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Forum: Diets
08-08-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Amen, sister! :) That IS the secret to success! ...

Amen, sister! :) That IS the secret to success!

I don't know my current weight... but looking at my body right now, it bears no resemblance to the "me" of January. My legs look great, my arms are...
Forum: Diets
08-08-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Hey, been a while since I posted. I'm down...

Hey, been a while since I posted.

I'm down at least 36 lbs since I started. I'm still (mostly) on-plan, though there are times (6+ hour car trips in an un-air-conditioned truck when it's over 100...
Forum: Diets
05-28-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Hi! It's been a while since I checked in -- been...

Hi! It's been a while since I checked in -- been a busy few months.

Our family has added a few things to our staple-shelves: Flax seed meal and coconut oil. We love them both. And they've given...
Forum: Diets
04-17-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Agreed -- Paleo and Atkins are VERY similar. I do...

Agreed -- Paleo and Atkins are VERY similar. I do Atkins because I was introduced to it first, and have read the book at least twice now, so I have a pretty good feel for it.

I'd have a harder...
Forum: Diets
04-16-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,561
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Very doubtful. Remember -- fat is an...

Very doubtful.

Remember -- fat is an essential nutrient! (Carbohydrates, btw, are not.)

When you have sufficient fat in your diet, you ARE NOT HUNGRY. If you're obsessing over food, you are...
Forum: Diets
04-14-2012, 02:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,561
Posted By LiterateGriffin

This is a typical symptom of a diet too low in...

This is a typical symptom of a diet too low in essential fatty acids. Try adding some avocado and nuts to your salad, and see how much better you feel.
Forum: Diets
04-09-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Ugh... That sounds terrible. (And I've got a...

Ugh... That sounds terrible. (And I've got a tendency to use a lot of NSAIDS, for various reasons) I can't imagine having to do without nuts! I suppose seeds are out, too?
Forum: Diets
04-06-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 54,262
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Actually, Dr. Atkins died of head trauma, after...

Actually, Dr. Atkins died of head trauma, after slipping on the ice on the way to work. (And he weighed 195lbs when he was admitted to the hospital following the fall, which was not considered...
Forum: Diets
04-06-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Volleyball -- THANK YOU for tweaking my...

Volleyball -- THANK YOU for tweaking my recipe/counting the carbs. I used half & half cuz it was on hand, but I PREFER real cream. (SO much better.) I was too sick when I made it to put the carb...
Forum: Diets
03-31-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,349
Posted By LiterateGriffin

The original Atkins plan was to AVOID processed...

The original Atkins plan was to AVOID processed foods, and eat healthy whole foods.

Then there was a low-fat "craze" for awhile, about a decade ago, and the marketing folks went crazy with the...
Forum: Nutrition & labeling
03-30-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,511
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Vito's post contained the link to the answer. ...

Vito's post contained the link to the answer.

Copied from the FAQ (http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums/feedback-support/6347-faqs-newbie-q-how-tos-supporting-links-tips.html):

...
Forum: Diets
03-30-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

But we digress...

Well, I can't get decent bread out of a breadmaker to save my life... But my hand-made bread comes out pretty darn good, even when I try to screw it up. And not NEARLY as much work as I feared! 10...
Forum: Diets
03-29-2012, 04:45 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Good luck, Longwillow! :) 12 lbs in a month...

Good luck, Longwillow! :)

12 lbs in a month is GREAT WORK!

And yeah, it's amazing how the "forbidden foods" just lose their temptation after a while. :) At this point, I've started baking...
Forum: Newcomers
03-26-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By LiterateGriffin

So here I am, almost 3 months later, and down...

So here I am, almost 3 months later, and down almost 20 lbs. (Probably will be 20 by morning.)

I had a lot of "stuff" come up and get in my way -- mostly with the exercise portion of things, but...
Forum: Food talk
03-26-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,866
Posted By LiterateGriffin

First -- it sounds like you're in a very...

First -- it sounds like you're in a very dangerous place. Please, if possible, talk to a doctor about your caloric intake, and the problems you're facing with it.

Secondly, there are basically two...
Forum: Diets
03-26-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

:D I'm so glad it worked! I used...

:D I'm so glad it worked!

I used half-and-half because it was what I had on hand. (Costco sells it cheap.) I can't wait to try it again with full cream -- richer, and fewer carbs! :)

I've been...
Forum: Diets
03-24-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Sick stomach + Atkins = No Saltines

Blew chunks last night. :( Today, my stomach is still unsteady... Part of me really wanted crackers/toast to help "settle" it.

Instead, for breakfast, I had one plain scrambled egg, and went...
Forum: Diets
03-16-2012, 02:29 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

My guess is, you're focusing on cutting...

My guess is, you're focusing on cutting calories, as much as carbs, and are likely not getting enough fat.

When you're hungry, especially, after dinner, try a handful of Macadamia nuts.

DON'T...
Forum: Diets
03-16-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Oh, dear lord.... I'm sorry... Low Carb Almond...

Oh, dear lord.... I'm sorry...
Low Carb Almond Flour Crepes for LASAGNA - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vf32HZwWkA) is going to be closer to what you want: Crepes TO USE FOR LASAGNA.
...
Forum: Diets
03-16-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 166,084
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Tara, is this the recipe you wanted: Low-Carb...

Tara, is this the recipe you wanted: Low-Carb Almond Meal Pancakes - Pancake Recipe with Almond Meal or Almond Flour (http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/breakfast1/r/lowcarbpancakes.htm) ?

As a way...
Forum: Newcomers
01-11-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By LiterateGriffin

:D Stepped on thescale to find I'm down 6...

:D

Stepped on thescale to find I'm down 6 lbs this morning! :D:D
Forum: Newcomers
01-11-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By LiterateGriffin

I was like you... And NOTHING worked to stop the...

I was like you... And NOTHING worked to stop the slow creep of weight. Not reducing calories, not exercise.

Then I started Atkins for health-reasons (I was having blood sugar issues), and lost 40...
Forum: Newcomers
01-06-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 787
Posted By LiterateGriffin

The first time I was doing Atkins, and...

The first time I was doing Atkins, and successfully losing weight, I bought one of these: Stamina InMotion for Health Pedal Exerciser at Brookstone?Buy Now!...
Forum: Newcomers
01-06-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By LiterateGriffin

My "baby" is 4.5 now... She's part of how I got...

My "baby" is 4.5 now... She's part of how I got this way, but she's not an excuse for still BEING this way.

(Thank you, though! Those 2 kids mean the world to me.)
Forum: Newcomers
01-06-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By LiterateGriffin

Thanks. There IS legitimate cause to avoid...

Thanks.

There IS legitimate cause to avoid losing too fast. (Your liver processes the fat, and too much can be a strain.) Still -- I"m aiming for 2.4 lbs per week instead of 2.0. I'm not gonna...
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