Explaining Eats

skinnyemmie_scaleSo, for those who don’t know me personally, you’re probably wondering why, if I’m trying to lose weight, am I eating cheeseburgers galore, steaks,  eggs, etc.

I practice a low carbohydrate lifestyle. I say it’s a lifestyle rather than a diet because it’s something I had no problems keeping up for 3 years until I fell off the wagon when I got married. I plan on continuing this lifestyle indefinitley, thus no “diet” here.

First time around, I lost 150 pounds. Quite easily actually. I adhere to a pretty strict form of low-carb, similar to Atkins Induction. 20 net carbs per day, at least 1 gallon of water, no diet soda, no sugar, no frankenfoods (heavily processed packaged “low carb” foods or sugar substitutes like maltitol). Net carbs = total carbs-fiber.

If you are going to blast me for this being unhealthy, I can show you my blood labs where even at a morbid obese weight, all of my levels are well within normal range, to the delight of my doctor. Also, the no sugar has significantly helped my energy and moodiness.

Hopefully this explains why I feel good after eating a lunch of 2 double cheeseburgers with no buns and a salad with full fat ranch dressing.

I support all forms of eating- vegan, low calorie, low fat, raw foods, whatever, so please support me in my choice to live this lifestyle.

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  • carlaclemons
    Hi Emmie I am 43 yrs. old and have 9 children. Over the years I've gained a lot of weight, or should I say over the last eight years, my last 4 children. My height is 5'11 and I'm 319 lbs. I am about to have bariatric surgery on April 8, and I am very nervous. I notice you mentioned your way of eating, Do you think it will work for me or is it working for you because of your body type?
  • Hi Carla. I think that it doesn't really matter what kind of body type you
    have- you just need to find a program that you can stick to long term.
    That's why this program works for me- I don't feel hungry or deprived on it.
    Where are many though, who DO feel deprived without the sugar and carby
    items.
    I have several acquantances that had gastric bypass (RNY) that actually
    transition to this sort of lifestyle because that's what they need to do
    long-term: The high protein, low sugar diet. If you're going through with
    the surgery, I guess my only concern is that 1) you know all the risks and
    how life will be "after" and are okay with that; 2) that you fully
    understand how you MUST eat to live going forward- essentially living the
    diet "prescription" that is required from a successful RNY patient: getting
    all the vitamins in, all the protein in, limiting the sugars and starches,
    no soda, no smoking, etc. Those that can confidently follow those doctor
    prescribed steps and meet all their nutritional requirements usually do
    great! Just make sure you know what you're in for.
    I'm not pro or against RNY or any type of surgical procedure for weight
    loss. In the end, it's a tool. If you are confident you can use the tool
    correctly, the success should follow!
    I hope your nervous because of just being anxious, or ready to get it done;
    and not because you're scared you must do the surgery as it's your only
    option.
    No matter what you do, I wish you nothing but success, health and happiness!
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