Low Carb Diet (atkins)

Ted_Hutchinson

Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival
Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found

While I am sure I am preaching to the converted here, it is worth everyone knowing that the way Atkins/Dalhqvist's plan works is by controlling carb intake you reduce insulin levels and thus reduce obesity.

Knowing those with higher obesity AND higher insulin levels had 4 times the death rate of others with the same diagnosis, should encourage all male readers to take this way of reducing weight very seriously.

ravylesley

oh Sazzy that chocolate cake sounded yummy

I thought this diet was supposed to curb cravings for carbs?I find myself being more and more tempted each time I make toast for the kids in the morning or make a batch of muffins.

Shykins how were the choccy cookies?




Lesleyxx

tinkerbell84

ravylesley wrote: »

I thought this diet was supposed to curb cravings for carbs?I find myself being more and more tempted each time I make toast for the kids in the morning or make a batch of muffins.

I don't crave carbs at all anymore. In fact, the smell of toast makes me feel ill. And this is the girl that could have got through 8 slices in one sitting a year ago

~daisy~_2

hi still here - still not losing

still fed up - but will still be lurking and posting a bit

shykins

ravy i find if my carbs arae slightly too high i crave them too.. maybe u need to tweak yr carbs down a bit

saz well done at resisting hope its all gone today and theres no more temptation

oooh those cookies, well what can i say!!!!

x

HC_2

My weigh-day today, and I've lost 2lb - a total of 9lb over three weeks.

It's not exactly falling off, like for so many people in the first few weeks, but at least it's going in the right direction (albeit slowly - sigh) and I don't feel hungry or deprived - although serving my family garlic bread the other evening was a bit painful .

Shykins, thanks for your comments about Low Carb Megastore. You're right, of course, that I should leave well alone at this stage. I was browsing the store looking for things to buy, if you know what I mean. But I shall save my money and keep on eating fresh stuff. My lovely OH is being so supportive and is encouraging me to buy as much steak, asparagus and other yummy things as I want. (That's maybe not pure altruism though - he's probably looking forward to my bottom getting smaller - and so am I .)

ravylesley

Mmmm Shykins I was wondering that myself but I've been watching my carbs closer than ever recently. I'll keep an eye on it and see if I can tweak it any lower.I want to be careful and not take them too low though as I try and keep it at around 20g/day


Lesleyxx

HC_2

I WANT A SANDWICH!!!!

Ted_Hutchinson

HC wrote: »

I WANT A SANDWICH!!!!

Would you rather have a slice of bread or your leg amputated?
Well of course this isn't the choice for you as you're not a diabetic.

But for some with diabetes it is the choice they face. As one of the few UK doctors actively promoting low carb diets for diabetes it's a shame Morrison doesn't get more support and recognition. Low carbohydrate diets for diabetes control

shykins

HC no u dont want a sandwich u want to carry on losing weight as u have been for the last weeks.... make some oopsies!!!!, and well done on yr losses so far, remember them when the nasty carbs come calling

ravy take a look at what u are eating if its not the number of carbs is it something in particular that is causing the cravings?? for me its nuts <sigh>