Since I started LCing on May 12, 2004 I've lost a total of 14 lbs (*without*
torturing myself BTW which I cannot say about any other diet I've tried). I
haven't yet seen a visible difference (but with all the weight I have to lose, I
didn't expect to yet) but I have FELT a difference.
a. My feet used to be so swollen that people thought I was diabetic (I'm not,
I've been tested). I'm happy to say that after 17 days on this new WOL
that the swelling is GONE and my shoes are no longer tight!
b. My wedding ring and engagement ring are loosening up!
c. Used to be that when I would walk up to Walmart with my kids (about 1/4
of a mile) my back and hip would be hurting so bad halfway there that I'd
have to stop for a breather. Not ONLY did I make it all the way there
without a break but there was NO PAIN!
I'm drinking 100+ oz of water everyday and not eating anything after 9pm
(I typically go to bed around midnite). My carb intake is generally under 30g
per day and fats take up 50 - 60% of my daily food intake. I haven't had a
drop of regular soda since I started and I haven't even had a diet soda in
over a week!
Cheers to all!
Cynthia
BTW -- I found a recipe for no-ice-cream-maker and no-freezer low carb ice
cream that is TO DIE FOR! less than 5g of carbs per 1/2 cup serving. If
anybody wants it, I'll be happy to post the recipe.