March Challenge!

[PenPen13]

Me too!! I have been watching but have been very quiet for February because I was pouting. I have been doing my best with Atkins and haven't lost a single lb!! But I do feel better so forward I will go!
I am going to try something new this month also. Has anyone ever heard of the Moringa Tree?
I love it when everyone posts their menu so I can compare and make sure I am not eating something I shouldn't be. Also when I list my menu PLEASE feel free to point something out that I might be doing incorrectly. I have decided to go more with the leaner meats vs the high fat meats in general.
today:
B; protein shake - coffee/CO/Trivia/SF creamer (just a little)
L: salad with cucumbers, radish and flank steak - no dressing - 2 slices of the almond butter bread.
D: no sure
snack: small apple
Happy Friday!!!

[chelseybelle27]

I would love to join this month (and actually STICK to it! )

I am Chelsey, newly 30, married with an adorable 3 year old monster

I also just recently graduated nursing school, passed my boards, and accepted my first RN position...talk about a whirlwind 2 months!

I have been off and on this LC train for nearly 2 years, and lately more off than on, but today is day 2 (for the 800th time!) and I am ready to rock. Something tells me that starting my new job this month will be a LOT easier if I lost some weight and got more fit, 12 hours on your feet is not for sissies

I havent weighed in yet, but my goal for the month will be 12 lbs. I will weigh in tomorrow and hope I dont pass out when I see the number

Have a great day everyone!

[MtherGoos]

Starting off the month with no loss from yesterday, in fact I was up .2, but I'm down almost 12 pounds in my first week, so no complaints from me! LOL

I think I had too much bacon yesterday, my rings were tight this morning. I had bacon for breakfast and a bacon cheeseburger, no bun of course, for dinner. So I'm trying to cut out the bacon today. I had 3 eggs with a little cheese on them for breakfast and I brought some tuna for lunch.

Starting weight ~
March 1 ~ 288.6

You know, even though I'm only down 12 pounds, I FEEL thinner. At my size, 12 pounds isn't even a drop in the bucket, but I just feel like I'm thinner and like my jeans are looser. I'm sure it's all in my head, but I'll take it any way. LOL

[Cheshire girl]

Feb 28 162.4
March 1 161.4 lost 2lbs this week so far seem to have broken the stall!

scrambled eggs with butter and cheese
canned tuna and avocado on mixed salad with lc dressing
tonight will be chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella and wrapped in bacon

no snacks so far but several coffees with hwc
lots of bottled water

Good luck this month everyone!!! xxx

[PenPen13]

Guess I should be entering in my goal for this month right??? Dah!!
How about a goal of SOMETHING lost this month. I would be happy with any drop at this point!

[Cheshire girl]

Originally Posted by PenPen13

Me too!! I have been watching but have been very quiet for February because I was pouting. I have been doing my best with Atkins and haven't lost a single lb!! But I do feel better so forward I will go!
I am going to try something new this month also. Has anyone ever heard of the Moringa Tree?
I love it when everyone posts their menu so I can compare and make sure I am not eating something I shouldn't be. Also when I list my menu PLEASE feel free to point something out that I might be doing incorrectly. I have decided to go more with the leaner meats vs the high fat meats in general.
today:
B; protein shake - coffee/CO/Trivia/SF creamer (just a little)
L: salad with cucumbers, radish and flank steak - no dressing - 2 slices of the almond butter bread.
D: no sure
snack: small apple
Happy Friday!!!

Pen I hope you don't mind if I say that Apples are not induction friendly

An average apple (3" diameter) contains about 25 grams of carbs. Induction should be less than 20 carbs in a day which may explain why you have not had a loss so far. Try 2 weeks without fruit and see how you get on xxx

[LoriAS]

On target today:

Menu (so far) and plan:

B: 4 sl bacon & 2-3 eggs
S: Coffee w/torani SF vanilla, w/ splenda and CO
L: 4 oz pork chop w/ 2 T sour cream

Busy night - off work at 4, grocery shopping, tournament basketball game at 8p, engagement party at 9:30p. Hoping I can stick to plan, but still feeling full from B&L 2:30P here
(Plan)
D: 2 1/4 lb hamburbers w/ 1 sl cheese and 2 T sour cream

8 8oz cups water
+ maybe a cocktail or two (spiced rum and dt dr pepper)

[Portia]

Quick intro for me:

I'm Jes. 40-something-COUGH. Married for 14 years, mom to two little boys. Part-time attorney. Weigh the most I have ever weighed in my life. I have only ever been able to lose weight eating LC and I have maintained a healthy weight for most of my life. But I had a rough couple of years and the addiction crept back in.

Goal for March is 15 lbs. Atkins Induction.

Looking forward to checking in here with everyone else.

Today's menu:

B: 3 poached eggs; coffee with cream
L: 2 cups Greek salad; Atkins shake
D: Rib steak, broccoli

I log my food at another site where I also post weekly menus.

Question: Who here is tracking their food for Induction?

[chelseybelle27]

Jes- I always track my food with a tracker...I feel like it helps me stay more accountable. While I dont obsess over calories, I do try to keep them within my own acceptable range (1400-1600) and I look more into the amount of carbs and sodium I intake a day.

[DairyQueen]

CHIP AND DIP ASSAULT!!!! TODAY


LINDSAY, Ontario (AP) - A Canadian couple faces domestic assault
charges after attacking each other with chips and dip after
apparently fighting over the last beer.
Police in Lindsay, Ontario, say they were called early Friday to
a home where there had been 15 previously documented domestic
disputes.
When officers arrived, they found both people covered in chips
and dip.
A 39-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman face charges of
domestic-related assault and will appear in court March 28. Their
names were not released.

[Hadley's Mom]

Okay I am going to join. I am starting on Monday. My goals will be 1) to actually start on Monday(I have been "starting" since January) and 2) to lose 20 pounds this month. I figure I can do that since I have always lost a lot in the beginning. I have lost well twice before with low carb and ended up getting pregnant both times after losing about 25 lbs. I recently got divorced so I won't have to worry about that this time .

Hoping for a successful month. I will post my actual goal weight for the month when I weigh on Monday.

[Kizz4k]

Originally Posted by HarmsWay

Lori- have you tried deep frying chicken legs instead of wings? MUCH cheaper especially when feeding kids & taste fantastic too.

I deep fry my own wings as well. Never thought of doing legs...great idea, I'll have to try that!

[ceecee08]

I would like to join the challenge for this month. I need a good kick in the rear.

Goal for March- 279

SW-289.8

[HarmsWay]

Originally Posted by DairyQueen

CHIP AND DIP ASSAULT!!!! TODAY


LINDSAY, Ontario (AP) - A Canadian couple faces domestic assault
charges after attacking each other with chips and dip after
apparently fighting over the last beer.
Police in Lindsay, Ontario, say they were called early Friday to
a home where there had been 15 previously documented domestic
disputes.
When officers arrived, they found both people covered in chips
and dip.
A 39-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman face charges of
domestic-related assault and will appear in court March 28. Their
names were not released.

lmao

[HarmsWay]

Jes - I also track (loosely). Tracking closer/more accurately is actually one of my goals this month. I'm more interested in my fat/protein/carb macros with an idea of total calories.

[HarmsWay]

Originally Posted by HarmsWay

Good Morning & Happy March!!!!

Wecome to all the new posters & it's great to see some of the old members as well!

I'm super pumped for this month...I just know that I'm gonna kill it. February seemed to be slow, but I'm confident that March will be better. I'm gonna dial in my menu a little better this month and still focus on my workouts.

Menu today:
B - boiled chicken, yogurt
L - egg drop soup
D - italian beef/cheese over broccoli

coffee & water to drink, maybe 1 green tea

3/1/13 - 208.8

add an oopsie topped with butter/coconut oil for lunch

[PenPen13]

Thanks Cheshire Girl for the input. Yes I know the apple is not on strict induction. I have been actually doing strict since January and have not had any fruit or vegs other then lettuce. I only recently within the last two weeks decided to have an apple or a few strawberries from time to time. I just have not had any luck with eating the high fat foods. My body just doesn't seem to want to let go. So that is the reason I decided to allow some fruit here and there and only a small apple or berries. As for the vegs I have had brussel sprouts once and green beans a few times. A girl can only eat so much lettuce, cucumbers and radishes.
I was eating eggs most mornings and have just found myself very tired of them.
Just trying to go meat, vegs and a little fruit here and there. I try to stay away from the cheese and nuts but I do like them!!
I guess like the caveman diet, just down to earth eating. I am still using butter and CO as my fats but I am trying to be careful with my intake.

[kempmuhlbauer]

I am a super tracker also. I track everything even the mustard I dip my food in. It does help keep track of everything. It also helps keep my calories in line. Helps me make food decisions as the day goes along. I may have a pork chop for dinner instead of a steak if I am needing less caloires etc.

[Cheshire girl]

Originally Posted by PenPen13

Thanks Cheshire Girl for the input. Yes I know the apple is not on strict induction. I have been actually doing strict since January and have not had any fruit or vegs other then lettuce. I only recently within the last two weeks decided to have an apple or a few strawberries from time to time. I just have not had any luck with eating the high fat foods. My body just doesn't seem to want to let go. So that is the reason I decided to allow some fruit here and there and only a small apple or berries. As for the vegs I have had brussel sprouts once and green beans a few times. A girl can only eat so much lettuce, cucumbers and radishes.
I was eating eggs most mornings and have just found myself very tired of them.
Just trying to go meat, vegs and a little fruit here and there. I try to stay away from the cheese and nuts but I do like them!!
I guess like the caveman diet, just down to earth eating. I am still using butter and CO as my fats but I am trying to be careful with my intake.

Aww I know how hard it is and we all have to tweak the plan to see what works for us. I recently stopped the nuts and the bars as they were making me gain, then I had a stall I've gone back to strict induction to get things moving again. I've only lost 2 lbs this week but it's finally going in the right direction and I feel I'm in the right frame of mind again

I hope things work for you xxx

[Julie1972]

Hello! Glad to see so many new folks join the challenge! I am excited and plan to do more exercise and make better food choices this month. I lost 18 lbs. in January and 6 lbs. in February. I will aim high and hope to lose 10 lbs. in March! Look forward to reading everyone's posts!

Exercise today: 3 miles on treadmill at 6% incline

Weight
3/1: 196

B: chorizo/egg/cheese quiche, coffee with HWC and Torani syrup
L: oopsie roll with chicken salad (mayo and SF sweet relish)
D: pork chop and broccoli
S: chia pudding (almond milk, chia seeds, Davinci chocolate syrup)
Lots and lots of water!

[Swinegeart]

Well I might as well join! This has to be my month!! I'm starting to feel hopeless! Hopefully I'll have the luck of the Irish on my side for March! Goals- work out 4x a week and lost 15 pounds this month!!
March 1- 318 :-( boo!

[straphe]

March goal: 195

March 01 - 204.1
March 02 - 203.4

Still disgusted by eggs, although I could go for some bacon. Anyway, I'll have eggs tomorrow for sure.

Atkins shake
Chicken breast stuffed with mozarella and wrapped in bacon
Some cold cuts for snack, maybe pepperoni chips, if I have pepperoni

Don't know how hungry I'll be after gym, but probably I'll fry up some chicken fillets for dinner.

[Cheshire girl]

March goal 158

Feb 28 162.4
March 1 161.4 lost 2lbs this week so far seem to have broken the stall!
March 2 161.4

Working this morning

B: scrambled eggs made with butter and cheese coffees with hwc

not sure about the rest of the day but will check in later

Beautiful sunny spring morning here in Cheshire but its absolutely freezing brrr!

Have a 100% day all xxxx

[PassionateFire]

March goal - break this darn stall & reach 195!

March 1 - 201.2
March 2 - 199.7

[straphe]

Congrats on onederland, PassionateFire! I have a feeling I'm right behind you.

[Julie1972]

I usually wait to post in the evening, but I had a visit from the "whoosh" fairy (and she doesn't come often!!). As of today, down 2 lbs (26 lbs total)!!! :-)

Weight
3/1: 196
3/2: 194

[Julie1972]

Congrats to PassionateFire!! ONEderland!!! :-)

[HarmsWay]

Originally Posted by straphe

March goal: 195

March 01 - 204.1
March 02 - 203.4

Still disgusted by eggs, although I could go for some bacon. Anyway, I'll have eggs tomorrow for sure.

Atkins shake
Chicken breast stuffed with mozarella and wrapped in bacon
Some cold cuts for snack, maybe pepperoni chips, if I have pepperoni

Don't know how hungry I'll be after gym, but probably I'll fry up some chicken fillets for dinner.

If you dont like them, why would you have them?

[HarmsWay]

Good Morning!

Got up early this morning, thanks dogs, so I've almost topped out my coffee consumption for the day...

I plan to bake turkey today, pre-cook some bacon, prep some veggies and strain some bone broth I've had going for some soup. I've still got italian beef and smoked salmon dip still in the fridge, so I'm pretty much set for the week already. Turkey & yogurt for breakfast, salmon dip w/veggies or eggs OR soup for lunch, blt or italian beef salads or wraps for dinners. Protein shakes in the fridge for gym nights. I'm also gonna boil half a dozen eggs and some chicken for quick egg salads. Plenty of options. I don't want to get caught hungry with nothing to eat.

Haven't been to the gym since last weekend....they were closed due to the weather, so I'm gonna go both today & tomorrow, then tues & thurs.

Lotsa water to drink

edit: forgot to post my weight...

2/1 - 208.8
2/2 - 210

See ya!!!

[PassionateFire]

Originally Posted by Julie1972

I usually wait to post in the evening, but I had a visit from the "whoosh" fairy (and she doesn't come often!!). As of today, down 2 lbs (26 lbs total)!!! :-)

Weight
3/1: 196
3/2: 194

Nice whoosh Julie!