Atkins Diet

Ouch SL!

I couldn't drink either when I had the growth - hence the rapid loss. For a week after it had been dealt with I could only drink banana milkshakes. Well that's what I said anyway. :D
 
Are you going to give us your start and finish weight An?

Remember, if you are going to weigh yourself, use the scales in the same place at the same time of day. I would recommend first thing in the morning before breakfast and with just your Jim Jams on or nowt at all. Weighing yourself everyday is great to start with BUT remember your weight can plateau when it appears to be the same for 3-4 days, but don't worry, that dial on the scales will soon be moving again.

Keep us posted! :)
 
Apparently, frequent extensive lovemaking is excellent for losing weight.

I recommend twice before breakfast, three times in the afternoon, once around teatime and once before going to sleep. Repeat every day for a few months and you'll be a mere shadow of your former self.

The problem is finding 7 willing partners.

(Unless your name's Snow White.)
 
It is Ardross. I think you pedal as fast as you can to work up a real sweat that drips all over the floor, in time to some really loud music....my personal idea of hell! :blink:
 
It is a large class of sweaty people locked in a small space with exercise bikes, loud rock music and a motivational sargeant major type yelling at you. Believe me - it is the best damn execise class/ physical training that I have ever done.

Highly recommended.
 
Day 4. Today

Breakfast: Two rashers, 2 sausage, fried eggs.
Lunch: Pork Ribs and Chicken Wings
Dinner: Steak and some more meat and some fish.
Exercise: 1 Hour Spinning.

Energy Level: Back Normal
Stinkybreath: Nobody will converse with me. Mrs AC has retired to the coal bunker.
Excretions: Shite is a stranger to me.
Libido: On demand.
Funny Head: Thursday.
Mood: I am the grumpiest f*cker in all grumpyland.

I intend to have some vodka and soda and a glass of cheap chardonnay tonight.

Any of you B*st*rds got a problem with THAT?
 
Any chance of a progress report An or is all this angst with Merlin putting you off your stride with the diet?

I would love to know how it's all hanging ..... and if there is less hanging (around the stomach) than there was before? :D
 
Day 10.

The police came around last night, but they didn't look under the patio. The house is very quiet. Spending more time here since I was fired.

Don't weigh-in until next week, but attracting many more admiring glances from ladies than normal.
 
If you are still on the Atkins diet you are doing really well An. By my calculations you must have lost over half a stone already if you have managed to keep away from the beer, fruit and chocolates.

My fella is on a sort of low fat diet, and he has lost 30lbs in 3 months. This includes having every weekend off the diet so we can both go out and have a nice meal (usually a curry) and a few drinks. :D It is a steady weight loss, but it's working. He is so much healthier and happier and loves it when people actually notice how much lighter he is, although he still wears shirts that are far too big for him. Old habits die hard!
 
Ive been doing the Atkins for 4 days and ive just had my first weigh in. Lost 9lb's which i think is awesome! People keep on telling me how bad it is for you but f**k it, so is being over weight!

Im having Sausage, Egg & Bacon for breakfast. Minted lamb, roast beef and sausage for me dinner, and a cheese and chicken omlette for tea!

Im unsure about a few things though, so maybe Kathy can help with these.

Can i drink diet coke? It says 0g or carbs on the label but im still not sure?

How bad is it to drink weak tea with just a sweetner in it? I cannot live without tea, and not that de-caf shite!

Will i be alright hammering the vodka tonight? Surely that cant have and carbs in it?

And finally, when i come off the diet do i have to slowly introduce the carbs back into my diet? A lot of people tell me the weight just piles back on as soon as you stop?

Im getting the funny head a little but it just feels like im stoned, which is nice! I need to lose another stone and ill be happy......my breath does ming though!
 
This definitely works !!!
Nothing but fruit until noon every day
No food after 6pm .
Follow that and you'll be a Hollywood Diva :D
 
Hi Walker

After all the crap you have been through lately losing weight must be great news for you and something for you to concentrate on. If I were you, I would do the Atkins for only a couple of weeks, and then go on a low fat diet. It may mean a lifestyle change but you were overweight for a reason - which if it wasn't medical, probably meant you were eating the wrong foods. It may sound obvious, but IF you can change what you eat ong term, after having lost your initial 9lbs you have a far better chance of the weight staying off.

Simple things will help. Semi skimmed milk, no sugar, low fat spreads, limited beer, and drinks with low calorie mixers, it may all sound so obvious BUT it will work. Drink low calorie drinks eat less white bread and go for wholemeal instead. Eat more vegetables and for an evening meal, try one of the low fat ready meals that you can shove in the microwave. Don't forget the exercise too. Whether its quick walking, or a little running or swimming, but you must do something! Dieting is never easy, but it depends on your state of mind, and how much you REALLY want to lose any excess weight. If you have been doing the Atkins "proper" and had the funny heads etc, and want to continue, then add a cup of tea with milk. I always maintain that a little of what you fancy does you good. SO if you want a bar of chocolate, have one, but have a smaller one than normal. If you want a night out on the beer, go ahead but promise yourself to work harder to lose any extra pounds gained after a wild weekend.

Keep up the good work Walker. It sounds as if you are turning your life round, and losing weight may be a good place to start. Being able to fit in smaller clothes and having people say how good you look may do your confidence the world of good, especially if you are feeling a little low.

I hope the above helps. Feel free to ask any further questions, but remember, diets shouldn't make you feel hungry nor craving for anything. Just do everything in moderation and try if you can to make changes to your diet on a long term, not just a short term basis or the weight will slowly creep back on. Keep up the good work!!!
 
I ate very little carbohydrates for 2 weeks. It was counter intuitive for me to eat bacon/fries etc but I stuck with it, quite thoroughly. I was not mad overweight, but had put on about 10LBs in the summer.

I weighed myself after the two weeks. I had lost 9LBs. I have to admit to being amazed at this result. Only about 5LBs above recommend wieght for height and age, and I'll get that off with exercise.

I'd recommend the low carb diet, but it does leave you tired in the evening and quite grumpy at times.
 
My fella had exactly the same problems as you An, but like you say, the initial weight loss is a real boost. The key (I think) is to then build on it and find a way to keep the weight off longer term & shift a few extra pounds (if you need to) as well!
 
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