renewedhope 4 Posted June 10, 2008 The scales will move. I tend to have periods that I lose well, and then nothing for awhile. Then the scales drop again. I am glad you are still low carbing it too. I am going to as long as I can stand it. I will add back some carbs, but not yet. Hang in there. The scales will drop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted June 10, 2008 Yea, the scale would move if I had more willpower. I hate that there is so much junk food at my job. I had a handful of chocolate covered raisins today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renewedhope 4 Posted June 11, 2008 I ate a handful of chocolate covered almonds today! Why did I do that???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted June 11, 2008 For the same reason I had ice cream and a Protein Drink for dinner. Sometimes the sugar devil has so much power! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renewedhope 4 Posted June 11, 2008 Well, today is a new day. No carbs for either of us. WE CAN DO THIS!! We have both done it before, and done it well. Here's to a great day!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted June 14, 2008 Are we all that are left to low carbing? It's really the only way I can lose. I just have to get into that head space that they are EVIL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renewedhope 4 Posted June 14, 2008 I think we are it. I have done pretty well the last couple of days. Last night I went to a friends for supper and had a few "bad" carbs, but other than that I have done ok. I lose best this way as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccm 0 Posted June 14, 2008 I am with you on the low carb way of life. I have been doing well for 6 weeks untill my last night at work. It was like a free-for-all. I really don't know what happened, but I am back on the wagon today. Work has so much crap there it's so hard. At home we don't buy crap so we can't have a weak moment. I was banded on Oct 17/07 Highest weight 304.4 Surgery weight 285 2 fills Current weight 220 go low carb! cc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renewedhope 4 Posted June 14, 2008 ccm you are doing great!! Way to go!! Guys, since this thread is a 2 day challenge do you guys think I should start a low carb support thread for those of us who plan to make this a way of life??? I plan to eventually start eatnig good carbs as well, but I think I will always do low carb. What do ya think?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccm 0 Posted June 14, 2008 A thread for a carb way of life sounds great. I too want to be able to re-introduce the good carbs back into my life but, not until I have lost some more weight. I suffer with PCOS and my body has an intolarance for carbs so I have come to accept that low carb has to be a way of life for myself. Good carbs can be a treat once in a while but for me even the good ones send some signal to my brain that says "eat everything in sight please". Low carbing and the band are a great combo. Now if I could just get off my duff and incorperate some exercise into my life things would happen faster. cc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renewedhope 4 Posted June 14, 2008 I too have PCOS. My cycles have returned. The facial hair has decreased. I am hoping that the insulin resistance will resolve as well. I have always done best on low carb, and will probably always need to eat Protein first, carbs last. I am kinda scared to add carbs right now. Like you said, in the past, when I added carbs I started pigging out. I hope to add them back slowly soon, but we will see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccm 0 Posted June 17, 2008 Well, the last couple days sucked big time. I have been working so hard physically building a retaining wall, moving wheel barrows full of rocks and sand for two days. Had 2 tacos for lunch two bites of a stale danish, and a bowl of frosted flakes. Now I'm up 3lbs. All that physical work didn't seem to count for anything. You'd think since I can hardly move my arms and legs today it would count for something in this universe. Today is a new day and I will promise to start again to the low carb way of life. cc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renewedhope 4 Posted June 17, 2008 I never started that thread did I??? Oops. I will hopefully today. Hang in there. Your scales will drop. Mine have been the same for the past several days. I am waiting for another drop. It will come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renewedhope 4 Posted June 18, 2008 Down 1 pound this morning!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccm 0 Posted June 18, 2008 Way to go! I am not talking to my scale for a few days.(I'm being good, scale is being bad) I'd like it to be a week but I don't think it is possible for me to go that long. A few days will teach it a lesson on how to give me good news. Then we will continue with our love hate relationship. Keep up the good work! cc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites