Comments on: If You’ve Gained Weight in 2009, Don’t Lose Hope For 2010 http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/if-youve-gained-weight-in-2009-dont-lose-hope-for-2010/6797 To educate, encourage, and inspire the world to start low-carb living Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Bob http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/if-youve-gained-weight-in-2009-dont-lose-hope-for-2010/6797#comment-38104 Bob Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:36:51 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/?p=6797#comment-38104 Hello Jimmy: I am a type2 diabetic and have been for over 20 years. Weight has been an issue for some time. I got tired of dieting and started to research weight management systems. The system that works for me is the gylcemic index. I can eat 2400 calories a day and still lose weight. It is the matter on not eating but making better food choices that brings me health and nutrition. I don't know if you have ever checked out the glycemic index for your health, but it might be worth your while. I like your attitude about controlling weight. Keep it up we are what we eat. Good Health and Happiness Bob Hello Jimmy: I am a type2 diabetic and have been for over 20 years. Weight has been an issue for some time. I got tired of dieting and started to research weight management systems. The system that works for me is the gylcemic index. I can eat 2400 calories a day and still lose weight. It is the matter on not eating but making better food choices that brings me health and nutrition. I don’t know if you have ever checked out the glycemic index for your health, but it might be worth your while. I like your attitude about controlling weight. Keep it up we are what we eat.

Good Health and Happiness

Bob

]]> By: Ann http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/if-youve-gained-weight-in-2009-dont-lose-hope-for-2010/6797#comment-24383 Ann Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:55:05 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/?p=6797#comment-24383 I remember seeing your blog years ago, when I stumbled into low carb eating. No matter the setback your achievement is amazing. I'm with you! We all find things that work, and others not so much. The only difference is how we view our "failures". Within every setback is the opportunity to learn, and view it with a lens of positivity. Don't get down on yourself, you've come a long way. :) <i>THANKS so much Ann! :) I'm NEVER giving up on this. --Jimmy</i> I remember seeing your blog years ago, when I stumbled into low carb eating. No matter the setback your achievement is amazing.

I’m with you! We all find things that work, and others not so much. The only difference is how we view our “failures”. Within every setback is the opportunity to learn, and view it with a lens of positivity. Don’t get down on yourself, you’ve come a long way. :)

THANKS so much Ann! :) I’m NEVER giving up on this.

–Jimmy

]]> By: Kenwood http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/if-youve-gained-weight-in-2009-dont-lose-hope-for-2010/6797#comment-23572 Kenwood Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:25:16 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/?p=6797#comment-23572 Hey Jimmy, feel the love. I admire your courage for airing your setbacks. Best wishes and may you lose to your heart's content. I'm having a bit of an uptick of my own, so I'm working out harder and I'll consider going back to induction levels. You rock Jimmy and Christine too! My uptick is nothing compared to yours. I am inspired! Please never give up on your intended victory! :-) It is a win/win/win victory! :-) Peace :-) -Kenwood- <i>Thank you for your encouragement, Kenwood. --Jimmy</I> Hey Jimmy, feel the love.
I admire your courage for airing your setbacks.
Best wishes and may you lose to your heart’s content.
I’m having a bit of an uptick of my own, so I’m working out harder and I’ll consider going back to induction levels.

You rock Jimmy and Christine too!

My uptick is nothing compared to yours. I am inspired!
Please never give up on your intended victory! :-)
It is a win/win/win victory! :-) Peace :-)
-Kenwood-

Thank you for your encouragement, Kenwood.

–Jimmy

]]> By: Lolla http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/if-youve-gained-weight-in-2009-dont-lose-hope-for-2010/6797#comment-22195 Lolla Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:51:26 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/?p=6797#comment-22195 Hey Jimmy! I've been low-carbing for about 10 years. I dropped 40, had a baby, gained 60, dropped 40, had another baby, gained 60, dropped 40. You do the math. I felt like I was right back where I started but that's not true. I work out. I cook more. I set an example for my kids. I wasn't doing any of that before. And then I dropped another 40. (Go me!) Throughout my journey, I've learned some things along the way and the biggest thing: is don't give up. You know what they say: The most successful people have failed the most too. The difference is they keep trying and never give up. You put yourself out there day after day and I for one appreciate the accountability level of posting your pictures. I know it's difficult for you to look past the gut and what-not, but what I see in those pictures is Courage and Perseverance. You're still an inspiration, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Whenever I feel like giving up, I log in to see who else is fighting the good fight. That's you, dude. Peace & blessings to you and yours in 2010! Lolla <i>THANK YOU so much, Lolla! You encourage me by your example and kindness. --Jimmy</i> Hey Jimmy!

I’ve been low-carbing for about 10 years. I dropped 40, had a baby, gained 60, dropped 40, had another baby, gained 60, dropped 40. You do the math. I felt like I was right back where I started but that’s not true. I work out. I cook more. I set an example for my kids. I wasn’t doing any of that before. And then I dropped another 40. (Go me!) Throughout my journey, I’ve learned some things along the way and the biggest thing: is don’t give up.

You know what they say: The most successful people have failed the most too. The difference is they keep trying and never give up. You put yourself out there day after day and I for one appreciate the accountability level of posting your pictures. I know it’s difficult for you to look past the gut and what-not, but what I see in those pictures is Courage and Perseverance. You’re still an inspiration, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Whenever I feel like giving up, I log in to see who else is fighting the good fight. That’s you, dude.

Peace & blessings to you and yours in 2010!

Lolla

THANK YOU so much, Lolla! You encourage me by your example and kindness.

–Jimmy

]]> By: Danielle (Noturningback) http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/if-youve-gained-weight-in-2009-dont-lose-hope-for-2010/6797#comment-21942 Danielle (Noturningback) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:34:13 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/?p=6797#comment-21942 Jimmy, you are the best. You are always willing to share your journey and not just the easy moments. You represent millions of people, inclding myself, who may do everything right but, still hit a bump now and again. You never give up or lose hope. You evaluate the situation and attack it from a different angle. I have gained some of my weight back due to an increase in carb intake. Stress = less focus for me. I am going to cut out all sweets and focus on eating more primal. A challenge I didn't take back when you did. I know I can accomplish my goal. You are such an inspiration. Cheers to 2010! Jimmy, you are the best.

You are always willing to share your journey and not just the easy moments. You represent millions of people, inclding myself, who may do everything right but, still hit a bump now and again. You never give up or lose hope. You evaluate the situation and attack it from a different angle.

I have gained some of my weight back due to an increase in carb intake. Stress = less focus for me. I am going to cut out all sweets and focus on eating more primal. A challenge I didn’t take back when you did. I know I can accomplish my goal.

You are such an inspiration. Cheers to 2010!

]]> By: marie http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/if-youve-gained-weight-in-2009-dont-lose-hope-for-2010/6797#comment-21801 marie Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:58:34 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/?p=6797#comment-21801 Pay close attention to meal timing and frequency. Sticking to a strict schedule of 3 meals a day with 5 to 6 hrs between meals works magic for me. I also find that adding some dairy like cottage cheese speeds weight loss up for me. I have a very low functioning thyroid (as per blood tests)....that works much better when I follow my own advice. My low thyroid function makes me much more sensitive, so unlike many following the low carb diet I will not lose much weight munching on protein and fat all day. After one week of strict carb counting I was down about one pound. After one week of restricted carbs coupled with reduced snacking I was down four pounds. <i>THANKS for sharing your experience, Marie. I'm glad you're doing what works for you and that's what I'm doing myself right now. I appreciate you checking in! --Jimmy</i> Pay close attention to meal timing and frequency. Sticking to a strict schedule of 3 meals a day with 5 to 6 hrs between meals works magic for me. I also find that adding some dairy like cottage cheese speeds weight loss up for me. I have a very low functioning thyroid (as per blood tests)….that works much better when I follow my own advice. My low thyroid function makes me much more sensitive, so unlike many following the low carb diet I will not lose much weight munching on protein and fat all day. After one week of strict carb counting I was down about one pound. After one week of restricted carbs coupled with reduced snacking I was down four pounds.

THANKS for sharing your experience, Marie. I’m glad you’re doing what works for you and that’s what I’m doing myself right now. I appreciate you checking in!

–Jimmy

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