First day...suddenly I'm starving!?!?

SDChick · 08-04-2008, 09:45 PM

I think today went rather well...

breakfast - 3 eggs made with butter, and bacon.

lunch - large can of chicken with sour cream and grilled zuccini

snack - some chicken strips (Tyson unbreaded of course!) w/sour cream and 1 small tomato.

dinner - chicken strips with sour cream, olive oil, and asparagus.

I was pretty full after dinner, but now the late-night cravings are kicking in. ack!!!
Oh, and I've had at least 12 glasses of water. I'm a water fiend.

Anyone else having late night difficulties??

2BigAgain · 08-04-2008, 10:12 PM

Welcome to your first day! The important thing now is to not eat anything that is not on your induction list...but it is OK to have a snack if you are hungry. It may not sound like what you want right now, but a couple of slices of lunchmeat dipped in mayo, or a hard boiled egg will give you some protein and help get rid of the hungry feeling. When I am really craving something at night (sweets are what I crave) I will have a sugar free jello. The important thing is that you really make yourself stick with it these first few days....it really does become easier as you purge your body of sugar and carbs. You will amazed at how the cravings go away. Good luck and stick with it...we are all with you!!

SDChick · 08-04-2008, 10:29 PM

thank you, 2Big. I wish I'd stuck to the board for your response first... instead I went through the back of my pantry and dug up an old box of Atkins bars. (expiration date was 2005) NOT on the induction list!

Rrrr! I guess I blew it, but I'm still going to count this as a good first day of induction.

Well, I sent husband to the store for all my essentials (mayo, more eggs, salad)
I can't seem to get out of the house these days for small errands... I have 6 month old twins and they are demanding all of my attention, but I'm determined to do this WOE for ME!!!

thanks again.

Sansa · 08-05-2008, 02:40 AM

Happened to me my first day as well... Hang in there!

junkfoodmonkey · 08-05-2008, 03:42 AM

Well, it could have been worse than the Atkins bars. Could have been a gallon of ice cream! The first few days can be quite weird, your body has a lot of adjusting to do. By the end of the day with no sugar it's all "er... aren't we missing something here?"

Stick with it. Absolutely don't worry about calories these first few days, even if you end up having to watch them later, now is not the time to do so. I'm a believer that the only way to beat cravings is to starve them. That doesn't mean eat nothing, but if you're craving carbs, eat fat or protein instead to get rid of the hunger without giving in to the sweetness craving. Treat cravings like a demanding toddler, don't give in to them all the time or they'll end up ruling your life.

madonna1 · 08-05-2008, 03:47 AM

I hear you on the late night issues, I call it my whitching hour. I have just recently been thinking about how I can be "good" all day and then its like I just cave in. I am working hard on this, good luck to you.

iamcrazy · 08-05-2008, 09:31 AM

Yep, sounds like a first day to me

Those cravings will eventually go away, just stick to it. I am just restarting myself so i totally understand!!

Kevin's Girl · 08-05-2008, 12:02 PM

Eat a hard boiled egg! Works for me!

SDChick · 08-05-2008, 05:18 PM

Thank you everyone, you're all so nice!

Today is just like yesterday, but hopefully TONIGHT will be different! Hmmm, hardboiled eggs to beat a sugar craving? It's just whacky enough to maybe work! I'll have to dip it in a lot of mustard or something...

Also, I know it's okay to eat a lot of eggs, but I had 4 this morning, I mean, that's just too many, right? Two should be enough a day?

I also beat through my headache today; I remember these from 4 years ago http://images.lowcarbfriends.com/lcf...ggrin2.gifwhen I first did low carb/Atkins. Gotta push through!!!

junkfoodmonkey · 08-06-2008, 03:44 AM

Four eggs isn't too many. I've eaten six in a day plenty of time. Eggs are a perfect food, protein, fat and a tiny bit of carbs. A balanced meal in a handy package.

peachy · 08-06-2008, 10:07 AM

I'm on day two, too. I made it through the night -- but it was harder giving up my couple of glasses of wine than it was giving up sweets.

I had 3 eggs for breakfast and I've been so incredibly hungry. Maybe I'll have to do 4 just like you.

sweetiepie79 · 08-06-2008, 11:03 AM

I def felt that way the first day. All i wanted was ice cream...i don't even like ice cream....I tend to want what i can't have. Its now day 3 and getting a little easier. But still want a snack at night. Try having a cheese stick. Its not as good a candy....or junk....but it works.

kayleekat3 · 08-08-2008, 08:31 PM

I think if you are hungry you should not be afraid to eat from the list.
not being hungry and being able to eat if you are is the best thing about this way of eating.

kristinaInWa2003 · 08-10-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDChick

I think today went rather well...

breakfast - 3 eggs made with butter, and bacon.

lunch - large can of chicken with sour cream and grilled zuccini

snack - some chicken strips (Tyson unbreaded of course!) w/sour cream and 1 small tomato.

dinner - chicken strips with sour cream, olive oil, and asparagus.

I was pretty full after dinner, but now the late-night cravings are kicking in. ack!!!
Oh, and I've had at least 12 glasses of water. I'm a water fiend.

Anyone else having late night difficulties??

If I do? I just eat more protein. IF I'm hungry I do anyway. If I'm not, I just get busy with something....tv, computer, read...ANYthing but eat. I find it easy to turn down the "just got the feeling I want to put something in my mouth" feeling if I've eaten well during the day...hope this helps you somehow.

Cuelgirl · 08-11-2008, 10:45 AM

it does get easier... thats for sure... you just have to stick with it! its not easy... but doable!

08-04-2008, 09:45 PM	#1
SDChick Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4 Gallery: SDChick WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 4, 2008	First day...suddenly I'm starving!?!? I think today went rather well... breakfast - 3 eggs made with butter, and bacon. lunch - large can of chicken with sour cream and grilled zuccini snack - some chicken strips (Tyson unbreaded of course!) w/sour cream and 1 small tomato. dinner - chicken strips with sour cream, olive oil, and asparagus. I was pretty full after dinner, but now the late-night cravings are kicking in. ack!!! Oh, and I've had at least 12 glasses of water. I'm a water fiend. Anyone else having late night difficulties??

08-05-2008, 03:42 AM	#5
junkfoodmonkey MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,688 Blog Entries: 42 Gallery: junkfoodmonkey Stats: 183/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Reinduction: 01/01/08	Well, it could have been worse than the Atkins bars. Could have been a gallon of ice cream! The first few days can be quite weird, your body has a lot of adjusting to do. By the end of the day with no sugar it's all "er... aren't we missing something here?" Stick with it. Absolutely don't worry about calories these first few days, even if you end up having to watch them later, now is not the time to do so. I'm a believer that the only way to beat cravings is to starve them. That doesn't mean eat nothing, but if you're craving carbs, eat fat or protein instead to get rid of the hunger without giving in to the sweetness craving. Treat cravings like a demanding toddler, don't give in to them all the time or they'll end up ruling your life. __________________ High Fructose Corn Syrup: Weapons Grade Sugar Donate to Alzheimer's research and match Terry Pratchett's $1 million donation. Match it for Pratchett

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08-04-2008, 10:12 PM	#2
2BigAgain Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beautiful Western Washington Posts: 29 Gallery: 2BigAgain Stats: 259/224.5/150 WOE: Atkins all the way! Start Date: July 2008 (2nd time)	Welcome to your first day! The important thing now is to not eat anything that is not on your induction list...but it is OK to have a snack if you are hungry. It may not sound like what you want right now, but a couple of slices of lunchmeat dipped in mayo, or a hard boiled egg will give you some protein and help get rid of the hungry feeling. When I am really craving something at night (sweets are what I crave) I will have a sugar free jello. The important thing is that you really make yourself stick with it these first few days....it really does become easier as you purge your body of sugar and carbs. You will amazed at how the cravings go away. Good luck and stick with it...we are all with you!!

08-04-2008, 10:29 PM	#3
SDChick Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4 Gallery: SDChick WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 4, 2008	thank you, 2Big. I wish I'd stuck to the board for your response first... instead I went through the back of my pantry and dug up an old box of Atkins bars. (expiration date was 2005) NOT on the induction list! Rrrr! I guess I blew it, but I'm still going to count this as a good first day of induction. Well, I sent husband to the store for all my essentials (mayo, more eggs, salad) I can't seem to get out of the house these days for small errands... I have 6 month old twins and they are demanding all of my attention, but I'm determined to do this WOE for ME!!! thanks again.

08-05-2008, 02:40 AM	#4
Sansa Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sumwhere in Chicago Posts: 19 Gallery: Sansa	Happened to me my first day as well... Hang in there!

08-05-2008, 03:47 AM	#6
madonna1 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 24 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: madonna1 Stats: 143/106/106 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2005	I hear you on the late night issues, I call it my whitching hour. I have just recently been thinking about how I can be "good" all day and then its like I just cave in. I am working hard on this, good luck to you.

08-05-2008, 09:31 AM	#7
iamcrazy Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 963 Gallery: iamcrazy Stats: 285/265/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 5, 2008	Yep, sounds like a first day to me Those cravings will eventually go away, just stick to it. I am just restarting myself so i totally understand!!

08-05-2008, 12:02 PM	#8
Kevin's Girl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 67 Gallery: Kevin's Girl Stats: 150/138.5/125 WOE: Atkins	Eat a hard boiled egg! Works for me!

08-05-2008, 05:18 PM	#9
SDChick Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4 Gallery: SDChick WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 4, 2008	Thank you everyone, you're all so nice! Today is just like yesterday, but hopefully TONIGHT will be different! Hmmm, hardboiled eggs to beat a sugar craving? It's just whacky enough to maybe work! I'll have to dip it in a lot of mustard or something... Also, I know it's okay to eat a lot of eggs, but I had 4 this morning, I mean, that's just too many, right? Two should be enough a day? I also beat through my headache today; I remember these from 4 years ago http://images.lowcarbfriends.com/lcf...ggrin2.gifwhen I first did low carb/Atkins. Gotta push through!!!

08-06-2008, 03:44 AM	#10
junkfoodmonkey MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,688 Blog Entries: 42 Gallery: junkfoodmonkey Stats: 183/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Reinduction: 01/01/08	Four eggs isn't too many. I've eaten six in a day plenty of time. Eggs are a perfect food, protein, fat and a tiny bit of carbs. A balanced meal in a handy package.

08-06-2008, 10:07 AM	#11
peachy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: WindyCity Posts: 475 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: peachy Stats: 176.5/173.5/125 Start Date: Too Long Ago	I'm on day two, too. I made it through the night -- but it was harder giving up my couple of glasses of wine than it was giving up sweets. I had 3 eggs for breakfast and I've been so incredibly hungry. Maybe I'll have to do 4 just like you.

08-06-2008, 11:03 AM	#12
sweetiepie79 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 28 Gallery: sweetiepie79 Stats: 232/208/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2008	I def felt that way the first day. All i wanted was ice cream...i don't even like ice cream....I tend to want what i can't have. Its now day 3 and getting a little easier. But still want a snack at night. Try having a cheese stick. Its not as good a candy....or junk....but it works.

08-08-2008, 08:31 PM	#13
kayleekat3 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: nj Posts: 66 Gallery: kayleekat3 WOE: atkins	I think if you are hungry you should not be afraid to eat from the list. not being hungry and being able to eat if you are is the best thing about this way of eating.

08-11-2008, 10:45 AM	#15
Cuelgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 257 Gallery: Cuelgirl Stats: 245/222/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/25/2008	it does get easier... thats for sure... you just have to stick with it! its not easy... but doable!