay under 1600.
We do eat out from time to time, and don't worry about the lo-carb. I'll have a hamburger or we'll have fish and chips (Shiner beer batter -- YUM) with sweet potato fries. But once in a while isn't a killer.
Another change we have made is in the stir-fry area. Sauces are thinner, because I don't thicken them with cornstarch. I use peanut oil, grapeseed oil and olive oil, and sesame oil. Our salad dressings are oil and vinegar based, sometimes with a little lo fat mayo (not fat-free)
I miss the granola and yogurt for breakfast, but when we go to "phase two" I plan to add them back in, just without the honey and using low fat yogurt
I have lost 40 pounds since the fire and am happy that I don't have to dispose of all those size 18 and 16s I had under the bed (I was wearing bigger ones in September). Wish I had the 14s and 12s I had under there though!!
I think the body is pretty savvy -- I've plateaued, and will have to go back to aerobics class to "kick it up a notch"!
Food at work is a challenge. Lots of those small snap jars with cherry tomatoes (not too many), string cheese, almonds, celery, hummus (carrots have too much sugar), radishes, sliced peppers, farmers cheese. All good snacks, but you get tired of them. Costco has those individual tubes of Crystal Lite that really hit the spot especially if you have access to crushed ice.
Wordy and running on, but I hope maybe there is a thing or two you can use here. Good luck!!
michael-in-phoenix
Well-known member
Marilyn, that entire "look" is there, still. I know it is, because when I look at...
...my wife, whom I met nearly 34 years ago when we were both 17, I still see that little cutie patootie I was so scared to ask out on our first date.
How long have you and Larry been together?
Michael
...my wife, whom I met nearly 34 years ago when we were both 17, I still see that little cutie patootie I was so scared to ask out on our first date.
How long have you and Larry been together?
Michael
My Mom and Dad are going through Clean up mode and dropped off a box of what I would think
would be memorable keepsakes of my childhood. You know, they should be scrap booked, preserved, cherished, etc. My parents should be reflecting on how great they did with me : )
The keepsakes were a drop off at the garage door in a wine box. Could clearly have gone out to recycycling. Anyway, stumbled upon a highschool photo of me in the local paper doing a split for gymnastics.
dh was quite amused. You just have to laugh and say it is fun getting old together. And learn to love the qwerks. (Which I am sure I have plenty!)
would be memorable keepsakes of my childhood. You know, they should be scrap booked, preserved, cherished, etc. My parents should be reflecting on how great they did with me : )
The keepsakes were a drop off at the garage door in a wine box. Could clearly have gone out to recycycling. Anyway, stumbled upon a highschool photo of me in the local paper doing a split for gymnastics.
dh was quite amused. You just have to laugh and say it is fun getting old together. And learn to love the qwerks. (Which I am sure I have plenty!)
mariadnoca
Moderator
I'm confused - aren't you concerned with sugar?
I don't technically low carb when dieting, but the foods are sorta the same I thought. Don't you cut out sugar?
I don't technically low carb when dieting, but the foods are sorta the same I thought. Don't you cut out sugar?
mariadnoca
Moderator
Keeping an eye on your cholesterol depends on the why/how it's high.
Many now think sugar is more involved than eating Pro/fats.
I do know I have a family history of high cholesterol and going off fat/red meat for 6 months did not lower it by one point. Not one point.
So honestly I would not consider this a big stumbling block unless you for sure know different.
I don't low carb, I somercise (pro/fat meal, carb meal (veggies ok for either), or fruit meal only) but I found one thing that helps me prepare to start is the first week I stop all sugar, but I don't yet cut out things that turn to sugar (bread/etc). Then the next week I go full on -- this helps the sugar cravings not hit so hard and helps my mindset. I try to really limit faux sugars because sweet things, even fake ones make you crave more sweet items.
Richard's correct, must be prepared. Must keep from getting hungry without a plan.
Typical day:
(no caffeine/booze/sugar/things that turn to sugar or spike insulin allowed/no portion control)
bacon/eggs/ice tea or whey pancakes/bacon
taco salad salsa/sour cream as dressing; no beans/guac/shell
salad (no sugar in dressing), veggies (not sure low carb allows this), protein (meat/fish/chicken/pork)
snacks: cheese/deli meat/depending on timing low sugar fruit
quick I'm dying must have something sweet: sour cream/cream cheese with some faux sweetener makes a faux crustless cheesecake aka goo
once you are losing if you can tolerate an inbalance: strawberries/whipped cream (faux sweetener) as a late night snack - not sure if low carb would allow this.
egg crepes cut can stand in for noodles, works well in faux mac/cheese and lasagna
Many now think sugar is more involved than eating Pro/fats.
I do know I have a family history of high cholesterol and going off fat/red meat for 6 months did not lower it by one point. Not one point.
So honestly I would not consider this a big stumbling block unless you for sure know different.
I don't low carb, I somercise (pro/fat meal, carb meal (veggies ok for either), or fruit meal only) but I found one thing that helps me prepare to start is the first week I stop all sugar, but I don't yet cut out things that turn to sugar (bread/etc). Then the next week I go full on -- this helps the sugar cravings not hit so hard and helps my mindset. I try to really limit faux sugars because sweet things, even fake ones make you crave more sweet items.
Richard's correct, must be prepared. Must keep from getting hungry without a plan.
Typical day:
(no caffeine/booze/sugar/things that turn to sugar or spike insulin allowed/no portion control)
bacon/eggs/ice tea or whey pancakes/bacon
taco salad salsa/sour cream as dressing; no beans/guac/shell
salad (no sugar in dressing), veggies (not sure low carb allows this), protein (meat/fish/chicken/pork)
snacks: cheese/deli meat/depending on timing low sugar fruit
quick I'm dying must have something sweet: sour cream/cream cheese with some faux sweetener makes a faux crustless cheesecake aka goo
once you are losing if you can tolerate an inbalance: strawberries/whipped cream (faux sweetener) as a late night snack - not sure if low carb would allow this.
egg crepes cut can stand in for noodles, works well in faux mac/cheese and lasagna
Not a physical reason, Dawn. More of a "motivational + I'm cheap" reason.
It worried me that I could be overweight and eat whatever I wanted and yet, due to the medication, my cholesterol numbers came in fine. I felt if I didn't have the crutch of the medication, it might motivate me to exercise more and eat less...or eat better.
The second reason is cost. When Doc started the meds, I was on an HMO and 4 yearly office visits cost $20 each (to check liver function), blood work was free and a year's prescription cost $80. So...$160 a year.
Now I'm on a PPO. Doctor visits are $115 each, blood work is $70 each and my prescription reduced to $12. So...$752 a year.
My dosage is the smallest that can be proscribed, my numbers aren't really that bad and I have no children to worry about leaving behind. It's really a "family history" that my doctor is concerned about. So I finally decided to fight this battle the old fashioned way...by exercise and diet.
I'm doing really well with the exercise portion, but utterly suck when it comes to dieting.
It worried me that I could be overweight and eat whatever I wanted and yet, due to the medication, my cholesterol numbers came in fine. I felt if I didn't have the crutch of the medication, it might motivate me to exercise more and eat less...or eat better.
The second reason is cost. When Doc started the meds, I was on an HMO and 4 yearly office visits cost $20 each (to check liver function), blood work was free and a year's prescription cost $80. So...$160 a year.
Now I'm on a PPO. Doctor visits are $115 each, blood work is $70 each and my prescription reduced to $12. So...$752 a year.
My dosage is the smallest that can be proscribed, my numbers aren't really that bad and I have no children to worry about leaving behind. It's really a "family history" that my doctor is concerned about. So I finally decided to fight this battle the old fashioned way...by exercise and diet.
I'm doing really well with the exercise portion, but utterly suck when it comes to dieting.