Posted by galkeepinon on September 20, 2003, at 0:40:15
In reply to Re: Please reply anyone:-) needy, but dont mean to be » galkeepinon, posted by bookgurl99 on September 20, 2003, at 0:13:41
Hey there, Thanks so much. I did buy Dr. Phil's newest book yesterday, and will start looking at it this weekend. I never was really fond of the man, I don't watch much TV and never really *got* his theories sometimes, but he's got a lot to say about this book, from what I see, but more so, he has, I believe, 12 people on his show right now who are going to be followed and take part in his *program* I thought I would add myself to the program so to speak and go through their journey with them, in helping myself too.
It's funny how we all go looking for the *perfect* diet, it's so evident. But for me, personally, I REALLY need some sort of program to start with and to follow. I just do. I haven't ever looked in to the Atkins diet, maybe I should in conjunction with Dr. Phil's program.I like Dr. Phil in the way that he tries to help us realize that it IS SOOOOO much more than the food. I know that in my heart, and I recently have learned to like Dr. Phil's attitude on certain things.
Anyway, I totally hear what you're saying about the carb thing, I really am a carb~sugarholic LOL. All I can do at this point is get with the program, whichever one I choose, stick with it, and see what happens. I'm praying about it.**I wish you loads of success with YOUR goal with the Atkins diet! I believe what you are saying concerning cholesterol levels, etc. with the Atkins diet. I hope it works for you, please let me/us know once in a while how you're doing on it k?:-)
Thanks again for your support bookgurl~ I really appreciate it:-)
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> I have a couple of thoughts for you.
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> First, stress makes us feel like we need to eat fat and sugar. Our bodies evolved for us to want to eat in response to stress, as in the past stress often _did_ come to humans in the form of extreme physical effort. (i.e., escaping a predator.) When we're stressed out now, we probably need real food (you know, like steak or chicken, baked potato, brocolli), but that's not our evolutionary inclination. I try to keep this in mind sometimes.
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> Next, a lot of psych meds make high-carb food taste really _good_. I noticed that effect on Zoloft, and now I'm having it on Depakote. It's strange.
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> I understand how you feel. I'm also 5'5" and weigh a lot more than my goal weight of 125 pounds. I am hypothyroid, and currently weigh 184 despite regular exercise and thyroid medications.
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> My solution is the same as someone else suggested -- I'm starting the Atkins program tomorrow. My dr. and I discussed it, and he said to go for it. If followed correctly, there's evidence that the program can help us lose weight, and stop craving carbs. A recent study also shows that it has a positive impact on cholesterol levels.
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> I'm not sure what your cash situation is, but if you want to try either Atkins(www.atkins.com) or Dr. Phil's program, both programs are available at www.ediets.com . I subscribed to it recently, and have had a good experience. There's support boards, menus made up for you with recipes and a shopping list, and nutritional counselors available via phone. (Man, I sound like a damn commercial.)
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> How are you feeling about this now? Keep us posted.
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