Sex: Female Age: 36 Height: 5'3" Date Started: 21 April 03
Current Level: Maintenance Weight Stats: 162/131/132
Advice:
- Don't cheat. Low carbing won't work nearly as well if you cheat -- even a small lapse can hurt you!
- Nothing with artificial sweeteners.
- Drink water until you float, then drink some more. Adipose (fat) tissue contains lots of fat soluble toxins which need to be flushed away. Plus, the biochemistry of fat loss requires water, without enough water your weight loss will be slower.
- Portions do count, even on induction. Sometimes we eat large portions out of habit. Never starve yourself, but be *sure* you're hungry before you eat and start with small portions. Wait a few minutes after eating your first portion to see if you're really still hungry. That being said, don't eat so little you send yourself into starvation mode!
Last updated: 08 August 03
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Sex: Female Age: 24 Height: 5'3" Date Started: 29 April 03
Current Level: OWL/Induction Weight Stats: 185/142/120
Occupation: Theatre Director (currently unemployed) Hometown: Chicago, IL (but now we live in MN) Hobbies: Travelling, Reading, Seeing plays, Backpacking, Camping Latest News: We just moved back to the States from England and now I am looking for a job.
Advice: Do what feels right. If something doesn' t work for you, don't do it. For example, I don't believe in flooding myself with hundreds of ounces of water everyday. And because I am still losing weight successfully, I drink the amount of water that I feel I need. If you do cheat, don't beat yourself up about it. Get over it, get back on track and move on!
Last updated: 10 September 03
Sex: Female Age: 29 (a few times over, LOL) Date Started: 15 June 03
Current Level: OWL, but sticking to 20 carbs Hometown: Michigan
Hobbies: I am an avid reader (non-fiction, fiction, mysteries, biographies...love them all), play tennis, cook, collect music, and like to snow ski. I like to sing, but most people prefer that I don't.
Advice: I've learned that drinking water is essential...I think that water washes out your insides and you won't lose if you don't drink enough. I also think it's important to supplement with a good multivitamin. You won't keep the weight off if you don't exercise - don't fool yourself.
Have fun and say hello! This is a great group!!
Last updated: 11 August 03
Sex: Female Age: 28 Date Started: 31 March 03
Current Level: OWL/Induction Weight Stats: 224/183/160
Occupation: Full time Mom Hometown: Central New York Hobbies: Gardening
Advice: Use FITDAY religiously, stay away from LC treats, bars, etc. Eat some pork rinds! Variety is the key, keep it interesting!
Last updated: 11 August 03
Sex: Female Age: 25 Date Started: 22 April 03
Current Level: OWL Weight Stats: 275/230/150
Occupation: By day - Office Manager for an ISP, By night - College student, By weekend - Web Designer Hometown: Washington, PA
Hobbies: Tennis, basketball, cooking, starting virtual foodfights w/dollysmom, hockey, gardening, computers, travel, coupons (I'm a student...every penny counts!), shopping , going to college, going to the drive-in
Latest News: I start college for the first time in my life on August 25th, 2003!! Longest Cheat-Free Streak: 83 days 4/22/03-7/23/03
Personal Quote: Why be a non-conformist when everyone else is doing it?
Advice: This isn't a diet, but a way of life. Remember to drink your water, take your vitamins and to consume sugar free chocolate in moderate quantities. Also know that the Sayonara CARBOnara group is behind you 100%. If you ever feel down or desperate, post a message. There is usually someone always on (It's usually dollysmom...)
Last updated: 13 August 03
Sex: Female Age: 42 Height: 5'9" Date Started: 14 April 03
Current Level: OWL (25-30 carbs) Weight Stats: 223/191/160
Occupation: In the real world, Commerical Loan Operations Officer/Project Guru at a large national bank which shall remain nameless; treat giver, dog bather, chief cook and bottlewasher at home. At Sayonara CARBOnara, Buttkicker and Referee of All Food Fights (including those started by Miss Dys and Monkeysmom).
Hobbies: Training and competing Field Irish Setters, reading, cooking
Advice: Keep the faith, even when it seems that you try and try and still don't lose. Inches still count! Anything worth doing is worth doing right! If you think you have to cheat, you're not doing it right! SO DON'T CHEAT! Drink at least 80-100 oz of water a day. DON'T CHEAT! Try to see the humor in everything, and laugh until your face hurts - it burns calories. Love yourself and lean on your friends at Sayonara CARBOnara - that's why we're here! And DON'T CHEAT!
Last updated: 14 August 03
Sex: Female Age: 30 Height: 5'3" Date Started: 09 July 03
Current Level: OWL Weight Stats: 229/211/140
Advice:
1) Drink plenty of water...it does a body good!
2) Low carbing is an important element to this way of life, but so are the number of calories you eat. Don't overeat - even if the foods are legal.
3) Use fitday - this tool will help you sharpen your instincts on what is good for you in the WOE.
4) Move the body...whether at work or at play...it is important to move it. Start slow and build up your stamina.
5) Learn as much about your body and your new WOE. Knowledge is power!
6) Lastly, remember that this is a process!
Last updated: 13 August 03