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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / March 2004Something's changed
I was shaving this morning and realized there has been a fundamental change in the way I feel these days. Of course the physical changes are there. The obvious ones that come with losing 28 pounds. But more than that I have a feeling of well being that I haven't had in a long time. I'm feeling calmer, more at peace with myself lately. My outlook on life seems more positive. The surprising thing is I attribute this to this new WOE. In the past, when I believed the low fat paradigm was true, I always felt just a little bad. If I wasn't feeling hungry and deprived from dieting, I was feeling guilty because I was making poor eating choices and making myself fat and unhealthy. Now, the very breakfast I had today of bacon and eggs, is not only enjoyable and satisfying, but it's on plan and good for me. I know that lunch and dinner will be no problem either. Food as an *issue* is taking it's rightful place in my life as nourishment and pleasure. I don't need to obsess about it. Choices are simple. Good quality protein, good quality veggies, and luscious fats. Since I've lost my craving for sugary foods, I feel even more liberated. I use to love birthday cake. Not any birthday cake. The really bad kind. White cake, buttercream frosting, raspberry goo in the middle. I can't imagine eating that right now. I used to make those cakes just for myself and have a piece every night. Now, I might have a 1/2 cup of Keto ice cream. Maybe. More likely is some SF watermelon jello. It's tastes like Jolly Rancher watermelon candy. Even that is occasional. I walk into to work in the morning and there are trays of doughnuts. I can smell the sugar as I walk by. I have not been tempted even once to grab one of those. I used to struggle with that daily. Well, no matter what is said about the physiological consequenses of low carb living, I know that I feel so much better in both body and mind, that I would never go back to eating the way I was. My life has fundamentally change for the better.  SignatureBear Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o) 297/271/210 Highest weight 353 http://home.earthlink.net/~polarbear50/index.html > I was shaving this morning and realized there has been a fundamental change > in the way I feel these days. Of course the physical changes are there. The > obvious ones that come with losing 28 pounds. But more than that I have a > feeling of well being that I haven't had in a long time. > I'm feeling calmer, more at peace with myself lately. My outlook on life > seems more positive. I experienced the same change. It is still ongoing. I just feel good about life. Yesterday and this morning, something bad was happening to me. It happened before also. Before my weight loss, I would be completely wasted by the emotions, would not sleep well, would be all full of anger and anguish etc. This time, so far, I do not let it bother myself nearly as much. > The surprising thing is I attribute this to this new WOE. yes. check out your blood pressure also, in case you had BP problems before. i > I was shaving this morning and realized there has been a fundamental change > in the way I feel these days. Of course the physical changes are there. The [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > would never go back to eating the way I was. My life has fundamentally > change for the better. Isn't it awesome?! I feel the same way, and if your body and mind happen to work in a similar way to mine, it is NOT a temporary thing. I have gone from a fat, depressed, moody bitch to a less fat, happy, calm person. A good portion of that is from not being as fat anymore, but I believe the actual food I am putting in my mouth contributes as well, in a biological way. It's psychological AND physiological. My body really likes this WOE, unlike low-fat diets I'd tried in the past. I can't help thinking this is the way I'm _meant_ to eat, and all the sugar and starch I ate before was sort of slowly poisoning me in a way, affecting my weight, my brain, and my mood. SignatureMichelle Levin http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws. I've noticed a huge difference in swinging emotions. And, a smaller waistline has helped tremendously.... psychologically. :) PMS has diminished tremendously. I never would have guessed that this would be the result. Then I read that chapter of the book after realized what I saw happening was really what was happening and what Atkins suggested would probaby happen. Interesting. I think they should recommend LC before they recommend pills for depression. Becky P. 199/147!/135 www.family.solidrockpl.org Becky, And even with all of these profound changes going on, you really find it hard to imagine a life with all manner of fruit, juice, potatoes, rice, etc? Curious.... :) :: I've noticed a huge difference in swinging emotions. And, a smaller :: waistline has helped tremendously.... psychologically. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] :: 199/147!/135 :: www.family.solidrockpl.org Roger, Yes, I do think it is hard to imagine life without any of those things...ever... Weird,huh? Sounds inconsistent. But, I do miss o.j. and corn the most. Plain white rice-- I can live without the rest of my life. I just think it is strange way to live. I'm just being honest with you. I realize that sometimes eating something that you "think" is going to be good sometimes has wake-up value...it wasn't as good as you thought. I've "cheated" VERY LITTLE since I started this WOE while living here in Poland. Maybe I've felt too deprived...I don't know. I know when I get within 5 lbs. of goal, I'm going to definitely start playing around more with foods and see what I can get away with eating without gaining weight. :) I really do like to garden....and I like to raise lots of veggies. I'd like to think I can eat them. I have to admit, I did eat a few bites of peas the other day, and they were delicious. I've stayed away from them religiously up until now. I've always loved frozen peas...and they were every bit as good as I remembered. So, sigh...yes, it is weird. It is a case where I can't have my "cake" and eat it too...I know..and probably as I add back more carbs (basically I aim for 20 a day, but let myself get a few more...), and loosen up a bit, I'll feel less deprived. I want to eat a "bit" of anything...even if it is 1/2 cup of potatoes...whoever heard of only eating 1/2 cup??? Someone else mentioned a while back that what they really find themselves longing for is the taste...maybe that is what I just want. :) Becky...curious www.family.solidrockpl.org > I was shaving this morning and realized there has been a fundamental change <snip> Great Post! Good Job Bear! Thanks for posting and keeping some of us motivated. Pam l/c since 02-03-03 :-) Thanks very much Pam. SignatureBear Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o) 297/271/210 Highest weight 353 http://home.earthlink.net/~polarbear50/index.html > > I was shaving this morning and realized there has been a fundamental change > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > :-) >I was shaving this morning and realized there has been a fundamental change >in the way I feel these days. <snip> Congratulations! I'm glad you feel so much better - keep it up! Paper 225/224.5/150 > I was shaving this morning <snip> Bear's shave ??? >Food as an *issue* is taking it's rightful place in my life as nourishment and pleasure. Great point !! In that order......it's nourishment and then pleasure. For so long (at least for me) the pleasure of eating always out weighed the nourishment. > Bear > Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o) > 297/271/210 > Highest weight 353 > http://home.earthlink.net/~polarbear50/index.html Bear, I always look forward to your posts.......like having my own coach telling me "Look, I'm doing it....you can too !!" Thanks, Susan S. > Bear's shave ??? Just enough so there's a break between the neck and the back and chest. Bear Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o) 297/271/210 Highest weight 353 http://home.earthlink.net/~polarbear50/index.html >> Bear's shave ??? > >Just enough so there's a break between the neck and the back and chest. So it's kind of like when I hack a path to the bottom of my garden with a machete ...? :-) Dawn Kind of. Only it grows back faster. SignatureBear Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o) 297/271/210 Highest weight 353 http://home.earthlink.net/~polarbear50/index.html > >> Bear's shave ??? > > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Dawn > I was shaving this morning and realized there has been a fundamental change > in the way I feel these days. Of course the physical changes are there. The > obvious ones that come with losing 28 pounds. But more than that I have a > feeling of well being that I haven't had in a long time. Thank you for reminding me that I have been feeling this way for nearly 9 months. I was starting to take it for granted. > I'm feeling calmer, more at peace with myself lately. My outlook on life > seems more positive. Mine, too. I know it has to do with keeping sugar out of my system. > The surprising thing is I attribute this to this new WOE. In the past, when > I believed the low fat paradigm was true, I always felt just a little bad. > If I wasn't feeling hungry and deprived from dieting, I was feeling guilty > because I was making poor eating choices and making myself fat and > unhealthy. Bingo! I have been on weight-loss plans in which I ate all manner of crap and felt very, very bad, even if I was losing weight. > Now, the very breakfast I had today of bacon and eggs, is not > only enjoyable and satisfying, but it's on plan and good for me. I know that > lunch and dinner will be no problem either. Food as an *issue* is taking > it's rightful place in my life as nourishment and pleasure. I don't need to > obsess about it. Choices are simple. Good quality protein, good quality > veggies, and luscious fats. Isn't it nice to not be obsessing any more? I have so much time for other things now. > Since I've lost my craving for sugary foods, I feel even more liberated. I > use to love birthday cake. Not any birthday cake. The really bad kind. White > cake, buttercream frosting, raspberry goo in the middle. I can't imagine > eating that right now. I used to make those cakes just for myself and have a > piece every night. I'm at the point where I can barely remember what foods I craved. I think they had names like "Ben," "Jerry," "Lindt," and "Entenmann," but I'm not sure ... ;-) > Now, I might have a 1/2 cup of Keto ice cream. Maybe. > More likely is some SF watermelon jello. It's tastes like Jolly Rancher > watermelon candy. Even that is occasional. I don't like the watermelon jello very much. But the peach! Ahhhhh. > I walk into to work in the morning and there are trays of doughnuts. I can > smell the sugar as I walk by. I have not been tempted even once to grab one > of those. I used to struggle with that daily. Someone brought 3 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to the office yesterday. They were on the counter in the kitchen. I walked in, noticed them sitting there, filled my mug with spring water from the water cooler, and walked out. They did not speak to me at all! When I went back to the kitchen at noon to get my lunch (tuna salad with lots of romaine, SF jello for dessert), there were people in there complaining that they could not stop eating the cookies. Sugar = Drug, folks. > Well, no matter what is said about the physiological consequenses of low > carb living, I know that I feel so much better in both body and mind, that I > would never go back to eating the way I was. My life has fundamentally > change for the better. Yup. I feel the same way now about food that I felt about cigarettes the last time that I quit smoking. I can't imagine ever going back. Signature************************************ Linda Harms New York, NY Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing. Macbeth, Act 5 Scene 5 > I was shaving this morning and realized there has been a fundamental change > in the way I feel these days. Of course the physical changes are there. The > obvious ones that come with losing 28 pounds. But more than that I have a > feeling of well being that I haven't had in a long time. > I'm feeling calmer, more at peace with myself lately. My outlook on life > seems more positive. Ahhh, you have finally come to see the light, little grasshopper! : ) Marsha/Ohio > I walk into to work in the morning and there are trays of doughnuts. I can > smell the sugar as I walk by. I have not been tempted even once to grab one [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > would never go back to eating the way I was. My life has fundamentally > change for the better. Great post, thank you. :) I feel the same, since I got serious about LC. One thing I used to struggle with night and day was a craving for sweets. I am totally past that now. > I was shaving this morning and realized there has been a fundamental change > in the way I feel these days. Of course the physical changes are there. The > obvious ones that come with losing 28 pounds. But more than that I have a > feeling of well being that I haven't had in a long time. > I'm feeling calmer, more at peace with myself lately. My outlook on life > seems more positive. I hear ya, Bear! I feel SO much better about myself now! The physical problems that were exacerbated or caused by the excess weight have subsided GREATLY. I no longer go to bed worrying that I'm not going to wake up in the morning. I have made a difference in my health and looks -- the boost from a) simply accomplishing that, and b) knowing that I CAN do it and DO have some control over my body has made a WORLD of difference in my outlook on life. In the category of "little things", I bent over to pick something up today and realized that I didn't feel the need to grunt even a little bit either on the way down OR on the way up :-) SignatureSaffire 205/169/125 - 5'2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 > I'm feeling calmer, more at peace with myself lately. My outlook on life > seems more positive. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > would never go back to eating the way I was. My life has fundamentally > change for the better. Bear (and others), What a wonderful post to read... isn't it great to be IN CONTROL? My older brother was thin, and I was always amazed that he could just walk past food, eat a few times a day, etc... Now I share your joy, as I am LC and flew by the holidays last winter with no cravings... and I am also sugar-free....not even carrots, etc. I have never cheated not even a bite of anything I didn't want to eat... after 50 years plus of pizza, candy, etc. For me, the sugar was even a bigger change than the carbs, I think...I could have eaten my way into type 2 diabetes, I think. So it's a pleasure to delurk and join the group... especially reading the Bear's post. My wife jokes that even though I'll make it to 80, I stopped living last year (i.e. caffine, sugar, snacks, junk food) but I am just thrilled with this WOE and way of life. Thanks again Bear... you are a good guy. Jed James Thank's so much. Makes me feel to grrrrrrrrrreat to read that. SignatureBear Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o) 297/271/210 Highest weight 353 http://home.earthlink.net/~polarbear50/index.html > Thanks again Bear... you are a good guy. > > Jed James |
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