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Re: Low Carbing Really Works!
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 02:50:13 -0600 (CST)
Monique,
Personally, I try to keep my carbs under 100 a day. I usually eat
around 50-60 a day. If I eat too many, I get very gassy and feel
horrible. I know that a lot of people think that amount is too low, but
it works for me. I don't eat any sugar, potatoes, corn or refined
flours. I try to eat my food as "whole" as possible. I am not real big
on vegetables, so that is my downfall. However, I love Spicy V-8, so I
sneak it in for some of my veggies. I have lost 30 pounds now ( I
weighed today ) and I know my hormones have leveled... my husband can
tell... much less mood swings.
It was very hard at first. But I am a cold turkey kinda person. I had
a headache for three days straight, nothing helped. But when day four
came along, I could already tell a difference in the way I felt. I had
so much energy! I cleaned my house from top to bottom and if anyone knew
me... you would know that is something!! I used to sleep for 12 hours
at a time and still wake up tired. Now I can just get my 8 and I am
good to go. If anything... just try doing a little at a time. It
works differently for every person, so be true to yourself. Hope this
helps you! Oh and by the way, the only meds I take are norvasc for high
blood pressure.
At Tue, 24 Dec 2002, Monique wrote:
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>I was wondering if anyone trying the low carb way of eating could tell
>me how many carbs they are eating daily? Thanks, Monique
>
>At Sun, 22 Dec 2002, Catherine wrote:
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>>At Sat, 21 Dec 2002, Amy wrote:
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>>>I have been low carbing for three months now. I didn't have to change
>>>my exercise routine. I was already working out 4 to 5 times a week for
>>>an hour or more at a time with no success. But now with the low carb
>>>lifestyle I have lost 26 pounds and I feel so much better. I used to
>>>have to take a nap to get through the day. I never thought that doing
>>>something so simple could make such a difference. My periods are normal
>>>now too! This month my cycle was 29 days. They used to be between 35
>>>and 50 days. How many other cysters low carb all the time? I know it is
>>>very hard sometimes, but don't give up. It is worth it!
>>>
>>>--
>>>Amy H.
>>>
>>I fully agree Amy! To me it seems the simplest, most effective,
>>self-administered, drug free way to make a huge difference. You're
>>right, it can be hard especially at first. For most of us it is a
>>completely different way of shopping for, thinking about and eating
>>food. Also, at first you can go through a sort of "withdrawal" period
>>when your body is getting used to doing without the excess carbs it has
>>relied on for easy energy (and fat storage) over the years! But very
>>soon you reach the stage you are at, where you feel great, start to lose
>>your excess weight, and your hormonal cycle begins to normalise again.
>>This is exactly what I've found and I couldn't be happier. Well done,
>>enjoy your good results!
>>
>>--
>>Catherine
>>
--
Amy H.
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