Any Atkins Induction!

[trishdadish]

Oh Jen that sucks i have realized that exercise is the key! I dont use any splenda or drink coffee or even hardly do any heavy cream just eggs meat veggies (except for my random strays but I then go bust my ass at the gym.... Just keep at it and it will happen!

[mamaguck]

bleck. i have been sick as a dog since abotu 2am, it is about 630pm here now. I think I have that ole Induction Flu. I vomited and continue on with the diarrhea. Felt sick to my stomach all daymade myself eat some ground beef and pepperoni today. But, other than that I have had abotu 2 servings of SF Jello. Those make me queasy too...i am just coming off TOM.
Of course, I understand that this will go away???? plz tell me it IS so. lol.

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Jen,
I think that creme drink may have just made you retain water. No way is that fat! I would drink water and I bet that will come off by tomorrow morning. Did you weigh yourself just now? Wait until the morning to weigh again after your bm.
Don't worry about that! You'll be fine!!

Yeah Drew, isn't that weird how we think about our weight like that and how it affects our every part of our lives? Maybe I need some happy pills! LOL!!
But we'll get through it! It helps just coming here and talking to all of you!!

Ahh Mama, I'm sorry to hear you got sick! I hope you're going to be alright? Take it easy and get some rest if you can. We're here for you!!


Oh Jen, I have heard of that Jay Robb powder. I may have to check that out. I think I know where to buy it from too. Thanks for letting me know!!

I agree with Drew about the exercise. If it wasn't for that I know I would still be struggling with my weight loss. It does help even if it's only a 30 min walk, that's something.

[Determinedtolose]

Oh and Ladies, I'm going sign off for tonight. Need to spend time with my hubby!

I hope you all have a great evening. Let's try not worry or stress!
Have a wonderful sleep and lets hope we see some losses!!!

See ya tomorrow!!
Love you Ladies!!!

[thinkfastvivi]

hey guys,

i just signed up with fit-day, hoping this will help me keep track of EVERYTHING i consume in a day!!

can anyone tell me the recommended percentages for the fat/protein/carb ratios??

is it--
65% fat
5% carbs
30% protein

thank-you!!!

[jen_1971]

Di - enjoy your evening with hubby!! i know how they can be "needy" sometimes! hahaha and i did enjoy that Jay Robb brand protein powder. i have nothing to compare it to since is only kind i've had, but there is no wierd taste, it's very fine texture and has a great taste. the sample pack i bought at store was like $1.89.

i did squeeze in exercise today, almost a half hour while dinner was cooking since it was going to take awhile. i've been walking more rest of the week since the scheduled work out time wasn't going to work. next week i know i'll be back on a sched. w/workouts.

i did weigh this a.m. and after i got home from work because i couldn't believe it was showing a jump like that!! i don't feel it either. so i think something was wrong.. darn scale!!

sorry you are feeling sick Mama!! that doesn't sound like the induction flu i had! maybe you really are coming down w/something? i hope you feel better!!!

Vivian - yes i think you are correct on those ratios. i am trying to use Fit Day too and get a better idea of it. good luck w/it! hhahaha

have a good night ladies! see ya tomorrow!

[Chrislukey]

Hi guys

Sorry I've been MIA. Just really busy. We are leaving for Missouri tomorrow. My niece is graduating from college. So I was packing and getting things straight here. You know having the mail picked up and doggy care. My SIL is going to watch my baby. I didn't eat much today coffee in the A.M. and 2 hotdogs and some veggies and dip. Just too busy to be hungry.

Diana- I don't think there are any hidden carbs I am doing things like I did 9 years ago no net carbs and under 20 every day. So I just don't care anymore. I am still going to eat this way just not obsess over it ya know. That is the only thing I can think of that is different from the last time. Besides the fact that I'm 41 now instead of 32. that makes a difference too I am sure. So I won't be here until Monday. I know I will have pages to read to catch up. But don't have too much fun without me guys!!!!!!

Love ya ALL!

[xbeyondthebeautyx]

Originally Posted by Determinedtolose

Oh I know what I wanted to say!

When I was talking about my sleep being bad, I know why.

I cannot sleep because I am thinking about my weight, whether I'm going to lose or not. I have a real hangup when it comes to that.

When I first started Atkins, I didn't even think about if I was losing or not. I didn't even own a scale. But when I stepped on a scale for the first time that was it! I was hooked and doomed! LOL!!

I can fall alseep good, it's just in the middle of the night that I cannot sleep after my mind starts to think about it; about what I eat, what I did to gain, etc.

If I can just relax and not worry about it, then I can sleep good.

So that's my problemo!!

Di..............I'm with you girl.....I obsess!!!

[xbeyondthebeautyx]

Nite my friends.................

Kiss's and hug's

[TiffJake]

Hey everyone! You post so much it is hard to keep up!

Trish- Glad you are feeling better! And good work on working-out! I loath working out....I really love swimming, and I keep meaning to get a membership to the Y but I think I would end up not going as much as I think I would....

Diana- I agree with (who ever mentioned it....) about Melatonin. I have used it before and it is great! I have funky sleep patterns too, because I am a night owl, and I really HATE mornings!!

Dang-it, I was reading 3 pages worth of posts and now I don't remember everyone I was going to reply to!

Anyway, GUESS WHAT?!?! My scale was broken!! I was stuck at 254.5 for 3 days, and I got pissed, and I was talking to my husband about it, and he said he thought the scale was wrong. Sure enough, we go to the guest bath and step on the (spare) scale, and it was 6 POUNDS LIGHTER!!! So he put workout weights on both scales and the spare was the right weight, so I am actually 6 pounds lighter than I thought I was!!!! WooHoo!!!!!! Its like finding money in the dryer!

I hope the weight-loss fairy brings you all wooshes tonight!

[jen_1971]

good morning everyone!!

i am not looking at the scale today, i feel good i ate good, so i'm doing good!! haha

i did place a netrition order:

DV vanilla
Carbquick
xanthum gum

this is my first time trying these things!! plus i ordered liquid stevia from another site as it was cheaper cost, same brand!! half price almost and no ship charges.. so i am ready to try some new things!

i am filling out fit day though and don't have the nutrition info on the egg creams, can't find my threads i had the other day .. anyone have any info? i had 2 eggs, cream, ice and about 1 scoop protein powder.. i hate to break it down individually in fit day.

TiffJake - that is AWESOME!! 6 pounds!! maybe that is part of problem with my scale!!

chris L - have a GREAT trip!!! sounds like fun!! we'll still be here when you get back you'll just have a TON of reading! haha

menu today:
b - omlette w/ grn peppers and tomato & some cheese and tea on side
l - office lunch out some place
d - maybe that pizza from the thread the other day!

have a great day ladies! i'll catch ya later!

[Livywilltim-mom]

Blessed Thursday Everyone!

Tiff, WOW 6 pounds...that is 24 sticks of butter

Mama, I hope you are better today...that doesn't sound like induction flu my friend!

Christina, hope you are having a better day today too!

Trish...great job on the exercise...you are an inspiration!

Everyone sounds great, and Jen...don't stress, there is absolutely NO way you gained 10 pounds of fat overnight. Something is wrong with the scale, or you will have a huge water whoosh soon.

The Fat Fast is certainly what works for me, so I think I will continue to follow it on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, then add in veggies and protein the rest of the days of the week.

I need to get some work done, but I will check in later.

Peace

[LadyChurchill]

Good morning all!!! Wow, Tiff, way to go!! I got up this morning to another
1 1/2 lbs gone...woohoo

Sounds like everyone is doing really well. For those of you who are stuck please don't give up...you will lose it. This is probably the easiest diet in the world and you don't need a bunch of expensive pills either which is the nice part about it. As for support, you couldn't be in a better place.

It's amazing how many friends you can make in here. I think it would be terrific if, at some point, we could all meet up somewhere central and have a get together. One big party

Thought this might be good for those who like soup:

Chunky Chicken and Vegetable Soup

1 tblspn vegetable oil
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 oz) diced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup thinkly sliced celery
2 cans (13 1/2 oz ea) chicken broth
1 cup water
2 tblspn cream
1/2 cup sliced carrots (can leave out if you want)
1 tblspn finely chopped parsley
1/4 tspn dried thyme
1/8 tspn pepper

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently until no longer pink. Stir in bell pepper, onions and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 7 mins.

Add broth, water, cream, carrots, parsley, thyme and pepper. Simmer 10 mins or until carrots are tender. Runs about 4g carbs

Have a blessed day
Mary

You know you are living in 2008 when...

1. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

11. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

12. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.

13. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

14. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list. (yep, I did!, grin)

AND NOW U R LAUGHING at yourself.
And Yes, I was laughing and I did scroll back to see that there wasn't a #9

[JuicyJenny]

hi does anyone no any yummy recipies for lunch and dinner tonight? thanks

x

[Determinedtolose]

Good Morning Everyone!!

Hey A Big Congrats to Mary, and Tiff! Well Done Ladies!!!!

Hi Tiff I had to laugh at what happened with you and the scale! That is so funny! But I'm glad it wrong and you did show a loss!!
Oh that was Mary that mentioned the Melatonin.

Hi Mary, that chicken soup sounds great!! I'll have to add that to my "To Cook" list! Glad to hear you're down too!
And you're right, this really is an easy plan to follow, I think I make it hard on myself. We do need to remember that.

Hi Laura, I know, we don't need to obsess because we know we can lose if we stay on plan. Human nature I guess. We'll just enjoy the food and know that we will lose!!

Hi Jen, You're doing so well, your menus look really good too! I'm sure that water weigh will whoosh away like Jaimie said! Your attitude is great!! KUTGW!!!

Hi Jaimie! You're doing great on the FF! I'm sure you'll see some lbs gone soon!! How's everything going at work, are you still very busy? Talk to you soon!!

Hi JuicyJenny, wow, what do you have a taste for? Have you checked out LindaSues website?


As for me, the scale is finally moving again! I'm not where I was last week, but I think maybe by Friday, I should be there. I can tell now when I'm gong to lose or when I'm about to lose. I get really tired and sleepy, and have a hard time waking up in the morning. I didn't exercise today. I just allowed myself to sleep in for a while.
I'll do it tomorrow.

Menu
B- 2 scrambled eggs, 3 slice ls deli ham
L- chicken strips
D- a protein and cottage cheese.
Water

Talk to Everyone soon!!!

Lin where are you!!! Rachel I know you're out of town, I hope you're having fun! Chris, I hope you have a great time too!!!

Christina, I know we'll hear from you. Buddysgirl, Tricia, Viv Hi!!!!!!
Mama, I hope you get to feeling better!!
Buddysgirl, I'm making that pizza this weekend!! My mouf is watering!!!

Love Ya Ladies!!!

[buddysgirl50]

goodmorning every one.. Well I am up that pound and it does not want to drop. I walked for an hour yesterday and the day before. I am drinking 10 or more ups of water a day. Oh well I am sure it will drop off soon. I am down 1in on my waist and 3/4 in off the bust.
TiffJake How exciting to find out it was the scale..wish that could be my problem but I just put a new battery in it a while ago..it is one of the WeightWatcher scales.
Diana I am sure you will like that Pizza it was so good. I cut it into 6 pieces so I will have a piece for lunch.
My glucose is still doing wonderful. I am so happy about that.

Breakfast
2 eggs
1 oopsie
3 pieces of precooked bacon(I bought the Oscar Meyer ones this time and find them a little saltier than Kroger brand)

Lunch will be 1/6 of my pizza with a small lettuce and 1oz tomato salad

Dinner
3oz chicken, ½ cup caulifower,1 ½ oz of lettuce with salad dressing
1/3 cup of lemon pudding( I divided it into 3 little cups instead of 2) Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

My DaVinci syrups have arrived and I am ready to order some more flavors.

I hope every one has a wonderful Atkins day

[thinkfastvivi]

hello team!!

JUICYJENNY i made shrimp stir-fry last night, it was a nice change from my usual, chicken breast and salad!! diana gave good advice when she said to check out lindasues web page....its loaded with great recipes! i should try more of them!!

so, i had been struggling with eating to much cream cheese....now i have a plan!! cutting up the cream cheese block (i buy it in bulk) into 3oz serving sizes, putting them in individual baggies, and freezing them! that way, i will only eat one baggie at a time.....i can take one out in the am, and by late afternoon i can have a cream cheese concoction!!

had a great lunch, sauteed baby shrimp in butter and seasonings, and added romaine lettuce, cheddar and ranch dressing for a very fulfilling meal! topping it off with an iced coffee as we speak--i mean type!

you all are wonderful! keep on moving towards that goal ladies!

BBL
viv

[buddysgirl50]

Originally Posted by thinkfastvivi

hello team!!

JUICYJENNY i made shrimp stir-fry last night, it was a nice change from my usual, chicken breast and salad!! diana gave good advice when she said to check out lindasues web page....its loaded with great recipes! i should try more of them!!

so, i had been struggling with eating to much cream cheese....now i have a plan!! cutting up the cream cheese block (i buy it in bulk) into 3oz serving sizes, putting them in individual baggies, and freezing them! that way, i will only eat one baggie at a time.....i can take one out in the am, and by late afternoon i can have a cream cheese concoction!!

had a great lunch, sauteed baby shrimp in butter and seasonings, and added romaine lettuce, cheddar and ranch dressing for a very fulfilling meal! topping it off with an iced coffee as we speak--i mean type!

you all are wonderful! keep on moving towards that goal ladies!

BBL
viv

that looks like a great supper Viv..I am always looking for a new idea for supper..lunch and breakfast are pretty basic but hubby eats the supper one as well as I do so I want it to taste good..of course he gets a small potato,brown rice or Dreamfield pasta with his.
Great idea with the cream cheese. What i am doing is cutting my 4 oz of cheese each morning and putting it into a small dish..when that is gone then that is it for the day..I take into consideration if I used it in any cooking as well for the day.Like you I just love cheese and especially cream cheese.
lol I guess we all find our own little helpful ideas and it is great reading the boards and finding out how everyone else is doing it..

I had only been using 3 TBSP of heavy cream a day until I went back and read the induction pages in my book and realized it said 3oz..lol..makes a difference to that whip cream for topping my pudding

Well we are getting some nice weather the rest of the week so I am going to go and cut the lawn(mine,and two neighbors) One because I like them and the other one because they have tons of dandilions and have not come down to their site to cut their lawn and I don't want all those dandilion seeds in my yard.

Will check in later..

[thinkfastvivi]

so today is my first day to log in my info for fitday.....

i just ate lunch, and already, i am at 72% on my fat intake!?
25% protein
3%carbs


does this seem a bit off to anyone?? what concerns me is the fat intake.....

is this normal?

here are the rations i was planning on:

fat65%
carbs5%
protein25%

i guess my question is, if i already have such a high amount of fat in my diet by lunch time, am i eating too much fat??

[thinkfastvivi]

Originally Posted by mamaguck

bleck. i have been sick as a dog since abotu 2am, it is about 630pm here now. I think I have that ole Induction Flu. I vomited and continue on with the diarrhea. Felt sick to my stomach all daymade myself eat some ground beef and pepperoni today. But, other than that I have had abotu 2 servings of SF Jello. Those make me queasy too...i am just coming off TOM.
Of course, I understand that this will go away???? plz tell me it IS so. lol.

OMG....feel better soon!

do you really think these symptoms are from induction flu??? eeeekkkk!

get some rest!

[Moretta]

Good afternoon ladies,

Just checking in.

Congrats. TiffJake on the 6 lbs.

Sorry, these days its so hard to post. Really busy at work, so just wanted to wish everyone a peaceful rest of the day.

Talk to everyone later.