What do you think?

historylover1500 · 07-17-2009, 11:09 AM

Hi Everyone, First wanted to tell you all how wonderful these boards are!! I’ve seen awesome inspirations!! I have been about preparing myself to start Atkins. I was reading the DANDR but it got a bit overwhelming

so I decided to K.I.S.S. ( keep it simple silly, to be more PC…lol) and go with Atkins ’72. I just got my book today and will be reading it cover to cover but in the meantime I would appreciate any and all criticisms, advice, suggestions or ideas you guys may have when I post my menus!!! This is what today looks like for me.

Breakfast: 2 eggs, 2 slices bacon (7am)
Snack: 2 large leaves of romaine lettuce (for wraps) (11:00am)
2 slices bacon, 1 tbsp mayo

Lunch: 4 oz tilapia (broiled with ½ tbsp tbsp of olive oil) (2:00pm)
Small salad (2 oz each of lettuce and cucumbers, .5 oz shredded cheese, ½ tbsp each of red wine vinegar and olive oil)

Dinner (planned 6:00pm): Turkey-Dark meat w/ skin (4 oz)
Small salad (2 oz each of lettuce and cucumbers, .5 oz shredded cheese, ½ tbsp each of red wine vinegar and olive oil)

Totals: 1113 calories/ 76.3g fat (20.6 sat. fat)/10.1 total carbs (net carbs 6.9)/ 3.2g fiber/ 4.7g sugar/ 95.g protein!!!

So any suggestions, creative criticisms? Do my fats, carbs and proteins look to high? I was trying to go as low as possible on the carbs because I am carb sensitive but I don’t think I can absolutely live without some veggies. Any ideas there?

Thanks Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

verbqueen · 07-17-2009, 01:37 PM

I think you are VERY smart to go with '72! I've done DANDR before, but '72 is far easier and more effective for a carb-sensitive person like me (and you!)

One thing--I don't think you have enough calories there. Too few calories will slow your metabolism, and you do not want that. How about trying to add some fat? More olive oil on your salad, and cook those eggs in a generous amount of butter, maybe a bit more cheese or some crumbled bacon on the salad. (Some days when I haven't had enough fat/calories, I eat a tablespoon or two of heavy cream at the end of the day.) A higher fat % equals better losses, in my experience.

Good luck! I think you'll do well.

Meee · 07-17-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by verbqueen

I think you are VERY smart to go with '72! I've done DANDR before, but '72 is far easier and more effective for a carb-sensitive person like me (and you!)

One thing--I don't think you have enough calories there. Too few calories will slow your metabolism, and you do not want that. How about trying to add some fat? More olive oil on your salad, and cook those eggs in a generous amount of butter, maybe a bit more cheese or some crumbled bacon on the salad. (Some days when I haven't had enough fat/calories, I eat a tablespoon or two of heavy cream at the end of the day.) A higher fat % equals better losses, in my experience.

Good luck! I think you'll do well.

Thanks for that Info! some days i might just Go Low ON PURPOSE just so i can have those 1 or 2 tablespoons of Heavy Cream at the end of the day! lol...

historylover1500 · 07-17-2009, 02:23 PM

Thanks Verbqueen,

Thank you so much for that! I truly appreciate the help. I am struggling with that changing the whole mind set issue of adding the extra fat and calories.

I am learning the difference between the foods with good and bad fats.

Tomorrow I will incorporate your suggestions and see how it looks!

verbqueen · 07-17-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meee

Thanks for that Info! some days i might just Go Low ON PURPOSE just so i can have those 1 or 2 tablespoons of Heavy Cream at the end of the day! lol...

You just have to experiment and see what works for you. There are those who say that dairy products stall them, so be cautious! (FWIW, they don't seem to bother me at all.)

Meee · 07-17-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by verbqueen

You just have to experiment and see what works for you. There are those who say that dairy products stall them, so be cautious! (FWIW, they don't seem to bother me at all.)

sorry... but im Soooooo NEW... what is FWIW???

verbqueen · 07-17-2009, 03:33 PM

Sorry! That's just an internet acronym-stands for "For What It's Worth." You might also see "YMMV," which stands for "Your Mileage May Vary," meaning this worked for me, but it might not work for you.

Also, there's KWIM, Know What I Mean? WTG, Way to Go, and lots of other ones. Just ask if you see something you can't figure out!

07-17-2009, 11:09 AM	#1
historylover1500 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 127 Gallery: historylover1500 Stats: 250/206.4 WooHoo! /150 - all sitting on 4'11" WOE: Atkins w/ Dr. modifications Start Date: 08/01/2009	What do you think? Hi Everyone, First wanted to tell you all how wonderful these boards are!! I’ve seen awesome inspirations!! I have been about preparing myself to start Atkins. I was reading the DANDR but it got a bit overwhelming so I decided to K.I.S.S. ( keep it simple silly, to be more PC…lol) and go with Atkins ’72. I just got my book today and will be reading it cover to cover but in the meantime I would appreciate any and all criticisms, advice, suggestions or ideas you guys may have when I post my menus!!! This is what today looks like for me. Breakfast: 2 eggs, 2 slices bacon (7am) Snack: 2 large leaves of romaine lettuce (for wraps) (11:00am) 2 slices bacon, 1 tbsp mayo Lunch: 4 oz tilapia (broiled with ½ tbsp tbsp of olive oil) (2:00pm) Small salad (2 oz each of lettuce and cucumbers, .5 oz shredded cheese, ½ tbsp each of red wine vinegar and olive oil) Dinner (planned 6:00pm): Turkey-Dark meat w/ skin (4 oz) Small salad (2 oz each of lettuce and cucumbers, .5 oz shredded cheese, ½ tbsp each of red wine vinegar and olive oil) Totals: 1113 calories/ 76.3g fat (20.6 sat. fat)/10.1 total carbs (net carbs 6.9)/ 3.2g fiber/ 4.7g sugar/ 95.g protein!!! So any suggestions, creative criticisms? Do my fats, carbs and proteins look to high? I was trying to go as low as possible on the carbs because I am carb sensitive but I don’t think I can absolutely live without some veggies. Any ideas there? Thanks Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

07-17-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
verbqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 803 Gallery: verbqueen WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: June 2009	I think you are VERY smart to go with '72! I've done DANDR before, but '72 is far easier and more effective for a carb-sensitive person like me (and you!) One thing--I don't think you have enough calories there. Too few calories will slow your metabolism, and you do not want that. How about trying to add some fat? More olive oil on your salad, and cook those eggs in a generous amount of butter, maybe a bit more cheese or some crumbled bacon on the salad. (Some days when I haven't had enough fat/calories, I eat a tablespoon or two of heavy cream at the end of the day.) A higher fat % equals better losses, in my experience. Good luck! I think you'll do well. __________________ Jessica in CA Low Carbing since July 2003 37 pounds lost since June 22! Plan: Atkins '72

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07-17-2009, 02:23 PM	#4
historylover1500 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 127 Gallery: historylover1500 Stats: 250/206.4 WooHoo! /150 - all sitting on 4'11" WOE: Atkins w/ Dr. modifications Start Date: 08/01/2009	Thanks Verbqueen, Thank you so much for that! I truly appreciate the help. I am struggling with that changing the whole mind set issue of adding the extra fat and calories. I am learning the difference between the foods with good and bad fats. Tomorrow I will incorporate your suggestions and see how it looks!

07-17-2009, 03:33 PM	#7
verbqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 803 Gallery: verbqueen WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: June 2009	Sorry! That's just an internet acronym-stands for "For What It's Worth." You might also see "YMMV," which stands for "Your Mileage May Vary," meaning this worked for me, but it might not work for you. Also, there's KWIM, Know What I Mean? WTG, Way to Go, and lots of other ones. Just ask if you see something you can't figure out!