Low Carb Diva

January 16, 2012

After a year of pretty steady and consistent low carbing Atkins style I have finally decided that while low carb is great for blood sugar regulation it is not the best plan for consistent weight loss.

I wish I was one of those people who could cut carbs and lose 1-2 pounds a week. But truthfully unless I lower the calories to where I am hungry all the time it just takes too long.

I know there are many who are doing low carb and struggling like me so maybe this will be something that can work for others also.

I will still be doing low carb but have changed from Atkins to JUDD (Johnson's Up Day Down Day Diet). Google it if you want more details and information.

Today is my first day and it is a down day. I am a bit hungry but not like I thought I would be. It will be interesting.

Current Weight: 195. I will be posting my weight once a week. My goal is to lose 1-3 pounds a week consistently.

August 10, 2011 Day 19

A great article about how low carb can help diabetics.


Could the Atkins Diet Help You Keep Diabetes at Bay?

Now if only the Diabetic Association in the US would get with the program and recommend low carb for those with blood sugar issues.

Of course Atkins is not a 100% guarantee cure for all diabetics. There are some who no matter how low carb they go will not lower their blood sugars on Atkins. Just like low carb does not result in tremendous amounts of weight being lost every week.

I have 19 days left in this 30 day challenge and that will be a total of 180 days of low carb. I have to say reaching each 10 pound milestone is taking a heck of a lot longer then I expected it to take.

Losing weight is hard and can make you want to scream sometimes. I just want this weight off now!

I will persevere and continue no matter how long it takes. But seriously I just wish my body would get over it and drop the fat.

May 16, 2011 - Day 13

I don't know about you but I started eating low carb to lose weight. I was tired of eating plain brown rice and skinless and flavorless chicken breast for lunch and dinner. Eating low fat I was always thinking about food. Fantasizing about nachos with gobs of sour cream and cheese, ice cream sundaes, etc. I was never satisfied and subsequently I would inevitably succumb to temptation and eat the very things I was craving.

With low carb I eliminated the physiological cravings for eating high sugar junk foods and I am working on eliminating the psychological desire for junk food when I am stressed, etc. I will talk about how I am doing this later in the week.

Today I want to address a comment I hear a lot from people who are struggling with their weight loss or a plateau.

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May 4, 2011


Atkins Didn't Intend for People to Keep Carbs So Low

Yesterday I read an interesting comment on another low carb blog that got me thinking. The comment was "Atkins didn't intend for people to keep carbs low forever." While I am sure some would disagree with this statement. I wonder how many low carbers out there are so afraid of carbs in any shape and form that they keep their intake at 20 or under.

I have noticed that these same people who measure even the amount of lettuce they consume will occasionally binge and pig out on junk food and non low carb treats. I have a confession to make. I never weigh my lettuce. As a matter of fact my husband and I consume an entire head of romaine between the two of us for dinner and I do not even bat an eye.

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