OK - You may not agree, ...but I kinda think the following Readers Digest illustration has a little more than a passing resemblance to one of the more popular low carbers on the Internet. Not an exact match, but see if you can figure out who I am alluding to.
Check it out! Let me know what you think!
http://www.rd.com/content/the-cf-payne-gallery--november-2007/
Funny.
:)
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Live from Hectic-Ville
Well, I have been busy the past few weeks which is causing me to post a bit less frequently.
Still low carbing it, but it has been more of a struggle of late. PORTION CONTROL is the name of the game. That and increasing my activity levels. I am gradually cutting back on the portions and gradually increasing my activity.
What worked to get me from 410 lbs past 350 lbs is not getting it done at the same level at 310 lbs. I need to cut back to smallerish portions, and that is hard for me psychologically more than physically. I am doing it slowly as I am deep down inside afraid of awful hunger, starvation, doing without, stalling my metabolism out, etc.
I have read about alot of successful folks and read what they are eating (quantity of food) and it's alot less than what I am now eating. I am finding myself slowly cycling above and below 310 lbs. I have been as low as 307.6 lbs recently and also above 310 lbs as my weight fluctuates up and down.
I am cutting back on sizes. A coworker told me about Body for Life - a book that advocates pumping up the metabolism and eating more regular, smaller meals. I am trying to do some of those kinds of things, low carb. Eat less. Do more.
It's a slow process right now as I am not cutting back enough to really create a huge calorie deficit. I am still losing on average, but slower. It's OK. It's still in the right direction. It is still showing me the main thing - that this way of life is SUSTAINABLE. That is the biggie for me!!
Keeping the faith! Keeping my chin up! Smallerish portions! More activity!
Thanks for pulling for me and with me on this low carb life-journey!!!
Still low carbing it, but it has been more of a struggle of late. PORTION CONTROL is the name of the game. That and increasing my activity levels. I am gradually cutting back on the portions and gradually increasing my activity.
What worked to get me from 410 lbs past 350 lbs is not getting it done at the same level at 310 lbs. I need to cut back to smallerish portions, and that is hard for me psychologically more than physically. I am doing it slowly as I am deep down inside afraid of awful hunger, starvation, doing without, stalling my metabolism out, etc.
I have read about alot of successful folks and read what they are eating (quantity of food) and it's alot less than what I am now eating. I am finding myself slowly cycling above and below 310 lbs. I have been as low as 307.6 lbs recently and also above 310 lbs as my weight fluctuates up and down.
I am cutting back on sizes. A coworker told me about Body for Life - a book that advocates pumping up the metabolism and eating more regular, smaller meals. I am trying to do some of those kinds of things, low carb. Eat less. Do more.
It's a slow process right now as I am not cutting back enough to really create a huge calorie deficit. I am still losing on average, but slower. It's OK. It's still in the right direction. It is still showing me the main thing - that this way of life is SUSTAINABLE. That is the biggie for me!!
Keeping the faith! Keeping my chin up! Smallerish portions! More activity!
Thanks for pulling for me and with me on this low carb life-journey!!!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
What if it all has been a Big Fat Lie?
OK... I absolutely know that I am not the first to post these. Jimmy Moore has been all over this for a long time now (and kudos to him for all the goodness he is bringing to the online low carb community, and those interested). In fact, ...I may actually be the last online low carber to post these... :sigh:
But I gotta do *my* part for those within my circle of influence - I am so psyched following all the excitement around Gary Taubes new book (Good Calories, Bad Calories) and more importantly many of the ideas he is challenging and advancing. Gary Taubes is a top science journalist who has spent alot of time (years) apparently studying and challenging (and writing about) various scientific ideas, studys, and conclusions that are often done in error due to one reason or another.
Now, in this new book Gary Taubes takes on the establishment (the man - yes, the man ...who is trying to keep you down) or at least the established thought advanced by the majority of nutrition experts and scientists over the past 4 decades or more. Gary's book is about 600 pages and contains a couple hundred pages (reportedly) of footnotes and references to various sources, studies, quotes, etc.
(BTW - AWESOME JOB, GARY!!!! KEEP UP THE TREMENDOUS WORK!!! KEEP YOUR CHIN UP!!!)
I have not purchased/read the book yet, but I am dying to! Up to now I have been reading and listening and watching Gary online alot lately. I am posting these links here for the benefit of my personal friends, the brethren at church, my work associates and buddies, and members of my family who might not make it to the other major low carb blogs.... but might drop in here.
This is Really Interesting Stuff:
What if it's All Been a Big Fat Lie? (NY Times Article by Gary Taubes)
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F04E2D61F3EF934A35754C0A9649C8B63&sec=health
Peoples Pharmacy Interview of Gary Taubes
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/audio/extended_interview_with_gary_taubes.mp3
Sugar Shock Interview with Gary Taubes
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/StopSugarShock/2007/09/27/the-low-fat-high-carb-diet-hoax-why-conventional-dieting-wisdom-is-wrong-date-tba
The Brian Leher Show - Gary Taubes
http://audio.wnyc.org/bl/bl091707dpod.mp3
NPR (National Public Radio) - Gary Taubes
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14419309
Charley Rose Show - Gary Taubes & Panel Discussion with Dr. Oz, Dr. Ornish, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPyme62niYM
Transcript of Gary Taubes on Larry King with Joy Behar
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0710/19/lkl.01.html
Dr. Weil Endorses Gary Taubes Book
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoQGRJqGQTs
- Enjoy!
But I gotta do *my* part for those within my circle of influence - I am so psyched following all the excitement around Gary Taubes new book (Good Calories, Bad Calories) and more importantly many of the ideas he is challenging and advancing. Gary Taubes is a top science journalist who has spent alot of time (years) apparently studying and challenging (and writing about) various scientific ideas, studys, and conclusions that are often done in error due to one reason or another.
Now, in this new book Gary Taubes takes on the establishment (the man - yes, the man ...who is trying to keep you down) or at least the established thought advanced by the majority of nutrition experts and scientists over the past 4 decades or more. Gary's book is about 600 pages and contains a couple hundred pages (reportedly) of footnotes and references to various sources, studies, quotes, etc.
(BTW - AWESOME JOB, GARY!!!! KEEP UP THE TREMENDOUS WORK!!! KEEP YOUR CHIN UP!!!)
I have not purchased/read the book yet, but I am dying to! Up to now I have been reading and listening and watching Gary online alot lately. I am posting these links here for the benefit of my personal friends, the brethren at church, my work associates and buddies, and members of my family who might not make it to the other major low carb blogs.... but might drop in here.
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This is Really Interesting Stuff:
What if it's All Been a Big Fat Lie? (NY Times Article by Gary Taubes)
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F04E2D61F3EF934A35754C0A9649C8B63&sec=health
Peoples Pharmacy Interview of Gary Taubes
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/audio/extended_interview_with_gary_taubes.mp3
Sugar Shock Interview with Gary Taubes
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/StopSugarShock/2007/09/27/the-low-fat-high-carb-diet-hoax-why-conventional-dieting-wisdom-is-wrong-date-tba
The Brian Leher Show - Gary Taubes
http://audio.wnyc.org/bl/bl091707dpod.mp3
NPR (National Public Radio) - Gary Taubes
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14419309
Charley Rose Show - Gary Taubes & Panel Discussion with Dr. Oz, Dr. Ornish, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPyme62niYM
Transcript of Gary Taubes on Larry King with Joy Behar
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0710/19/lkl.01.html
Dr. Weil Endorses Gary Taubes Book
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoQGRJqGQTs
- Enjoy!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
LC Videos
Well, it seems like since I've been away the past couple weeks many popular low carb bloggers have jumped into the video scene on YouTube, and have created all kinds of informative and fun video blogs. Or maybe I've just been out of it or hadn't noticed. Anything's possible.It is really interesting to see some of the low carbers you have met online and followed for years, and meet new ones in this way. You get more personality, more fun, and maybe more of a connection than just in reading someone's typed blog pages I think. It's different. I doubt I am anywhere near ready to do a video blog. But it is fascinating. And I would think it would be of interest to anyone new to low carb, or to anyone who hasn't found these amazing online low carb video resources yet.
I have learned alot watching these and recommend the following for your low carb learning and viewing pleasure. It's a little like on-demand specialized (low budget) TV shows right to your computer over the Internet.
Here are some fun and interesting links:
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Have fun. Learn alot.
Like eating watermelon - just eat what you like, and spit out the seeds.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Reminiscing: 2006 - 2007 (This Time Last Year To Now)
Main Entry: rem·i·nisce
Pronunciation: \ˌre-mə-ˈnis\
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): rem·i·nisced; rem·i·nisc·ing
Etymology: back-formation from reminiscence
Date: 1829
: to indulge in reminiscence synonyms see remember
— rem·i·nis·cer \-ˈni-sər\ noun
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Well, I am spending a little time thinking about the past year. I've been offline, still lowcarbin it, but not lollygagging. Lots of work, home, church, family issues, etc. Been meaning to write, but have been literally too busy to post lately. Which is a gigantic bummer as I get alot of buzz and energy and encouragement and strength from focussing my thoughts here and sharing in a larger low carb community online.
So anyhow, back to my reminiscing...
Last year this time: Let's see. I was around or over 410 lbs. Fat. Disgustingly fat. About ill with overweight in so many ways. Last year around this time I had met several low carbers and started researching it online for the first time, seriously. A guy at work lost alot in a hurry. I was intruiged. Then, I met a low carb practicing doctor who kept the weight off for ten years eating this way - a real success story! I found Jimmy Moore's LivinLavidaLowCarb site, and that was an epiphany. I was about to get a call from my bro, telling me he had lost about 80 lbs on low carb any day now... :smile: ...launching me into an Atkins style "If my brother can do this, I can too!" Diet. Which is now the way I hope to eat for the rest of my life.
So what has transpired over the last year?
100+ lbs down!
No more Antacids (Alka Seltzer and Prilosec/Prevacid/Nexium)
No more GERD
Went from a size 60 & 62 waist on my pants to somewhere closer to a 52 inch waist today
My neck now hangs inside the collar-hole of my old 22-inch neck shirts amazingly inches smaller
I am more active than I've been in many slothful recent years
My blood pressure is down
I am sick less this year than the year before, in fact, for a number of years really!
No more blood sugar and insulin spikes (getting really dopey and tired after eating, and shaky and light headed before eating) - having to get an emergency candy bar just to keep my blood sugar from crashing at times
I've made lot's of tremendous and inspiring low carb friends online!
I feel great! I really believe I can eat and live this way for a lifetime of success!!!!
Others are now asking me how I have done it, and are curious. Several have started low carbin it themselves too!!! THAT IS REALLY AWESOME! TO FIND SOMETHING SO WONDERFUL AND POSITIVE AND TO BE ABLE TO HELP OTHERS BE HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER!!!
Aint life grand? Aint it wonderful?!! I can't wait to hit November 1st - my one year aniversary of starting this way of life is almost here! I can't wait to go another few months and be under 300 pounds forever!!! That will be so awesome! And I can hardly wait to lose my way through the 200's to get even closer to my goal weight - wherever that really is (someplace sustainable, healthy, and comfortable). Perhaps under 200 lbs! THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!
Anyhow, it's all in the Lord God's hands anyway. But I am thankful to God and PRAISE HIM for giving me this life, for creating me, for blessing me beyond measure, for forgiving me of sin, and for leading me from an unhealthy situation to one where I can be more healthy, active, useful in His service, and possibly here for my wife and kids over the long-haul! Lord Willing!
Pronunciation: \ˌre-mə-ˈnis\
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): rem·i·nisced; rem·i·nisc·ing
Etymology: back-formation from reminiscence
Date: 1829
: to indulge in reminiscence synonyms see remember
— rem·i·nis·cer \-ˈni-sər\ noun
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Well, I am spending a little time thinking about the past year. I've been offline, still lowcarbin it, but not lollygagging. Lots of work, home, church, family issues, etc. Been meaning to write, but have been literally too busy to post lately. Which is a gigantic bummer as I get alot of buzz and energy and encouragement and strength from focussing my thoughts here and sharing in a larger low carb community online.
So anyhow, back to my reminiscing...
Last year this time: Let's see. I was around or over 410 lbs. Fat. Disgustingly fat. About ill with overweight in so many ways. Last year around this time I had met several low carbers and started researching it online for the first time, seriously. A guy at work lost alot in a hurry. I was intruiged. Then, I met a low carb practicing doctor who kept the weight off for ten years eating this way - a real success story! I found Jimmy Moore's LivinLavidaLowCarb site, and that was an epiphany. I was about to get a call from my bro, telling me he had lost about 80 lbs on low carb any day now... :smile: ...launching me into an Atkins style "If my brother can do this, I can too!" Diet. Which is now the way I hope to eat for the rest of my life.
So what has transpired over the last year?
100+ lbs down!
No more Antacids (Alka Seltzer and Prilosec/Prevacid/Nexium)
No more GERD
Went from a size 60 & 62 waist on my pants to somewhere closer to a 52 inch waist today
My neck now hangs inside the collar-hole of my old 22-inch neck shirts amazingly inches smaller
I am more active than I've been in many slothful recent years
My blood pressure is down
I am sick less this year than the year before, in fact, for a number of years really!
No more blood sugar and insulin spikes (getting really dopey and tired after eating, and shaky and light headed before eating) - having to get an emergency candy bar just to keep my blood sugar from crashing at times
I've made lot's of tremendous and inspiring low carb friends online!
I feel great! I really believe I can eat and live this way for a lifetime of success!!!!
Others are now asking me how I have done it, and are curious. Several have started low carbin it themselves too!!! THAT IS REALLY AWESOME! TO FIND SOMETHING SO WONDERFUL AND POSITIVE AND TO BE ABLE TO HELP OTHERS BE HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER!!!
Aint life grand? Aint it wonderful?!! I can't wait to hit November 1st - my one year aniversary of starting this way of life is almost here! I can't wait to go another few months and be under 300 pounds forever!!! That will be so awesome! And I can hardly wait to lose my way through the 200's to get even closer to my goal weight - wherever that really is (someplace sustainable, healthy, and comfortable). Perhaps under 200 lbs! THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!
Anyhow, it's all in the Lord God's hands anyway. But I am thankful to God and PRAISE HIM for giving me this life, for creating me, for blessing me beyond measure, for forgiving me of sin, and for leading me from an unhealthy situation to one where I can be more healthy, active, useful in His service, and possibly here for my wife and kids over the long-haul! Lord Willing!
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