Re: Low carbing
From: Lauren (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 23 Feb 2002 10:15:15 -0600 (CST)
Cathy:
Are you taking any medications? I am wondering if the Metoforim will
help me lose weight in addition to low carbs.
At Fri, 22 Feb 2002, cathy wrote:
>
>I just wanted to send out a message of hope to everyone.
>
>If you have been told that you need to diet (most of us here probably
>have) then, I just want to share my story.
>
>Two weeks ago, I was told that I would need ovarian drilling, but that
>it would only happen if I lost weight. I was really upset, so I
>challenged the doctor. I am demi vegetarian, and have in the past found
>it very difficult to diet. He advised me what I could and couldn't eat,
>and sent me on my way. I bought a low carb book, and read the pages
>that related to me. (I know it sounds bad, but there was so much mumbo
>jumbo!)
>Anyway, a week after being tod to lose weight, I started the diet. I
>haven't stuck to the rules completely, but I have been pretty good.
>Anyway in 8 days I have lost just over eight pounds - AND af just
>started! I cannot believe it. I am still in shock. I just felt that I
>had to share, and as the last person I thought ever to sacrifice pasta,
>jacket potato and chocolate has done so well so far, I wanted to try and
>spur some of you on that had thought about doing it.
>
>Good LuCk
>
>Cathy
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