Reply #66: Finally the results are starting to come in

[supernova]

about highly processed and quick acting carbs in the body.

I started Atkins right after I turned 40 several years ago. I did lose weight for the first time in my life.

For the record, I am moderately active most of the time. That means I exercise about 4 days a week with two of those devoted to resistance training.

I can only lose weight when I follow Atkins style eating. I can't even do South Beach because it still allows wheat products and other grains. These are a problem for me because 1) I'm sensitive to them, 2) Over a life of eating them A LOT, my brain developed an addiction like response to them.

The past year I've gained weight because I've had financial problems and had to let go of the gym. *sigh*

But in the coming year, I hope to get back in the gym saddle again. I'm looking forward to it. And returning to Atkins style eating and this time NOT falling off the wagon.

Through about 10 years worth of experimenting I've learned that my best bets are low carb veggies, adequate proteins, vegetable fats, topped off with fats and some low carb fruits.