mightymonocle
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hey guys, some of you may recognise my username, long time lurker of your atkins diaries, firstly I want to thank each and everyone of you! It was browsing the other forums on minimins, checking out various diets that got me interested in low carb. I decided to order the atkins book, read it all back in July and it makes perfect sense. I now have a better understanding as to why I gained all the weight in the first place. All of your diaries have been a great source of inspiration in getting me interested in low carb as a lifestyle choice, so thank you all!
So - here's my long winded story, I have been on lipotrim since april and have gotten the majority of the weight I want to loose off, and whilst I am still losing steadily I would really like to transition to a LCHF (low carb high fat) diet as I think losing the next couple stones with this woe will give me a better shot at maintaining my goal weight for life, than if I were to just simply go straight from lipotrim > low carb at my goal weight, without any practice or knowledge of what works for my body.
Abstinence from food has been great thinking and research time! I have looked into many options and researched a lot into nutrition and have decided not to follow the atkins plan specifically, but to use many of the atkins principles. My main aim is to reduce carbs to 20-30g, and have my macro-nutrient break down to be around 65% fat, 30% protein and 5% carb - to eliminate processed food, get plenty of veg, meat and natural fats and to only eat when hungry.
(sounds like atkins, right?)
Basically, over the past week I have been slowly starting to stock my previously empty cupboard (I only have one cupboard, I am a student
) with various low carb cooking supplies. I really want to jump in very soon, but I am struggling.. I am scared to switch!! I have done all the research, I understand LCHF diets, I know they're healthy and that they work. BUT I haven't eaten anything whatsoever in over 6 months and the prospect of solid food entering my mouth is an alien one.
I wanted to start my diary early as I haven't switched yet, I still have lipotrim supplies that will last me until wednesday but I am in flux. I am still undecided as to HOW i transition and if I should start this way of eating next wednesday or carry on lipotrim for a few more weeks.. words of encouragement and advice are very much so welcomed!
also I hope you don't mind me starting this diary and cluttering up your forum when I am technically not yet a low carber yet!
So - here's my long winded story, I have been on lipotrim since april and have gotten the majority of the weight I want to loose off, and whilst I am still losing steadily I would really like to transition to a LCHF (low carb high fat) diet as I think losing the next couple stones with this woe will give me a better shot at maintaining my goal weight for life, than if I were to just simply go straight from lipotrim > low carb at my goal weight, without any practice or knowledge of what works for my body.
Abstinence from food has been great thinking and research time! I have looked into many options and researched a lot into nutrition and have decided not to follow the atkins plan specifically, but to use many of the atkins principles. My main aim is to reduce carbs to 20-30g, and have my macro-nutrient break down to be around 65% fat, 30% protein and 5% carb - to eliminate processed food, get plenty of veg, meat and natural fats and to only eat when hungry.
(sounds like atkins, right?)
Basically, over the past week I have been slowly starting to stock my previously empty cupboard (I only have one cupboard, I am a student
) with various low carb cooking supplies. I really want to jump in very soon, but I am struggling.. I am scared to switch!! I have done all the research, I understand LCHF diets, I know they're healthy and that they work. BUT I haven't eaten anything whatsoever in over 6 months and the prospect of solid food entering my mouth is an alien one. I wanted to start my diary early as I haven't switched yet, I still have lipotrim supplies that will last me until wednesday but I am in flux. I am still undecided as to HOW i transition and if I should start this way of eating next wednesday or carry on lipotrim for a few more weeks.. words of encouragement and advice are very much so welcomed!
also I hope you don't mind me starting this diary and cluttering up your forum when I am technically not yet a low carber yet!
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(which I haven't really felt like doing on lipotrim, always getting light headed when I push myself physically 
