What I love about low carbing-please add yours

[I_Luv_Pugs]

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Thanks for contributing everyone. You all got me thinking about some things I didn't even appreciate about this WOE but do now.

[FunnyActressInLA]

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Karyn,
what a great thread!

I know I've only be back for two days but I've been a part of the Atkins lifestyle since 98. For better or worse I keep coming back. Any problems that resulted in my gaining 80lbs and losing 30lb. gaining 20lbs. losing 10lb. gaining back 30...well you get the picture, all THAT is my own doing whether it's emotional, genetics, lack of physical activity or whatever, I do own that, it has nothing to do with Atkins. **** in the past 10 years certain weight gain periods could've been from the upteen million other "diets" I tried. But when I did follow a CLEAN Atkins WOE, with some exercise it was awesome and why I keep coming back is for the following reasons...

1. Great looking skin.
2. Great tasting food.
3. Decreased cravings.
4. Weight loss or even better lose of inches/sizes!
5. Better moods and sleep habits.
6. CHEESE!

And a new one...ADBB!!!!

[PinkWoman]

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I find that I have a general feeling of happiness when I follow this WOE. I can honestly say that this is the only weight reduction attempt that has ever worked for me. Sure, I lost a few pounds with another plan, but I was MISERABLE!! Low calorie living is torture for me, feeling hungry all the time made me want to gnaw the furniture!
Examples of happy moments on any given day:
-noticing that pants fit better as lumps start to smooth out, instead of feeling disgusted and ashamed when things don't fit properly
-being asked several times recently if I have changed my hair/make-up/glasses.....something is different, they just haven't quite figured out what!!!
-wonderful new recipes found on this board
-rings fit better
-shirts fit better because I am standing up straight
-DH is along for the ride - he is happier because I am
I love this WOL!

[Alexa]

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Yep! This is a great thread!

- Tasty food - fat is the best flavour enhancer!
- Good skin
- Having the chance to get fit and love exercise
- Meeting people on ADBB

[Franklin Lee]

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very cool thread!
- sleep better
- no brain fog
- losing cravings
- eventually losing all the weight

[chicamarun]

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Ok - the fact that people are noticing is cool.... I'm not hungry all the time..... and that for the 1st time in 11+ years I will wear a smaller size bra!

I'm waiting on a few things - my confidence level for myself needs to increase and I need to relax some and stop thinking about stuff so much - I need to become more comfortable in my own body and that is starting to come out some but not enough yet.

[I_Luv_Pugs]

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I"m so glad you all liked this thread. I thought of it as I was brushing my teeth yesterday morning and noticed that white coating on my tongue was gone, again ( not my first time on Atkins!) and started wondering what other things came along with the WOE for others. BTW...
-now that I think about it my skin is much improved
-I do think clearer
-I'm with the "I Love Cheese" crowd
-grateful for sour cream

I'm there is more but you all have said it well.

Have a great Low Carb Day!

[earlychildhoodeducator]

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Being in control, with food delegated to its proper place.... fuel!

Well put, that's got to be my number 1 followed by:
All the food options I have eating out.
feeling guilt free
being happy all the time
juming out of bed in the morning with a plan

[partytrouble]

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Having A Flat Stomach!!!

Not Being Hungry All The Time!!!

[blue996]

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-Being able to fit into all my clothes
-Buying new clothes in smaller sizes
-No bloating
-Feeling in control of my eating
-Feeding my body food that makes it healthier
-Not thinking about my weight 24 hours a day...mental freedom!

[OzLover]

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~no longer being in a carb daze
~clarity of my mind
~not being hungry

So many more that have all been covered! Great thread with great responses! Have a great day!

[Smallerizing]

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As an old newbie (or new oldie?) I was sent to this thread for motivation - it works! Here are a few of mine--

1. Not having that "afternoon slump" from blood sugar drops
2. I have the POWER of my own food choices, my cravings don't control me

And some of the thrills I had the first time around, and I'm looking forward to again:

3. Wearing my wedding band set after it was in the drawer for 11 years
4. Crossing my legs
5. Being able to breathe, not having that "suffocated by fat" feeling (am I the only one who has had that?)
6. Not being recognized at first by old friends (oh, that will take some time to experience that again!)
7. And the most important right now - Not being handicapped

[snap]

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What I love about low carbing:

I can eat food that I love.
I am never hungry.
Cravings for junk food are gone.
I have more energy.
I don't feel like I am on a diet, so I don't feel deprived of anything.
It is a plan I can stick with.

[Zarabelle]

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I love

- not thinking about food all the time
- being able to still go out and socialise and have nice meals (unlike on low fat diet)
- sleeping so well and waking up refreshed
- steady energy
- being in control of food

[Katie_1985]

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I am not tired!!!! I was soooo lathargic! I would just hit the couch every night and doing dishes and cooking seemed to take so much energy. Now I skip outta bed and make my lunch and breakfast!

I love when my clothes are baggy!

I love the power that comes with saying no to guilt-ridden foods.

I love knowing what I've accomplished! It's huge!