Meet Christine (cmag)

Email: cmag242@aol.com
I make my home in Florida, USA, USA.
I’m 5'3" tall and 47 years of age.
I visit the board 3-4 times daily.
My Stats: 291/214/150's
My Size Stats: 28/14-16/10-12
I started Atkins on August'99.
I restrict myself to 30-50 grams of carbs.

My exercise regime:

  • I walk everyday...I can't say how far, each time out is different. I also use weights and do about 30 minutes 2-3 times a day. I swim laps for 45-60 min. 4 times a week. I bike ride, usually everyday, for 8 miles. In the 3 cool months here in Fl. I do aerobics instead of swimming laps..

What I usually eat in a day:

  • Breakfast:
    2 eggs, 2-3 slices bacon, coffee
  • Lunch:
    Salad with any meat and sometimes lowfat cheese....I have leftover meat and veggies some days.
  • Dinner:
    Meat,meat,and more meat. I always have 2 veggies. Sometimes a salad. If I have a craving for starchs I have 1/2 tiny baked potato with butter and low fat sour cream. I miss having pasta so I improvise occasionally with the recipe listed as my favorite.
  • Snack:
    string cheese or SF jello

My favorite recipe:

  • I saute onions, garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers and eggplant in a little olive oil. I use a lot of spices...fresh basil, oregano, bay leaf, Mrs. dash,onion and garlic powder. Sometimes I use zucchini or spinach. Any veggie will do. I add a couple of spoonfuls of homemade spagetti sauce and serve over 7 zitis with a good amount of loccotelli and asiago cheese. When the kids eat pasta I don't feel deprived. OH....I also eat sausage and meatballs with this.

My inspiration:

  • I have Diabetes and low carb and exercise is the best way for me to stay in control. I do take 2 pills a day but I would need a much higher dosage if I didn't watch my carbs. i want to keep my limbs and vision! 85% of the discomfort, no servere pain, from arthritis is gone with this WOE/WOL.
My goal:
  • Well, I used to use an electric mobility cart all the time and I wanted to get up and walk and I have been not only walking but doing many other physical activities since I started this WOE/WOL. So I would have to say I jsut want to remain on my feet and healthy. (negeffects) I LOVE this WOE/WOL and the only negative I find is constipation but only occasionally.

My comments:
I am very happy to have stumbled onto this board. I have found support and many good recipes!