It's been sooo long! [l carnitine] [amino acids]
Hello, everyone! Hi, andrea philip!
It has been sooo long since I was here! So many people! I missed this board. Not long story, just simple words . problems.
Well computer, Im still working on low-carb because it is what it seems to work for me, and I also called L-carnitine, Multiple Amino Acids, carb blocker and a few other supplements to ensure that they do not collide.
andreaphilip you as you read this, you tell me again what it is that you take? I can not seem to find here, so its great!
I am glad to see that the messeges are still substantial and there is much to support. I hope I never problmes pc again.
Oh yes, and I lost 18 pounds. Atkins! Yey!
Mayra
Reply:Hi girls just peeking in to tell ya'll hello.
Oh and I started Atkins again last Monday but don't have a scale but I do know I have lost by the way my clothes fit..
So ya'll all are still here. Good for you..Lots of Luck to ya'll.
Love,
Dix
Reply:Hi Mayra! just thought I'd check in! Only 2 days back on Atkins and I already lost a couple of pounds!! Yah!!!!!!!!! My cravings are diminishing–which I knew they would. I even made a big ham dinner last night with all the fixings: pineapples, mashed potatoes, fresh corn, homemade bread. I just made myslef a big salad and threw some ham in that. I didn't feel deprived at all. And there's plenty left so I guess I'll have that for lunch! When everyone else was eating cookies and junk last night; I had some ring bologna and cheese.
I posted this question on the Summer challenge thread but thought I'd do it again here. Do you ever get cramps from the carb cutter? I took one this morning (felt guilty because I had a little nibble of the cookies I was making) and about 15 minutes later had some cramps that only lasted like 5 miutes. I went to the bathroom and then was fine. I thought maybe it's because that cookie didn't really have alot of carbs in it (it was about the size of a silver dollar) and that the cc was just too strong for my tummy. What do you think. How often, how much, and what brand do you take? I'm going to K-Mart tomorrow and need to get some more because I'm out. I was taking HSN brand (i got it at Wal-Mart). I'm thinking of getting some Ketosix too just so I can see my progress.
Also, how often (and what type) do you exercise? I usually get atleast a 30 minute walk in each day but I'm wondering if this is enough? I also like to do a weight training tape everyother day but I seem to be slacking in that area! I just want to get the maximum benefits from my new WOE.
Well, hope this post finds you in great spirits and doing well with Atkins! I'm with you on the good cooking issue–it's very hard to resist. It's easier for me to turn down invitations to eat at other peoples house–I feel much safer cooking for myself! But my family in generally considerate of my WOE; they know that I'm doing Atkins and respect that.
Until later…..have a great day!!!
Jen
If you dont mind my asking: what are your stats?
Mine are:
5 foot 3 inches (approx)
145 pounds
31 years old (32 on Friday!!)
starting weight: 155
goal weight: around 125-130
[This message has been edited by guy (edited 08-04-2003).]
Reply:Thank you!! And I know you can too. Especially with the positive attitude, you can do this, and maybe even more than me!!
I did pause for a bit, I know I shouldn't have, but my mom was here from out of town and she cooked OH SO GOOD!!! 
But I have started again, and here we go! I hope we can keep each other posted of our progress and cheer each other up.. and everyone who is doing Atkins, too!
I know you will do great, keep going! Even if it slows down a bit or you seem to get stuck, that's how the body works, but it's also good to stop for a day or two every two weeks or so, so we can kickstart our body again.
Mayra
Reply:that's great! I hope that within 4 weeks I can say that I lost 18 pounds! I know–everyone is different; but we can all strive for the best, can't we! Well, I wish you continued success–you've made it this far; I know you can do it!!!!
Jen
Reply:It took me less than 4 weeks!!! And then I paused, I cheated… BIGTIME, and I feel bad, so I stared all over again three days ago… two more pounds gone!!! Oh, yeah, and I didn't gain a pound when I cheated. WOW!
Reply:Mayra: Welcome back!! WTG on the 18 pounds! I'm doing Atkins too. How long did it take you to lose the 18????
Jen
