Team '72 Week of 7/21/08

[Ladybugg]

Good morning ladies! I hope everyone had a good weekend.

I'm back on the '72 train this morning (again). Hopefully I can get through the first few days without killing someone. Once I get through the first week or so, it'll be a breeze.

My menu for the day is:
B - 3 pc bacon, egg beaters, 2 coffee
S - 2 hb eggs, 1 tb mayo
L - 1 cup lettuce and cucumber, 2 oz chicken breast, 1 tb dressing (1carb)
D - eye of round roast (in slow cooker), 1 c salad (above), 1 tb dressing
S - SF jello

Have a great day!!!

[kristinaInWa2003]

I did have a good weekend!

Haven't eaten breakfast yet, just not hungry on Atkins. I LOVE THIS!!! Started again back on Thursday.

I'll report back later today what I've eaten.
(Or are we supposed to do this ahead?)

[kristinaInWa2003]

Had scrambled eggs with bits of the sausage we bought at Costco the other day.


MMMMmmmm!!!

[Ladybugg]

Hey Kristina - I guess we're the only ones here today. I like to post me menu before I eat, so that's my plan for the day. Whatever works for you is fine.

If you're interested in a challenge thread to stay on track - come over here:By the Book - Atkins 72 Style - July 2008

[kristinaInWa2003]

Heading over there now

[catne]

Hello, all. Started out the day very early...taking son's roommate to a scheduled outpatient surgery (son doesn't drive, so "Mom" is called for this kind of help a couple of times a year...which is o.k., cuz she drives son all over the rest of the time.) She had carpel tunnel surgery, went well, but boy does that make for a long, long morning & up way too early...was gone from 5:20 this a.m. until almost 1:00 p.m. And came home zonked & took a nap. Now it's 4:20 & I can barely get moving. Oh, well.

Kim, hope the Atkins works for you...it's hard to get back on, but you're right, if you can get through the first few days, it does get easier. Hello Kristina...gotta love that appetite-suppression!

Guess everyone else is trying the Wendy Chant cycling deal (?not sure on the name) I will be watching that with interest...anything that works!

Had an Atkins-weekend myself (and today, too for that matter...it's easier to do Atkins on the run than Stillman's on the run!) Jumping back to Stillman's tomorrow. Hope to lose a couple more pounds before Chicago business trip in a couple of weeks!

[kristinaInWa2003]

Sounds like a tiring day! I see you did Atkins in 1978 too. That was my first time IF I had not added carbs back in (too many, anyway) I would have stayed where I was I remember trying Stillman's at one time as well....

[catne]

Originally Posted by kristinaInWa2003

Sounds like a tiring day! I see you did Atkins in 1978 too. That was my first time IF I had not added carbs back in (too many, anyway) I would have stayed where I was I remember trying Stillman's at one time as well....

Yes, I did well on Atkins in 78 (only had about 20 lbs. to lose then!Those were the days...) And then in 98 I lost nearly 100 lbs. That stayed off o.k. until (1) quit smoking several years ago...gained 30 doing that and then (2) went through menopause...gained 40-50 more with that, and (3) developed hypothyroidism...gained about 50 lbs more last year while trying to get the thyroid meds straight. Actually gained weight on strict WW (no cheats! Should have lost 2-3 lbs. a week, gained that much instead.) Even did low cal/low fat...should have lost 3-4 lbs. a week on calorie count alone...gained!

So started Atkins again...lost 14 lbs on Atkins induction from 12/27/2007-mid January, then stalled completely on Atkins with no cheats. No more gain, but no loss. Cut out all the artificial sweeteners, dairy products, caffeine...even eating clean as clean can be I still did not lose any more.

So I started doing Stillman's induction in February for 5-10 days at a time. And I lose on Stillman's. But it's very boring & tasteless. So when I can't stand it anymore, I do Atkins '72 induction for a day or three (fatty meats, small salads, a little cream.) So Atkins is my "cheat" days...I stop losing, but at least I don't gain on those days, either, and the knowledge I can switch it up every now & then makes it possible to stay on Stillman's.

So, that's what I'm doing...it's the only thing that works at this point!

[mom276]

Morning gals!! Well I'm back on induction today I MEAN IT THIS TIME

I wasn't really prepared for a good lunch today, so I brought in a cheesburger, some salad, and I have a LC slimfast shake. I don't know if I'll make it through day, I'm praying I do. Girls I'm back up to 147.8 I can feel it too... you know that yucky bloated fat feeling Up the fat is hanging over my shorts! I'm doing this time!

So I guess I'm gonna have to PM Mama Mary to see how she's doing on Wendy Chant, Mary if you pop in here today I hope you are having a great
2nd day on your diet

Kim- Think I'll pop in later over on the other side. Gonna try n stay true this time, I gotta! It's hard isn't, trying to get rid of the carbs from your system. I was reading over on the other thread by the book, and everyone seems on track there. Got me motivated again. I get tired of cycling

Hey Cathy, How ya doing

Alison - you've been gone way to long, hope your doing okay

Shala girl- are you gonna pop in this week?

[harleymamma]

hey girlie butts!!! Hope everyone is well!

Talked to Tommie a while back, she is in vegas!

I am doing 72 again this week...then starting the cycling thing...by the way, where is Momma Mary's link to her new thread?? I can't find her!!!

Heya Brandi girl...how goes it??

[Ladybugg]

She's over here Shala
Wendy Chant Code Crackers for July '08

[kristinaInWa2003]

Ate BBQ'd steak for breakfast.

Heaven. Just heaven. Left over some for later No weight loss to report, but I did lose 6 pounds in 4 days, so it might slow down a bit LOL I am noticing my pants are just a tiny bit looser today I can't wait to be thin..I'm so sick of being fat Bought some heavy cream and might try a couple new recipes from LindaSue's website

[harleymamma]

Originally Posted by Ladybugg

She's over here Shala
Wendy Chant Code Crackers for July '08

Thanks Kimmy, I found her....lots of posts over there! I have to lean on her for week 2 cuz I don't have the book!

Just had breakfast/lunch....ham and cheese omlett...

i did 3.5 miles at the track last night...and a friend talked me into doing water arobics tonight...I will go get in my 3 miles at the track after the class...should be fun

[Ladybugg]

Shala - water aerobics is great - what a workout. you may not want to go to the track afterwards. You're right, there are a lot of posts going on over there. It's hard to keep up.

[WenB]

I threw myself into induction today. Don't have the book yet, but found enough info here to get started - I'm hoping that it comes in SOON.

[Ladybugg]

Originally Posted by kristinaInWa2003

Ate BBQ'd steak for breakfast.

Heaven. Just heaven. Left over some for later No weight loss to report, but I did lose 6 pounds in 4 days, so it might slow down a bit LOL I am noticing my pants are just a tiny bit looser today I can't wait to be thin..I'm so sick of being fat Bought some heavy cream and might try a couple new recipes from LindaSue's website

The weight loss will come Kristina. Sometimes the inches are better.

Linda Sue's site is awesome. I use a lot of her recipes. I like the fact that the induction friendly ones are marked.

[Ladybugg]

Originally Posted by WenB

I threw myself into induction today. Don't have the book yet, but found enough info here to get started - I'm hoping that it comes in SOON.

There is a lot of info in the main thread at the top of the page to get you going. Make sure you read the book as well. A lot of info there too. Good luck with your Day 1.

[marymc]

Hey Gals! Thought I would pop in and say hello!!!

I'm on Day 2 of my first Cycle with Crack the Fat Loss Code - which is the Carb Deplete thing - basically a cross between '72 and Stillman's in a way really. My highest weight over the weekend was all the way up to 221 ya'll!! Course I was pretty carbed up too - was just eating whatever, no plan. Anyway, back down to 215 today so that's good! That's still 7 pound ups from my 208 low though. I hope to get rid of most of that this week.

Shala the Cycle 2 (for week 2) is slightly different in the book from what they published in the magazine. I guess for the magazine article they wanted to get the readers straight to the "good stuff" or something, so the magazine article week 2 is actually the book week 3. You'll see most everybody talking about the Book Week 2 on the other threads. The book week 2 just steps up slightly from Carb Deplete week - no sugary stuff, no alcohol and still some restrictions. The Book Week 3 is more liberal, less restrictive. Did I just totally confuse you? Cuz I think I did me??

Kim your menu sounds good and looks like you are back on track! At least you didn't do like me and put on a bunch of weight not doing a plan. I know it's mostly water weight from overdoing on the carbs, but still!!!

Hey Brandi, Cathy, Ing, WenB and Kristina and all who I missed or are MIA!

Miss everybody!!

[mom276]

okay girls we're always popping in and out Well so far I've been good!
Had a LC shake, my cheeseburger, and baby spinach w/a dab of caesar dressing. Tonight will be roast and I'm gonna have a little green beans, the snap kind.

[kristinaInWa2003]

my turn to pop in and out LOL

Everyone doing good, sounds like!

[catne]

Hi, everyone...Kim & Brandi-you 2 doing Atkins or Mary's cycling deal? I hope that works for her (I'm confused just reading the posts...fraid I couldn't keep that one straight without a computer program telling me exactly what to do every day! Nagging me every step of the way, in other words!) Probably why I can keep Stillman's straight--I only have to remember about 4 things I can eat. Mary, are you keeping a food diary or what to keep it straight?


Wen, sounds like you're doing Atkins induction, too...how's it going for ya?

Kristina, sounds like you're on track...way to go! Enjoy some of those tasty recipes for me, would ya...I wish I could do cream (Cream & cheese totally stalls me out every time...I have some on my occasional Atkins day, but those are always no-loss days. Darn it-I love dairy products) Low fat cottage cheese just is not a tasty substitute for the good stuff. Oh well.

Shala, I think I'd want to do the water aerobics after the track...especially if you're having the hot weather we're having! The water would feel mighty good after walk/run in the heat.

[kristinaInWa2003]

What I'm puzzled about is the carb count on cream. It says 0 on the label (which probably means 1 maybe)the way they always figure this stuff. Egg is listed as .5 carb per egg. So...my question is....can't we have unlimited cream? Wouldn't that be cool?! Strange you mention cream, I was just coming on to ask about it. I should ask in the main lobby too

[harleymamma]

Originally Posted by marymc

Hey Gals! Thought I would pop in and say hello!!!

I'm on Day 2 of my first Cycle with Crack the Fat Loss Code - which is the Carb Deplete thing - basically a cross between '72 and Stillman's in a way really. My highest weight over the weekend was all the way up to 221 ya'll!! Course I was pretty carbed up too - was just eating whatever, no plan. Anyway, back down to 215 today so that's good! That's still 7 pound ups from my 208 low though. I hope to get rid of most of that this week.

Shala the Cycle 2 (for week 2) is slightly different in the book from what they published in the magazine. I guess for the magazine article they wanted to get the readers straight to the "good stuff" or something, so the magazine article week 2 is actually the book week 3. You'll see most everybody talking about the Book Week 2 on the other threads. The book week 2 just steps up slightly from Carb Deplete week - no sugary stuff, no alcohol and still some restrictions. The Book Week 3 is more liberal, less restrictive. Did I just totally confuse you? Cuz I think I did me??

Kim your menu sounds good and looks like you are back on track! At least you didn't do like me and put on a bunch of weight not doing a plan. I know it's mostly water weight from overdoing on the carbs, but still!!!

Hey Brandi, Cathy, Ing, WenB and Kristina and all who I missed or are MIA!

Miss everybody!!

Mary..Kimmy sent me the ebook and i am going to brows through it tonight...i am doing week one over again.....72 20 carbs or less a day right? so far so good..lol

[catne]

Originally Posted by kristinaInWa2003

What I'm puzzled about is the carb count on cream. It says 0 on the label (which probably means 1 maybe)the way they always figure this stuff. Egg is listed as .5 carb per egg. So...my question is....can't we have unlimited cream? Wouldn't that be cool?! Strange you mention cream, I was just coming on to ask about it. I should ask in the main lobby too

I can't remember for sure, but I think the quantity is limited to 4 tbsp. per day on induction, if that sounds right? Someone will chime in on this, I'm sure. I think the real carb count per serving is just under 1/2 carb, so they can list it as "zero" even though it's not really (is it listed as a tablespoon per serving on the container?)

I do know it's wayyy too easy for me to totally "overdose" myself on it...I was always sorely disappointed when I actually measured 2 tbsp. into my coffee mug...seems like that just barely lightened it Unfortunately, my preference is probably more like 1/2 cream, 1/2 coffee

Anyway, needless to say, I'd LOVE unlimited cream! But that's a lot of calories, too. I know some can eat as much Atkins-legal food as they want & don't have to limit calories, but that's never worked for me. Don't think my body knows the difference between "eat until you're satisfied" and "eat until you're stuffed!" But I'm sure that's one of the reasons I stall on dairy products...way to easy to consume 3-4000 cal. a day when I'm too-generously doling out the cream!

We can dream, though...

[WenB]

Things are going well. I'm not following induction to the absolute letter because I can't eat much (lap band surgery two years ago) and if I don't add extra cream, I won't get anywhere close to reaching an acceptable calorie count for the day.

I'm considering going and finding flax seed oil or extra virgin coconut oil to use instead.

No cravings at all - I've also done a personal challenge to drink 3 liters of water a day. I have a 1.5 liter bottle and I managed to drink one before lunch, and I'm about 2/3 of the way through the second one.

We'll see how I do tonight.