Did anyone gain weight when they first started?

icemomma · 09-16-2008, 04:10 PM

I am up around 4 pounds.

My menu is as follows:

B: um, a hot dog. LOL I know I know.
L: french onion broth, with sharved parm, 1 tbsp
D: more soup, and a salad
S: sugar free pudding cup.

twinzie02 · 09-16-2008, 04:21 PM

Are you starting induction? You might want to avoid the franken foods as they are chock full of sodium. Probably the soup has a very large amount of sodium as well. You might want to refresh yourself with the induction menu. Maybe start your day with a couple of fried eggs or an egg cream (blended eggs with heavy cream, davinci syrup or cold coffee) and lunch maybe salad greens (I prefer baby spinach) with flaked tuna and dinner chicken, steak, fish and some vegetables. Try and stay away from prepared foods and eat clean with fresh veggies, limited cheese, and your favorite protein.

Just a few suggestions that helped me.

icemomma · 09-16-2008, 04:22 PM

I am not on induction but I nknow that the hot dog has to go! LOL

Laura in Arizona · 09-16-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icemomma

I am up around 4 pounds.

My menu is as follows:

B: um, a hot dog. LOL I know I know.
L: french onion broth, with sharved parm, 1 tbsp
D: more soup, and a salad
S: sugar free pudding cup.

Other than the hot dog I don't see any protein foods. Are you eating fish, beef, chicken, eggs things like that as well?

icemomma · 09-16-2008, 04:36 PM

Not in yesterdays menu. You are correct, though. I need more protein. But that wouldn't cause a gain, would it???

anniemo · 09-16-2008, 04:52 PM

it looks like you are lacking in fat, protein, and calories.

KINDERHORE · 09-16-2008, 04:53 PM

It would if you're eating an all salt diet

Hot dogs and canned soup are really high in salt and they always make me gain water weight.

CurlsNCuffs · 09-16-2008, 05:00 PM

I did not gain weight when I first started.

I did Atkins by the book.

Which plan are you following?

FloridaShell · 09-16-2008, 05:02 PM

No, I lost right away.

Ilpirata · 09-16-2008, 05:19 PM

based on what you posted you are eating I'm not surprised you've gone up. Its really really salty and way too low in protein, fat, and calories as others mentioned. It seems like maybe you haven't had a chance to read the book yet? Please do get your hands on one and dive in. In the meantime here is an approved induction list:

Induction food list

You should be eating until satisfied from the foods on the list including meat, eggs, full fat dressings, full fat mayo, 2 C of salad greens a day plus 1 C other vegetables.

Try doing induction exactly as described and 99 times out of 100 you will experience encouraging weight loss by the end of your two week induction.

Good Luck!

ETA, Here's a sample menu:

B: 2 eggs cooked in butter with 3 slices of bacon, Hot Coffee with 1 fl oz heavy cream

Sn: Lettuce roll ups with sliced turkey and mayo

L: Tuna Salad made with mayo and celery on a bed of Salad Greens

Sn: Deviled Eggs

D: Steak with side of Green Vegetables with Butter

lisabinil · 09-16-2008, 05:40 PM

Sf pudding cups are not lc-full of starches.

divergance · 09-17-2008, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilpirata

based on what you posted you are eating I'm not surprised you've gone up. Its really really salty and way too low in protein, fat, and calories as others mentioned. It seems like maybe you haven't had a chance to read the book yet? Please do get your hands on one and dive in. In the meantime here is an approved induction list:

Induction food list

You should be eating until satisfied from the foods on the list including meat, eggs, full fat dressings, full fat mayo, 2 C of salad greens a day plus 1 C other vegetables.

Try doing induction exactly as described and 99 times out of 100 you will experience encouraging weight loss by the end of your two week induction.

Good Luck!

ETA, Here's a sample menu:

B: 2 eggs cooked in butter with 3 slices of bacon, Hot Coffee with 1 fl oz heavy cream

Sn: Lettuce roll ups with sliced turkey and mayo

L: Tuna Salad made with mayo and celery on a bed of Salad Greens

Sn: Deviled Eggs

D: Steak with side of Green Vegetables with Butter

I agree with this,

I will say that I've gained weight while trying to get into keto but that was due to my fluid intake. I also take in electrolytes because I sweat it all back out. This causes me to retain water, I've said it before and I'll say it again. Redo your induction, add more protein, fats and calories. Try staying off the scale for two weeks and see what happens. Are you doing any cardio? or trying to stimulate your metabolism any?

DwightSchrute · 09-17-2008, 03:17 AM

I did Atkins by the book and GAINED 8 lbs before I started to lose. No hot dogs or soup....just meat and eggs and salad.

LC Angie · 09-17-2008, 05:12 AM

Pick a plan and follow it to the letter for two weeks and see what happens. I lost right away, and felt great after 3 days! No pudding, no hotdogs. Please don't forget your health in your quest to lose weight. Good luck!

icemomma · 09-17-2008, 05:59 PM

Thank you all very much. It's tough for me as I work for Panera and am around all sorts of yummy goodness everyday. ATGH. The soup is the BEST choice there, seriously. I often pair it with a salad, but it's so hard.

Ilpirata · 09-17-2008, 06:03 PM

Can you pack a lunch maybe?
Hard Boiled eggs are a PERFECT portable protein rich LC Inuction friendly food. I'd love to see you adding a couple of these to your day!

icemomma · 09-17-2008, 06:06 PM

I could, if my co workers won't hog tie me!!!

JRo · 09-17-2008, 06:33 PM

the soup is from Panera? According to their website, the French Onion soup is FULL of carbs - 13 grams for a 9.25 oz serving

And sugar-free pudding is not low-carb either!

JRo · 09-17-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icemomma

Thank you all very much. It's tough for me as I work for Panera and am around all sorts of yummy goodness everyday. ATGH. The soup is the BEST choice there, seriously. I often pair it with a salad, but it's so hard.

the salads there aren't really a good choice either, although I looked on their website and the Caesar dressing isn't too bad. I would have a grilled chicken Caesar without the croutons. The Greek Dressing is also pretty good. http://www.panerabread.com/pdf/nutr-guide.pdf

NO SOUP FOR YOU!

fawn · 09-17-2008, 06:37 PM

For optimum success, you will want to plan and prepare your meals. Eat real food....you're worth it! Have you read the Atkins plan yet? Those food choices are not nourishing your body. Kisha posted a great sample list for you.

09-16-2008, 04:10 PM	#1
icemomma Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 50 Gallery: icemomma	Did anyone gain weight when they first started? I am up around 4 pounds. My menu is as follows: B: um, a hot dog. LOL I know I know. L: french onion broth, with sharved parm, 1 tbsp D: more soup, and a salad S: sugar free pudding cup.

09-16-2008, 05:19 PM	#10
Ilpirata MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beautiful San Jose, CA Posts: 2,566 Gallery: Ilpirata Stats: 257/206/170 for now... WOE: Atkins. Eating to BMR Start Date: September 2007	based on what you posted you are eating I'm not surprised you've gone up. Its really really salty and way too low in protein, fat, and calories as others mentioned. It seems like maybe you haven't had a chance to read the book yet? Please do get your hands on one and dive in. In the meantime here is an approved induction list: Induction food list You should be eating until satisfied from the foods on the list including meat, eggs, full fat dressings, full fat mayo, 2 C of salad greens a day plus 1 C other vegetables. Try doing induction exactly as described and 99 times out of 100 you will experience encouraging weight loss by the end of your two week induction. Good Luck! ETA, Here's a sample menu: B: 2 eggs cooked in butter with 3 slices of bacon, Hot Coffee with 1 fl oz heavy cream Sn: Lettuce roll ups with sliced turkey and mayo L: Tuna Salad made with mayo and celery on a bed of Salad Greens Sn: Deviled Eggs D: Steak with side of Green Vegetables with Butter __________________ ~Kisha hypothyroid * five seven Last edited by Ilpirata : 09-16-2008 at 05:21 PM.

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09-16-2008, 04:21 PM	#2
twinzie02 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 148 Gallery: twinzie02 Stats: 220/170/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/5/08 Second time around	Are you starting induction? You might want to avoid the franken foods as they are chock full of sodium. Probably the soup has a very large amount of sodium as well. You might want to refresh yourself with the induction menu. Maybe start your day with a couple of fried eggs or an egg cream (blended eggs with heavy cream, davinci syrup or cold coffee) and lunch maybe salad greens (I prefer baby spinach) with flaked tuna and dinner chicken, steak, fish and some vegetables. Try and stay away from prepared foods and eat clean with fresh veggies, limited cheese, and your favorite protein. Just a few suggestions that helped me.

09-16-2008, 04:22 PM	#3
icemomma Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 50 Gallery: icemomma	I am not on induction but I nknow that the hot dog has to go! LOL

09-16-2008, 04:36 PM	#5
icemomma Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 50 Gallery: icemomma	Not in yesterdays menu. You are correct, though. I need more protein. But that wouldn't cause a gain, would it???

09-16-2008, 04:52 PM	#6
anniemo MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: brooklyn, ny Posts: 1,339 Gallery: anniemo WOE: whole organic lc	it looks like you are lacking in fat, protein, and calories.

09-16-2008, 04:53 PM	#7
KINDERHORE Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SAN FRANCISCO Posts: 411 Gallery: KINDERHORE Stats: Was 317! 273/265/162 WOE: Whole foods/Low Carb Start Date: 08/05	It would if you're eating an all salt diet Hot dogs and canned soup are really high in salt and they always make me gain water weight.

09-16-2008, 05:00 PM	#8
CurlsNCuffs MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,345 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs Stats: 240/147/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	I did not gain weight when I first started. I did Atkins by the book. Which plan are you following?

09-16-2008, 05:02 PM	#9
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,703 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	No, I lost right away.

09-16-2008, 05:40 PM	#11
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 9,287 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins for optimum health Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	Sf pudding cups are not lc-full of starches.

09-17-2008, 03:17 AM	#13
DwightSchrute Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 559 Gallery: DwightSchrute Stats: 58 y/o WOE: LC Start Date: 1997	I did Atkins by the book and GAINED 8 lbs before I started to lose. No hot dogs or soup....just meat and eggs and salad.

09-17-2008, 05:12 AM	#14
LC Angie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 251 Gallery: LC Angie Stats: 174.8/150.0/135 5'4" (new scale, new stats) WOE: Atkins/High Fat (75%) Start Date: June 22, 2008 (second time)	Pick a plan and follow it to the letter for two weeks and see what happens. I lost right away, and felt great after 3 days! No pudding, no hotdogs. Please don't forget your health in your quest to lose weight. Good luck!

09-17-2008, 05:59 PM	#15
icemomma Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 50 Gallery: icemomma	Thank you all very much. It's tough for me as I work for Panera and am around all sorts of yummy goodness everyday. ATGH. The soup is the BEST choice there, seriously. I often pair it with a salad, but it's so hard.

09-17-2008, 06:03 PM	#16
Ilpirata MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beautiful San Jose, CA Posts: 2,566 Gallery: Ilpirata Stats: 257/206/170 for now... WOE: Atkins. Eating to BMR Start Date: September 2007	Can you pack a lunch maybe? Hard Boiled eggs are a PERFECT portable protein rich LC Inuction friendly food. I'd love to see you adding a couple of these to your day!

09-17-2008, 06:06 PM	#17
icemomma Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 50 Gallery: icemomma	I could, if my co workers won't hog tie me!!!

09-17-2008, 06:33 PM	#18
JRo Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: District of Columbia Posts: 13,109 Gallery: JRo Stats: 205/190/125 WOE: atkins Start Date: August 2008	the soup is from Panera? According to their website, the French Onion soup is FULL of carbs - 13 grams for a 9.25 oz serving And sugar-free pudding is not low-carb either!

09-17-2008, 06:37 PM	#20
fawn Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,971 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	For optimum success, you will want to plan and prepare your meals. Eat real food....you're worth it! Have you read the Atkins plan yet? Those food choices are not nourishing your body. Kisha posted a great sample list for you.