The Low-Carb Lifestyle

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Comment by Katie Jay on May 21, 2009 at 7:11pm

Hi Christine,

Yes, a food journal helps a lot! One study showed that people doing a food journal lost twice as much weight as those who didn't.

Katie

Comment by Christine Christopherson on May 21, 2009 at 5:53pm

I agree with you Katie...I read the 5 day pouch, and with my vitamin deficiencies and other tendencies, I didn't really like the idea. I too follow a low or no carb plan and that takes care of my cravings and I begin to lose weight again. If I feel I'm off track, that's the first place I look. I've learned to keep a daily food journal and it's made a huge difference!

Comment by Katie Jay on May 19, 2009 at 7:36pm

Hi Lori,

I'm not a big fan of the 5DPT. I, too, didn't like going without food! I did the Atkins Induction program to get back on track, and after the withdrawal (about 3 days), I started to feel great and my carb cravings almost vanished. I feel the best I've felt in years, in terms of being more in control of my hunger and feeling satisfied -- and my weight is going down and my bloodwork is awesome (triglicerides are 49!!)

Comment by Lori Smith on May 18, 2009 at 1:55pm

Has anyone done the 5 day pouch test from Living After WLS? I started - and stopped - on Saturday. I found it very hard to have a day without food. That bothers me a great deal. I wasn't hungry but I needed to chew. (BTW, I have no issues with my pouch. I know it's still there, small and working well. But the 5DPT is great for detoxing off of carbs, which I really need to do.)

Comment by Katie Jay on May 1, 2009 at 12:08am

Hi Christine! That's great news. I agree, the lack of cravings is heavenly. Good for you!!!

Thanks for the update.

XO

Comment by Christine Christopherson on April 30, 2009 at 2:56pm

I'm always amazed. I have been off the carbs for three weeks now; Drs instructions, and I have no more cravings! It goes to show it does work when it's done right!

Comment by Christine Christopherson on April 1, 2009 at 6:22pm

Well, here is what the Doctor told me (after lecturing me for not getting in sooner like I was suppose to! - I learned my lesson)...
He switched me to about quadruple the iron supplement and I'm on a strict high protein diet. They want to see if we can get my iron back naturally. I also have to have more blood tests and go back in a month. He also backed my MD up by having me followup with a GI consult (colonoscopy). So, I kind of feel like I'm back at the beginning, but I'm ok. It's a fresh start place to be.

Comment by Katie Jay on March 30, 2009 at 9:43pm

Hi Christine,

Your dietitian and doc may not recommend the low-carb plan, so be prepared for that. Let us know what they say! I'm glad you've joined us.

Katie

Comment by Christine Christopherson on March 30, 2009 at 5:48pm

I am just starting to learn the "low-carb" way of eating. I have the Atkins information I am reading. Any helpful suggestions out there would be welcome! I am seeing my dietician and Dr. tomorrow, and will also get their input. I'll share any insight they may give me.

Comment by Annie on March 19, 2009 at 12:37pm

Guess I'll move this to a new discussion, huh... ~Annie

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