~ INDUCTION "Jump Start" CHALLENGE ~ May 19 to May 30 (12 days) ~ - Page 2

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 08:47 AM

That's OK, today is a NEW DAY.

May 20 can be your Start Date. But you'd better get your act together girlfriend as you know I'm gonna crack the whip...esp with YOU!

Yes, PRE-PLANNING MEALS is a HUGE PART of SUCCESS, esp on INDUCTION

I'm going to do that TODAY, too. I think everyone should. But for those that don't have time, perhaps y'all can get some ideas from me/CrazyMom as soon as we have a chance to post our weekly menu. I need to re-think my EC's ~ I can't afford 8 carbs at breakfast every day!

I also need to tally the macros of the Fawn Shake before I decide to incorporate that into my daily plan. I may have to alternate. I think I'm gonna select a Low Carb Dinner each evening and then plan backwards from there.
Meetcha back here in a few hours!

Here are some HELPFUL LINKS:

Atkins - Two-Week Induction Meal Plan

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Induction Menus

The Lighter Side of Low-Carb

SugarFreeSheila.com / SFS.com - Your ULTIMATE Resource For Atkins / Low Carb Help & Information!

Sheila's Super Simple Low Carb Meals: Recipes Perfect For Induction! New Atkins Induction Friendly Recipes Cookbook

SugarFreeSheila.com Startup Bargain Package - Sheila Pike-Pereyra

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Originally Posted by crazymomof3

Hey HB....well, i didn't post yesterday's menu...sorry! will do today...with induction i have to pre plan my meals or my carbos get away from me...i'll sit down after i get the kiddo's to school...

blessings,
amber

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbeyondthebeautyx

Goodmorning everyone

I am starting re-induction today at 267....I will check in tomorrow and I hope your all well and have a great day

OK Beauty ~ we are here to support you!

What is your menu plan for today/for the week?

XO,
HB

buddysgirl50 · 05-20-2008, 08:50 AM

I forgot to add my weight yesterday..188.7
Bust 42¼
Waist 40½
Hips 45¾
L leg(just above the knee)19
R Leg(just above the knee)18½
Neck 13
R arm 14
L arm 13½

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgerbabe287

I restarted a strict induction yesterday also. I was doing a loose induction eating pb and low carb sweets for the past few weeks and then this past weekend went on vacation to the dells and splurged a little bit. Count me in!

bb287!

Only 3 lbs to go for you! Woot Woot!
But the last 3-5 lbs can be tough little suckers.
How bad do you want it ??????

XO,
HB

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by buddysgirl50

LOL No he is not!! See that other book he is reading there..mm John Grisham..He is trying to see if he can sue me for not sharing the heavy cream allowed in the big book.

jadef999 · 05-20-2008, 08:57 AM

Huming bird!! Count me in!

Thanks for the good advice.. had to take dad to Dr yesterday then work so had no time to get back on here..

I'm with you guys..CLEAN Induction....NO nuts of course!

My downfall.....and I'm cutting back on cheese...and salad dressings...

I can do this....easy.....love this site and all the support!

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StalledCATnTN

marking my spot.. can I join in?

of course!!

c'mon in!!

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 09:08 AM

Yeahhhhh!! You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!

230 better watch out!! Here you come!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiffJake

Count me in too! I want to break this stall and lose another 18 pounds in the next month (by 6/15). I need to pump it up!

B: Slept in till noon....
L: 2 oopsies, lunch meat, LC bbq sauce
D: Salad with cheese and tomatoes

230, here I come!!

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 09:10 AM

Wow - look how far you've come already!

You'll be back to 169 SOON!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kathy76

Count me in!!! I need to get back with the program! I was down to my signature weight for a couple of days, then we went on our first camping trip for the season and I could not resist the smores...... which lead to a 5 day eating spree

I am now back on induction for awhile. Today is day one, I weighed in at 179.0 this morning

I am hoping to make it back to 169 quick, I felt much better at that weight.

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 09:14 AM

Stick w/ us over here, HoneyChild ~ and this will be the LAST TIME you ever have to re-start again!

Today is the first day of the rest of your life!

Once we nail a Clean Induction (ALL of us - however long that takes) we'll go to the next step, together!

PS: I love your Profile Stats

Quote:

Originally Posted by honeychild79

I would like to join. I am restarting tomorrow.

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 09:19 AM

I am inspired by how far you've already come! Wow!
We look forward to getting to know you better, too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauitammy

I would like to join too. I had a good first day of induction today. I will look forward to getting to know you all better in the days ahead.

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 09:38 AM

Jade!

I'm so glad you're here, too!

I hope Dad is OK?

You CAN do this!
We can ALL do it, together!

No nuts is tough for me too.

What kinds of salad dressings do you use?
Here are 2 that I really love:
Marie's Chunky Blue Cheese
Newman's Own Lighten-up Italian

Both state 0 Carbs on the back label. BUT as I learned from LisaB yesterday ~ since the Gov't caters to Food Mfgs ($) ~ we must be ever vigilant in reading labels & looking for "hidden carbs" which can easily add up to "not losing"!

SugarBane's Hidden Carb Calculator

Please Help w/ Hidden Carbs ??

So my 0 Carb Marie's Chunky Blue Cheese salad dressing actually has .75 carbs in 2 Tbsp! arrrgg

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadef999

Humingbird!! Count me in!

Thanks for the good advice.. had to take dad to Dr yesterday then work so had no time to get back on here..

I'm with you guys..CLEAN Induction....NO nuts of course!

My downfall.....and I'm cutting back on cheese...and salad dressings...

I can do this....easy.....love this site and all the support!

gutbgone · 05-20-2008, 10:31 AM

Just checking in for the day. Lots going on, son is graduating from high school, father lives next door and very very needy, craziness at work, but hey, life is always gonna get in the way if I let it! So here is my plan for today and my actual doings yesterday! Thanks for being here to keep me honest!

yesterday: L baked chicken and asparagus D more baked chicken and about 1 cup green salad with 0 carb dressing.

no excercise, no excuses, just didn't make it happen!

TODAY:
B 2 eggs (no bacon, it was very nasty tasting so I didn't eat it!)
L Large Salad with ham and eggs and 0 carb dressing
D Shrimp in butter and garlic and broccoli and cauliflower
S ricotta cheese with one splenda and almond extract
I WILL WALK 2 MILES TODAY BEFORE I LEAVE WORK!

HB, those recipes are great! I just gotta make time to get into the kitchen to whip them up!

Meekness29 · 05-20-2008, 10:38 AM

Hi, may I join? Today is Day 2 of Atkins 72 for me. I'm doing very good, but could use some support.

Thank you,

Meekness

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 10:39 AM

Hi GBG! Looks like you have a great plan for today!

You're right, "Life is what happens while you're making other plans"!
(Erma Bombeck)

A couple of tips that save me time after time:
I buy 3 dozen eggs at a time!
1 dozen to keep hardboiled in fridge for snacks
1 dozen for cooking/baking
1 dozen for scrambled eggs/EC's

Some of Linda's Recipes are easily doubled & frozen!
quiches; meatloaves; turkey or tuna muffins; etc.
make a huge batch and keep' em in the freezer!

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Recipes
* Indicates that a recipe is suitable for Induction

Oh and you better run that 0 carb dressing thru the hidden carb calculator:
SugarBane's Hidden Carb Calculator

And better check the Ricotta - not sure that's legal for Induction??
(cream cheese would be a better choice)
Atkins - Acceptable Foods

XO,
HB

Quote:

Originally Posted by gutbgone

Just checking in for the day. Lots going on, son is graduating from high school, father lives next door and very very needy, craziness at work, but hey, life is always gonna get in the way if I let it! So here is my plan for today and my actual doings yesterday! Thanks for being here to keep me honest!

yesterday: L baked chicken and asparagus D more baked chicken and about 1 cup green salad with 0 carb dressing.

no excercise, no excuses, just didn't make it happen!

TODAY:
B 2 eggs (no bacon, it was very nasty tasting so I didn't eat it!)
L Large Salad with ham and eggs and 0 carb dressing
D Shrimp in butter and garlic and broccoli and cauliflower
S ricotta cheese with one splenda and almond extract
I WILL WALK 2 MILES TODAY BEFORE I LEAVE WORK!

HB, those recipes are great! I just gotta make time to get into the kitchen to whip them up!

hummingbird11 · 05-20-2008, 10:55 AM

Meakness!

Of course you can join us!

Why the sad face? Where is your pretty, smiling face?

Where is your countdown to wedding day? Is everything OK?

You better get ready to lose some weight 'cause I am cracking the whip in here!

XO,
HB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meekness29

Hi, may I join? Today is Day 2 of Atkins 72 for me. I'm doing very good, but could use some support.

Thank you,

Meekness

StalledCATnTN · 05-20-2008, 11:11 AM

Hey all..
I stayed on plan yesterday - except I didnt have enough veggies....

today's menu

B- sausages
s- HB Egg
L- chicken breast with cauliflower and butter
D- Shrimp with mushrooms and peppers, salad w/ranch dressing

Exercise- 40 minutes Jazzercise

I am heading up to Chicago on the 30th for my son's graduation and hope to drop 5- 7 lbs by then!! Come on 180's!!

doggz109 · 05-20-2008, 12:05 PM

Just checkin in.....did great yesterday. The menu changed a bit.......had 3 double double's at In and Out......a little too much food. I didn't eat the lettuce on the last two...just the meat and cheese.

Dinner was chicken breast.....cut into bite sized pieces and cooked in olive oil. I ate them with salsa and some mashed up avocado. Pretty good if I do say so myself.

I need to get more veggies in.

I drank my gallon of water and then some and I am feeling good.

neenaE · 05-20-2008, 12:50 PM

HB,
Here is todays menu, see whatcha think. =)
I went ahead and took action! Tried to cut those carbs on back.

soy flour 30g
Almond Breeze unsweetened 0.33 cp

Egg, whole, raw 4

Coffee, NS as to type 2cps

Cream, half and half 6tbs

Ground beef, lean, cooked 1lrg patty

whipped cream cheese 1 tbs

dukes LT mayo mix 1tbs

move over butter 1tbs

Chicken, wing, with or without bone, fried, no coating,skin eaten 10 wingettes

neenaE · 05-20-2008, 12:56 PM

Sorry,
Heres the counts too.
Are we supposed to count net carbs or just carbs?
No soy flour tomorrow, promise.

Calories Eaten Today
grams cals %total
Total: 1253
Fat: 88 789 65%
Sat: 30 272 22%
Poly: 12 107 9%
Mono: 30 273 22%
Carbs: 20 56 5%
Fiber: 6 0 0%
Protein: 94 377 31%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

Meekness29 · 05-20-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Meakness!

Of course you can join us!

Why the sad face? Where is your pretty, smiling face?

Where is your countdown to wedding day? Is everything OK?

You better get ready to lose some weight 'cause I am cracking the whip in here!

XO,
HB

Hi HB

I've been feeling like BLAH lately. I'm tired of being HEAVY

Anyways, I started over on Monday and I'm ready to get the job done this time.

The wedding is DEFINITELY still on (August 15th)

I lost count of the days thou. Keeping track was kinda stressing me out (lol).

crazymomof3 · 05-20-2008, 01:28 PM

okay...menu and exercise for 3/20 ***i've already configured all the net carbs (minus fiber) so i'll just be putting down my net carbs. also, i don't count calories, fat, or protein...i just concentrate on carbs so my menu won't be too fancy! LOL!

warm lemon water w/l-carnitine powder

B-2 raw eggs (always organic cage free) 2T cream, 3T coconut oil, whey protein- 4g

S-1 cheese stick w/mustard and natural ham- 1g

L-veggie juicer (organic spinach, mixed greens, and 1 stalk celery) w/2t fish oil
pan fried talapia and shrimp w/1 cup salad and olive oil & balsamic vinegar- 4.8g

S-atkins mocha latte shake w/1 raw egg and 1T coconut oil- 3g.

D-ultimate organic green juicer and taco salad w/salsa, lettuce, sour cream, cheese- 7.5g

total net carbs-20.3g
11.3g from veggies

12-15 glasses of water

exercise:

t-tapp basic plus workout

have a fantastic day!

blessings,
amber

05-20-2008, 08:57 AM	#36
jadef999 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern Kentucky by Cincinnati Posts: 443 Gallery: jadef999 WOE: atkins Start Date: 04-2008	I'm in Huming bird!! Count me in! Thanks for the good advice.. had to take dad to Dr yesterday then work so had no time to get back on here.. I'm with you guys..CLEAN Induction....NO nuts of course! My downfall.....and I'm cutting back on cheese...and salad dressings... I can do this....easy.....love this site and all the support!

05-20-2008, 10:38 AM	#44
Meekness29 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,764 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: Meekness29 WOE: Weight Loss Without a Diet	Hi, may I join? Today is Day 2 of Atkins 72 for me. I'm doing very good, but could use some support. Thank you, Meekness Last edited by Meekness29 : 05-20-2008 at 10:45 AM.

05-20-2008, 12:05 PM	#48
doggz109 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 37 Gallery: doggz109 Stats: 382/351/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2008	hey ya'll Just checkin in.....did great yesterday. The menu changed a bit.......had 3 double double's at In and Out......a little too much food. I didn't eat the lettuce on the last two...just the meat and cheese. Dinner was chicken breast.....cut into bite sized pieces and cooked in olive oil. I ate them with salsa and some mashed up avocado. Pretty good if I do say so myself. I need to get more veggies in. I drank my gallon of water and then some and I am feeling good.

05-20-2008, 08:50 AM	#33
buddysgirl50 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 199 Gallery: buddysgirl50 Stats: 205/190/135 WOE: DANDR 2002 Start Date: May 3 2008	I forgot to add my weight yesterday..188.7 Bust 42¼ Waist 40½ Hips 45¾ L leg(just above the knee)19 R Leg(just above the knee)18½ Neck 13 R arm 14 L arm 13½

05-20-2008, 10:31 AM	#43
gutbgone Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 38 Gallery: gutbgone Stats: 220/185/150 WOE: Atkins	Just checking in for the day. Lots going on, son is graduating from high school, father lives next door and very very needy, craziness at work, but hey, life is always gonna get in the way if I let it! So here is my plan for today and my actual doings yesterday! Thanks for being here to keep me honest! yesterday: L baked chicken and asparagus D more baked chicken and about 1 cup green salad with 0 carb dressing. no excercise, no excuses, just didn't make it happen! TODAY: B 2 eggs (no bacon, it was very nasty tasting so I didn't eat it!) L Large Salad with ham and eggs and 0 carb dressing D Shrimp in butter and garlic and broccoli and cauliflower S ricotta cheese with one splenda and almond extract I WILL WALK 2 MILES TODAY BEFORE I LEAVE WORK! HB, those recipes are great! I just gotta make time to get into the kitchen to whip them up!

05-20-2008, 11:11 AM	#47
StalledCATnTN Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 92 Gallery: StalledCATnTN Stats: 204/190.5/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/5/08	Hey all.. I stayed on plan yesterday - except I didnt have enough veggies.... today's menu B- sausages s- HB Egg L- chicken breast with cauliflower and butter D- Shrimp with mushrooms and peppers, salad w/ranch dressing Exercise- 40 minutes Jazzercise I am heading up to Chicago on the 30th for my son's graduation and hope to drop 5- 7 lbs by then!! Come on 180's!!

05-20-2008, 12:50 PM	#49
neenaE Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 38 Gallery: neenaE Stats: 318/163/145 WOE: Atkins and exercise since Nov.2003 Start Date: 2003	HB, Here is todays menu, see whatcha think. =) I went ahead and took action! Tried to cut those carbs on back. soy flour 30g Almond Breeze unsweetened 0.33 cp Egg, whole, raw 4 Coffee, NS as to type 2cps Cream, half and half 6tbs Ground beef, lean, cooked 1lrg patty whipped cream cheese 1 tbs dukes LT mayo mix 1tbs move over butter 1tbs Chicken, wing, with or without bone, fried, no coating,skin eaten 10 wingettes

05-20-2008, 12:56 PM	#50
neenaE Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 38 Gallery: neenaE Stats: 318/163/145 WOE: Atkins and exercise since Nov.2003 Start Date: 2003	Sorry, Heres the counts too. Are we supposed to count net carbs or just carbs? No soy flour tomorrow, promise. Calories Eaten Today grams cals %total Total: 1253 Fat: 88 789 65% Sat: 30 272 22% Poly: 12 107 9% Mono: 30 273 22% Carbs: 20 56 5% Fiber: 6 0 0% Protein: 94 377 31% Alcohol: 0 0 0%

05-20-2008, 01:28 PM	#52
crazymomof3 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 24 Gallery: crazymomof3	okay...menu and exercise for 3/20 ***i've already configured all the net carbs (minus fiber) so i'll just be putting down my net carbs. also, i don't count calories, fat, or protein...i just concentrate on carbs so my menu won't be too fancy! LOL! warm lemon water w/l-carnitine powder B-2 raw eggs (always organic cage free) 2T cream, 3T coconut oil, whey protein- 4g S-1 cheese stick w/mustard and natural ham- 1g L-veggie juicer (organic spinach, mixed greens, and 1 stalk celery) w/2t fish oil pan fried talapia and shrimp w/1 cup salad and olive oil & balsamic vinegar- 4.8g S-atkins mocha latte shake w/1 raw egg and 1T coconut oil- 3g. D-ultimate organic green juicer and taco salad w/salsa, lettuce, sour cream, cheese- 7.5g total net carbs-20.3g 11.3g from veggies 12-15 glasses of water exercise: t-tapp basic plus workout have a fantastic day! blessings, amber