Re: To whom it may concern
From: Sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 May 2002 02:15:41 -0500 (CDT)
Diana,
you don't need to sign up with anyone to follow a low carb diet, you can
do it yourself.
As LNance said, the basics are very simple:-
you may eat any type of meats (though you should keep to lean meats, to
assist in the weight loss), cheese ok, some regular or low fat diary ok
(but not too much as these do contain carbs), all veges except white
potatoes, corn and carrots, cut out everything white and sugary or
starchy (fruit juice, soft drink, candies, white bread, pasta, rice,
noodles, cakes, biscuits)and also highly processed foods which are
usually high in fat, sugar, preservatives, etc, limit fruit intake but a
couple of pieces a day probably ok, nuts ok, fish ok, avocado good. Eat
high fibre foods as much as possible, and do watch how many calories you
eat (try not to go less than 1200 and not too much more than 2000 - you
should experiment with the top number).
There are some good books including The Zone, Sugar Busters which are
pretty balanced right down to Atkins which is very strict and does tend
to be a little controversial. It is a matter of experimenting and
seeing what works for you and what you can live with for life.
And the occassional splurge (at a birthday or something) probably won't
be a big problem if you can stick with it for 90 - 95% of the time.
My trick is when I really want something sugary or with carbohydrates I
have one ginger snap cookie. I have also fine a 80% cocoa chocolate -
which is quite satisfying. And usually I don't get carb cravings
now...... though if I start eating white bread for any reason and there
is a loaf in front of me I have a very hard time stopping.
Best wishes
--
Sally
You do need some self discipline, but it gets easier if you see results.
At Sat, 18 May 2002, LNance wrote:
>
>Diana,
>
>I don't have PCOS, but the low carb diet has done great for me and it's
>not all that expensive I'll give you the list of Do's and Don'ts my PA
>gave me with this diet:
>You Can have:
>Meat
>Cheese
>Green Veggies
>Salid
>Mushrooms
>Whole Wheat No sugar bread
>
>Can Not Have:
>Sugar(anything that has sugar in it)
>Flour(anything that has flour in it)
>corn
>raw carrots
>rice
>pasta
>potatoes
>
>I am really overweight seriously, and I managed to lose almost 40 pounds
>in two months. I wish you lots of luck cause diets can be hard to stick
>to at times takes alot of willpower. I know I have had a hard time
>lately sticking to mine but I am tring to get back on track, have had
>some other health problems and have let them get me depressed but I am
>tring my best to work through them. Good luck and take care!
>Lori
>
>At Fri, 17 May 2002, shannon wrote:
>>
>>At Thu, 7 Mar 2002, diana wrote:
>>>
>>>Diana,
>>i hope that you get this reply. I am 32 years old and have just been
>>told that I have PCOS! I too have put on a lot of weight in the last
>>year and the facial hair is such a problem. I have been to see so many
>>doctors and they were unable to tell me what was wrong until last week
>>when the finally ordered an internal ultasound. Now I am waiting until
>>my next appt with an endocrinologist to find out how they are going to
>>treat me.. My husband and I have been trying to conceive and of course
>>it isn't working. I would love to hear from you to see how you are
>>doing and maybe we could share info with each other. i look forward to
>>hearing from you! i will keep you in my prayers!
>>
>>--
>>Shannon
>>
>>>less than 2 & 1/2 years and have gotten to my witts end trying to lose
>>>it. I have been on several diets and of course none of them have helped
>>>me as of yet. I heard that the a Low Carb. Diets has worked wonders
>>>for people with PCOS, but I have also heard that they are not good for
>>>you, which is true? I am desperately seeking help with my weight
>>>problem, but everyone wants a fortune for their assistance and I just
>>>don't have the money it takes to sign up with these companies. I
>>>exercise every night for 30 mins. doing various exercises(
>>>sit-ups,push-ups,leg lifts,crunches,etc.)But I need more help than that
>>>the exercising does not do a lot but discourage me because I am still
>>>gaining weight and not firming up to much either. Could you please help
>>>me in finding a diet that I could do? That doesn't cost a lot. I have
>>>three children and money is tight. I have doubled in dress size and it
>>>makes it hard to get outside to play with them I used to do it all the
>>>time, now I can't seem to get the energy up to go outside and play with
>>>them. I know this has greatly effected them too! Any help you can give
>>>me would be greatly appreciated.
>>> Thank You,
>>> Diana
>>
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