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cpmodem

Start Weight:	(14 Dec 11) 254.0 lb
Current Weight:	(16 Jun 13) 186.0 lb
Goal Weight:	189.0 lb

following: Atkins
performance: gaining 0.6 lb a week

Type II diabetic since 1994. Weighed 255# in November 2011, just before my gall bladder quit on me. Lost 35# by restricting carbohydrates in the 5 months after my gall bladder surgery. Started Atkins in June 2012 to get some order in my diet and to try to stabilize my blood sugars, which have continued to fluctuate despite my self regulated restricted carb diet.

Three months into Atkins I have lost another 22#. Blood sugars are much better regulated no that I am consistantly on low carbs. Also, have reduced my insulin requirement by appx 1/2. I credit Dr. Bernstein's writings for turning me around and Dr. Atkins for showing me the way.

One year on Atkins and I have reached my goal. Now have lost 35# on Atkins for a total of 70# lost since my highest in November 2011. I'm doing the Pre Maintenance phase and am testing different carbohydrates to find out what ones, and in what quantities my body will tolerate.

FatSecret member since: 14 Jun 12

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H2O Challenge: 64 oz a Day Keeps the Fat Away!

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ended:	23 Jul 12
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cpmodem's cookbook

cals: 164kcal | fat: 11.71g | carbs: 13.96g | prot: 4.40g

Garlic Artichoke

How to cook and eat tasty artichokes.

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cpmodem's latest posts

Medication Woes
Insulin and any of the Sulfonylureas do the same for me. Fortunately cutting way back on carbs to the Induction phase allows me to significantly cut back on one and eliminate all the others. Unfortunately, I can't cut back totally on all of them as, for me, protein still requires insulin.

posted 26 Aug 2012, 11:49

My love-hate relationship with Atkins
Atkins isn't a "zero carb" diet. Once you cut out sugar, other fast acting carbs and processed foods, the carbs left are mostly high nutrient, low carb veggies. This is what Dr. Atkins has been saying from the start back in the early 70's. When consuming the "good" carbs allowed on the Atkins program, I find myself eating more veggies than ever before in my life. The "net carb" part of the program results in one consuming considerably more bulk in nutrient rich, high fiber foods than one would first think when looking at the 20 carb limit imposed during the Induction Phase.

There are lots of studies published in peer reviewed journals that prove cutting carb intake is healthy in many ways including reducing excess body fat.

Weight loss is still all about taking in less calories than are expended. Atkins is no different in that facet. The big difference in Atkins, IMO, is the concerted effort to reduce blood insulin levels. This results in not only reduction in body fat and the myriad of detrimental maladys that that hormone contributes to, but a general increase in overall health. It doesn't hurt that it is also the only weight loss eating program I've been on that satiates my appetite so well.

posted 16 Jun 2012, 11:49

Calories
Lowering your carb intake should lower your cholesterol, at least the bad part (triglycerides). Eating fat and protein shouldn't raise your cholesterol if you restrict carbs. At least its been that way for me.

posted 16 Jun 2012, 11:06

Late-Night Hunger!
Try hardboiled eggs.

posted 15 Jun 2012, 01:11

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cpmodem's journal

16 June 2013

Maintaining pretty well during the week. BG fluctuations due to morning rise by the liver are the biggest hurdle in excellent control. Hard to come up ...

on diet Atkins gaining 0.6 lb a week

25 May 2013

Lost 4lbs this week. Watched total calories with particular attention to fat calories and eliminating extra fats beyond what is in my meals. 4-5 servings ...

on diet Atkins losing 4.7 lb a week

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cpmodem's Recent Food & Exercise

	2 tbsps Heavy Cream
	8 oz , boneless, cooked Chicken
	1/4 large whole Tomatoes
	Walking (moderate) - 3/mph
	Walking (slow) - 2/mph
	Hiking

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