Staying at 20g but not in Induction? Check in here!

Glendora · 06-02-2009, 12:53 PM

Okay...I guess I'm not technically in OWL per the other thread, since I'm staying at the lower max carbs rather than climbing the rungs and/or adding 5g/day/week.

So if anyone else is like me, check in here!

Here's what I'm doing:

1. I have finished with Induction.
2. I am staying at ~20g carbs/day.
3. My carbs are NOT net. I just count 'em up and if a bunch of them on a given day are fiber, so much the better! It will all even out in the end, I'm assuming.
4. I am trying to get in at least a daily walk.
5. Out of my total, I can eat non-Induction carbs...since I'm no longer in Induction. So I may eat a few nuts or one thing or another that would either be very limited or nonexistent on Induction.

Hope this makes sense: In a nutshell: If you plan on staying at 20g carbs/day for a while, net or not, doesn't matter, but are no longer on Induction, check in here!

peanutte · 06-02-2009, 01:44 PM

Mel, I just posted to you over there...go read it, hon! I said I didn't mean to make you feel unwelcome and I'm sorry if I did!

Glendora · 06-02-2009, 01:45 PM

Oh God no, you definitely didn't, I just figured I'm on a kooky regimen! I will go check..........thanks!

peanutte · 06-02-2009, 01:46 PM

junkfoodmonkey · 06-03-2009, 02:17 AM

Don't worry, Mel, plenty of people do the Induction level carbs, but introducing new foods. It's common enough around here. As long as you're not getting your 20g of carbs from cakes or chips, it's something that can work well! Some of the higher rungs could be barred to you, since trying to get in an say an apple and your veggie carbs for the day might be too much of a squeeze at 20g. But you can assess that later and see if you're ready to try moving up a few grams per day.

Remember that it's not as simple as lowest carbs = only way to keep losing. If that was the case then the whole diet would be Induction! So keep an open mind as you go through the next few weeks.

DirtycashDylan · 06-05-2009, 03:53 PM

checking in. my first post.

peanutte · 06-05-2009, 05:59 PM

Hello and welcome, Dylan!

Glendora · 06-05-2009, 07:31 PM

Hi, Dylan! Your avatar is making me laugh.

junkfoodmonkey, thank you, and you are so right. Of course, if I ever can do fruit without winding up outside of Ralph's at 2AM raking my fingernails down the glass and begging to be let in to satisfy the resultant binge, maybe I can do apples, just in thin slices (since as you say, a whole apple is really pretty high in carbs) and with peanut butter. I've heard pairing fruit with a protein can offset things sometimes...but no, I'm definitely not up for that yet. I'd rather not play around with things and would rather just not include certain rungs for the time being if I know they're likely to be triggers.

ETA: I have heard from some people that eventually, as the body heals itself a bit from years of crappy eating, it *is* possible to reintroduce a few foods one would not have thought one could. But again...no rush on that! I'm pretty happy with my food right now.

DirtycashDylan · 06-06-2009, 01:08 AM

Thanks ladies. This board is great! I was on another and they were lucky to get one new post a day. There's like 350 people on here at 1:00 in the morning. I'm sure I'll find every answer to anything I want on here!

junkfoodmonkey · 06-06-2009, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glendora

I've heard pairing fruit with a protein can offset things sometimes...but no, I'm definitely not up for that yet. I'd rather not play around with things and would rather just not include certain rungs for the time being if I know they're likely to be triggers.

I always eat fruit with protein and/or fat and usually as part of a meal, never on its own as a snack, as that's just asking for a blood sugar surge and crash for me, even with fruits I can handle well. So if and when you're ready to try some fruit definitely make sure to combine it with protein or fat or both.

waterlily · 06-06-2009, 06:47 PM

Well this thread title definitely caught my eye! I've been doing 'extended induction' for about 4 months now. I don't net my carbs and stay at 20g -- this week is the first time I've toyed with almonds a little bit. Prior to that, it was pretty much strict induction. I really don't have anything against OWL, but things are going so great, I'm afraid to change anything...even only adding an additional 5g of induction veggies! I know I need to get over that, and I will eventually -- at either my 6 month mark or another 20 lbs. gone whichever comes first. I was even afraid to have a few almonds...but I found little snack packs (1.5 oz.) at the checkout of one of our grocery stores and figured that was binge proof instead of buying the big canister I had in my hands.

Glendora · 06-06-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterlily

Well this thread title definitely caught my eye! I've been doing 'extended induction' for about 4 months now. I don't net my carbs and stay at 20g -- this week is the first time I've toyed with almonds a little bit. Prior to that, it was pretty much strict induction. I really don't have anything against OWL, but things are going so great, I'm afraid to change anything...even only adding an additional 5g of induction veggies! I know I need to get over that, and I will eventually -- at either my 6 month mark or another 20 lbs. gone whichever comes first. I was even afraid to have a few almonds...but I found little snack packs (1.5 oz.) at the checkout of one of our grocery stores and figured that was binge proof instead of buying the big canister I had in my hands.

Hmmmmmmmmmm...so you're still losing despite staying at 20g? I was playing around a little at 25-ish (once was 30) non-net to see if that would shake things up...thinking I might have the wrong take on all this. But if it does work for some people..I don't know, I just feel so much more comfortable at lower carbs. Like you, I'm kind of afraid picking them up...

REDSOXNATION · 06-16-2009, 12:09 AM

Just finished my 3rd day!! Can't wait to reach my goal, I too plan on staying on induction for as long as possible. I am in a zone, don't want to get side tracked!!

2big4mysize · 06-16-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterlily

Well this thread title definitely caught my eye! I've been doing 'extended induction' for about 4 months now. I don't net my carbs and stay at 20g -- this week is the first time I've toyed with almonds a little bit. Prior to that, it was pretty much strict induction. I really don't have anything against OWL, but things are going so great, I'm afraid to change anything...even only adding an additional 5g of induction veggies! I know I need to get over that, and I will eventually -- at either my 6 month mark or another 20 lbs. gone whichever comes first. I was even afraid to have a few almonds...but I found little snack packs (1.5 oz.) at the checkout of one of our grocery stores and figured that was binge proof instead of buying the big canister I had in my hands.

I did extended indution till my want for bread caused me to answer yes to the chapter 13 questions and I moved to OWL.

DId you know Dr Atkins recommneded adding nuts to the induction menu after day 14 it is in DANDR 2002 in the section on nuts in the carbohydrate chapter page 86 so enjoy your almonds. they hare packed with many healthy vits and minerals and all those new things scientists are just discovering are healthy for us.

peanutte · 06-16-2009, 12:01 PM

I love raw almonds!

DEEDLYNN · 06-16-2009, 05:15 PM

I'd love to hang out here a little while, so I can catch my LC footing. Got really off the beaten path...heck, I can't even see the path.......

I have a friend giving me some pretty sound advice I do believe.... (TY-friend), so I'm here....just trying to find someplace to hang out and get things moving in the right direction.

I have managed to be cigarette free since June 1, 2009....and really don't even crave those things at this point......so....I'm ready to commit to my WOE.

I'm leaving for vacation on Friday this week....but I'm not going to let that detour me. No reason too.....I have been onplan for vacation before...I can do it again.

Here is my commitment through the end of June....at which time...I will re-commit......

1) 20 grams carbs or less daily
2) adequate daily water
3) take my vitamin supplements daily
4) 30-60 minutes of activity daily

That simple.....there is nothing written there....that I can't do on a daily basis.

I think I will still have internet access at the beach, so I will be checking in....

Good Luck to YOU and ME!

Dee

peanutte · 06-16-2009, 06:41 PM

Go for it, Dee! You can do it!

why soitenly · 06-17-2009, 10:53 AM

Hi everyone. was wondering if I could join. Been on a permanent induction since I started (or VLC) since I began in March 08. 15 mo later, 60 lbs gone. Don't count net carbs, just total and make sure my protein/fat/carb ratios stay in check. (dont' eat any veggies thou)

2big4mysize · 06-17-2009, 11:02 AM

good to see you guys joining. hang in there and remember if you get off plan for any reason the moment you regain conciousness make the next bite back on plan. no punishment food deprivation and no well I'll restart tomorrow or when ever all these yummy high carb foods are gone. Do it immediately and you will notice that your off plan eatting is getting smaller and smaller and less and less frequent until you got to check your food journal to remeber the last time you were off plan.

DEEDLYNN · 06-18-2009, 02:07 PM

OK....I'm on Day 2...and working through it. For the most part....very very good....but I'm having a lot of stress from getting things packed for vacation, finishing up things at work and so forth.

But....I'm sticking with the plan.

I leave tomorrow morning at 6:00 am, but I think I am going to be able to get online with my laptop from the condo. If I can....YIPPY!!!! I'll be posting. If not....

. I will be on the road all day tomorrow.....so it will at least Saturday before I can check back in.

How about everyone else? How is everyone here doing? Sticking to plan.....

Good Luck!
Dee

2big4mysize · 06-18-2009, 02:17 PM

arer you packing legal foods for your trip? packets of mayo and pouches of tuna and/or chicken just incase there is a delay?

DEEDLYNN · 06-18-2009, 03:35 PM

Yep....I have some string cheese pk'd and cans of chicken & tuna. I have some SF jello in the cooler, some turkey pepperoni. Me and mom both love salami rolls, so there is a block of cream cheese in the cooler with a bit of salami.

I have a little jar of olives for something salty.

Mom got some leaf lettuce out of her garden and packed it, so that I can roll up some meat in it, when we stop for lunch.

I think I'm pretty good to go....

Lots and lots of water packed, because I'm gonna try to back off the diet soda....but an emergency stash of crystal light...just in case the craving hits.

My mom and daughter are very supportive, the granddaughter is 4....so I imagine I will hear and smell cookies in the back seat. Nothing would make a cookie taste worse than eating an olive before it....(so the olive's will be my co-pilot...LOL).

Any other ideas??? I'm determined to stay on plan....on the beach at the gulf....tons of seafood and good fresh produce...so no excuses...

OH...and I boiled some eggs too!

Dee

peanutte · 06-19-2009, 06:01 AM

Good job, Dee. Planning = success.

That's so funny--but true!--about the idea of eating a cookie after an olive. I like your strategic thinking!

2big4mysize · 06-19-2009, 12:17 PM

watch the shell fish as most have carbs in them too. it is the carbs in the muscle tissue that give them the "sweet" taste.

JFourth · 06-23-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glendora

Hmmmmmmmmmm...so you're still losing despite staying at 20g? I was playing around a little at 25-ish (once was 30) non-net to see if that would shake things up...thinking I might have the wrong take on all this. But if it does work for some people..I don't know, I just feel so much more comfortable at lower carbs. Like you, I'm kind of afraid picking them up...

I wonder if this is what I am doing? I stay around 20 grams a day as well. I don't eat too many nuts or berries but would like to. I am thinking maybe I'm having a hard time losing weight because I don't have "that much" to lose; only about 15-20 pounds. Maybe I should be more on this page?

JFourth · 06-23-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why soitenly

Hi everyone. was wondering if I could join. Been on a permanent induction since I started (or VLC) since I began in March 08. 15 mo later, 60 lbs gone. Don't count net carbs, just total and make sure my protein/fat/carb ratios stay in check. (dont' eat any veggies thou)

So if you are counting total and not net carbs then you are probably getting way under each day if you don't take out the fiber right?

LastchanceLouise · 06-24-2009, 06:07 PM

Yup, that's me. But the weight is still coming off excrutiatingly slowwww.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glendora

Okay...I guess I'm not technically in OWL per the other thread, since I'm staying at the lower max carbs rather than climbing the rungs and/or adding 5g/day/week.

So if anyone else is like me, check in here!

Here's what I'm doing:

1. I have finished with Induction.
2. I am staying at ~20g carbs/day.
3. My carbs are NOT net. I just count 'em up and if a bunch of them on a given day are fiber, so much the better! It will all even out in the end, I'm assuming.
4. I am trying to get in at least a daily walk.
5. Out of my total, I can eat non-Induction carbs...since I'm no longer in Induction. So I may eat a few nuts or one thing or another that would either be very limited or nonexistent on Induction.

Hope this makes sense: In a nutshell: If you plan on staying at 20g carbs/day for a while, net or not, doesn't matter, but are no longer on Induction, check in here!

Malapert · 06-26-2009, 04:20 PM

Count me in too. I started the day after Mem Day, so I'm on day 31, down 16 pounds. I know that's not as extreme as a lot of people lose in a month but I'm happy with it - heck, that's still faster than average at 4 pounds/week!

Atkins says it's fine to stay on the 20 net carbs a week "if you have a lot of weight to lose". What does that mean?? I have 40-ish more to go. Like several of you, I'm scared that upping my carbs will slow my loss. And I'm not feeling deprived or missing any certain foods yet. So I figure that I'm good to go for a while longer.

I have added nuts to my acceptable foods list and that's been really nice to actually have some crunch!!

peanutte · 06-26-2009, 07:22 PM

Oh my God, 4 pounds a week is insane! Don't expect to continue that rate!

DEEDLYNN · 06-28-2009, 03:47 PM

I'm backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.

We were so far out on the penisula that I did not get service for the internet

But we had a great time and for the most part I stayed on plan. I'm excited to really get back in a rhythm now.

I just pulled in, but was anxious to check in.....

And.....the best part.....no ciggy for the entire vacation too.....Ciggy free since 6/1/2009.

Be back after bit.

06-02-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
Glendora Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 418 Blog Entries: 14 Gallery: Glendora Stats: 178/170/135 WOE: Atkins/LC Start Date: May 2009	Staying at 20g but not in Induction? Check in here! Okay...I guess I'm not technically in OWL per the other thread, since I'm staying at the lower max carbs rather than climbing the rungs and/or adding 5g/day/week. So if anyone else is like me, check in here! Here's what I'm doing: 1. I have finished with Induction. 2. I am staying at ~20g carbs/day. 3. My carbs are NOT net. I just count 'em up and if a bunch of them on a given day are fiber, so much the better! It will all even out in the end, I'm assuming. 4. I am trying to get in at least a daily walk. 5. Out of my total, I can eat non-Induction carbs...since I'm no longer in Induction. So I may eat a few nuts or one thing or another that would either be very limited or nonexistent on Induction. Hope this makes sense: In a nutshell: If you plan on staying at 20g carbs/day for a while, net or not, doesn't matter, but are no longer on Induction, check in here! __________________ Mel

06-03-2009, 02:17 AM	#5
junkfoodmonkey Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 4,019 Blog Entries: 51 Gallery: junkfoodmonkey Stats: Start: 242 Now:150 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: Nov 2003	Don't worry, Mel, plenty of people do the Induction level carbs, but introducing new foods. It's common enough around here. As long as you're not getting your 20g of carbs from cakes or chips, it's something that can work well! Some of the higher rungs could be barred to you, since trying to get in an say an apple and your veggie carbs for the day might be too much of a squeeze at 20g. But you can assess that later and see if you're ready to try moving up a few grams per day. Remember that it's not as simple as lowest carbs = only way to keep losing. If that was the case then the whole diet would be Induction! So keep an open mind as you go through the next few weeks. __________________ My Atkins history: 2003 - 2005 242lbs - 150lbs. 2006 - 2007 Got silly, regained 30lbs. 2008 - 2009 184lbs - 150lbs. Now maintaining.

06-05-2009, 07:31 PM	#8
Glendora Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 418 Blog Entries: 14 Gallery: Glendora Stats: 178/170/135 WOE: Atkins/LC Start Date: May 2009	Hi, Dylan! Your avatar is making me laugh. junkfoodmonkey, thank you, and you are so right. Of course, if I ever can do fruit without winding up outside of Ralph's at 2AM raking my fingernails down the glass and begging to be let in to satisfy the resultant binge, maybe I can do apples, just in thin slices (since as you say, a whole apple is really pretty high in carbs) and with peanut butter. I've heard pairing fruit with a protein can offset things sometimes...but no, I'm definitely not up for that yet. I'd rather not play around with things and would rather just not include certain rungs for the time being if I know they're likely to be triggers. ETA: I have heard from some people that eventually, as the body heals itself a bit from years of crappy eating, it is possible to reintroduce a few foods one would not have thought one could. But again...no rush on that! I'm pretty happy with my food right now. Last edited by Glendora; 06-05-2009 at 07:34 PM..

06-16-2009, 12:09 AM	#13
REDSOXNATION Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1 Gallery: REDSOXNATION Stats: 311/302/205 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 13, 2009	Back On! Just finished my 3rd day!! Can't wait to reach my goal, I too plan on staying on induction for as long as possible. I am in a zone, don't want to get side tracked!!

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06-02-2009, 01:44 PM	#2
peanutte Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,899 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 212 (before Atkins)/188 (Jan.'09)/136.2/140 WOE: Atkins Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09	Mel, I just posted to you over there...go read it, hon! I said I didn't mean to make you feel unwelcome and I'm sorry if I did!

06-02-2009, 01:45 PM	#3
Glendora Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 418 Blog Entries: 14 Gallery: Glendora Stats: 178/170/135 WOE: Atkins/LC Start Date: May 2009	Oh God no, you definitely didn't, I just figured I'm on a kooky regimen! I will go check..........thanks!

06-02-2009, 01:46 PM	#4
peanutte Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,899 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 212 (before Atkins)/188 (Jan.'09)/136.2/140 WOE: Atkins Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09

06-05-2009, 03:53 PM	#6
DirtycashDylan Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 12 Gallery: DirtycashDylan Stats: 340/313/240 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 1, 2009	checking in. my first post.

06-05-2009, 05:59 PM	#7
peanutte Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,899 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 212 (before Atkins)/188 (Jan.'09)/136.2/140 WOE: Atkins Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09	Hello and welcome, Dylan!

06-06-2009, 01:08 AM	#9
DirtycashDylan Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 12 Gallery: DirtycashDylan Stats: 340/313/240 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 1, 2009	Thanks ladies. This board is great! I was on another and they were lucky to get one new post a day. There's like 350 people on here at 1:00 in the morning. I'm sure I'll find every answer to anything I want on here!

06-06-2009, 06:47 PM	#11
waterlily Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 82 Gallery: waterlily Stats: 248/197/148 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/18/09	Well this thread title definitely caught my eye! I've been doing 'extended induction' for about 4 months now. I don't net my carbs and stay at 20g -- this week is the first time I've toyed with almonds a little bit. Prior to that, it was pretty much strict induction. I really don't have anything against OWL, but things are going so great, I'm afraid to change anything...even only adding an additional 5g of induction veggies! I know I need to get over that, and I will eventually -- at either my 6 month mark or another 20 lbs. gone whichever comes first. I was even afraid to have a few almonds...but I found little snack packs (1.5 oz.) at the checkout of one of our grocery stores and figured that was binge proof instead of buying the big canister I had in my hands.

06-16-2009, 12:01 PM	#15
peanutte Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,899 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 212 (before Atkins)/188 (Jan.'09)/136.2/140 WOE: Atkins Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09	I love raw almonds!

06-16-2009, 05:15 PM	#16
DEEDLYNN MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,671 Gallery: DEEDLYNN	I'd love to hang out here a little while, so I can catch my LC footing. Got really off the beaten path...heck, I can't even see the path....... I have a friend giving me some pretty sound advice I do believe.... (TY-friend), so I'm here....just trying to find someplace to hang out and get things moving in the right direction. I have managed to be cigarette free since June 1, 2009....and really don't even crave those things at this point......so....I'm ready to commit to my WOE. I'm leaving for vacation on Friday this week....but I'm not going to let that detour me. No reason too.....I have been onplan for vacation before...I can do it again. Here is my commitment through the end of June....at which time...I will re-commit...... 1) 20 grams carbs or less daily 2) adequate daily water 3) take my vitamin supplements daily 4) 30-60 minutes of activity daily That simple.....there is nothing written there....that I can't do on a daily basis. I think I will still have internet access at the beach, so I will be checking in.... Good Luck to YOU and ME! Dee

06-16-2009, 06:41 PM	#17
peanutte Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,899 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 212 (before Atkins)/188 (Jan.'09)/136.2/140 WOE: Atkins Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09	Go for it, Dee! You can do it!

06-17-2009, 10:53 AM	#18
why soitenly Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 92 Gallery: why soitenly Stats: 245/169.2/150 WOE: VLC Start Date: 03/08	Hi everyone. was wondering if I could join. Been on a permanent induction since I started (or VLC) since I began in March 08. 15 mo later, 60 lbs gone. Don't count net carbs, just total and make sure my protein/fat/carb ratios stay in check. (dont' eat any veggies thou)

06-17-2009, 11:02 AM	#19
2big4mysize Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7,512 Gallery: 2big4mysize Stats: 313 to current goalie 169-173 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: june 1 2002	good to see you guys joining. hang in there and remember if you get off plan for any reason the moment you regain conciousness make the next bite back on plan. no punishment food deprivation and no well I'll restart tomorrow or when ever all these yummy high carb foods are gone. Do it immediately and you will notice that your off plan eatting is getting smaller and smaller and less and less frequent until you got to check your food journal to remeber the last time you were off plan.

06-18-2009, 02:07 PM	#20
DEEDLYNN MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,671 Gallery: DEEDLYNN	OK....I'm on Day 2...and working through it. For the most part....very very good....but I'm having a lot of stress from getting things packed for vacation, finishing up things at work and so forth. But....I'm sticking with the plan. I leave tomorrow morning at 6:00 am, but I think I am going to be able to get online with my laptop from the condo. If I can....YIPPY!!!! I'll be posting. If not.... . I will be on the road all day tomorrow.....so it will at least Saturday before I can check back in. How about everyone else? How is everyone here doing? Sticking to plan..... Good Luck! Dee

06-18-2009, 02:17 PM	#21
2big4mysize Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7,512 Gallery: 2big4mysize Stats: 313 to current goalie 169-173 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: june 1 2002	arer you packing legal foods for your trip? packets of mayo and pouches of tuna and/or chicken just incase there is a delay?

06-18-2009, 03:35 PM	#22
DEEDLYNN MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,671 Gallery: DEEDLYNN	Yep....I have some string cheese pk'd and cans of chicken & tuna. I have some SF jello in the cooler, some turkey pepperoni. Me and mom both love salami rolls, so there is a block of cream cheese in the cooler with a bit of salami. I have a little jar of olives for something salty. Mom got some leaf lettuce out of her garden and packed it, so that I can roll up some meat in it, when we stop for lunch. I think I'm pretty good to go.... Lots and lots of water packed, because I'm gonna try to back off the diet soda....but an emergency stash of crystal light...just in case the craving hits. My mom and daughter are very supportive, the granddaughter is 4....so I imagine I will hear and smell cookies in the back seat. Nothing would make a cookie taste worse than eating an olive before it....(so the olive's will be my co-pilot...LOL). Any other ideas??? I'm determined to stay on plan....on the beach at the gulf....tons of seafood and good fresh produce...so no excuses... OH...and I boiled some eggs too! Dee

06-19-2009, 06:01 AM	#23
peanutte Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,899 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 212 (before Atkins)/188 (Jan.'09)/136.2/140 WOE: Atkins Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09	Good job, Dee. Planning = success. That's so funny--but true!--about the idea of eating a cookie after an olive. I like your strategic thinking!

06-19-2009, 12:17 PM	#24
2big4mysize Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7,512 Gallery: 2big4mysize Stats: 313 to current goalie 169-173 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: june 1 2002	watch the shell fish as most have carbs in them too. it is the carbs in the muscle tissue that give them the "sweet" taste.

06-26-2009, 04:20 PM	#28
Malapert Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15 Gallery: Malapert Stats: 209/193/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 26, 2009	Count me in too. I started the day after Mem Day, so I'm on day 31, down 16 pounds. I know that's not as extreme as a lot of people lose in a month but I'm happy with it - heck, that's still faster than average at 4 pounds/week! Atkins says it's fine to stay on the 20 net carbs a week "if you have a lot of weight to lose". What does that mean?? I have 40-ish more to go. Like several of you, I'm scared that upping my carbs will slow my loss. And I'm not feeling deprived or missing any certain foods yet. So I figure that I'm good to go for a while longer. I have added nuts to my acceptable foods list and that's been really nice to actually have some crunch!!

06-26-2009, 07:22 PM	#29
peanutte Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,899 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 212 (before Atkins)/188 (Jan.'09)/136.2/140 WOE: Atkins Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09	Oh my God, 4 pounds a week is insane! Don't expect to continue that rate!

06-28-2009, 03:47 PM	#30
DEEDLYNN MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,671 Gallery: DEEDLYNN	I'm backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk. We were so far out on the penisula that I did not get service for the internet But we had a great time and for the most part I stayed on plan. I'm excited to really get back in a rhythm now. I just pulled in, but was anxious to check in..... And.....the best part.....no ciggy for the entire vacation too.....Ciggy free since 6/1/2009. Be back after bit.