Desperate for help please

[jaks40]

Thanks lyssie, that makes more sense to me. I thought if i had more carbs I wouldnt lose any weight. I have read about OWL but the way you put it makes more sense to me.
I thought if i stayed on induction until i am closer to the end and then work my way through the stages to maintenance that it would work better and burn weight faster.

Jacqui

[Lyssie]

A lot of people actually lose more weight by moving through the rungs instead of staying at induction levels the whole time... Like Julirama and Adena who are both eating grains and fruit and losing insane inches each week.

[jaks40]

Well thanks for the support...guess what i finally dropped a kilo...i am thrilled. Four weeks of waiting has paid off and its given me the strength to keep going...not sure if thes drinking of more water that i have been doing the last four days or dropping diet sodas, but whatever it is, i am thrilled and i am going to eat more vegetables.thanks heaps

[Lyssie]

That's great!!! Congratulations!!!

[lisaloo]

Hi Jacquie - Lisa here, I also live in Aus. -down south. As a 2nd timer I know that you can loose wieght on Atkins but more importantly, as a diabetic also, my blood sugars were never better.
I returned to Atkins 3 days ago after previously loosing 23kg. How easily it came back on when my guard was down. Never mind, 2nd time lucky.
I haven't weighed myself yet but have entered ketosis so I know something good is happening.
Happy to help out if you want to ask me anything about either Atkins or diabetic experiences.
Watched the beginning of the new 'biggest looser' tonigh & that was a great inspioration for me.
Good luck

[jaks40]

Hi Lisaloo,

Thanks for your support. I do appreciate it. I have done atkins myself before about three years ago.Lost 10 kilos but couldnt afford to continue eating all that meat and went off. The good thing is i managed to keep the 10 kilos off. However i do remember losing weight much easier then and it dropped off...not like now...its alot harder at the moment.
As for the diabetic levels, i am thrilled. I was averaging on 17 daily and my doctor wanted to put me on insulin, but my concern was that 1, you cant lose weight while taking insulin, and 2, i was worried about the time coming when i would have to take more and more. So i decided to do atkins as a last result to avoid insulin. I am happy to say i am off all my diabetic meds now and averaging between 6 and 8 each day...what an amazing difference and some of the problems, like hot and painful feet are improving..that in itself is a pleasure as i was in a lot of pain with my feet.
The weight is so slow coming off but when i see my sugar levels i cant help smiling.

jacqui

[flossiegirl]

Hi Jacqui
Just to let you know about an Aussie website that may be of support to you it's called "A pinch of Health" discussion forums and recipies etc and various low carb ways of eating. It sometimes helps to be able to discuss Aussie products availability etc They are a very friendly and informative group. Best of luck with everything.Hang in there!

[D14965]

Hi Jacqui !
My name is Donna and I too am an Aussie -- GEelong victoriA. I

[D14965]

I was going to say all the stuff that the other ladies have already told you -- more veggies etc and MORE water -- I drink aroun 3 litres a day ( can you hear me sloshing around?) I am in the same situation as far as weight loss is concerned -- lost 5 kilo the first two weeks and then nothing -- I am into week 5 now . I am on hormones and medications etc so i am expecting things to go slower for me . I feel great though and have a heap more energy and no hunger. I have started to be a bit more careful with my diet --- am counting carbs ( weighing and measuring) worked out how much protein i needed each day ( so as not to go over -- protein can be turned to glucose if you hav too much ) and keeping under my calorie limit ( without going too far under! lots of things that can be factors in your weight loss efforts. I have been doing this for the past few days so fingers crossed i start to see some results. It can be really discouraging to not see the scales move one iota -- let alone weight gain! I recommend that you read the Diet FAQS etc to trouble shoot your program .. little things can influence the way you lose like hidden carbs etc!
let us know how u are doing!
Cheers Donna

[jaks40]

Thanks flossygirl. I will definetly have a look at that webaddress.The more support the better right?


jacqui