Welcome. I had the same trouble with Atkins. The minute I started having any sweets - I would want them literally every couple of hours - then my whole day was blown and I would not eat properly either, because of my guilt. CALP is easiest for me to follow, although, my eating has been a bit uncontrolled of late again. I think because I keep telling myself I should skip meals..... Then I go back to eating whenever out of sheer rebellion. I MUST get back on track, but mostly I must get my head straight on this.

Just a little hi. I have been home from work sick all week and not using the computer at all. I miss the forums and all of you. I'm getting better now so hopefully I'll be back to active duty soon.

Tracy

Sorry to hear you have not been well. Get better, Vel. Lovely day here - hope to have a better day of CALP and a good weekend. Happy low-carbing this weekend everyone.

Just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying this forum! I never could stand WW meetings (did lose 40 pounds on WW in '02 but gained it all back once I stopped writing down every bite I ate) and instead used their online tools, but couldn't live with it long term (which is why I gained back the weight!).
You guys are WAY more supportive and accessible for a computer geek like moi!
Thanks!

Hello Everyone

I am still here. I am down 2 lbs this week. Last Saturday I decided to give up sugar and flour, and now the scale is moving downward. I feel really great also Its a wonderful side effect. I really love CAD, but I just felt like my weightloss was coming off way too slow. I wanted to be at goal by July, and when I set that goal it was only 1 lb a week, which seemed reasonable, but it just wasn't happening. I guess I wanted to do something drastic to break this plateau. I only commited to LC for 2 wks, but I may take it longer than that. I hope I can still come around the CAD forum. I really credit CAD to helping me understand my body (and cravings), if it wasn't for CAD... I know I couldn't be doing what I am doing. Does that make sense? So I am very grateful for that!

Hope everyone is doing well and having a great weekend.

I am doing well so far. I am excited to be at a lower weight now. I have maintained it for more than a week even through it's tom!!! I really am pleased! That is big. I would see that # once in a blue moon but never for more than a day! I am aiming now for 132!!! I was that 2 years ago when we first went to FL. My actual goal is 124 but will be so excited on any of those #'s that will be on the way down. It has just been too long since I have seen them!!!!!!

Have a great weekend and WELCOME to everyone who is new. CAD/CALP is a GREAT PLAN!

Welcome Little Texa and Katy! Hope you have great success!!

Congrats Mom and Pre3Teach. It is amazing how good it feels to go in the right direction.

I am still losing inches. I lost a pound yesterday.. but cheated last night and it is back with some obvious water. I know it will probably come right back off, but I wish I hadn't cheated.

Still working out like crazy. I have been weak from a cold.. and diving into bed at night.

Hugs to all, Kandi

Hi everyone,

I am back to my CAD starting weight of 172 for the last 2 days. I think through this week I have learned to be careful with salt at RM, and also to ditch AS treats. There is no point and it's much much better to eat a small amount of the real thing.

The other thing I noticed is how helpful the advice to "eat toward your carbs" really is. I used to always start with them because I usually liked them best, and had to force myself to eat my meat and veggies. Now I start with the healthy stuff and am almost full by the time I get to my french fries (for instance), and I can't believe how much less I eat, and that I even threw some away. That is unheard of for me!

Also I learned -- I should eat either carbs with the meal OR dessert, not both...

Have a great week everybody!