Carbohydrate Addicts Diet

Rena

I went from a size 8 to a size 4 back in 1999 and never felt like I was on a diet because of the reward meal. It was the first time I could have 3 meals a day because of a sluggish thyroid.

I'm on day #2 and hoping for good results since I've gained 20lbs of menopause weight this past year.. Nothing else has worked and the pounds just keep coming!

Wish me luck!!!!

Redhead74

I am day two (second time around - previous 30lbs weight loss and suprise pregnancy) of this simple diet. I too have PCOS and this plan suits not only my body but also suits the whole family.

To the lady who is trying to concieve...don't give up. PCOS does not rule my life anymore. Food cravings do not rule my life anymore....my 3 yr old miracle does!!!

GOOD LUCK ;-)

Berkley

I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which prevents my body from processing insulin correctly. As a result, your body is constantly telling itself to store fat rather that burn it as energy. I am trying to get pregnant so for me this goes way beyond losing weight. I was told yesterday by a doctor that I have to cut out carbs almost completely. I LOVE potatoes, bread, pasta, everything I shouldn't I guess. I was really bummed until I ran across this page. This definitely sounds like it has a good success rate and something I see myself sticking to. Buying the book after work tonight. I really hopes this works for me because, while being healthier is obviously a great thing, there is nothing that I want more than to have a child with my wonderful husband and be a mommy! Wish me luck!

714

I tried this diet DECADES ago and found it was the only one that worked for me. I lost 50 #s and kept it off for 3 yrs. I gained those #s and more back- slowly, by not exercising and not eating right. I'm 58 now, and plan on losing 75#s - starting today - wish me luck!

Cassandra

I have been on this diet for a week and have not lost anything, although I haven't gained an ounce. My problem is most likely going crazy at my Reward Meal, and because I am no longer feeling such a need for carbs, I am cutting down on my intake.
One thing I noticed right away, though, is the improvement in my mental clarity, along with the reduction in carb cravings and constant hunger. Suddenly I can think again. It's a great feeling. I am going to keep at it, making sure I eat more sensibly at my Reward Meal so that I can start dropping the weight. I have the 1991 version of the book that I found in a thrift store, so I guess I should check out more recent editions.

jan

I have been on this diet one week and absolutely love it! It is the best diet I have ever been on and I don't really feel like I am on a diet, just a good eating plan and hopefully for life. I hope to lose 60 lbs in a year. I have told all my friends abouit this diet.

Linda Elms

I had lost 90 lbs. several yrs. ago on this diet. It was the easiest diet I was ever on and stuck to it. I really liked it. Unfortunately I had several injuries/health issues and I had to take asprins and such which made me gain weight back which lead to other prescibed medications that I have to continue to take possibly for the rest of my life so all the medications put the weight back on ...PLUS more. Now I have 100+ lbs. to lose and I'm ready to go back on it. I referred this book to other people and they too lost weight. I am ready to start this lifestyle change again and hopefully I'll keep it off. I was losing 1-2 lbs. a week and that made me very happy enough to keep me sticking to it.. It took me about 6 months to lose the 90 lbs. It just melted off me and I truly mean that. Thank you Dr's.

Julie Curtiss

I am doing well on the Carbohydrate Addicts Diet. It works for me! Does any one know of any soup that can be purchased as part of the Complementary meal? Can I use soups with 4 carbs or less per serving? Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thank you.

Cynthya

Started this way of eating (I don't like to think of it as a diet -- something you go "on" and "off" of) yesterday, and I already feel great! My achy, arthritic knees were terrific, even first thing in the morning!

I've low-carbed (Atkins-style) in the past, but find it too restrictive to say no forever to carbs. My plan is to eat low-carb for breakfast, lunch, and all snacks, but allow myself a moderate portion of carbs at dinner. This will allow me to cook normal meals for my family and eat them, too! And I know my "inner-brat" won't whine too much if she knows she can have a little pizza (or whatever) for dinner.

I am convinced that the reason we're all so fat in America isn't just our huge portions -- it's the out-of-control hunger that carbs cause!

Nikki

It's been 37 days and I have stuck to the plan with no problems...in fact, it's the easiest thing I've ever done. As of today, I've lost 11 pounds. I got my mom to try it and she has lost 10 pounds. I'll keep posting periodically to report my progress. I would recommend this to anyone!! I loaned my book to a friend and hopefully she too will start on the plan and have the same success.

Nicole

I am starting this diet in the morning. I feel so much better when I limit carbs, I just cant eliminate them completely. I have done this diet in the past,but have never stuck with it, I dont know why, but I plan on sticking with it this time around. I will give some feedback in a few weeks.

Nikki

I'm on day 2 of this diet or shall I say new lifestyle, so far so good. So many times I've been on a diet and I do really well for awhile but then the cravings start kicking in and my will-power dwindles. The fact that at the end of the day I am allowed to have what normally is "forbidden" keeps me on track. My coworker ate pizza at lunch and it looked really good but it didn't bother me (and that's a big deal) because if I REALLY want pizza, I'll eat for dinner! How much more can you ask of a meal plan?? It's the best of both worlds! I know it takes longer to lose weight on this plan but I've been "living large" for so long that it doesn't really matter how slow it goes, I know I'm getting healthier and smaller little by little and that's all I need to stay on track. One day I'll wake up and say "oh my gosh, I did it!!!"

Please keep posting success stories...they really are motivating and helpful for others that are trying to lose weight and be healthy again. It's Day 2 and I will be back on Day 30, to post my results.

Lisa

I’m a 33 year old female. I’m also 6’0 tall. So trust me, I can give my dad (who eats like a horse) a run for his money. I am about 65 pounds overweight. I was also recently diagnosed with high blood pressure, which runs in my family. It was a combination of the high blood pressure, and realizing that most of my jeans no longer fit, that made me realize it was time to make a real change. But I had no idea where to turn. I was a healthy weight as a child and a teen. It wasn’t until it hit my 20s that my weight became a problem. I heard of low-carb diets like Atkins and South Beach. But when I checked them out, I knew they were way too restrictive. I wouldn’t have been able to stick with them long-term. A few years ago, I tried the “Weigh Down Diet”. Which worked for a while. I lost about 21 pounds in about 3 months. But then I allowed myself one time of eating when I wasn’t hungry, and that was it. It was all downhill from there. I not only regained the weight I had lost, but by the time I hit my 30s, I had gained an additional 40 pounds.

A couple weeks ago, I was in my local Goodwill. I love browsing the book section. I don’t usually go out of my way to look at diet or cookbooks, but as soon as I saw the title “Carbohydrate Addicts Diet” I knew that was me. I knew before even taking the test that I would score really high. And I did. I scored 56 out of a possible 60. Once I started thinking about how many carbs I ate in a day, I was shocked. I ate carbs throughout the day, for every meal. Everything I ate seemed to contain either bread, rice, or pasta. I also had very intense cravings for carb snacks, such as crackers, cookies, and especially candy. I couldn’t make it through the day without snacking. It’s not like I could just eat a cookie or two, or a handful of crackers, or a few pieces of candy. I would eat 5, 6 cookies at a time (several times a day) I could eat an entire box of cheese crackers in a sitting, and could mow down an entire back of candy in a day. It is clear to me now that I was totally out of control. This book helped me understand why, and made me realize that I am far from alone. Also, I would pig out during meals. But less than an hour later, I would be starving again.

This is my third day of the Carbohydrate’s Diet. I’m amazed at how good I feel. I have more energy, I’m not hungry between meals, and I don’t have the compulsive desire to snack like I did. I love the idea of the Reward Meal. I’ve read that some people feel guilty about their Reward Meal, but I certainly don’t. I look forward to it. In my opinion, the promise of the Reward Meal provides the motivation to eat no/low carb the rest of the day. This is NOT a diet, it’s lifestyle change. This is something I can see myself sticking with for life.

The only problem I had on this diet was some sudden diarrhea after eating on Day 1. But by the time I got to my first Reward Meal, it was gone. I haven’t had a problem since. I’m so thankful I discovered this diet!

marilyn zorn

I have lost 24 lbs, so far, on this diet. It is the only way to eat that has ever worked for me. I plan to eat this way for the rest of my life. I am 66 years old and want to lose 10 more lbs. I ride horses and losing the extra weight has really helped with the mounting and dismounting necessary to ride. I have no cravings anymore between meals, but really look forward to that reward meal and must confess that I eat a little more of carbs then than recommended. But, I am still losing 1-2 lbs. a week.

Love it!

Lola

I started this diet March 9, 2009 after trying on dresses for my father's funeral. At 5'6 and 220 lbs, I was truly disgusted with myself. I knew something needed to be done. It has been six weeks and I have lost 9 lbs. That doesn't seem like much but I don't really feel I'm on a diet. NO CRAVINGS! I don't even feel like cheating a little (that's huge) I feel almost guilty at my reward dinner. It is so easy - I just wish I would lose weight quicker. But hey, I didn't get this big in a few weeks so I will just have to be paitent.

Debi

This is something that can work and is doable if you are at a point to "start" losing weight and getting back on track. I say start because you use this to get a foothold on weight loss - not a long term way of eating. You must be careful with your reward meal. You will want to be like a kid in a candy store for that hour. That is defeating the purpose if you want to continue to eat better and keep the weight off. Don't fool yourself. AND exercise is part of it. All depends on your fitness level - from a 30 min. walk to working out at a gym.
You can lose weight on this plan.

carolsongs

Hi, I had this book a few years back and tried the diet for a week, I didnt know much about low carb diets at the time and did not stick with it, now that I am in my forties,I realize sugar and lots of pasts is not very healthy for me and I need to loose 45 lbs , Ive been on other diets and am always hungry, this diet makes sense and Ive been going by the diet from what I can remember and I feel great, not hungry all the time and looking foward to finally loosing this weight. , is it true we can have dessert one meal a day? reward meal? if so thats fabulous!!! I am reodering The book .again

Barbara

I have been on CAD for one month now and have lost 5 lbs. I take thyroid and my metabolism is sluggish and I do not exercise. I am 75 and as I posted on Jan 14th when I began again, I love this diet and it is the only one I feel comfortable with and am never hungry or have cravings. I have my reward meal every day between 3:30 and 4:30 because that is when I am the hungriest. I have 30 pounds more to lose which will take me another six months.

gramdear

i cant find my book, i have ordered one, just havnt got it yet, can someone give me a few idea for breakfast, i am getting real tired of eggs, thankyou so much

gramdear

I went on this diet years ago and olny stuck for two weeks, i was pleasantly surprised on how much i could eat on my reward meal, and still lose weight, , but just like any other diet i went off and could not get back on. i am going to try it again, does anyone have any tipsfor me, or maybe a sample of a days meals, thanks