Wheat Free?

I have had good results with low-carb as well. I do eat complex carbs, like beans. I dropped about 25 pounds, but have gained most of it back. But I think it is MUSCLE! I am 54 and actually building body mass. I eat sugar only one day a week (twice last week - I was in a weakened state!) One day for fruit, ice cream, rice, honey, pancakes, french fries, sweetened coffee, buttered bread (gluten-free), all the bad stuff. It leaves me a bit queasy, and not wanting it for another week.

Matt B

Gonzo42 wrote:
Just about a year ago I saw my doctor for my annual exam and he yelled at me. My weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar were all up.

He said I needed to go on a low-carb diet. After research, I started on the Atkins regimen. After 3 months I had lost 30 pounds (down to ~ 170) and everything else is in normal range now.

I cut way back on several of the things I really like, like breads, pasta, potatoes, etc. So I eat those in moderation and I'm keeping my weight down.

I don't have any allergies so gluten-free is not my focus, but I buy low-carb foods. I have to scour the market for those, but they are getting a little more plentiful. I get low-carb tortillas, breads, crackers, etc now. Its important to note that wheat is an ingredient in hundreds if not thousands of foods, and so is corn syrup (a big hidden sugar). CHECK TO INGREDIENT LABELS!