Yes, it can be expense. That has been holding me back also. But you can do alot
with things like hamburger and tuna and other inexpensive protiens. I think I
just need to get creative.
 
Thank you for your suggestions! That helps with thinking of creative options on
a budget. :) I'll have to look for bacon ends. That sounds good.
 
Vanessa

--- On Tue, 10/7/08, Anthony <ygroups1@...> wrote:

From: Anthony <ygroups1@...>
Subject: RE: [LowCarb Lounge] How is everyone doing?
To: lowcarblounge@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 12:58 PM






Well, you got me there.. Eating this way can be very expensive unless you
can grow your own veggies and have your own chickens for eggs and such.
It's no wonder everybody eats so many carbs. Just remember those carbs some
with a huge price on your health, which could end up costing you allot of
money down the road.

You might try turnips or rutabagas in place of potatoes. I bought a couple
of rutabagas the other day at wal mart and it cost me just over $1. I
always use bacon ends and pieces instead of bacon, that's less expensive
that way. You get 3 pounds for about $4.5 to $5. Revolution rolls or
oopsie rolls are cheap to make and they are a great replacement for sandwich
bread or hamburger buns. Lentils, although NOT low carb but very high in
fiber and could be eaten in small quantities. Peanut butter can also be a
nice cheap snack.

I wish I could think of more, but that might help a little.

Take care!
Anthony

-----Original Message-----
From: lowcarblounge@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:lowcarblounge@ yahoogroups. com]
On Behalf Of Vanessa Carroll
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 7:14 AM
To: lowcarblounge@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: RE: [LowCarb Lounge] How is everyone doing?

JoAnn and Anthony,
 
I totally agree. Carbs make me feel awful. For me it's been stress eating.
When you stress-eat, you go for the comfort foods - carbs. But the only
thing it has done for me is add a bunch of weight to my body. I'm getting
very tired of not fitting into most of my clothes.
 
My biggest problem is that my stress hasn't gone away, and I haven't found a
way to deal with it, so I just keep eating. Ugh! I keep telling myself, when
we get back to a good financial state, I'll go back to lowcarb, but I don't
want to wait until then. I'll be even heavier by then if I keep on the road
I'm going down.
 
Anyway, congratulations Anthony on getting yourself off sugar for the last 6
months. You are inspirational.
 
Vanessa

--- On Mon, 10/6/08, Anthony <ygroups1@stuffmartu sa.com> wrote:

From: Anthony <ygroups1@stuffmartu sa.com>
Subject: RE: [LowCarb Lounge] How is everyone doing?
To: lowcarblounge@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, October 6, 2008, 5:11 PM

Hey JoAnn,

I guess I have been completely off sugar for some time now. About 6 months
from the last time I started the diet again. I say that and just a few
minutes ago I ate a piece of sugar-free chocolate that was so much like real
candy, it's hard to convince myself that it's sugar free.

There are so many low-carb alternatives to sugary foods (coconut flour,
choco-perfection chocolate, etc), that I don't have a problem staying off
the stuff. You're right, they (sugar, refined carbs) make you feel horrible
and even if I eat just a little, I feel start to feel bad again. Like a few
days ago, my wife and I went to dinner with some friends. She ordered some
onion tanglers, you know the breaded fried onion stuff, and after eating
just a few more than what came with my chopped sirloin and steamed veggies,
I was reminded of the feeling that carbs give me. Not good!

I'm glad I am off of it and would encourage you (or anyone else) to work at
staying off of it. The key, I think, is to give yourself plenty of variety
in low carb foods. Most vegetables are low carb and if you do a little
research, you'll find lots of great alternatives to the high-carb food you
used to crave. Jicama, Celery root, Rutabaga's etc. You'll feel better and
your health will thank you for it.

Take care!
Anthony

I'm still needing support in staying away from refined carbs! I can't
believe how miserable (headaches, bloating, depression) they make me feel,
and why I will lie to myself and say that eating this one piece of chocolate
cake won't be that bad for me! So although weight is not my priority,
keeping sane and healthy is. I've been reading so much about the bad health
effects of processed carbs and sugar - it's scary!

Has anyone been able to completely get off sugar?

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