In article >,
Kathleen > wrote:

> I know several people who have done the low carb thing several times
> apiece (and that alone tells you something). There's no doubt that when
> you're strict the pounds come off. But i have yet to meet a single
> person who was able to keep the weight off after moving to the so-called
> maintenance phase.

I'm cautiously optimistic at the moment. I was able to maintain my
weight for a good 5 years at right around 250 lbs. Neither gaining nor
losing, living a fairly low carb lifestyle. It was not strict, but I
did watch it.

Having to fight low thyroid levels is not helpful, and I've also been
fairly sedentary for awhile.

I do exersize quite a bit more now, but only because it makes me feel
good and increases my mobility. I really don't think I work hard enough
to burn a significant number of calories.

Probably why the weight loss has been so slow. <g>

I started this mess in June 2008 and I've only lost 60 lbs... <sigh>
I try to be strict all the time, but I'm only human.
Pain is a good incentive, but the therapy I'm getting is helping to
control that issue a LOT. Last Friday, I was in a considerable amount
of pain when I got to the Chiropractors office. When I left, I was
virtually pain free for a good 4 days. :-) And I'm still better now
than I was then.

It's not just the spinal adjustments. That particular office also offers
other therapies such as traction and electrostim/ultrasound to help
relax muscle spasms.

I have my own EMS unit, but I don't use it that often. If it's
over-used, it tends to leave small electrical burns under the electrodes.
The damned thing feels so good, it's easy and tempting to abuse it.
<sigh>
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein


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