Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 , Welcome to the group!! I am a diabetic too and have also been put on the diet by my Dr. I have been on it since the end May and have done great!! I was diagnosed with diabetes in 96 and since had gotten preg and was put on injections 2 times a day. after the baby I was kinda on a little honeymoon period, thats what my Dr called it, My sugars were great for about 6 months. then all of a suddan they started going up and he put me on this diet. Since then I am off all meds and have consistant sugars of 80-110. I only have to lose 32 more pounds to reach my goal, so your sugar might not come down as fast as mine, but it will and you will feel wonderful!! Good Luck Hugs, Penny 173/162/130 Visit my family at: <A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/heartland/pines/6116/wilson.html " > Home Page</A> <A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/heartland/pines/6116/wilson.html " >http://www.ge ocities.com/heartland/pines/6116/wilson.html</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 Welcome to the list Sue. Now we have 2 Sues and 2 Hiedis!! Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 Hi. My name is and I am on Day 4 of the Induction Diet. I am a diabetic and have over 100 lb to get rid of. This plan is totally opposite what I have been taught in the past and that is why I need lots of support. I am reading the book and it all makes sense to me. My endocrinologist suggested this diet because she has had so much success with her other diabetic patients and has been on it herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 Hi Sue welcome again. I am a 34 yr old mother of 3 a 12 1/2 yr old girl and a 10 yr old girl, and a 9 yr old boy. I live in Wilmington DE and a stay at home mom. Hope you enjoy this list Sue 310/264/175 --- Sue Elliott wrote: > > > Hi! > > I am a 5'6 " tall 45 year old from Longmont > (Boulder), CO, with three kids > (20, 19, and 17 in one month), one husband (that's > PLENTY thank you...) and > one very full-time job. My husband and I began an > " Atkins-like " diet today > in preparation for the arrival of the book. We > should be ready to begin in > full force by Wednesday. > > I have read the archives and see many different > levels of success. Penny > 173/162/130 and 360/330/150 particularly > caught my attention. Penny > because she is about my weight and has close to the > same goal. because > of her great succes so far!! I already got a recipe > from the archives I want > to try (Omelet Muffins) and look forward to other > Tried and True recipes as > well! > > While I do belong to another email list that > provides me with a lot of > encouragement and support, I also look forward to > this group as I have > decided to become a " Low-Carber " like the rest of > you. I can tell by the > arcives that you are a great group and I am excited > to be here and read > about your successes! > > LOL, > Sooz > o > o 168/166/135 > z > Sooz > > > Welcome to > Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist > > > >Hello,I am Sue > > > >Welcome to the list. Please take a moment to tell > us about yourself. > >Are you just starting or have been on this diet for > awhile. Let us > >know together we can help each other. I would like > to take a minute to say > I dont mind lurkers but would like ppl to post once > and a while and any > one joinign and going stright to no mail will be > deleted > > > >List Manager > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 Thanks to all for your kind welcome! I can't wait to get going on this thing! About 11 years ago I lost 55 lbs in 9 weeks doing Diet Centers. It was sort of a modified low-carb diet and it was really successful for me. The problem is, Diet Centers is a difficult way of life as you are really limited to the types of proteins you can eat. It seems to me that Atkins is much more adaptable to normal living. After loosing 55 lbs, I kept it all off for 5 years. Then life got in the way and I gained it back at 5-7 lbs a year. Now I am here.... Are there any Low-Carb Masters out there who have been doing this for a while?? Sooz 168/166/135 Re: Welcome to Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist >From: ysgrrl@... > >Welcome Sooz, >You'll love it here!!!! Good luck with your new wol. >Beth > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 Hi Sue, I am amazed by your success (310/264!!!). have you done it all on Atkins? How long has it taken? How tall are you? It is successes like this that help get me motivated, and I hear about them all the time with Atkins. I'll bet Wilmington is a beautiful area.... Sooz 168/166/135 Welcome to >> Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist >> >> >> >Hello,I am Sue >> > >> >Welcome to the list. Please take a moment to tell >> us about yourself. >> >Are you just starting or have been on this diet for >> awhile. Let us >> >know together we can help each other. I would like >> to take a minute to say >> I dont mind lurkers but would like ppl to post once >> and a while and any >> one joinign and going stright to no mail will be >> deleted >> > >> >List Manager >> >> >> --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 Bob I have 200 to go too. *sigh* And I've already LOST about 100! *sigh* what a loooooooong road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 , Thanks for the offer of help. By the look of your progress, I am sure I will ask!! Sooz 168/166/135 Re: Welcome to Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist >From: IAMAngel00@... > >Welcome to the list Sue(Sooz)!!! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. > > >170/143/125 >since 4/9/99 > >In a message dated 8/22/99 8:04:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >SOOZS@... writes: > ><< LOL, > Sooz > o > o 168/166/135 > z > Sooz > >> > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 Welcome to the list and if you have any questions, ask away!! In a message dated 8/23/99 7:01:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, abslaura@... writes: << My name is and I started the Atkins diet just Saturday and thought I would find a list about Atkins in hopes to learn recipes and find support so that this will not become " just another diet that I have tried! " =o) >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 1999 Report Share Posted August 23, 1999 Hello, My name is and I started the Atkins diet just Saturday and thought I would find a list about Atkins in hopes to learn recipes and find support so that this will not become " just another diet that I have tried! " =o) Welcome to Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist > Hello,I am Sue > > Welcome to the list. Please take a moment to tell us about yourself. > Are you just starting or have been on this diet for awhile. Let us > know together we can help each other. I would like to take a minute to say I dont mind lurkers but would like ppl to post once and a while and any one joinign and going stright to no mail will be deleted > > List Manager > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 1999 Report Share Posted August 24, 1999 Gail, I was tired and could sleep 12 hours and still be tired. My mom had thyroid problems and so I thought at 39, maybe I did also. They did a blood test and my sugars were 270. The Dr. called me in for another (fasting) test and it was 217, so naturally they wanted to see me and take care of this diabetes. My Dr. recommended this diet for me and also said if I got my weight down, I might be able to be classed as non-diabetic on the insurance records. So that is my goal. I feel much better since I was diagnosed and am on the right tract with my weight loss. 251/231/140? > > >What are the indicators? (If you don't mind me asking. I apologize if the >question is impertinent.) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 1999 Report Share Posted August 24, 1999 Zena -- Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. Gail Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 1999 Report Share Posted August 26, 1999 Hi Shadcat Thank you for the welcome. I had a good day today. I've been trying recipes from the Protein Power book and the Low Carb Cookbook by Fran McCullough and today I found one I love. I made the Summer Squash recipe (I have tons of squash and basil in my garden) and added some grilled chicken and 5 Brothers sauce and it was delicious. I think I'll be using all my squash this year. Wishing you the best, Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 1999 Report Share Posted August 26, 1999 Hello, Sue! Most people do not want to hear this but I am not following this WOL to lose weight. I simply like the way I feel and the way my body is shaping up while eating this way. I am 40 years old and am very physically active. I was eating the high carb-low fat way for YEARS and though I was not overweight, my body was NOT what I wanted it to be even with alot of walking/weight training. This WOE really seems to be changing that although it is VERY hard to get used to the idea of eating alot of fat. I AM attempting to get my husband to follow this diet as he has about 40+ lbs to lose and am having a SMALL amount of luck but still having to work on him. I love to read the tips and hints about different products and snacks and especially the recipies - need more vegetable recipies (they are hard to come by) and well as sweets. I am part of another list and have had trouble posting to that list. I have replied two different times to certain subjects and neither of my posts have shown up. I guess that i am doing it wrong. Hope this will get to you. ---------- From: Atkins-A-WayOfLife-owneronelist[sMTP:Atkins-A-WayOfLife-owneronelist] Reply To: Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist Sent: Thursday, August 26, 1999 4:18 PM To: vbowen@... Subject: Welcome to Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist Hello,I am Sue Welcome to the list. Please take a moment to tell us about yourself. Are you just starting or have been on this diet for awhile. Let us know together we can help each other. I would like to take a minute to say I dont mind lurkers but would like ppl to post once and a while and any one joinign and going stright to no mail will be deleted List Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 1999 Report Share Posted August 26, 1999 Hello, Sue! Most people do not want to hear this but I am not following this WOL to lose weight. I simply like the way I feel and the way my body is shaping up while eating this way. I am 40 years old and am very physically active. I was eating the high carb-low fat way for YEARS and though I was not overweight, my body was NOT what I wanted it to be even with alot of walking/weight training. This WOE really seems to be changing that although it is VERY hard to get used to the idea of eating alot of fat. I AM attempting to get my husband to follow this diet as he has about 40+ lbs to lose and am having a SMALL amount of luck but still having to work on him. I love to read the tips and hints about different products and snacks and especially the recipies - need more vegetable recipies (they are hard to come by) and well as sweets. I am part of another list and have had trouble posting to that list. I have replied two different times to certain subjects and neither of my posts have shown up. I guess that i am doi ---------- From: Atkins-A-WayOfLife-owneronelist[sMTP:Atkins-A-WayOfLife-owneronelist] Reply To: Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist Sent: Thursday, August 26, 1999 4:18 PM To: vbowen@... Subject: Welcome to Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist Hello,I am Sue Welcome to the list. Please take a moment to tell us about yourself. Are you just starting or have been on this diet for awhile. Let us know together we can help each other. I would like to take a minute to say I dont mind lurkers but would like ppl to post once and a while and any one joinign and going stright to no mail will be deleted List Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 1999 Report Share Posted August 28, 1999 Hello, I am Natalee, 46, have been on Atkins induction one week (returning)and have lost 5 pounds. Current weight 202... goal weight 145. I am exercising 1 hour / day - walking , nordic tracking and stairmaster Nat >From: Atkins-A-WayOfLife-owneronelist >Reply-To: Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist >To: bbsmith27@... >Subject: Welcome to Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist >Date: 28 Aug 1999 21:29:14 -0000 > >Hello,I am Sue > >Welcome to the list. Please take a moment to tell us about yourself. >Are you just starting or have been on this diet for awhile. Let us >know together we can help each other. I would like to take a minute to say >I dont mind lurkers but would like ppl to post once and a while and any >one joinign and going stright to no mail will be deleted > >List Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 1999 Report Share Posted August 28, 1999 Welcome to the list Natalee!!!! In a message dated 8/28/99 5:43:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bbsmith27@... writes: << Hello, I am Natalee, 46, have been on Atkins induction one week (returning)and have lost 5 pounds. Current weight 202... goal weight 145. I am exercising 1 hour / day - walking , nordic tracking and stairmaster Nat >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 1999 Report Share Posted August 28, 1999 , Welcome to the list!! Hugs, Penny 173/160.5/130 Visit my family at: <A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/heartland/pines/6116/wilson.html " > Home Page</A> <A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/heartland/pines/6116/wilson.html " >http://www.ge ocities.com/heartland/pines/6116/wilson.html</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 1999 Report Share Posted August 28, 1999 Hi Ruth, welcome. I have to lose about 200 pounds too! Glad to have a losing buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 1999 Report Share Posted August 29, 1999 Harvey, Welcome to the list. Any questions, just ask away!! Hugs, Penny 173/160.5/130 Visit my family at: <A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/heartland/pines/6116/wilson.html " > Home Page</A> <A HREF= " http://www.geocities.com/heartland/pines/6116/wilson.html " >http://www.ge ocities.com/heartland/pines/6116/wilson.html</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 1999 Report Share Posted August 29, 1999 Hi Natalee, Welcome to the group! I too have been on Induction for one week and lost 8 lbs! I am very pleased by the program as it seems very easy so far.... Lots of luck, Sooz 168/160/140 8/22/99 Welcome to Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist >>Date: 28 Aug 1999 21:29:14 -0000 >> >>Hello,I am Sue >> >>Welcome to the list. Please take a moment to tell us about yourself. >>Are you just starting or have been on this diet for awhile. Let us >>know together we can help each other. I would like to take a minute to say >>I dont mind lurkers but would like ppl to post once and a while and any >>one joinign and going stright to no mail will be deleted >> >>List Manager > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 1999 Report Share Posted August 29, 1999 Atkins-A-WayOfLife-owneronelist wrote: > Hello,I am Sue > > Welcome to the list. Please take a moment to tell us about yourself. Hi Sue and the list. My name is Harvey and I am now starting the Atkins Way of Life. I am forty-two and I need to loose fifty pounds. I remember looking at Atkins about two years ago, along with protien power and other low carb diets. I liked the premise of it, but I just let it go by so I kept the extra fifty pounds for a couple of extra years. Now it is time to take off the weight and I know how important it is to communicate with likeminded people. Bye for now Harvey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 1999 Report Share Posted August 30, 1999 Hi everyone. My name is I'm 30 soon to be 31 and i have about 200 pounds to lose. boy that was hard. *breathe* i never really tell anyone how fat i am cuz i don't want to know. but its time to get outta myself and feel better. I have been doing atkins for about 2 weeks now again. i started back about 3 months ago i think but i went off the deep end for a bit but now i am back and i don't think of this as a diet any more though i do hope i keep losing weight as i need to as you will all soon learn but I know i feel a thousand times better when i eat this way. It does help me in my weight loss. it makes me feel like i have a way to deal with it now more than i ever did before. i think i am getting more comfortable with the way of eating in that i am not that all or nothing person i was. i can allow myself to have the strawberries and cream and not even want the shortcake part .... i can allow myself to have veggies more than lettuce. Before i didn't and i think that is partially why when i went nutty i fell off track i was tired of protien and lettuce i am learning to cook *gasp* at 30 you would think i would have a handle on that but i never really have except for special once a decade thing the reason i choose atkin's diet is because i have PCOS and i have a predisposition for insulin resistance and diabetes. I have been told my doc a few days ago its now or never as far as my health goes. He is asking me to consider the minigastric bypass. (any thoughts would be appreciated on that as well) i honestly would rather take my chance skydiving without a parachute. :\ So its a day at a time for me and low carb for now. i hope everyone is having a great day. I am off to eat my late lunch. have a great day, diana P.S. i look forward to getting to know everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 1999 Report Share Posted August 30, 1999 , Welcome to the group. You are taking a step in the right direction by joining here. I have gotten lots of great ideas and some good recipes. I don't do a lot of cooking yet for Atkins, because since I've only been on Induction of a week, I am happy with grilling meats and eating salads with chicken, shrimp or steak. Aslo, we love Crab with real butter and had it twice last week! My DH is doing Atkins as well. I am 45 years old and live in Longmont (Boulder) Colorado. I don't know anything about the surgery you mention, nor do I know what PCOS stands for, but I certainly think I would agree with what you seem to be saying about the surgery. That would be a last ditch effort after giving diet a devoted effort! Good luck! I look forward to seeing your progress. Sooz 168/160/140 PS. Where are you from? Re: Welcome to Atkins-A-WayOfLifeonelist > > >Hi everyone. My name is I'm 30 soon to be 31 and i have about 200 pounds to lose. boy that was hard. *breathe* i never really tell anyone how fat i am cuz i don't want to know. but its time to get >outta myself and feel better. I have been doing atkins for about 2 weeks now again. i started back about 3 months ago i think but i went off the deep end for a bit but now i am back and i don't think of >this as a diet any more though i do hope i keep losing weight as i need to as you will all soon learn but I know i feel a thousand times better when i eat this way. It does help me in my weight loss. it >makes me feel like i have a way to deal with it now more than i ever did before. i think i am getting more comfortable with the way of eating in that i am not that all or nothing person i was. i can allow >myself to have the strawberries and cream and not even want the shortcake part ... i can allow myself to have veggies more than lettuce. Before i didn't and i think that is partially why when i went nutty i >fell off track i was tired of protien and lettuce i am learning to cook *gasp* at 30 you would think i would have a handle on that but i never really have except for special once a decade thing > >the reason i choose atkin's diet is because i have PCOS and i have a predisposition for insulin resistance and diabetes. I have been told my doc a few days ago its now or never as far as my health goes. He is >asking me to consider the minigastric bypass. (any thoughts would be appreciated on that as well) i honestly would rather take my chance skydiving without a parachute. :\ > >So its a day at a time for me and low carb for now. i hope everyone is having a great day. I am off to eat my late lunch. > >have a great day, >diana > >P.S. i look forward to getting to know everyone. > > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 1999 Report Share Posted August 30, 1999 >>My name is I'm 30 soon to be 31 and i have about >>200 pounds to lose. , I am not sure what a mini by pass is but ,, I have heard some horror stories about stomach stapleing or reduction.. This has caused more than one death from malabsorbtion. Be careful.. Do your home work... from California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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