Hammerzeit
Joined January 2014
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Weight History

Start Weight
292.0 lb
Lost so far: 45.0 lb

Current Weight
247.0 lb
Performance: losing 0.3 lb a week

Goal Weight
150.0 lb
Still to go: 97.0 lb
I am also at http://ketotica.tumblr.com/

Started at 292 lbs.
Loss so far: 45 lbs
UGW: 150

Daily Goal: 80g Prot (20%, 320 cal)
Daily Limit: 20g Carb (5%, 80 cal)
Daily Limit: 133g Fat (75%, 1200 cal)
1600 Daily Cals

I was diagnosed insulin-resistant & pre-diabetic about 2001 which very well may have progressed to diabetes around 2010 considering the extra-bad state of my health at that time. Craving-driven eating of junk carbs (starches & sugars like bread, pasta, pizza, ice cream, chips, you name it) sent me on a roller coaster of wildly unstable blood sugar levels which had devastating effects on my life.

Not only did I gain a ton of fat, I was severely depressed & constantly tired & brain-fogged. I got bad edema in my ankles. My heart raced even when I wasn't exerting myself. A ton of my hair fell out. I couldn't walk for more than a few minutes without having to rest. I got scary shooting pains in my left leg. I eventually developed cataracts which I am certain were due to my body's metabolic difficulties. It was at this point where I realized that if I didn't get myself on track that I wasn't long for this world.

So, I went back to the one thing that I knew from past experience would work for me: low carb, MODERATE protein, HIGH FAT. This does not mean I don't eat carbs! It just means my body goes haywire if I eat too many of them, so I limit my daily carbs to a level that my body can handle without causing weight gain or a plateau. My daily carbs come from non-sugary/non-starchy veggies like kale or green beans, though occasionally from low-GI berries & nuts.

I exercise when I feel like I am able, but most of my fat loss comes from the beneficial state of nutritional ketosis which I have been in since Jan 2014. My BP & lipid numbers are stellar. My blood sugar levels are normal & I have no sign of diabetes. I have energy again & can once again think clearly. This is the right track for me!

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I'm going to try this Atkins thing:)
Hi Ribbit12! Even these days, there's still a lot of sensationalism and myths being parroted about Atkins and the low-carb/high fat way of eating, one of which is the idea that it causes high cholesterol and heart disease -- it just isn't so...and I can point to my own recent lipid panel results after seven months (and going strong) of dedicated low-carbing (I write about it in my journal). As far as sustainability, some people find it easy to stick with, some people don't -- it's very variable. I bet you'll do fine, Ribbit12. Smile One day at a time!

Edit: Also for general interest, a recent article about low-carb at the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/02/health/low-carb-vs-low-fat-diet.html
posted 01 Sep 2014, 18:07
Going from low cal to low carb
Hi there! Hey, if you're anything like me, the hugest thing is to understand your own bad habits and make plans to ensure you don't fall into your own traps. For me, this means knowing that I get snacky a lot and when there's no easy-to-grab'n'eat low-carb things around, the temptation to eat something verboten is verrrrry strong. Make sure you've got some either pre-prepared (as in with your own hands, no pre-packaged junk!) LC things or foods that you can quickly set up to serve as good snacks in these need-a-fix-NOW situations. I tend to prepare lots of bite-sized low-carb veggies ahead of time to have with some LC dressing like blue cheese (among others). Bite-sized pieces of cheese are good, as are cold-cuts! Also, staying hydrated is a good way to curb that snacky impulse. Oftentimes you will interpret your body to be hungry when it's actually asking for water. Good luck. Smile
posted 09 Jan 2014, 21:15
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