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My name is Jenny.
My purpose in being here is to get support and ask questions while I try the atkins diet for the 2 week "induction" period.
I'm going to be turning 30 shortly. 10 years ago I was an avid runner (40-50 miles weekly), I occasionally biked, and of course I went dancing with college roommates on weekends. My stress levels appear to have been quite a bit lower then as well. But, even despite trying to implement running again and trying hard to diet now, I am not losing weight. And quite frankly, I'm not sure running is really the best workout for me now. I think it may be too hard on my joints and I'd love to be able to walk later in life without hip problems.
But I am more than 20 lbs heavier than I was just 10 years ago. It may not seem a lot but for a petite girl these extra 20+ lbs are very distressing. I feel very fat. I have low energy and anxiety. My face is very round. My stomach regularly cramps. I took the sugar test in the book and I exhibit a lot of the reactions. When I spoke to my physician she's not concerned as I work in a high stress job and I still qualify in the under 25 BMI range and my A1C level is normal.
I came across the New Diet Revolution book at work after a coworker found it to be useless. I've read a lot of books on diet and nutrition this year (in an attempt to figure out what my problem might be)and the low carb approach makes sense. I do think the white sugars must be the root of a lot of our society's health problems for kids and adults. So I'm willing to give it a try for 2 weeks and see how I feel and look at that time.
I hope this is a sufficient introduction. Thanks in advance to all of you that moderate and support the boards here.
Jenny
My purpose in being here is to get support and ask questions while I try the atkins diet for the 2 week "induction" period.
I'm going to be turning 30 shortly. 10 years ago I was an avid runner (40-50 miles weekly), I occasionally biked, and of course I went dancing with college roommates on weekends. My stress levels appear to have been quite a bit lower then as well. But, even despite trying to implement running again and trying hard to diet now, I am not losing weight. And quite frankly, I'm not sure running is really the best workout for me now. I think it may be too hard on my joints and I'd love to be able to walk later in life without hip problems.
But I am more than 20 lbs heavier than I was just 10 years ago. It may not seem a lot but for a petite girl these extra 20+ lbs are very distressing. I feel very fat. I have low energy and anxiety. My face is very round. My stomach regularly cramps. I took the sugar test in the book and I exhibit a lot of the reactions. When I spoke to my physician she's not concerned as I work in a high stress job and I still qualify in the under 25 BMI range and my A1C level is normal.
I came across the New Diet Revolution book at work after a coworker found it to be useless. I've read a lot of books on diet and nutrition this year (in an attempt to figure out what my problem might be)and the low carb approach makes sense. I do think the white sugars must be the root of a lot of our society's health problems for kids and adults. So I'm willing to give it a try for 2 weeks and see how I feel and look at that time.
I hope this is a sufficient introduction. Thanks in advance to all of you that moderate and support the boards here.
Jenny
It's always nice to make new buddies who have the same goals.. to lose weight and to have a healthier lifestyle.
Sassy
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