Low Carb diet
Question:
Hi everyone, I’m new to the list and although I was diagnosed with PCOS over 4 years ago, I thought I could just ignore it and it would go away (also my dr showed his displeasure that I hadn’t lost enough weight to get the hormone treatment, so when I didn’t lose any more, I didn’t go back!). Anyway to my question. I’ve seen a lot of posts about low carb diets and wonder whether anyone can give me more info or point me in the right direction to get it. Thanks 
Cathy x Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.
Response:
Cathy, There are a variety of versions of the low-carb diet. I am on the Atkins plan, and I love it, but there are several others (Sugar Busters, Protien Power, etc) Check at Amazon.com or your local bookstore for any of the many books. this is a very different kind of diet and you really need to read one of the books to re-learn how you should eat on this plan. I have lost just about 50 lbs since December 17. I have not changed my activity level, just my eating habbits. Jenni
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In article <8eafdr$1k…@nnrp1.deja.com>, cathy_shakespe…@my-deja.com wrote:
<snip> > Anyway to my question. I’ve seen a lot of posts about low carb diets > and wonder whether anyone can give me more info or point me in the > right direction to get it. > Thanks > Cathy > x
I agree with JennRoa; you really should read a book or three. Protein Power has a pretty good lay-explaination of the physiological aspects of low-carbing. I find Atkins the easiest to actually put into practice though. Before you start, get an appointment with your doctor and have a general checkup with standard blood work (cholesterol, etc.). Then after 3-6 months (no earlier than 3 months) of eating a low-carb diet, do it again. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. alt.diet.support.low-carb is a great newsgroup with lots of great info, generally nice folks… You can check out the FAQ for alt.diet.support.low-carb at http://www.grossweb.com/asdlc/faq.htm A couple of things to be aware of: first, many people feel lousy the first week or two. Your body needs time to adjust, produce more of some enzymes, less of others, etc. It will pass, the energy returns, etc. Second, it is very important to drink a ton of water. Rule of thumb in asdlc is 64oz plus 8oz for every 25lbs overweight. If you drink coffee or tea, drink even more water, since caffeine is also diuretic. Third, since the diet is diuretic, many folks experience muscle cramps after a few days. The dietary supplimentation discussed in Atkins New Diet Revolution and other books is important… the mineral suppliments will usually prevent the muscle cramps (why wait until you already have them to take magnesium/potassium/calcium?). Finally, after the initial adjustment, you’ll probably be able to slowly increase the amount of carbohydrates you are eating until you find the level that accomplishes your goals. This will give you more food choices than you start out with. The asdlc cookbook (graciously compiled by Tina McDonald) at http://www.camacdonald.com/lc/cookbookdownload.html will give you plenty of ideas to keep your menues interesting. Good luck! Marion — mboulden at hotmail dot com (posting address is a spam trap) 213 in December ‘98 Atkid since 1/18/99, soccer+pumpin’ iron 205/180/? BF% 41/29/20 Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.
Response:
Cathy- I’m using the Suzane Somers low carb life plan. it’s pretty good! Raven
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