I understand...I am on vacation and I have a feeling that this week is going to be tough...but I have found that every time I go through times like these, it...
POEM by Julie Qrys (kris) Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my fat to take, And leave...
One day at a time, baby. One day at a time. Some times it's one meal at a time. When I'm faced with the sitch you were in yesterday, I tell myself that...
Does anyone else have trouble with these strips? I have been on the induction phase for almost 3 weeks and have lost 10 pounds, but according to the strips I...
If you're losing, don't worry. You might be right on the cusp of ketosis which is a good place to be. And yes, alcohol can really screw up your blood sugar....
I also don't get a reading on the Ketostix...I remember reading somewhere a while back that this is not a big deal, that some people will never get a reading...
I made the most yummy low carb "lasagne" this weekend. Browned no-sugar sausage, bacon and hamburger. sliced eggplant and zucchini lengthwise, thin. Layered lc...
I had no luck with the ketostix and found it to be more frustrating then helpful. I gave it up! :) On the other end of the spectrum... my friend uses them ...
hey all well, on atkins ive lost 85 lbs, nearly hitting my target weight, and feel great. blood sugar level is great, BP is excellent, and except for a small ...
... stuff ... I tried the Atkins baking mix and didn't like it much. I tried the bread recipe, twice, and it absolutely refused to rise either time. The...
-Wow, congrats on your weight loss, thats amazing. I have no info in the cholesterol thing though. I am new to this club. I have been on the CAD for about...
Please post them on my new web forum for special diet recipes and concerns: http://pub5.bravenet.com/forum/show.php?usernum=3558426398cpr=1 or got ot...
Hm, I had the same question! I got the catalog today and was wondering about the bars. Are they good? Are they like Luna bars at all? Also, they didn't...
Hello, everyone. I have read significant number of books on low carb lifestyle, and am convinced that this is the healthiest option. I am also planning to...
I live in a place where a health food store features Atkins' products at great prices, and people drive a long distance to buy huge quantities of his products...
Wow, 12 pounds!!! That is great! I have been trying so many different things and I just can't seem to break the 160's. What did you do to lose 12 pounds and...
Some people (me for one) use b vitamins--niacin in particular to control cholesterol and atherosclerosis. I take 200 mg once a day at bedtime and have done so...
Kitten, I have been living a low-carb lifestyle for about 6 years. It has become such a natural way of eating and I don't find it difficult to maintain my...
Hi my name is Laura and I am 31 years old. I am wanting to get on a healthy
diet that will become a lifestyle. Not just a diet for a couple of months. I...
Kip, I would advise you to call the Atkins people and ask them about it. go
to their website and the 800 number is listed there. Gabrielle though there are...
Laura, Welcome welcome! What has worked for me is a combonation diet so to speak. I read the Atkins book and I read the Carbohydrate Addicts book and I took...
Kitten, I have eaten low carb for 5 years -- 6 months to my goal weight and 4-1/2 years maintaining. I have followed the Carbohydrate Addicts Diet and still...
Hello everyone I am new here. I thought I would introduce myself. I am Sue. Many years ago I tried the Atkins diet and lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks, but couldn't...
Joyce, Congratulations! (oh, and thank you for your reply!) It is inspiring, indeed! I am thinking of trying out Sugar busters (or some kind of variation on...
April, thank you for such a fast reply, and CONGRATULATIONS! It takes a lot of will power even to break through the initial cravings cycle, let alone maintain...
I get so tired of plain water. Here are some things I do to make it more interesting: Add a slice of lemon, lime, peeled fresh ginger or cucumber Add a spring...
Hi, things have been going well, I have lost 6.5 lbs for the first week, I know that is water weight and it will slow down for me now. Is there a breakfast bar...