Aktkins Newbies? Any Freshly Started Inductions?

[jamistar77]

MISSG!! Oh my goodness girl. I was worried sick!! lol. Your Grounded! LOL
We were checking around for you. Lol, yes I did check your local online newspaper. LOL Im such a dork. I worry and then I get obsessive about it.
Im glad to see that your ok and that your weight has dropped!! Wow 205 good job!! So, Saturday you were at 205, then Sunday you had a "free" day, right?? You'll shake off those extra pounds fast then. That may have been just the thing you needed. Did you have the carb Hangover? I have been wanting a cheat day really bad lately. Yesterday I was so hungry all day, I just couldnt get enough food! I have been trying to get my extra 5 carbs from veggies a day. Its really hard! I dont like eating veggies at breakfast. Its easier to get those extra carbs from dairy or nuts than it is from veggies. Last night I had a rum and diet coke. I was really hesitant, but I went for it. I'll say it again. I'm so over drinking! I dont even know why I do it. My husband wanted to so I though I would too. Yesterday I think I had about 20 carbs. I had a pumpkin minute muffin after dinner.Well. I hope you have a great day today! We are glad that your back!! Good job with your loss on Saturday!

[jamistar77]

Lawmom, Slow weight loss is a good thing though. Its easy to get impatient, believe me. No TOM yet and No loss yet, oh well.
How much do you think you lose a week,.. about 2 pounds? I think you are doing so good, it seems very steady.
I hope everyone is doing great today!! I was going to weigh in this morning, but I did have a couple drinkies last night, and I went to bed on a full tummy, never a good thing. Although yesterday I did go for a 1.5 mile walk /job. I plan on doing it again today too. I dont know why I'm still stuck at this weight. I measured myself yesterday and the Tape still has all the same numbers on it. This is really annoying. Unfortunetly this is what happened last time I did Atkins. I got down to 137, moved up to 140 and stayed there for 2 months. Druring that time I was working out 4 days a week, running ,lifting weights. Then I gave up and started eating FDA normal again. Back then I didnt have you guys though. I'm just afraid that by Christmas I'm still going to be stuck at 20 carbs day and 140!
When I hear of people go through OWL, some are at 80 carbs a day, where does all those carbs come from! I can barely eat another cup of vegetables a day. It seems like a lot of food to me.

[jamistar77]

Oh, I started taking 1500 mg daily on L carnitine. I read in DANDR that its supposed to help if your stalled. We'll see how that works. I started taking it on Friday.

[startinova]

Morning all! I'm here with my 199 again this morning. Whateva

[jamistar77]

Statinova, I know that frustrating, I have been gaining and losing the same 2 pounds since day 10 of induction, Do I look like a schmuck for putting up with the stall for over a month now?? Hang in there. Evenutally it will drop. I may be stuck because I am 5 pounds from my "ideal" body weight. Although Ive read about people plummeting past theirs so????

[startinova]

Originally Posted by jamistar77

Statinova, I know that frustrating, I have been gaining and losing the same 2 pounds since day 10 of induction, Do I look like a schmuck for putting up with the stall for over a month now?? Hang in there. Evenutally it will drop. I may be stuck because I am 5 pounds from my "ideal" body weight. Although Ive read about people plummeting past theirs so????

Thank you Jami. You know, being over 30 is a beeotch. WTH? Like, I've heard about metabolism and aging issues but, who knew I'd be a victim of it. I can't believe I let myself get back here. Well, it is what it is.

[GraphicDesigner]

Hi everyone!
Lawmom - good job on that loss. You're trying to lose 2lbs a week? How's that going for you... has it been attainable, so far? I'm shooting for 2-3, and I'd be curious to know if that's a realistic goal 1 month/2 months/3 months/etc in.
I hope your procedure goes well - you'd better fill us in as soon as you're feeling better, or Jami will have a search team out looking for you!

Welcome back, Olivia. Looks like no one noticed you were gone...
Talk about this thread keeping us "accountable". Hahaha!
I did the same thing this weekend, with almost the exact menu as you - a couple of Doritos, 4 pieces of candy, then Mexican food for dinner.
My ring felt TIGHT the next day! I also felt sluggish and bloated... yuck. SO not worth it.

"Nothing tastes as good as being thin FEELS."

(Horridly enough, that is one of those pro-ana slogans I used to be oh-so-familiar with... however, this isn't being taken to extremes so I don't feel like it's so wrong to use it!)

[GraphicDesigner]

Oh, and PS: Sorry the party was a bust. Booooo!

Startin - when do you weigh in next? Want to do Friday? Those extra lbs should be gone by then... I'm not weighing myself until Friday around 11am, hoping for that exact thing!

[GraphicDesigner]

Amber - truly sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine how devastated you must be. Take your time healing and rebuilding... you're in our thoughts and we'll be here when you get back.

[startinova]

Originally Posted by GraphicDesigner

Oh, and PS: Sorry the party was a bust. Booooo!

Startin - when do you weigh in next? Want to do Friday? Those extra lbs should be gone by then... I'm not weighing myself until Friday around 11am, hoping for that exact thing!

Okey Dokey. Friday it is.

[bflogurl]

Amber, I am new here, but I just wanted to add my condolences as well on your loss. It is always heartbreaking to hear news like that. ((hugs))

[missgreeneyedenvy]

Originally Posted by lawmom

SHE'S ALIIIIIVVVVEEEE!



I am so very sorry Amber. I can only imagine how horrible you must feel. Take care of yourself and remember we are here for you.



Ok missy -- no more 2 day disappearances without letting us know in advance. I felt like I feel when my daughter doesn't call home to let me know she is going to be late! No seriously, we were concerned. Sorry the party wasn't more fun for you and sorry you have been feeling a little down lately. Now that you are back to your clean induction you will start to lose again in no time. As you know the extra pounds you put back on with one meal is mostly water weight and it should come off pretty quickly. Does support my saying that it seems like if we eat one meal that we really want the scale can go up 5 pounds --- but it takes in excess of 2 weeks for me to usually lose that same 5 .... Not fair at all!!!



You guys are so silly. But seriously...thank you for being so concerned for me. I guess since we do spend so much time "chatting" with each other it just comes second nature to worry about each other. ITs a GOOD thing though.

And look at you.....191............Gee Tara...where are you going????? Oh wait your on your way to the 180's!!!.....KUTGW! I hope your appt goes well for you. TTYL.................

As for me, the scale this morning said 191.6 .... so losing yes --- but it is just soooo sloooooowwww. I have my first ever mammogram today and do not want to get up and get dressed this morning ... but better get my butt to moving. Next monday is my day surgery procedure which will put me out of commission for 2 days as far as work goes -- so can't afford to miss any more time. Talk to you all later.

Originally Posted by jamistar77

MISSG!! Oh my goodness girl. I was worried sick!! lol. Your Grounded! LOL
We were checking around for you. Lol, yes I did check your local online newspaper. LOL Im such a dork. I worry and then I get obsessive about it.
Im glad to see that your ok and that your weight has dropped!! Wow 205 good job!! So, Saturday you were at 205, then Sunday you had a "free" day, right?? You'll shake off those extra pounds fast then. That may have been just the thing you needed. Did you have the carb Hangover? I have been wanting a cheat day really bad lately. Yesterday I was so hungry all day, I just couldnt get enough food! I have been trying to get my extra 5 carbs from veggies a day. Its really hard! I dont like eating veggies at breakfast. Its easier to get those extra carbs from dairy or nuts than it is from veggies. Last night I had a rum and diet coke. I was really hesitant, but I went for it. I'll say it again. I'm so over drinking! I dont even know why I do it. My husband wanted to so I though I would too. Yesterday I think I had about 20 carbs. I had a pumpkin minute muffin after dinner.Well. I hope you have a great day today! We are glad that your back!! Good job with your loss on Saturday!

Jami!!!! Again....miss mother hen......lol........No on saturday I was at 209ish and then on Sunday I was at 205ish, then I on the same day I had my "cheat day", went to 210 as of Monday. So as of monday I started clean induction and this morning down to 209 but Im not "officially doing wegh in til friday. I want to find a reciped for spinach dip and I found some LC pita bread thats like net 3 carbs I think that sounds good to make some pita chips and dip in the spinach dip?

Ok ramblin on about spinach...........when a food crave strikes.....it wont stop til I have it. lmao........

Ok......you guys ar doing minute muffins with the flaxseed right? can Iget th recipe again?

I have been trying to get my extra 5 carbs from veggies a day. Its really hard! I dont like eating veggies at breakfast. Its easier to get those extra carbs from dairy or nuts than it is from veggies. Last night I had a rum and diet coke.

I know you are trying to get your extra veggis in but this part was funny. YOu were talkin about getting your extra 5carbs of veggies in adn then you started ramblin on about a rum and diet coke.....lol.....are there some hidding veggies in those that I dont know about???? hmmmmmm? j/k. I know ............

Originally Posted by startinova

Morning all! I'm here with my 199 again this morning. Whateva

Hey Miss Lady................You'll be ok.....just keep to it........and drink alot of water and greentea........speaking of which Im in need of a strong cup.......It helps wonders on puffiness.

Originally Posted by GraphicDesigner

Hi everyone!
Lawmom - good job on that loss. You're trying to lose 2lbs a week? How's that going for you... has it been attainable, so far? I'm shooting for 2-3, and I'd be curious to know if that's a realistic goal 1 month/2 months/3 months/etc in.
I hope your procedure goes well - you'd better fill us in as soon as you're feeling better, or Jami will have a search team out looking for you!

Welcome back, Olivia. Looks like no one noticed you were gone...
Oh U noticed that huh....No .....its ok...I like that I was held accountable and also having 2 wonderful ladies being concerned for my wellbeing. IM just a bit sad that I made them worry....

Talk about this thread keeping us "accountable". Hahaha!
I did the same thing this weekend, with almost the exact menu as you - a couple of Doritos, 4 pieces of candy, then Mexican food for dinner.
My ring felt TIGHT the next day! I also felt sluggish and bloated... yuck. SO not worth it.

Yah.....my fingers were swollen too......lmao......wow...same menu....almost....well they do say great minds think alike...lol.....but then suffer the consequences the next day..lol. and your right about the statement below!!!

"Nothing tastes as good as being thin FEELS."

I second that!

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(Horridly enough, that is one of those pro-ana slogans I used to be oh-so-familiar with... however, this isn't being taken to extremes so I don't feel like it's so wrong to use it!)

[jamistar77]

MissG, To answer you questions about RUm, Yes! There are extra veggies in there, about 2.5 carbs per glass! So I got my extra 5 in LOL YOu are so funny. Its easy to start to rammble isnt it!! oh I found a thread on another website about getting in veggies.
This person who referred me to this thread is a "moderator" for this thread, and she has noticed that when those extra carbs from veggies are added, people start losing again. Here is a sample menu for all of us.
Menu 1:
Breakfast:
Omelette made from 2 eggs, 1 ounce cheese, 1/2 cup mushrooms

Lunch:
Tuna + 1 tablespoon mayo
1 cup lettuce, 1/2 cup tomato slices, 1/4 cup celery slices, 1/4 cup cucumber slices
Cheese crisps made from 2 ounces of cheddar cheese

Dinner:
Pork chop
1/2 cup sauteed cabbage
5 net carbs pumpkin puree whipped with butter, salt and pepper

The minimum daily vegetable intake includes:
1/2 cup mushrooms ("Salad" list)
1 cup lettuce ("Salad" list)
1/4 cup celery slices ("Salad" list)
1/4 cup cucumber slices ("Salad" list)
Salad list total = 2 cups

1/2 cup tomato slices ("Other" list)
1/2 cup cabbage ("Other" list)
Other list total = 1 cup

Rung 1 OWL vegetables:
5 net carbs pumpkin puree.

I though this looked pretty good. Sometimes it confusing how much fat and protein we are supposed to be getting. Apparently Im not getting enough fat, and to much protein. To much protein can be converted to glucose. I have some homework to do. LOL

[jamistar77]

Here is my minute muffin recipe
1 egg
1/8 tsp baking powder
couple shakes of cinnamon
1/4 cup flax seed
1 packet of splenda
mix in coffee mug, nuke for 1 minute
I added a couple Tbsp of Pumkin puree and increased my cook time to 1min 30 sec. YUMMY

[missgreeneyedenvy]

Originally Posted by jamistar77

Here is my minute muffin recipe
1 egg
1/8 tsp baking powder
couple shakes of cinnamon
1/4 cup flax seed
1 packet of splenda
mix in coffee mug, nuke for 1 minute
I added a couple Tbsp of Pumkin puree and increased my cook time to 1min 30 sec. YUMMY

ok....so im pretty sure I can find it at the local trader joes but is this ground flax seed or? and the pumpkin puree is that the libbys canned pumpkin?

[missgreeneyedenvy]

I drempt of artichokes last nite. Those sound so good too...However, I have never made them because I don't know how to properly cook them. If I remember correctly, from a friends mom years ago, she would cut the pokey tips off and boil them or is it steam them? See Im a hot mess with veggies...I am making an honest effort to get them in. Im trying...lol..

[missgreeneyedenvy]

Does anyone like brussel sprouts. They look like mini cabbag heads.....never tasted them? What do they taste like? also asparagus? any suggestions on those?

Oh anyone have any awesome spinach dip recipes?

[jamistar77]

yes, its milled "ground" flax seed. Different name brands has different carbs. I use hodgins red mill it has 4gcarbs and 4g fiber = 0 net. I love that. You can find it over by the flour and bread mixes. Yes I use libbys pumpkin puree. 1/2 cup has 4 net carbs. I like it with 1oz cream cheese, cinnamon in microwave oh and splenda. Or just whipped with melted butter and salt and pepper for a side. Libbys is the best in taste and texture.
I love brussel sprouts. They taste like cabbage . Aspargus I just steam them snap off the woody ends first. Artichokes, you can get them canned or jarred, I make spinach artichoke dip and dip veggies in it, like celery and cucumbers.

[snarlycat]

KETO products...years ago when I was Atkins before there were products by a company called KETO, they appear to have gone off the radar..anyone know what happened to that company? They had fantastic low carb products one in particular was Cajun crumbs that you could use like shake n bake...

Lesli

[jamistar77]

here is a spinach aryichoke dip
10 oz frozen pkg chopped spinach, thawed
1 13.75 can artichokes
2 cloves garlic
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup grated parm. Cheese
pepper
in food processor, or not if you like it chunky, blend until combined. Greese 1 quart pan. Bake 30 min at 350.
yeilds four cups. makes 8 servings. 5 net carbs a serving.

[jamistar77]

using iphone sorry for grammar and sp.

[GraphicDesigner]

Not enough fat?! Too much protein?! Carbs from veggies vs. carbs from everything else?!
Oh, man... so overwhelming!

As for the asparagus goes - grill it! It's my absolute favorite thing ever, and the only way I like asparagus... sprinkle a little salt and pepper on it, then grill away. I grill it until it's charred. Fantabulous.

So, ladies - just realized I made a really stupid mistake.
Got half-way through addressing envelopes (for the wedding, of which 274 invitations are going out), and... GUESS WHAT?!
Totally addressed them WRONG!

In order to avoid the whole "Mr. and Mrs. John Doe", I've opted to use both first names... "Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Doe".

Unfoooorrrrrtunately, the way I actually addressed the first 100-something is as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Jane and John Doe.

Here's how I felt upon realizing this:

("Uh-ohhhh... I think I just noticed something...")
("Yup. Definitely wrong. Do I have enough envelopes?!")
("Definitely DON'T have enough envelopes.")
("Also, just wasted a whole Sunday...")
and ("...and now have to start over.")
("Kind of feel like gouging my eyes out with a grapefruit spoon!!!")
("Oh, wells... guess I have my plans for next weekend solidified.")

[missgreeneyedenvy]

Originally Posted by jamistar77

here is a spinach aryichoke dip
10 oz frozen pkg chopped spinach, thawed
1 13.75 can artichokes
2 cloves garlic
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup grated parm. Cheese
pepper
in food processor, or not if you like it chunky, blend until combined. Greese 1 quart pan. Bake 30 min at 350.
yeilds four cups. makes 8 servings. 5 net carbs a serving.

ooooh yumm....gotta try it!!!

downside: the one thing I do not own is a food processor.....never thought I had a need for it. booooohhhoooooo

[missgreeneyedenvy]

Here's how I felt upon realizing this:

("Uh-ohhhh... I think I just noticed something...")
("Yup. Definitely wrong. Do I have enough envelopes?!")
("Definitely DON'T have enough envelopes.")
("Also, just wasted a whole Sunday...")
and ("...and now have to start over.")
("Kind of feel like gouging my eyes out with a grapefruit spoon!!!")
("Oh, wells... guess I have my plans for next weekend solidified.")

OUCH!!! lmao....ur a freaken hiliarious.....pooor thing....at least you didnt send them out....but seriously it was such a slight error.......I dont think I would of thought anything of it. small typo error.....or a whole new set and hours more on envelopes?

but no grapefruit spoons...you need ur eyeballs.....it would look kinda odd with hte lash extensions...lmao!!!

[jamistar77]

well missg, the spinach is already chopped. Cut up the artichokes and use a hand mixer for the cheeses. Easy.
graphic. I bet no one would notice. I would send them anyways

[jamistar77]

graghic, I know! Dosent it sound overwhelming!! Geez! I think I'm going to just add more veggies. I think my fat and protein is fine. Lol! No wonder people get scared off.

[lawmom]

Originally Posted by GraphicDesigner

Hi everyone!
Lawmom - good job on that loss. You're trying to lose 2lbs a week? How's that going for you... has it been attainable, so far? I'm shooting for 2-3, and I'd be curious to know if that's a realistic goal 1 month/2 months/3 months/etc in.
I hope your procedure goes well - you'd better fill us in as soon as you're feeling better, or Jami will have a search team out looking for you!

Welcome back, Olivia. Looks like no one noticed you were gone...
Talk about this thread keeping us "accountable". Hahaha!
I did the same thing this weekend, with almost the exact menu as you - a couple of Doritos, 4 pieces of candy, then Mexican food for dinner.
My ring felt TIGHT the next day! I also felt sluggish and bloated... yuck. SO not worth it.

"Nothing tastes as good as being thin FEELS."

(Horridly enough, that is one of those pro-ana slogans I used to be oh-so-familiar with... however, this isn't being taken to extremes so I don't feel like it's so wrong to use it!)

Hey there. My goal was originally to lose 10 pounds per month or an average of 2 pounds a week. I have not quite been able to get there -- but I also can't exercise hardly at all. I started on 8/9/09 and I have lost about 24 pounds -- so unless I lose 6 pounds by next Monday -- which won't happen, then I am close but no cigar ... Sorry to hear about the wedding invite snafu -- the wedding I was in back in August had 2000 people at the reception -- I don't even know that many people!

Originally Posted by jamistar77

Here is my minute muffin recipe
1 egg
1/8 tsp baking powder
couple shakes of cinnamon
1/4 cup flax seed
1 packet of splenda
mix in coffee mug, nuke for 1 minute
I added a couple Tbsp of Pumkin puree and increased my cook time to 1min 30 sec. YUMMY

This is my recipe as well. I don't put the pumpkin in but have added some of the banana flavored Davinci's before ...

Originally Posted by missgreeneyedenvy

I drempt of artichokes last nite. Those sound so good too...However, I have never made them because I don't know how to properly cook them. If I remember correctly, from a friends mom years ago, she would cut the pokey tips off and boil them or is it steam them? See Im a hot mess with veggies...I am making an honest effort to get them in. Im trying...lol..

I can honestly say I have NEVER dreamt of veggies!!!! I don't like artichokes. I like cabbage but do not like the brussell sprouts ...

OK funny -- my 12 year old boy is listening to I'm all out of love by Air Supply ... I used to have that CD and when I tried to get them to listen to it a couple of years ago they considered that torture!

[missgreeneyedenvy]

Originally Posted by lawmom

Hey there. My goal was originally to lose 10 pounds per month or an average of 2 pounds a week. I have not quite been able to get there -- but I also can't exercise hardly at all. I started on 8/9/09 and I have lost about 24 pounds -- so unless I lose 6 pounds by next Monday -- which won't happen, then I am close but no cigar ... Sorry to hear about the wedding invite snafu -- the wedding I was in back in August had 2000 people at the reception -- I don't even know that many people!


This is my recipe as well. I don't put the pumpkin in but have added some of the banana flavored Davinci's before ...


I can honestly say I have NEVER dreamt of veggies!!!! I don't like artichokes. I like cabbage but do not like the brussell sprouts ...

OK funny -- my 12 year old boy is listening to I'm all out of love by Air Supply ... I used to have that CD and when I tried to get them to listen to it a couple of years ago they considered that torture!

lmao.....I so know that!!! WAYYYYY back in the day.....I know I know...im only 31 but I use to think that abba, air supply, journey all those were harsh.....lol...tell I turned 16/17 and would then rock out to it. My daughter now asks me what certain bands are from the mid 80's or so and wants me to get her Cd's of theirs. My all time fav song of the 80's is Aha-take on me.....luv luv luvvvv it!

I can't wait to see what your weight is by morning......I bet by our challenge start date you will be at 189 if not lower.

[missgreeneyedenvy]

Originally Posted by jamistar77

well missg, the spinach is already chopped. Cut up the artichokes and use a hand mixer for the cheeses. Easy.
graphic. I bet no one would notice. I would send them anyways

Thanx babe!!! will do!!!

[missgreeneyedenvy]

Ok ladies....tell me what you think....I was thinking to just start the challenge in this thread or should we just start a new thread in the Low Carb challenge area devoted to just that. Doing it in the other area and devoting it to just that will allow us to just keep to that specific thing. Otherwise it could get really crazy with finding our last posts to referre back to our weigh in dates and whatnot.



At anyrate....it would be Under Low Carb Support Groups; Low Carb Challenges.

The thread would be for friday weigh ins..... and daily meal accountability and any fitness we have done for the day. This thread will be for our everyday mumbo jumbo...lol. Since we love to chitty chatt so much.....I know I do!


Just an Idea...unless we agree to just keep it here.



For those that are in...which I think its the majority of us...please let me know what you think!



So just for the last roll call on who is in....please send me a PM just saying YAY or NAY! I will start the the challenge with those names who PM me to officially be in.




&&&&&Ladies!!!!