Any Atkins Induction!

[Chrislukey]

Hi Lorettahd I personally gave up caffeine the first 2 weeks (I am on week 3 now) I have only added it back in sparingly this week a diet soda here and there. But I have to have coffee in the am so i am drinking decaf. It's not been a problem for me but I could never give up my splenda and cream in my coffee. I know both of those things are a stall for some people but if I use it sparingly I see no problems. I guess it is just what your body will tolerate. I may be here in 3 more weeks after a stall deciding I have to give those things up. But for now I am keeping it around.Hoping it isn't stalling me

[Ilpirata]

Good Morning!

Just arriving here at the salt mines, errr, I mean office.

I tracked all my food yesterday and lo and behold I went over on carbs. Here's my totals:

Totals cals-1624 fat-124 carbs-27 protein-98

Its because I ate an onion and a red pepper - total 19 carbs for those two vegetables.

OOPS. And I was still stuffed and bloated feeling this morning so fo COURSE I weighed myself - cuz I'm a genius! And i'm at the top end of the pounds I've been bouncing around over for the last six weeks. L-A-M-E! I swear I am NOT weighing again until Saturday or Sunday afternoon. When will I learn? Now I feel gross today and its just my own dumb fault.

Hope everyone else is feeling more comfortable in their skin than I AM!

[chucyc]

That's great! I think the reason why Atkins works so well is that you gain a new sense of empowerment and security in your eating habits. With high carb, low fat diets, I felt an increasing sense of helplessness and desperation. It seemed my cravings for sweets would only get worse and not better. Also, I had no idea how to stop them. Those diets seem to result in forcefully limiting yourself and your caloric intake.

However, Atkins seem to be the complete opposite. I finally feel like I have a way to control my cravings now. I have confidence that my cravings will diminish, not get worse. And best of all, if I do end up eating less, it will be a natural reduction due to eating foods of quality. Atkins seems to help us control the underlying reason for our weight gain.

Haha, though maybe I should finish induction first. But no matter how hard it gets, don't give up! Everyone on this program can do this! Let's finally tackle and beat our demons once and for all.

[fluffybear2]

Originally Posted by chucyc

Nothing to be scared about the cream eggs. They're delicious! The only thing is, people seem to be thinking that they're ultra filling, but I haven't had that experience yet. It might have to do something with my carb withdrawal. Just add some cream and vanilla and you're ready to go! Beijing's great, just not very Atkins friendly. But in a way, it might be a good thing too!

Honestly, I am pretty shocked at how well Atkins is working for me. I'm eating a lot more, but still losing weight. Today was a great incentive for me to stick to my plan. It seemed no matter how much I ate, I really needed carbs to make me feel full. I think today was the day my body used up all my previous carbs; that's why I was so hungry/in the craving mode. However, I stuck it out (albeit, with the help of AS, which I am determined to slowly stop using), and wow. I told myself I wouldn't look at the scale till Sunday, but I gave in and peaked and I am happy to say that the results were unexpected but very pleasing. I learned that the most important part about losing weight isn't about not eating - it's about eating right.

Before, I never would have believed that cutting carbs would be this beneficial. I stuck to a high carb, low fat, low calorie diet. I was very frustrated whenever I got hungry. But now, I realize that hunger isn't necessarily a bad thing; my body is just trying to tell me something. And it's about how I deal with the hunger that's important.

With all the fat that I've been eating, it feels weird to say this, but I really feel like my body is purging itself and resetting its eating habits. I couldn't believe just how much I had previously depended on carbs. Also, the fact that carbs really are the main culprit for my sugar cravings.

Does anyone else really feel this way? Like your eyes have finally been open? I just feel so much more in control of my life now.

I hope everyone is doing well, and the best of luck to you all! If anyone is having a hard day - stick with it! It'll be so worth it. Good luck!

Add some sugar free orange kool aid powder and you essentially have an Orange Julius. I used to drink those all the time.

[LadyChurchill]

Hi everyone! It's so great to see the familiar faces and all the new ones. You can think of me as the court "joke" jester . I think laughter is a wonderful way to burn calories. Now, if I'm not doing my job let me know .

I decided to go outside and weed....woohoo....NOT. However, I did it anyway. Not my most favorite thing but it really was starting to look like a jungle. Well, maybe just a small jungle....lol. Got half of it done. Will either finish later on today or tomorrow.

Getting ready to go to the store in a bit. Need to pick up some things so I can try out some of these great ideas. Made some low carb chocolate candies last night. Makes about ten at 1gr per piece. Very easy. Just melted some butter with cocoa, add splenda, vanilla and drop on wax paper then put in fridge. Not too bad. Took care of the sweet tooth craving.

I think for lunch I'm just going to have one of Atkins shakes. We'll see.

Five Steps to a Healthy Diet

The Government has issued new guidelines for a healthy diet. They advise you to:

1. List your ten favourite foods.

2. List your five favourite drinks.

3. List all green vegetables that look like marsh grass, fur balls, or little trees.

4. List water.

5. Avoid 1 & 2; eat only 3; drink only 4.

See you all when I get back from the store. Keep up the good work.

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Loretta! You bet I remember you!!!! I'm so glad you're here with us! You'll love this Ladies, their awesome!!!
For me, I don't think splenda has stalled me. I know when I first started DANDR, I read in his book you can drink caffeine free soda's used with splenda and use splenda it in your coffees. I was drinking decafe's at that time but went back to caffiene. THAT could my stall right there. So I'm seriously thinking about going back to decafe coffee. I just hope I can find them in chocolate flavors!!

LowCarbRunner, I definately will check those sausages out!! Sound good!!!


Hi Kisha, don't worry about that carb count, it sounds good! It's all water anyways, just keep drinking and you'll see that bloatness go away. Or put a little lemon in your water.
Hang in there!!!


Chucyc, it's funny how eating low fat doesn't do anything for us! Doesn't stop us from craving food, doesn't stop the hunger! I mean it's cruel and unusual punishment!!!
I love to be able to eat good whole foods!! That's what we do on Atkins!!


Yes, Mary, is our resident FunnyLady!! She comes up with the funniest things!!! We do need to laugh! You're right Mary, it's the best thing for our bodies!!!
Mmm, chocolate!!! I'm just feeling the affects of TOM and I'm going crazy over here!!

I may have to snag an Atkins bar from home!!

Hi Fluffybear!! Now that's an idea!! An OJ!!! I am def going to try that!!

[Moretta]

Christina,

How do I PM you? I don't see that feature.

Can you tell me where I go to to send you a PM.

Thanks.

[LadyChurchill]

Well, for lunch I had the chocolate covered strawberries drink. Yummy!!! I can't wait to try some of the others. Definitely filling.

I think as soon as the sun goes to the other side of the house I'll go out and do some more weeding. I'm sure my husband will be totally surprised when he comes home since he knows how much I hate doing it.

Right now I have my iTunes running and I'm listening to Josh Turner. OMG, that man could sing Mary Had A Little Lamb and it would make me melt.....

I have a wide assortment of music except for rap and jazz. Pretty much everything else is on my iPod.

I think for dinner tonight I'm going to have spaghetti squash and some talapia. It should make enough that I can have it tomorrow as well. Of course, I have no idea what husband is going to eat. Guess I'll have to fix him something else. Actually, he likes the squash so maybe I'll just make pork chops to go with it. We'll see!!!
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The Sermon I think this Mom will never forget.... this particular Sunday sermon..."Dear Lord," the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. "Without you, we are but dust..." He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four year old girl voice, "Mom, what is butt dust?"

Out of the mouths of babes.........

[mac24312]

Hi I'm back and I am having a really bad day with TOM (severe flooding) so I wont be on long at all..going to take a nap while my son sleeps.

If you look on the side where my name is and right click on that it will say send a private message...you click on that and it will take you to where you need to go to send me one..I hope that make sense. You have not posted long enough for me to send you one yet...

Here is my menu for today:
B- 2 Sausage patties and 1 piece of bacon
L-1 small sliver of my LC Chocolate Mayonnaise cake..so small you could read right thru it
S-1 Smothered Pork Chop with Green Beans and Brussels Sprouts.

Since I cannot walk on my treadmill yet but after TOM is over I am going to start my Walk at home tapes. I got them in Jan and forgot about them till now.. That would be alot easier on me than walking my treadmill till I can get my pain under control. My appt got postponed until Tuesday next week so I will see what happens then.

Oh and Diana..if you still want the protein shakes holler K? If you do I am just going to go ahead and post them on here later tonight for everyone to have I believe...Hope you all are having a great LC day!! Oh..and Mary...did I send you the LC smothered pork chop recipe? I dont think I did and I will just post it here too...

OH...I got about 120 sweet onion plants to sit out when my husband get up from Midnight shift today. I believe he will be doing it. I really want to put out some Brussels sprouts and try some broccoli and Cauliflower but I am betting that the ground hogs will eat us up if we do!!

Nap time!
Luv you all!
HUGS
Christina

[Determinedtolose]

I want that chocolate covered strawberry drink! You can't just post that and say, Yummy, then go on to a different topic!!! I need recipes!!! Thank you!!!

Aww, Christina, I can so relate to how you feel! I used to get really bad periods too. Flood and clots! It's horrible!!! I hope you get to feeling better too!

Yes, I would like for you to post those recipes on here. . .please!! Thank you!

[LadyChurchill]

Oh, Diana, you're such a hoot. That recipe is one of the ones that Christina sent me. Don't worry, you'll get it .

Christina - No, you didn't send me the pork chop recipe. I'm looking forward to trying it though.

Well, I got 85% of my weeding done....woohoo. I'll probably finish the rest after dinner. One of those things I drag my feet on. However, the benefits of working outside is that when I'm done I can dive into the pool and cool off. Works for me!!

Now, please let me know if any of my jokes offend anyone. That is the last thing I want to do.

"ESTROGEN ISSUES"
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES"

1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving-call 1- 800-".
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space."
8. You can't believe they don't make a tampon bigger than Super Plus.
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday..

Ok, I'm off again. See you later. I have a couple more recipes that I'll throw on when I come back. See you then

[Livywilltim-mom]

Mary, you are the BEST!!
You crack me up

[mac24312]

A friend on another site posted these about a year ago. I have tried most of these before and they are all good. They about 5 to 7 carbs each in them but will know more as soon as I get my software. You can sub water for all the cream in most of these are use CC milk. Oh..and make sure you use the Lowest carb protein powder you can find. I have a 1 carb per serving one from the Heath food store but Netrition sells it also. Or..cut back on the protein powder.

Here they are:

"Mounds" or "Almond Joy" shake
1 cup water
1 cup ice
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (chopped fine)
2 Tbsp Cream (heavy whipping)
2 Scoops chocolate SF protein powder
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut (chopped fine) may use coconut extract as a substitute
2 Packs Splenda
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!
**NOTE** add some almonds for extra protein and make it an almond joy shake!

Orange Dreamsicle shake
1 can Diet Rite tangerine
1/2 cup ice
3 Tbsp Cream (Heavy whipping)
3 scoops vanilla protein powder
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry shake
1 Cup water
1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup Frozen strawberries (can use fresh)
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!

Blueberries & Cream shake
1 Cup water
1/2 Cup ice
1 Cup blueberries
2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!

Banana Cream Pie shake
1 Cup Cream (heavy whipping)
1/2 Cup ice
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Tbsp banana extract
2 packs Splenda
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!

Coconut Cream Pie shake
1 Cup Cream (heavy whipping)
1/2 Cup ice
1 Tbsp coconut extract
3 scoops Vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup coconut (chopped fine)
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!

Raspberry Cream shake
1 Cup water
1/2 cup ice
3 scoops protein powder
1/2 cup raspberries (use frozen out of season)
2 packs Splenda (liquid can be used here)
1 Tsp Vanilla
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!
**NOTE**may add chocolate protein powder in place of the vanilla if you wish

Mint Julep/Grasshopper shake
1 Cup water
1/2 cup ice
3 Tbsp Cream (heavy whipping)
3 scoops of chocolate protein powder
1 Tsp peppermint extract
1 pack Splenda
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!

Egg Nog shake
1 cup cream (heavy whipping)
1/2 cup ice
3 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Tsp Molly Mcbutter
1/2 Tsp nutmeg
1/2 Tsp cinnamon
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!

Mocha shake
1/2 Cup water
1 Cup coffee (cold)
3/4 Cup ice
3 scoops chocolate protein powder
2 packs Splenda
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!

Pina Colada shake
1 Cup Cream (heavy whipping)
1/2 cup ice
2 scops vanilla protein powder
1 Tsp coconut extract
1 Tsp pineapple syrup (I use Da Vinci's SF)
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!

A&W Root Beer Float
1 Can diet A & W root beer
1/2 Cup ice
3 Tbsp Cream (heavy whipping)
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!

German Chocolate Cake shake
1 cup water
1/2 cup ice
3 Tbs Cream (heavy whipping)
3 scoops chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut (chopped) may use coconut extract also as a substitute
Mix in a food processor or preferably a blender on medium for 1 minute, pour into a chilled glass and drink it up!
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Here is my recipe for LC Smothered Golden Pork Chops. They only have 2 to 3 carbs per chop. I converted this from a recipe on Allrecipes.com

LC Golden Smothered Pork Chops




"This is so yummy, I never make enough. Seasoned pork chops are smothered in a golden mushroom sauce and baked with fresh mushroom slices and onion." INGREDIENTS:
6 pork chops ( I use pork loin shops)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed golden chicken and mushroom soup

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Take and brown chops in the skillet
3. Place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. In a separate small bowl, combine the onion, mushrooms and soup. Mix together till hot in frying pan and spoon over the chops.
4. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 more minutes. (Note: Time could be less or more depending on the thickness of the chops.) Pork chops are done when their internal temperature has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Ok..I need to go get supper going and go help plant our onions!

HUGS
Christina

[dixediva1]

Good Afternoon Ladies,

This has been another crazy day for me. with the way DH works he eats when he wakes up. it could be 8 in the morning ,or 11 mid-morning. it can be flustering sometimes. Most of the times he only wants breakfast. then I'm done cooking for him for the day. HOWEVER, there are time he wants a full meal. I like that better. I feel he eats better that way. THEN there are days...well let me give you something to think about...here goes..

If you see in the newspaper wife kills husband over Chinese food..don't even bother to check for the name of the wife..it will be ME...grrr..we had chinese again today.
YEP he is having PMS...Post Murder Syndrome...lol

I did eat a little rice ,and alot of protein. hopefully not to much damage.

Chucyc, you might need to up your protein. that helps me to stay full longer. also SF hot cocoa. any hot drink fills me up faster.

I'm not sure if you can get pepperonis where you live. we can get the small ones like that are on pizzas .

we can get them at WalMart in packs with the lunch meat. 17 is a serving. here is my recipe:

17 pepperoni's , microwave for one minute.. they get crispy like a potato chip..pure protein ,and delish.

Christina , YES please post your protein shakes here.. TY. I sure hope you get to feeling better soon.

Diana, I have a recipe for homemade hot cocoa mix..will you please run it through MC and get the NI for me esp. the carb count. Thank you.

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

3 cups nonfat powder milk

1 cup splenda

1/2 cup dry cocoa powder

1 box SF instant vanilla pudding mix

Mix all , store in air tight container.

To serve mix 1/3 cup in very hot water.

Makes 17 servings.

Chat more later,
Rachel

[trishdadish]

Hello everyone my name is Trish and I have started low carb eating this week have not weighed myself but I will see this evening at the gym......Monday the 21st I am really going low low carb induction style.... but I have a question can I drink the advantage shakes in the induction stages? I mean is the rule pretty much no more than 30 carbs a day in the first couple of weeks? Any info would be greatly appreciated! I just want to say that I am so glad that I have found this site everyone is so supportive of eachother and it will be fun to and is fun to see and tell eachothers progress. keep up the good work ladies and Gents!

oh yeah dont know how to add this stuff in here I see it in all of yours...so
current weight 230
weight lost not sure
goal weight is 150 or less

[mac24312]

Hi and Welcome to our Forum Trish!!

No..you are not suppose to drink the Atkins shakes during Induction. But...I did my own kind of Induction while I lost most of my weight. I did drink the shakes that I posted while I was losing for a treat. I will be able to post actual carbs counts next week for them. They really do fill you up and make you stay full for hours at a time. Induction is around 20 carbs a day but can be adjust accordingly. I stayed around 20 or so but everyone is different.

Once again Welcome and feel free to ask any question you like.

HUGS
Christina

[Determinedtolose]

Oh sorry Mary!!! I didn't know that was Christines recipe, LOL!!! I'm happy now!!!
Isn't it fun pulling weeds! DH and I did that about a month ago and it was the most physical exercise I did in a long time!!!


Thank You Christine for posting all the recipes! I'm definately going to make them. They sound so good.
I'm sorry about your flood, I hope it starts to subside.

Hi Rachel,
I'll give that recipe a try and let you know! I have the software on my laptop at home. But I definately will do that!

Hi Jaimie!!!!! Yep, we've got some funny Ladies on here!! I love it!!!

[trishdadish]

Christina


where do you find all of the diffrent flavored powders and thanks for the info-
and is it super expensive? On a tight budget these days...ha who isnt lol

[dixediva1]

Correction : On Nukeing the pepparonia. sp?
I use Turkey Pepparoni sp ?

Mary, keep the jokes comming. Laughter is good for the soul.

Happy LC-ing,

Rachel

[LadyChurchill]

Ok, as promised, here are a couple more recipes that I used years ago. Hope you like them.

[U]Peppermint Squares[/u]

4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup butter
2 pkgs. splenda
1/2 tspn peppermint extract
Pam spray

Mix ingredients thoroughly with fork. Place in 8" pan sprayed with Pam. Cut in 2" squares. Keep in freezer. They are about .5 grams carbs per serving.

Summer Squash Casserole

1 pound yellow squash peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 eg beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onion

Steam squash until barely tender. Mix mayo, egg, 1/2 the cheese, 2 tbs butter and onion in a microwaveable bowl. Add squash gently to the mixture and microwave for about 5-6 mins. Stir then sprinkle remaining cheese over top and microwave another 3-5 mins. Let stand about five mins. Enjoy

Only women would appreciate this....

This has to be read, laughed at and passed on. There is not a woman alive today who won't crack up over this!

I was due for an appointment with the gynecologist later in the week. Early one morning, I received a call from the doctor's office to tell me that I had been rescheduled for that morning at 9:30 am. I had only just packed everyone off to work and school, and it was already around 8:45 am. The trip to his office took about 35 minutes, so I didn't have any time to spare. As most women do, I like to take a little extra effort over hygiene when making such visits, but this time I wasn't going to be able to make the full effort.



So, I rushed upstairs, threw off my pajamas, wet the washcloth that was sitting next to the sink, and gave myself a quick wash in that area to make sure I was at least presentable. I threw the washcloth in the clothes basket, donned some clothes, hopped in the car and raced to my appointment. I was in the waiting room for only a few minutes when I was called in. Knowing the procedure, as I'm sure you do, I hopped up on the table, looked over at the other side of the room and pretended that I was in Paris or some other place a million miles away. I was a little surprised when the doctor said, 'My, we have made an extra effort this morning, haven't we?' I didn't respond.

After the appointment, I heaved a sigh of relief and went home. The rest of the day was normal .. Some shopping, cleaning, cooking.

After school when my 6 year old daughter was playing, she called out from the bathroom, 'Mommy, where's my washcloth?'

I told her to get another one from the cupboard.

She replied, 'No, I need the one that was here by the sink, it had all my glitter and sparkles saved inside it.'



Never going back to that doctor again...........never


See you all later. If not, I'll see you tomorrow. Have a fantastic evening.
Mary: