Kimkins - To have or not to have

Divinity · 06-14-2007, 08:13 AM

To have or not to have coffee...that is the question? LOL

Also, if the answer is yes, to have or not to have cream and/or splenda?

Thanks for any and all help.

I hope you're ALL having a great Thursday!

Tippy Toes · 06-14-2007, 08:27 AM

Coffee is fine but use as little half and half as possible. Splenda is OK.

janamonkey · 06-14-2007, 08:30 AM

I do drink coffee and I do

drink a little 1/2 and 1/2. I measure it out with a teaspoon so I don't just do the free pour anymore.

mermaid · 06-14-2007, 08:35 AM

I do have coffee, but only about 4-5 ounces with either half and half or a combination of almond milk with cream. I am noticing that I do lose slower on Kimkins than others because I have more fat than she recommends. Coffee can also stimulate hunger, so that's why I keep it at small amounts only.

Divinity · 06-14-2007, 09:09 AM

Thank you guys SO MUCH for your help

I had some coffee/splenda/half&half today. It does seem to affect my hunger a bit. Maybe I'm just hungry as I haven't eaten breakfast yet. But I don't think so. Appetite suppression, from what I've been reading...should have already kicked in.

Thanks Again!

mermaid · 06-14-2007, 09:11 AM

Yeah, Divinity, do be careful of the increased appetite. Not everyone has that effect I've heard, but if you do it can really sabbotage you much more than a little extra cream does.

janamonkey · 06-14-2007, 11:10 AM

I don't experience extra hunger.. it helps me actually.. so YMMV??

Divinity · 06-14-2007, 12:14 PM

Wow, I hope it will limit my appetite.

I'm feeling a little "SNATT"y so, I hope that means I'm entering into the land of ketosis...where fat loss is great and appetite is minimal...lol.

You guys are great support!

Melle's_Sweetheart · 06-19-2007, 07:43 AM

Blah..I'm snatty with a migraine today...I hope it doesn't get worse-I don't have my medication with me...

Anyways...I have 8 oz of decaf coffee in the morning with no cream....that's it. I try to drink decaffeinated colas, as well.

Divinity · 06-19-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Melle's_Sweetheart

Blah..I'm snatty with a migraine today...I hope it doesn't get worse-I don't have my medication with me...

Anyways...I have 8 oz of decaf coffee in the morning with no cream....that's it. I try to drink decaffeinated colas, as well.

Thanks! Your results are amazing! I hope your head feels better.

Tippy Toes · 06-19-2007, 11:07 AM

I am starting Kimkins bootcamp on Monday. Looking to lose the last of the last... Tried other plans recently with no results. Doing Atkins Induction now with no results, lol. I keep trying anyways. But, I KNOW Kimkins works! Been there and done that and hopefully can do it one more time around. Wish me luck!

Divinity · 06-19-2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tippy Toes

I am starting Kimkins bootcamp on Monday. Looking to lose the last of the last... Tried other plans recently with no results. Doing Atkins Induction now with no results, lol. I keep trying anyways. But, I KNOW Kimkins works! Been there and done that and hopefully can do it one more time around. Wish me luck!

Good Luck

You look so great already! Welcome

robnkin · 06-19-2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Divinity

To have or not to have coffee...that is the question? LOL

Also, if the answer is yes, to have or not to have cream and/or splenda?

Thanks for any and all help.

I hope you're ALL having a great Thursday!

Hello again,

Well, my husband lost 40 lbs on Atkins a few years ago and he drank cofee every morning with half and half with no problem. He also drank diet cokes all day much to my dismay and never stalled.

I think men have an easier time when low carbing!

I used to be a coffee drinker too, but now I am a hot tea drinker. I ran out of coffee one morning and had hot tea instead, I have been hooked on tea ever since! I drink my tea with half and half. I think for most folks it makes no difference in the amount of weight lost if having coffee or tea each day. When I first started low carbing again last month I was still losing almost a pound a day while drinking my tea with half and half. My recent stall on Kimkins was definitely not because of the tea and half and half in my opinion. I always make sure I include the carbs from the half and half in my daily carb count. The brand of half and half I buy has only 1 carb for 2 tablespoons! I can't deny myself such pleasure for just 1 little carb! I get a headache if I don't have my morning brew! Worse yet, I could never stick with any diet if I didn't have it each day!

As for Splenda, I am not sure. I never sweetend my coffee or hot tea. My husband on the other hand always uses Equal in his.

Angelica

robnkin · 06-19-2007, 12:16 PM

Oh, I forgot to add. Coffee or Tea never increased my appetite either. It is the opposite for me as well. It helps diminish my appetite.

robnkin · 06-19-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mermaid

I do have coffee, but only about 4-5 ounces with either half and half or a combination of almond milk with cream. I am noticing that I do lose slower on Kimkins than others because I have more fat than she recommends. Coffee can also stimulate hunger, so that's why I keep it at small amounts only.

Mermaid,

How much fat is too much for you?

Angelica

Tippy Toes · 06-19-2007, 12:33 PM

The best way to break a Kimkins stall is to go a week on Atkins induction and then start Kimkins again. You probably won't lose any weight that week but you should start losing when you return to Kimkins. Let's face it--Kimkins is hard and we need results to keep us motivated, right? Well, if you aren't losing anyways, may as well have a short maintenance break while the body is adjusting.

janamonkey · 06-19-2007, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tippy Toes

The best way to break a Kimkins stall is to go a week on Atkins induction and then start Kimkins again. You probably won't lose any weight that week but you should start losing when you return to Kimkins. Let's face it--Kimkins is hard and we need results to keep us motivated, right? Well, if you aren't losing anyways, may as well have a short maintenance break while the body is adjusting.

By going to an atkins induction would you just do more fatty meats with the veggies already being eaten for Kimkins , or would you add more veggies and dairy too??

Tippy Toes · 06-19-2007, 01:33 PM

Stay under 20 carbs. Fatty meats OK and cheese is too. But start reasonable. Work your way in. And ALL the Kimkins weight lost stays off! yay Sometimes I do day 1 with just meat and eggs and a little fat, like butter. Then day 2 I add a few veggies but not many. More day 3.

06-14-2007, 08:13 AM	#1
Divinity Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 412 Gallery: Divinity Stats: 250/233.6/150 (for now) WOE: K/E or Kimkins...or THE BEST I CAN DO lol Start Date: 6/13/07	Kimkins - To have or not to have To have or not to have coffee...that is the question? LOL Also, if the answer is yes, to have or not to have cream and/or splenda? Thanks for any and all help. I hope you're ALL having a great Thursday!

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06-14-2007, 08:27 AM	#2
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Coffee is fine but use as little half and half as possible. Splenda is OK.

06-14-2007, 08:30 AM	#3
janamonkey Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,480 Gallery: janamonkey Stats: 145.2/145.2/130 5'5.5"	I do drink coffee and I do drink a little 1/2 and 1/2. I measure it out with a teaspoon so I don't just do the free pour anymore.

06-14-2007, 08:35 AM	#4
mermaid MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,036 Gallery: mermaid WOE: Clown Diet Start Date: re-start March 2006	I do have coffee, but only about 4-5 ounces with either half and half or a combination of almond milk with cream. I am noticing that I do lose slower on Kimkins than others because I have more fat than she recommends. Coffee can also stimulate hunger, so that's why I keep it at small amounts only.

06-14-2007, 09:09 AM	#5
Divinity Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 412 Gallery: Divinity Stats: 250/233.6/150 (for now) WOE: K/E or Kimkins...or THE BEST I CAN DO lol Start Date: 6/13/07	Thank you guys SO MUCH for your help I had some coffee/splenda/half&half today. It does seem to affect my hunger a bit. Maybe I'm just hungry as I haven't eaten breakfast yet. But I don't think so. Appetite suppression, from what I've been reading...should have already kicked in. Thanks Again!

06-14-2007, 09:11 AM	#6
mermaid MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,036 Gallery: mermaid WOE: Clown Diet Start Date: re-start March 2006	Yeah, Divinity, do be careful of the increased appetite. Not everyone has that effect I've heard, but if you do it can really sabbotage you much more than a little extra cream does.

06-14-2007, 11:10 AM	#7
janamonkey Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,480 Gallery: janamonkey Stats: 145.2/145.2/130 5'5.5"	I don't experience extra hunger.. it helps me actually.. so YMMV??

06-14-2007, 12:14 PM	#8
Divinity Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 412 Gallery: Divinity Stats: 250/233.6/150 (for now) WOE: K/E or Kimkins...or THE BEST I CAN DO lol Start Date: 6/13/07	Wow, I hope it will limit my appetite. I'm feeling a little "SNATT"y so, I hope that means I'm entering into the land of ketosis...where fat loss is great and appetite is minimal...lol. You guys are great support!

06-19-2007, 07:43 AM	#9
Melle's_Sweetheart Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 648 Gallery: Melle's_Sweetheart Stats: 330(319)/279/170 (21% bodyfat) WOE: Kamikaze Atkin's Start Date: Dec 1, 2003 (first time) May 28, 2007 (last time)	Blah..I'm snatty with a migraine today...I hope it doesn't get worse-I don't have my medication with me... Anyways...I have 8 oz of decaf coffee in the morning with no cream....that's it. I try to drink decaffeinated colas, as well.

06-19-2007, 11:07 AM	#11
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	I am starting Kimkins bootcamp on Monday. Looking to lose the last of the last... Tried other plans recently with no results. Doing Atkins Induction now with no results, lol. I keep trying anyways. But, I KNOW Kimkins works! Been there and done that and hopefully can do it one more time around. Wish me luck!

06-19-2007, 12:16 PM	#14
robnkin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 96 Gallery: robnkin	Oh, I forgot to add. Coffee or Tea never increased my appetite either. It is the opposite for me as well. It helps diminish my appetite.

06-19-2007, 12:33 PM	#16
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	The best way to break a Kimkins stall is to go a week on Atkins induction and then start Kimkins again. You probably won't lose any weight that week but you should start losing when you return to Kimkins. Let's face it--Kimkins is hard and we need results to keep us motivated, right? Well, if you aren't losing anyways, may as well have a short maintenance break while the body is adjusting.

06-19-2007, 01:33 PM	#18
Tippy Toes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,198 Gallery: Tippy Toes Stats: 263/150/150 to 155 Start Date: April 16 2004	Stay under 20 carbs. Fatty meats OK and cheese is too. But start reasonable. Work your way in. And ALL the Kimkins weight lost stays off! yay Sometimes I do day 1 with just meat and eggs and a little fat, like butter. Then day 2 I add a few veggies but not many. More day 3.