How Long Did The Chocolate Cookie Last ???

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  Posted by pretty pink lips Fri Feb 6, 2009 5:37pm PST

  do you think low carb is really the way to go? i follow the food pyramid guidelines and if i do eat more than i should, i swim some more laps, run a little more or go for a hike. high fat and low carbs doesn't seem like it would be a good combo.

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  Posted by Carolyn T Sat Feb 7, 2009 9:07am PST

  You sound like you have it under control. But discipline is hard for most people. I don't have access to a pool, Running and hiking are out. I have a little problem with one leg. Have to wear a brace on it. And, you look pretty young, as time goes buy, the body tends to spread : )

  You can low carb in a healthy way. You reduce your carb intake at first by cutting out the sugars and the white bleached flours, the starchy carbs.Which is healthy in itself. You also cut out Caffeine.You naturally lose weight, To maintain your weight loss.You still eat all your food groups. You just make wiser choices. go here to see The Weight Loss Pyramid

  http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9b/Weightloss_pyramid.JPG

  Low carb follows this also, we just learn the amount of carbs in our choices and pick low carb veggie's - fruits -breads ( like whole wheat and brown rice..

  Take a look at the Food Pyramid here.

  http://www.valdosta.edu/~rpmathis/food_guide_pyramid.jpg

  We limit our sweets, Some actually cut out sugar completely. ( That's a good thing)

  Still eat the 2-3 serving in the dairy, just aware of the carb count.

  2-3 servings in the Meat group, staying away from breaded,fried choices (more baked & broiled )

  3-5 servings in the Vegetable group ( probably more ) but choose low carb veggie's.

  2-4 servings in the Fruit group ( maybe smaller portions, but choose low carb fruits)

  6-11 in the bread group ( not this many, but try to stay with whole wheat)

  And you gets LOTS of Fiber on this diet ( Which we all need)

  Lots of Water ( Which is good)

  And I personally drink oolong and green tea ( no sugar added) Which is full of antioxidants.

  You can still have a very healthy, balanced diet On The Low Carb Plan

  And even Enjoy sweets, if you can't drop the habit.

  That's why I started baking and selling my low carb sweets.

  For those of us that need a goody now and then.

  See them at www.thelowcarbshop.com

  We've all heard in the recent past, that Wine,Eggs, Nuts and Chocolate Are Good For You Now. Just use common sense and eat them in moderation.

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