Low-carb diets support thread

aliasojo

AudreyHepburn wrote: »

It is deffo. getting worse - surely menopause related ......

I think that too.

I would have thought all these issues would start tailing off but nope, they are definitely increasing.

I had acupuncture last year, it didn't do much for my eating issues but did help with my mood swings and pms.

It all got worse when I stopped going so I guess an ongoing maintenance course should have been considered. Costly though.


Ooooooh, postie is here with my chlorophyll. Off to open it.....




Ok...Just had my first chlorophyll drink. It looks like dark green ink....or something a squid would squirt at you in a defensive move. :undecided

It doesn't taste particulary offensive but I do slightly feel like I'm drinking what I imagine stewed seaweed would taste like.

It does seem to have good reviews so I'll be drinking the stuff regardless.

daska

aliasojo wrote: »

I got 6[STRIKE]0[/STRIKE] wall press ups in before I started shaking. :rotfl:

LOL, I managed 5 but I do have serious energy problems resulting from the ME

On a better note I weighed myself this morning (I know I said I wouldn't) and I'm still bumbling along at 14st 3lb. Which is not bad, its 3lb higher than I got to at the end of last term, and the same as I was last week, but still within my target of not going above 14st 6lb by the end of the holidays. I'm tempted to think that this, combined with the other changes in symptoms, are a really good indication that things are improving. Dad, who's been eating 'better' than me for the last week (no bread) has put on weight, but he always eats 3 meals a day whereas I IF.

Gloomendoom

Mercy wrote: »

http://hundredpushups.com/what.html#alt

Forgot who linked this first but bookmarked it for just such an occasion

Mx

I can recommend that. It's hard though. Mrs G only got to 50 at the end of the programme.

Incidentally, it's a good way of carrying on a fitness routine while you are away on holiday because it needs no equipment at all, just a bit of floor space.

It's also fun to watch.

SHEILA54

Hi everyone

Back from Birmingham and I did fall of the wagon a bit, eating a few chocolates, one tiramasu and six chicken nuggets. Feel sick today so am back to being good. I read the Idiot's guide (see post on first page) on the journey and it made me laugh a lot but gives good insight as well

Perhaps those who have been low carbing for a while should tell newbies how it has affected us and what we have lost. Would that be encouraging or rubbing your nose in it?

Good to catch up and well done all those with brilliant offspring. :T
Take a pat on the back yourself as well!!

Have a great weekend. I have to get back to the wall push ups but I walked a lot whilst away. Glad to hear that they help Mercy and Gloomendoom

kafkathecat

aliasojo - I have peanut butter, dark chocolate and wine most days. They are all fairly low carb - I know it isn't ideal but I am planning to do this long term and need to make it manageable. Saying that I have lost 1 1/2 stone in 4 months and 4 inches from my waist so don't think you can't have them if you want them.

Skypie - I am quite a strict veggie. I have both the Rose Elliot books and use them a fair bit, also the Celia Brooks Brown book is good. If you eat eggs Rose Elliot has some bread substitute recipes made from eggs and stuff like ground almonds - I don't know what they are like as I don't eat egg. She also has a lovely almond cracker and a chocolate substitute.

murphydog999

kafkathecat wrote: »

aliasojo - I have peanut butter, dark chocolate and wine most days.
She also has a lovely almond cracker and a chocolate substitute.

Funnily enough I've just made some almond crackers as I fancied cheese and biscuits (I'll post the recipe again if anyone wants it), very quick and bloomin' lovely.

I also have dark choc and wine most days. There is no way I would have thought a year ago I could face 85% choc - far too rich - but it's like eating milk choc now (unfortunately!) I am going to have to go to 90% soon to stop eating so much!

Re. flabby arms, - I have mentioned it before, so excuse the repetition - boxing is one of the best things, for not only the arms, but the whole upper body, and depending on your effort, good aerobic exercise - great as well if you have got dodgy knees!

You don't need gloves, you don't necessarily need a partner holding pads (or a cushion), although it helps. But you do need to do it properly so the punch doesn't come from your arm, it comes from your back and your lower body moves to compensate. There are lots of how-to videos on the net. It's good fun, and if you've had a bad day, even better

Re. press-ups, the further your elbows are away from your body, the more they target different areas than your triceps - namely chest, shoulders and arms. For a proper tricep press-up keep your fingers facing forward and your elbows in - they are a lot more difficult this way, because they are mainly targeting the tricep first.

murphydog999

By the way, if you can do 20 or more wall press-ups you really should progress to floor ones. YES, you CAN do it.

The body is far more capable than the mind thinks it is, so when you think you can't do one more, thats what your mind is telling you, ignore it (unless you are in pain, of course!) and press-on - so to speak.

Gray_Malkin

murphydog999 wrote: »

By the way, if you can do 20 or more wall press-ups you really should progress to floor ones. YES, you CAN do it.

The body is far more capable than the mind thinks it is, so when you think you can't do one more, thats what your mind is telling you, ignore it (unless you are in pain, of course!) and press-on - so to speak.

This is true :cool: I've been doing wall press-ups for a while now, gradually getting lower down (window sill, then coffee table jammed against the wall). I can do about 10 from my knees now and this morning I managed one -yes, one whole - full press-up
I'm going for five tomorrow :j

~Chameleon~

murphydog999 wrote: »

Re. flabby arms, - I have mentioned it before, so excuse the repetition - boxing is one of the best things, for not only the arms, but the whole upper body, and depending on your effort, good aerobic exercise - great as well if you have got dodgy knees!

You don't need gloves, you don't necessarily need a partner holding pads (or a cushion), although it helps. But you do need to do it properly so the punch doesn't come from your arm, it comes from your back and your lower body moves to compensate. There are lots of how-to videos on the net. It's good fun, and if you've had a bad day, even better

Or find a gym running Les Mills' Body Combat classes


PS would love the recipe for almond crackers please :T

murphydog999

Gray_Malkin wrote: »

This is true :cool: I've been doing wall press-ups for a while now, gradually getting lower down (window sill, then coffee table jammed against the wall). I can do about 10 from my knees now and this morning I managed one -yes, one whole - full press-up
I'm going for five tomorrow :j

Go you! :T It's a big deal doing your first full press-up. :beer: