'I lost 1 stone in 6 weeks on the “do I really look like that?!” plan' discussion

JanineB

Well done! Im wanting to lose a stone as well. I was for years 9 stone and wanting to get back to that. Never dieted in my life and Ive always ate what I wanted (usually junk). I was always a size 8/10 and now Im a 12......

Who cares?!? I hear folk shout!

Well my whole wardrobe doesn't fit me anymore and Im living in the same 2 pairs of jeans as I cant get any of the rest over my bum never mind closed! So from a mony saving point of view I cannot afford a new wardrobe. lol. Its knocking my confidence as well something awful.

As an aside Im also wanting to get back to regularly modelling again and push it further for a last bash since Im finnishing uni soon.Wish low confidence I wont end up going for it.

My main issue though is cellulite. Ive had it even when I was a skinny as hell 15 year old and over the years its got worse. Its all over my thighs and bottom. If anyone has and tips (that actually work) for trying to get rid of it, please do share.

Im sticking to a smililar plan such as the one you posted Martin. Speciak K, no snacking etc. I dont drink coffee/tea anyway. My fix though is energy juice. I love the stuff. Ill need to try and curb that one.

Wish me luck!

Many Thanks

Janine

Airwolf1

PleaseDont,

I have actually stopped having sugar in my tea, which is a good step, as I'm a tea addict. (I guess too much tea isn't good for me either?!)

PleaseDont

Well, they do say to cut out coffee and tea, but I drink two cups of coffee a day and haven't had a problem.

Good luck, Janine!

beer_tins

Well, until a high profile organisation backs the Atkins Diet and declares it safe, I won't touch it with a barge pole. I'm concerned about the risk of raised cholesterol. It's also hard to get the right level of nutrients and vitamins on this diet.

As for refined carbs being unnecessary and detrimental to health, give me a break! Bread is one of the oldest forms of prepared food. Some form of it has existed since the stone ages I believe. Humans seem to have survived OK on it for many thousands of years, so I'll continue to have it in moderation.

I'd be very weary of any diet that cuts out entire food groups, it goes against the advice of all mainstream nutritional bodies. Carbohydrate is a nutrient, not a poison. And if you take part in any high energy sport, you shouldn't cut out the carbs, as it's the main source of glucose. Almost all professional athletes have a diet high in carbohydrate. Runners, cyclists and swimmers indulge in "carb loading" before big evens to ensure they have a high supply of ready energy.

bylromarha

Just wanted to add my congratulations.

It's always good to achieve a personal goal whether it's losing weight, saving money, paying a longstanding debt or anything else where you can experience success.

And sharing the story encourages others...though whether I'm encouraged enough to actually stop eating so much junk myself is another matter...it all tastes soooooo good.

PleaseDont

Beer tins, I don't want to hijack this discussion away from Martin's weight loss blog, but you are repeating a lot of incorrect information. It's not your fault; the mainstream press just parrots what the received wisdom is.

- It's low carb, not no carb. Atkins does not eliminate carbohydrates as a food group.

- Humans developed over hundreds of thousands of years and for much of that time hunted animals, fished, and ate wild fruit and honey when they could find it. Agriculture did not begin until about 8500 BCE. Bread made in 5500 BCE or even 1600 AD did not resemble today's Hovis loaf.

- People on Atkins usually lower their cholesterol, not raise it. Dietary cholesterol has little effect on blood cholesterol, and in any case more recent studies are indicating that coronary disease has far more to do with chronically elevated blood sugar and inflammation than cholesterol levels.

- It's hard to get the right level of nutrients on any current diet, due to soil depletion and modern farming and ranching techniques. I wonder which vitamins and minerals you think are missing in a low-carb diet that are provided in a high-carb modern diet.

- It is perfectly possible to run marathons on Atkins. Thousands of people do.

- As to mainstream nutritional bodies and high profile organizations, you might find this 2002 article by Gary Taubes, What If It's All Been a Big Fat Lie?, interesting.

shykins

just wanted to let u all know there is a huge bunch of us doing atkins/lowcarb on the health and beauty board with our own thread, so if u want more info come over and say hello

pleasedont thanks for correcting some of the myths, i have been on atkins for over 4yrs and am not dead (obviously cos i am typing this lol) and have maintained my weight loss and as it was 8 stone i am pretty sure it wasnt just water!!!

x

shirlgirl2004

Well done Martin. I could do with losing a stone too I just need to figure out how

bails

Well done Martin! :T If you need help with the maintaining side of things (always the hardest part) feel free to come and join us on the Lose Weight thread (currently No23) Thanks for providing a space where we can all help each other, with money and so many other things besides; you're a legend! x

savetilibleed

Well done on the weight front, Martin. I know what you mean about seeing pics of yourself - I was the same. I looked fatter than I felt!

High(ish) cholesterol about 3 years back started me losing some weight. I was almost obsessive - being really careful. Weight fell off + a bit too much. I ought to have stopped half a stone sooner. Cholesterol went down though!

But clothes didn't fit any longer! More money to shell out for new clobber so I looked Ok and not like I was wearing someome elses clothes!

I was about 12 stone and went to 10st 7lb and less but back above 10-7 now.