1972 Atkin's plan by the book - Page 15

seb · 03-22-2007, 12:15 PM

BTW Bella~you rock, my friend. Congrats on your loss.

ixtapacheryl · 03-22-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raptureready1953

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.

As long as you are feeling fine and are not bored - you can continue till you reach goal. Look at Kimmer - she was basically on it for 1 year - until she lost almost 200# and she has kept it off for 4 years now. I just looked at your stats - and aren't you at goal now?

ixtapacheryl · 03-22-2007, 02:40 PM

Jayne:

We always have more room ..... I am glad to see you've joined us. Keep us posted on your progress and any questions you may have.

ixtapacheryl · 03-22-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by furkid

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

Martini's are fine my friend - so enjoy! I wouldn't overdo - but don't feel guilty.

ixtapacheryl · 03-22-2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by furkid

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

I will occasionally have a breakfast sausage and I absolutely love Genoa Salami wrapped around Fontinella cheese. The only thing is I will retain water so I try to limit how much I eat.

BellaHMB · 03-22-2007, 02:50 PM

I agree Cheryl, its probably the sodium in them that keeps the water on....
I have found that eating natural foods which means nonprocessed like lunch meats etc is the fastest way to lose, at least for me.

Cheryl, glad to see you again!!

Bella

CosmicMuffin · 03-23-2007, 07:13 AM

I read the term coldcuts. I am not keen on much. I do like ham so is that ok?

furkid · 03-23-2007, 07:19 AM

Cheryl, thanks...I'm going to "try" not to indulge period, but if I HAVE to :0 I'll have a martini!! I'll stay away from sausage right now, unless there's no option.

Thanks,
Toby

redheadmama · 03-23-2007, 07:41 AM

I have a question for the experts! My husband is also on atkin 72 with me, (basically he eats what I give him!) One of the things that he really misses, is a couple of beers once in a while, especially now that BBQ season is almost here. Even though beer is not allowed in Atkins 72, do you think that if he has a couple of lite beers once in a while and stays true to the rest of the diet it would effect his weight loss? Cheryl I know that the diet you posted allowed lite beer. And of course the new Atkins diet allows lite as well.

You guys rock!

Jayne

redheadmama · 03-23-2007, 07:51 AM

One more question for the experts....

I would like to know if you guys think it is possible for me to lose 38 pounds before May 20. Which is my birthday. That is about 60 days from now. What I want for my birthday is to lose 38 pounds which would put me under two hundred for the first time since my oldest son was born almost twelve years ago. Even when I lost the weight the first time on Atkins I could not crack that under 200 pound mark.

I have a significant amount of weight to lose, so that is a factor as well.

So what do you think? Is this a attainable goal if I stay on Atkin's 72 to the letter?

Jayne

BellaHMB · 03-23-2007, 08:09 AM

Jayne,

I think it's possible, but you would have to really be strict. I lost 35 in 9 weeks and havent cheated once, and keep my calories low/exercise 5 times a week.

Good luck!
Bella

CosmicMuffin · 03-23-2007, 08:11 AM

What about ham is that ok to eat when doing this?

I have been lurking in here for ages.

BellaHMB · 03-23-2007, 08:15 AM

I eat turkey sometimes as a rollup and avoid the salt in ham, but I do certainly like it! I think it's all a matter of moderation with coldcuts so long as there is no sugar in them. Watch the labels!

Bella

CosmicMuffin · 03-23-2007, 08:17 AM

I am a good label reader.

vessel of prayer · 03-23-2007, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

As long as you are feeling fine and are not bored - you can continue till you reach goal. Look at Kimmer - she was basically on it for 1 year - until she lost almost 200# and she has kept it off for 4 years now. I just looked at your stats - and aren't you at goal now?

I have as of this morn .6 pounds to first goal. Then I always wait a week to see if it doesnt climb back up.

Thanks for the info. I got weak yesterday really bad, so added salad back into woe. Also bad leg cramping toward morning hrs.

furkid · 03-23-2007, 09:13 AM

Jayne, I'm sure it your husband has a couple of light beers (in moderation) he'll be okay. He probably will carry some extra weight for a day or two, or he may just stay the same for a day or two, then probably go back to normal losing.

Good luck on your goal!! Whatever you end up being will be better than when you started

redheadmama · 03-23-2007, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the imput...Bella, I'm really going to give it a try. Your weight loss is amazing! You have done so well.

______
Jayne

redheadmama · 03-23-2007, 09:16 AM

Tee hee

...he is losing quicker than me anyway...so slowing him down works for me. Thanks for imput furkid.

______
Jayne

pmlfgl · 03-23-2007, 10:24 AM

This sounds great.
Thanks for taking time to post this

BellaHMB · 03-23-2007, 02:06 PM

Youre welcome Redhot

And I wish you all the best!!

Bella

ixtapacheryl · 03-23-2007, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redheadmama

One more question for the experts....

I would like to know if you guys think it is possible for me to lose 38 pounds before May 20. Which is my birthday. That is about 60 days from now. What I want for my birthday is to lose 38 pounds which would put me under two hundred for the first time since my oldest son was born almost twelve years ago. Even when I lost the weight the first time on Atkins I could not crack that under 200 pound mark.

I have a significant amount of weight to lose, so that is a factor as well.

So what do you think? Is this a attainable goal if I stay on Atkin's 72 to the letter?

Jayne

I think - NO - I should say I KNOW you can do it. My doc told me there was no reason I couldn't lose 25# in 30 days if I didn't cheat once..... Now - do you really want this bad enough?

Good luck and keep coming here to post and read.

redheadmama · 03-23-2007, 06:31 PM

Thanks for the encouragement Cheryl...I am going to do it!

On another topic, how are you feeling? I read about your surgery. I think...you go girl! When I finish losing this weight, I plan on having a little surgery done, life is too short!

CosmicMuffin · 03-24-2007, 05:58 AM

OK...I have lurked long enough.I am doing my weekly shop today. So I am going to do this by the letter. Is that right your doc said you could loose 25lbs in 30 days? Do you think that works better if you have more to loose?

OK....Also I need to eat more spinach. I was told this by the eye doctor. That is was a good source to give my eyes what they need. SO will this be ok for my leafy green sourse. I need about 2 cups daily? Is this correct?

Also I like to have ham, a bit of grated cheddar and mayo all rolled up. IS this ok for the first week of induction? I am trying to come up with ideas of food to eat this first week. I will take any advice or suggestions.

BellaHMB · 03-24-2007, 08:06 AM

Hi Cosmic

Sure, rollups are fine, just watch the sugar in processed meats and read all the labels. I used to get the thin sliced cheeses and use 1/3 of a piece in the rollup or a dab of goats cheese for flavor. That way I space out the calories.

Folks who have alot to lose often do lose more initially- I started at 210 and lost 12 pounds the first 2 weeks. Im now down 36 (lost another lb!) and 14 lbs from premaintainance!

You can do it!!!

Also, are you going to use fitday? I highly recommend it, and its free online.

Bella

DonnaD40 · 03-24-2007, 09:38 AM

HI everyone! I havent been around muh do to major remodleling in our house. Its great exercise! I just wanted to report that I have been doing this again since March 2nd. I have lost 15 pounds so far!
I am staying pretty close to induction. I have added cream cheese back perhaps once a week. I am thinking that is what was holding me back in the past. I would do induction & then start making deserts with cream cheese. Then I think I was eatting too much.

This way really does work! Its like taking a diet pill without the side effects.
We went for breakfast today , and I couldnt finish my food. In the past , I would eat it all ,and still fill hungry.

BellaHMB · 03-24-2007, 09:53 AM

Wow Donna- WTG! 15 pounds since 3/2!!

Bella

CosmicMuffin · 03-24-2007, 11:15 AM

Bella thanks for the help. I will keep you post. I did a grocery shop today. I found some sliced beef. SO I didn't get any ham. I just hope I do this right. I have everything printed off and I keep looking for the book on Ebay.

03-24-2007, 05:58 AM	#443
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,086 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	OK...I have lurked long enough.I am doing my weekly shop today. So I am going to do this by the letter. Is that right your doc said you could loose 25lbs in 30 days? Do you think that works better if you have more to loose? OK....Also I need to eat more spinach. I was told this by the eye doctor. That is was a good source to give my eyes what they need. SO will this be ok for my leafy green sourse. I need about 2 cups daily? Is this correct? Also I like to have ham, a bit of grated cheddar and mayo all rolled up. IS this ok for the first week of induction? I am trying to come up with ideas of food to eat this first week. I will take any advice or suggestions. __________________ The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them. ~ Denis Watley *Live your life in such a way, that when your feet, hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh crap!!...she's awake! ~~KATY~~* **~JeNell~ I LOVEMelly**

03-24-2007, 08:06 AM	#444
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,923 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-and I am NOT eating that cake! Start Date: 1-16-07	Hi Cosmic Sure, rollups are fine, just watch the sugar in processed meats and read all the labels. I used to get the thin sliced cheeses and use 1/3 of a piece in the rollup or a dab of goats cheese for flavor. That way I space out the calories. Folks who have alot to lose often do lose more initially- I started at 210 and lost 12 pounds the first 2 weeks. Im now down 36 (lost another lb!) and 14 lbs from premaintainance! You can do it!!! Also, are you going to use fitday? I highly recommend it, and its free online. Bella __________________ Goal Met 5.26.2007! Bella's Life By the Sea Journal http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/sh...d.php?t=498528 My Before and After photos: http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...y=-d378t0&Ux=0

03-22-2007, 12:15 PM	#421
seb Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,168 Gallery: seb Stats: 205/171/140 5'6" 47 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart on 1-29-07	BTW Bella~you rock, my friend. Congrats on your loss.

03-22-2007, 02:40 PM	#423
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	Jayne: We always have more room ..... I am glad to see you've joined us. Keep us posted on your progress and any questions you may have.

03-22-2007, 02:50 PM	#426
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,923 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-and I am NOT eating that cake! Start Date: 1-16-07	I agree Cheryl, its probably the sodium in them that keeps the water on.... I have found that eating natural foods which means nonprocessed like lunch meats etc is the fastest way to lose, at least for me. Cheryl, glad to see you again!! Bella

03-23-2007, 07:13 AM	#427
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,086 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	I read the term coldcuts. I am not keen on much. I do like ham so is that ok?

03-23-2007, 07:19 AM	#428
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...I'm going to "try" not to indulge period, but if I HAVE to :0 I'll have a martini!! I'll stay away from sausage right now, unless there's no option. Thanks, Toby

03-23-2007, 07:41 AM	#429
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	I have a question for the experts! My husband is also on atkin 72 with me, (basically he eats what I give him!) One of the things that he really misses, is a couple of beers once in a while, especially now that BBQ season is almost here. Even though beer is not allowed in Atkins 72, do you think that if he has a couple of lite beers once in a while and stays true to the rest of the diet it would effect his weight loss? Cheryl I know that the diet you posted allowed lite beer. And of course the new Atkins diet allows lite as well. You guys rock! Jayne

03-23-2007, 07:51 AM	#430
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	One more question for the experts.... I would like to know if you guys think it is possible for me to lose 38 pounds before May 20. Which is my birthday. That is about 60 days from now. What I want for my birthday is to lose 38 pounds which would put me under two hundred for the first time since my oldest son was born almost twelve years ago. Even when I lost the weight the first time on Atkins I could not crack that under 200 pound mark. I have a significant amount of weight to lose, so that is a factor as well. So what do you think? Is this a attainable goal if I stay on Atkin's 72 to the letter? Jayne

03-23-2007, 08:09 AM	#431
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,923 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-and I am NOT eating that cake! Start Date: 1-16-07	Jayne, I think it's possible, but you would have to really be strict. I lost 35 in 9 weeks and havent cheated once, and keep my calories low/exercise 5 times a week. Good luck! Bella

03-23-2007, 08:11 AM	#432
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,086 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	What about ham is that ok to eat when doing this? I have been lurking in here for ages.

03-23-2007, 08:15 AM	#433
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,923 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-and I am NOT eating that cake! Start Date: 1-16-07	I eat turkey sometimes as a rollup and avoid the salt in ham, but I do certainly like it! I think it's all a matter of moderation with coldcuts so long as there is no sugar in them. Watch the labels! Bella

03-23-2007, 08:17 AM	#434
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,086 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	I am a good label reader.

03-23-2007, 09:13 AM	#436
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	Jayne, I'm sure it your husband has a couple of light beers (in moderation) he'll be okay. He probably will carry some extra weight for a day or two, or he may just stay the same for a day or two, then probably go back to normal losing. Good luck on your goal!! Whatever you end up being will be better than when you started

03-23-2007, 09:14 AM	#437
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	Thanks for the imput...Bella, I'm really going to give it a try. Your weight loss is amazing! You have done so well. ______ Jayne

03-23-2007, 09:16 AM	#438
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	Tee hee ...he is losing quicker than me anyway...so slowing him down works for me. Thanks for imput furkid. ______ Jayne

03-23-2007, 10:24 AM	#439
pmlfgl Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SC Posts: 15 Gallery: pmlfgl Stats: 149/149/125 WOE: low carb Start Date: 10//15/2007	This sounds great. Thanks for taking time to post this

03-23-2007, 02:06 PM	#440
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,923 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-and I am NOT eating that cake! Start Date: 1-16-07	Youre welcome Redhot And I wish you all the best!! Bella

03-23-2007, 06:31 PM	#442
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	Thanks for the encouragement Cheryl...I am going to do it! On another topic, how are you feeling? I read about your surgery. I think...you go girl! When I finish losing this weight, I plan on having a little surgery done, life is too short!

03-24-2007, 09:38 AM	#445
DonnaD40 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 629 Gallery: DonnaD40 Stats: 175/159.5/150 WOE: Atkins 72' Start Date: restart 3/02/07	HI everyone! I havent been around muh do to major remodleling in our house. Its great exercise! I just wanted to report that I have been doing this again since March 2nd. I have lost 15 pounds so far! I am staying pretty close to induction. I have added cream cheese back perhaps once a week. I am thinking that is what was holding me back in the past. I would do induction & then start making deserts with cream cheese. Then I think I was eatting too much. This way really does work! Its like taking a diet pill without the side effects. We went for breakfast today , and I couldnt finish my food. In the past , I would eat it all ,and still fill hungry.

03-24-2007, 09:53 AM	#446
BellaHMB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 2,923 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins-and I am NOT eating that cake! Start Date: 1-16-07	Wow Donna- WTG! 15 pounds since 3/2!! Bella

03-24-2007, 11:15 AM	#447
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,086 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	Bella thanks for the help. I will keep you post. I did a grocery shop today. I found some sliced beef. SO I didn't get any ham. I just hope I do this right. I have everything printed off and I keep looking for the book on Ebay.