1972 Atkin's plan by the book - Page 14

vessel of prayer · 03-14-2007, 06:21 AM

Julie, thanks. Yep I drink coffee. Two or three cups in the morn. Reg. Then afternoon a cup of decaf. I hope I find something too. Thanks.

BellaHMB · 03-14-2007, 08:04 AM

Morning!

Sitting here with my coffee....that with the MoM's seems to work just fine but I dont sleep very late anymore!

Down another pound today...18 to premaintenance now.

Hope everyone has a great day.... Im planning a good gym workout today.

Bella

ixtapacheryl · 03-14-2007, 11:25 AM

WOW Bella! Only 18 more pounds? You rock and are on such a fast journey to reach your goal weight! The rate you are going you'll see goal a lot sooner than originally thought!

BellaHMB · 03-14-2007, 01:29 PM

Well thats to premaintenance- my final goal is 10 pounds less than that but in 18 pounds Im close to my fighting weight

Thanks for the encouragment!

Bella

ixtapacheryl · 03-14-2007, 03:28 PM

Bella: I noticed with me that it seemed the closer I got to goal the faster the weight came off... isn't that strange? Normally it's the other way around.

BellaHMB · 03-14-2007, 05:55 PM

Well that would be excellent Cheryl!

Bella

suzergal · 03-15-2007, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heywoodwalker

Wow, I had even gone on ebay to find the '72 Atkins book, no luck though. I prefer the '72 version. That way I can eat when I feel hungry, and also drink when thirsty rather than pouring the clear stuff down. I get into real Ketosis, but weight loss is slow. Perhaps it is an age thing huh? Possibly meds too. I will increase my activity and become more energenic. Thanks to all for the posts, and thanks for the Atkins roll recipie. I'll try to make some this weekend.

I found the 1972 book on eBay. The auction ends on it in 6 days.

vessel of prayer · 03-15-2007, 09:44 AM

Hi gang. I am still around. No loss in days. Up tues, my wiegh in by three pounds, down .4 pounds today and thats about it. Increasing my liquids...and just hanging in there.

gottadoitnow · 03-16-2007, 07:15 AM

I have never tried the original diet. I have tried the new one. I had success on it, but I didnt stay motivated, and now have more to lose. I want to get back on track, so i was wondering if the old one would be better for me. All help greatly appreciated. Thanks

BellaHMB · 03-16-2007, 07:31 AM

Hi Gotta

I think the original plan is the way to go! I have lost 33 pounds in 8.5 weeks by staying very true to it- I would suggest getting the book on Amazon or ebay but for now you can follow induction by looking at the first post in this thread which outlines it.

Good luck!
Bella

furkid · 03-16-2007, 09:04 AM

Cheryl, I have a stupid question...did you follow Atkins '72 or your Doctor's plan to take off your initial weight? I copied your diet and read where you only ate on your list, so I'm assuming, you followed the diet you listed? You probably said somewhere but 14 pages later.....

Thanks,
Toby

Also, would someone mind sharing what they eat out? I'd love a drink suggestion too, something that doesn't include caffeine? Anyone having light beer?

B.J. · 03-16-2007, 02:07 PM

Hello Im am so thankful for 72.I have been on the last Dr. A book because I cant find my 72 book. I lost 60lbs on it,but got off and gain 20lbs back.So now Im going to the 72. Thanks so much!!!

magnamater · 03-16-2007, 05:36 PM

I fell off. . .and out of ketosis with too many nuts and 2 LC energy bars.

Back to square one.

I can do it!

speckledbird07 · 03-17-2007, 09:14 AM

I am waiting for my Atkins 72 and can hardly wait for it to arrive. I got it off Amazon.com
They had quite a few for sale.
I have lost on the Atkins 2002 edition from 2003-2006. I just needed a stricter version, so here I am.
I got nerve to weigh this morning and realized I had gained back 41 pounds. I am not happy with myself, but I know what I have been doing

Today is a new day and I WILL do it this time. I know what to do this time. First off, I have learned I cannot have a taste of the forbidden. Because I can't STOP!

I want to make it this time, so keep ontrack and get er dun!!

The good news is I still have 53 pound off, so I didn't gain all my weightloss back.

Happy Low Carbing!

6in2007 · 03-18-2007, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnamater

I fell off. . .and out of ketosis with too many nuts and 2 LC energy bars.

Back to square one.

I can do it!

Yep you sure can!!!!

BellaHMB · 03-18-2007, 09:56 AM

I think its good to know what didnt work before and make the adjustments necessary for success!

Remember the saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results! That can also be diet insanity

Bella

vessel of prayer · 03-18-2007, 07:50 PM

saying hi to all. I am still up a pound, down a pound ..and etc. BUT my pants are looser today than the other day!!!

BellaHMB · 03-20-2007, 10:12 AM

Question: Im adding in some almonds this week and want a 5 gram count of total carbs. How many would that be?? Im finding different answers....Dr A says it 20!

Bella

vessel of prayer · 03-20-2007, 10:28 AM

i lost 4 pounds this week...yay.

BellaHMB · 03-20-2007, 10:36 AM

Sheila WTG

Bella

sillyme · 03-21-2007, 06:49 AM

Bella on Fitday I got 22 almonds for 5 grams

ixtapacheryl · 03-21-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by furkid

Cheryl, I have a stupid question...did you follow Atkins '72 or your Doctor's plan to take off your initial weight? I copied your diet and read where you only ate on your list, so I'm assuming, you followed the diet you listed? You probably said somewhere but 14 pages later.....

Thanks,
Toby

Also, would someone mind sharing what they eat out? I'd love a drink suggestion too, something that doesn't include caffeine? Anyone having light beer?

Hi Toby:

I pretty much tried to stick to as close to zero carbs as I could - then when I got closer to goal I added in some veggies. I felt like I had died and gone to heaven.

I generally had diet coke/rum, scotch/water if I went out to a restaurant. I waited until I reached goal until I indulged in southern comfort manhattan and limited myself to one or two.

ixtapacheryl · 03-21-2007, 03:16 PM

Just thought I'd let you know that I finally had my lower eyelid surgery and lateral eye/brow lift and a full brow lift last Saturday. Went in around 7AM and was home by 2:30PM. Very little pain - but have been sleeping a lot. Needless to say that with my head wrapped - I can't be seen in public ..... gosh I look like a mummy!

Forehead has absolutely no wrinkles and now I have no sagging skin or fat pads under the eyes. I would think in about a week or two most of the swelling should be gone.

So I am back in full force ..... and I am sorry I didn't contribute a lot during the last week or so.

vessel of prayer · 03-21-2007, 08:57 PM

Cheryl.. I am confused sort of..i read meat and egg diet/ Kimmers plan, and her expierment..

How long can one go with very low carbs..Like I had maybe half a cup of plain lettuce today and the rest was protein. She said only three days to five days for her expierment..forgive sp. i am so sleepy..got to go to bed. Thanks for the help.

furkid · 03-22-2007, 07:13 AM

Cheryl, thanks for the info. I hope all is well with the "lift." I'd love one but don't know when I'll get the guts up to do it

What do you think about a regular martini? I don't even know if I'm going to indulge, but I want to be ready if I HAVE to!! Martini is just vermouth and vodka or gin??

Thanks.

Toby

redheadmama · 03-22-2007, 07:52 AM

Hi everyone

I hope you don't mind me joining you...this group seems like such a helpful one. I spent the time and read the thread and I have learned so much. I lost about 50 pounds the first time I did Atkins and it was using the new book. But this time around...a little older...a little heavier...it hasn't been dropping off like the first time! That is until I started reading this thread! I started back on the "steak and salad" diet two days ago, using the info you guys have provided. In two days I have lost 2.5 pounds!

I had bought the 72 book a couple of years ago when I had seen it in a used book store...and because we have just moved to PA I spent the afternoon yesterday looking through my book boxes...to no avail, and then this morning I found it on the very top of one of the boxes! Whoo Hoo! Thank you my guardian Angel...now if that isn't a sign I should be on this diet!

Anyway I hope I haven't intruded I feel like I know you guys already...you're posts are so personable! Thanks for the help.

Jayne

BellaHMB · 03-22-2007, 09:07 AM

Welcome Jayne

Im happy to say that in 9.5 weeks I have lost 35 pounds!

Doing the happy dance this morning.....

Bella

furkid · 03-22-2007, 09:12 AM

Bella - you are an inspiration!! Good luck Jayne.

ANOTHER question....is anyone eating Sausage?? Bella or Cheryl, or you or did you? I'd like to make one of Linda Sue's recipes, SAUSAGE QUICHE SQUARES - but not sure about the sausage. We've been eating bacon with no problem, but we love sausage!

Thanks,
Toby

03-16-2007, 07:15 AM	#399
gottadoitnow Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15 Gallery: gottadoitnow	new to 72 I have never tried the original diet. I have tried the new one. I had success on it, but I didnt stay motivated, and now have more to lose. I want to get back on track, so i was wondering if the old one would be better for me. All help greatly appreciated. Thanks

03-16-2007, 09:04 AM	#401
furkid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 886 Gallery: furkid Stats: 233.5/191/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June, 2003	Cheryl, I have a stupid question...did you follow Atkins '72 or your Doctor's plan to take off your initial weight? I copied your diet and read where you only ate on your list, so I'm assuming, you followed the diet you listed? You probably said somewhere but 14 pages later..... Thanks, Toby Also, would someone mind sharing what they eat out? I'd love a drink suggestion too, something that doesn't include caffeine? Anyone having light beer? Last edited by furkid : 03-16-2007 at 09:18 AM.

03-21-2007, 03:16 PM	#413
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	Haven't been around lately Just thought I'd let you know that I finally had my lower eyelid surgery and lateral eye/brow lift and a full brow lift last Saturday. Went in around 7AM and was home by 2:30PM. Very little pain - but have been sleeping a lot. Needless to say that with my head wrapped - I can't be seen in public ..... gosh I look like a mummy! Forehead has absolutely no wrinkles and now I have no sagging skin or fat pads under the eyes. I would think in about a week or two most of the swelling should be gone. So I am back in full force ..... and I am sorry I didn't contribute a lot during the last week or so. __________________ "You will never find out what you can do until you do all you can to find out!" - John Maxwell

03-14-2007, 06:21 AM	#391
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,441 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/146.6/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: Induction Start Date: 09/10/2005	Julie, thanks. Yep I drink coffee. Two or three cups in the morn. Reg. Then afternoon a cup of decaf. I hope I find something too. Thanks.

03-14-2007, 08:04 AM	#392
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,963 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/140/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-reinducted 7.21.08 for 2 weeks Start Date: 1-16-07	Morning! Sitting here with my coffee....that with the MoM's seems to work just fine but I dont sleep very late anymore! Down another pound today...18 to premaintenance now. Hope everyone has a great day.... Im planning a good gym workout today. Bella

03-14-2007, 11:25 AM	#393
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	WOW Bella! Only 18 more pounds? You rock and are on such a fast journey to reach your goal weight! The rate you are going you'll see goal a lot sooner than originally thought!

03-14-2007, 01:29 PM	#394
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,963 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/140/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-reinducted 7.21.08 for 2 weeks Start Date: 1-16-07	Well thats to premaintenance- my final goal is 10 pounds less than that but in 18 pounds Im close to my fighting weight Thanks for the encouragment! Bella

03-14-2007, 03:28 PM	#395
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	Bella: I noticed with me that it seemed the closer I got to goal the faster the weight came off... isn't that strange? Normally it's the other way around.

03-14-2007, 05:55 PM	#396
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,963 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/140/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-reinducted 7.21.08 for 2 weeks Start Date: 1-16-07	Well that would be excellent Cheryl! Bella

03-15-2007, 09:44 AM	#398
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,441 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/146.6/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: Induction Start Date: 09/10/2005	Hi gang. I am still around. No loss in days. Up tues, my wiegh in by three pounds, down .4 pounds today and thats about it. Increasing my liquids...and just hanging in there.

03-16-2007, 07:31 AM	#400
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,963 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/140/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-reinducted 7.21.08 for 2 weeks Start Date: 1-16-07	Hi Gotta I think the original plan is the way to go! I have lost 33 pounds in 8.5 weeks by staying very true to it- I would suggest getting the book on Amazon or ebay but for now you can follow induction by looking at the first post in this thread which outlines it. Good luck! Bella

03-16-2007, 02:07 PM	#402
B.J. Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1 Gallery: B.J.	Hello Im am so thankful for 72.I have been on the last Dr. A book because I cant find my 72 book. I lost 60lbs on it,but got off and gain 20lbs back.So now Im going to the 72. Thanks so much!!!

03-16-2007, 05:36 PM	#403
magnamater MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, Texas and Galveston Bay Posts: 2,541 Gallery: magnamater WOE: Maintenence Start Date: 1999, but Dec. 2002 as WOL	I fell off. . .and out of ketosis with too many nuts and 2 LC energy bars. Back to square one. I can do it!

03-17-2007, 09:14 AM	#404
speckledbird07 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 9 Gallery: speckledbird07 Stats: 235/234.5/180, F 56 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: 3-14-07	I am waiting for my Atkins 72 and can hardly wait for it to arrive. I got it off Amazon.com They had quite a few for sale. I have lost on the Atkins 2002 edition from 2003-2006. I just needed a stricter version, so here I am. I got nerve to weigh this morning and realized I had gained back 41 pounds. I am not happy with myself, but I know what I have been doing Today is a new day and I WILL do it this time. I know what to do this time. First off, I have learned I cannot have a taste of the forbidden. Because I can't STOP! I want to make it this time, so keep ontrack and get er dun!! The good news is I still have 53 pound off, so I didn't gain all my weightloss back. Happy Low Carbing!

03-18-2007, 09:56 AM	#406
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,963 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/140/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-reinducted 7.21.08 for 2 weeks Start Date: 1-16-07	I think its good to know what didnt work before and make the adjustments necessary for success! Remember the saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results! That can also be diet insanity Bella

03-18-2007, 07:50 PM	#407
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,441 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/146.6/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: Induction Start Date: 09/10/2005	saying hi to all. I am still up a pound, down a pound ..and etc. BUT my pants are looser today than the other day!!!

03-20-2007, 10:12 AM	#408
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,963 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/140/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-reinducted 7.21.08 for 2 weeks Start Date: 1-16-07	Question: Im adding in some almonds this week and want a 5 gram count of total carbs. How many would that be?? Im finding different answers....Dr A says it 20! Bella

03-20-2007, 10:28 AM	#409
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,441 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/146.6/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: Induction Start Date: 09/10/2005	i lost 4 pounds this week...yay.

03-20-2007, 10:36 AM	#410
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,963 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/140/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-reinducted 7.21.08 for 2 weeks Start Date: 1-16-07	Sheila WTG Bella

03-21-2007, 06:49 AM	#411
sillyme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 530 Gallery: sillyme Stats: 285/215/199 (this year) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2/07	Bella on Fitday I got 22 almonds for 5 grams

03-21-2007, 08:57 PM	#414
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,441 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/146.6/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: Induction Start Date: 09/10/2005	Cheryl.. I am confused sort of..i read meat and egg diet/ Kimmers plan, and her expierment.. How long can one go with very low carbs..Like I had maybe half a cup of plain lettuce today and the rest was protein. She said only three days to five days for her expierment..forgive sp. i am so sleepy..got to go to bed. Thanks for the help.

03-22-2007, 07:13 AM	#415
furkid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 886 Gallery: furkid Stats: 233.5/191/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June, 2003	Cheryl, thanks for the info. I hope all is well with the "lift." I'd love one but don't know when I'll get the guts up to do it What do you think about a regular martini? I don't even know if I'm going to indulge, but I want to be ready if I HAVE to!! Martini is just vermouth and vodka or gin?? Thanks. Toby

03-22-2007, 07:52 AM	#416
redheadmama Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 32 Gallery: redheadmama Stats: 29 pounds gone since Jan 07 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: Jan 2007	Hi everyone I hope you don't mind me joining you...this group seems like such a helpful one. I spent the time and read the thread and I have learned so much. I lost about 50 pounds the first time I did Atkins and it was using the new book. But this time around...a little older...a little heavier...it hasn't been dropping off like the first time! That is until I started reading this thread! I started back on the "steak and salad" diet two days ago, using the info you guys have provided. In two days I have lost 2.5 pounds! I had bought the 72 book a couple of years ago when I had seen it in a used book store...and because we have just moved to PA I spent the afternoon yesterday looking through my book boxes...to no avail, and then this morning I found it on the very top of one of the boxes! Whoo Hoo! Thank you my guardian Angel...now if that isn't a sign I should be on this diet! Anyway I hope I haven't intruded I feel like I know you guys already...you're posts are so personable! Thanks for the help. Jayne

03-22-2007, 09:07 AM	#417
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,963 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/140/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-reinducted 7.21.08 for 2 weeks Start Date: 1-16-07	Welcome Jayne Im happy to say that in 9.5 weeks I have lost 35 pounds! Doing the happy dance this morning..... Bella

03-22-2007, 09:12 AM	#418
furkid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 886 Gallery: furkid Stats: 233.5/191/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June, 2003	Bella - you are an inspiration!! Good luck Jayne. ANOTHER question....is anyone eating Sausage?? Bella or Cheryl, or you or did you? I'd like to make one of Linda Sue's recipes, SAUSAGE QUICHE SQUARES - but not sure about the sausage. We've been eating bacon with no problem, but we love sausage! Thanks, Toby