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Re: staying motivated with low carbing....

From: suzanne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 May 2001 19:38:48 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 15 May 2001, Terri wrote: >
>Hi! My 1st time here! :) I have also been low carbing. I got to a point
>where I was just stuck and nothing was happening. I did some research
>and started taking CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) aka Tonalin along with
>Acetyl L-carnitine. That kick started me back into losing. Now I feel
>motivated! I also do a couple little mind games with myself. It may
>sound silly to you but whenever I am tempted to eat something really
>yummy but definately not allowed I ask myself "will that tase as good as
>skinny (or being healthy) will feel?" The answer is usually no! Also I
>got some Ketostix from the drug store and I use one every night. I am
>so phyched mentally when it turns purple because that indicates that I
>am still burning fat. Best of luck!
>
>At Sat, 12 May 2001, Dana wrote:
>>
>>Hi matey,
>>
>>I know exactly how you're feeling!!! I had initial weight loss in the
>>beginning, but haven't been able to move anymore in the last 6mths. If
>>anyone without PCOS was eating the way I do and doing my excercise
>>regime, they would have reached their goal months ago!! I spent most of
>>friday in tears through utter frustration. Emotionally this thing just
>>tears us apart. So for motivation I think we need to all keep
>>supporting eachother however possible. What also motivates me is being
>>knowledgable on PCOS, and that staying low carb and excercising keeps my
>>insulin in better balance which helps my overall health and wellbeing.
>>Also if I don't stick with my diet and excercise then the weight would
>>stack back on tenfold!!! I just keep hoping and praying that the weight
>>will slowly come off - because the weight that has come off so far does
>>stay off.
>>
>>Also I've noticed now that I have a period every month, I find that I am
>>not in control of my cravings for about 2-4 days before my period. This
>>sets me back each month emotionally and physically, but I've just had to
>>accept that is how my body is and just be prepared each month.
>>
>>Thanks for listening, I didn't mean to blab on so much, but hey, I
>>obviously needed to.
>>
>>Hang in there with the rest of us!
>>
>>--
>>Dana
>>:-)
>>
>>At Mon, 7 May 2001, MLM wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi everyone,
>>>This is the first time I have posted on this board. I have been doing
>>>low carb since the middle of last summer. It was hard in the beginning,
>>>but then got easier as time went on. I have lost 40 lbs, and have been
>>>exercising regularly, and have been stuck at the same weight for the
>>>past few months ! It is making it really hard to stay motivated ! I find
>>>myself eating things I would have NEVER considered eating in previous
>>>months ! I stayed SO strong for the first 6 months, and now, I feel like
>>>every minute its hard to stay on it ! Have any of you gone through this
>>>??? Any ideas on how to stay focused ??? I know that its a lifestyle
>>>change, and I'm okay with that, its just why was it easier before ?? I
>>>look forward to your responses, and getting to know you all better !
>>>Take Care !
>>

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Hi, I have been on Atkins low carb diet since January and have lost 42 lbs.  I have been at a standstill the past week.  I went to the OB/Gyn on Friday, and she ordered tests for PCOS.  I am frustrated because I was diagnosed back in the 80's, and why pay the money for all of the tests.   I am Type II diabeic also.  I know I am insulin resistant now thanks to the Atkins program.  Is it really necessary to also do the testing.  I have had 4 pregnancies and have 3 sons, and am not having any more, so this is not an issue.  I am interested in the supplements to see if these help with the plateau in the weight loss.  Any suggestions?

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