first day on Atkins

phyllissusan · 10-09-2008, 06:26 AM

After much buildup and sole searching today is day one on Atkins. Breakfast will be eggs and turkey bacon, lunch hamburger with a green salad (no dressing since I can't do the vinegar thing) and dinner will be chicken and a green veggie or 2. Snacks will be hard boiled eggs. This morning, I did the oral yeast test, and surprise, surprise strings. I am so hopeful that with my determination and all of your support, I will be successful. Thanks to all

dointhis4me · 10-09-2008, 06:41 AM

How about some full fat ranch or blue cheese dressings on your salad or maybe just some olive oil?

Good Luck!

Marvelissa · 10-09-2008, 06:48 AM

I make my own blue cheese dressing with blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, a splash or 2 of vinegar and a pinch of splenda - it's creamy thick goodness. I eat it during induction - I don't heap it on - but a little on a green salad goes a long way for adding flavor! Congratulations on your decision to make changes! I'm restarting - today is my day three - I feel really good about committing myself again. Best wishes!

Sharon · 10-09-2008, 08:05 AM

Welcome to LCF

jfarmer1 · 10-09-2008, 08:07 AM

welcome an glad u found this site. I have only been doing it for 2 weeks and 2 days but could not have done it without everyone heres help..

good luck!

Cuelgirl · 10-09-2008, 08:13 AM

welcome!!!

slush · 10-09-2008, 11:51 AM

welcome...today is the first day of the rest of your life...enjoy losing the weight... it's just so cool how this simple way of eating really does work.

grammie2rylee · 10-09-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by phyllissusan

After much buildup and sole searching today is day one on Atkins. Breakfast will be eggs and turkey bacon, lunch hamburger with a green salad (no dressing since I can't do the vinegar thing) and dinner will be chicken and a green veggie or 2. Snacks will be hard boiled eggs. This morning, I did the oral yeast test, and surprise, surprise strings. I am so hopeful that with my determination and all of your support, I will be successful. Thanks to all

Welcome!

Did you know that we can eat Ranch, blue cheese dressing...anything low carb....I believe he says anything that is 2 or lower per 2 tblsp.? Do you like turkey bacon better than regular bacon? I prefer the regular and it's okay to have it! Now I go by the 2002 book so it may have changed! Welcome!
Hugs!
Marcia

phyllissusan · 10-09-2008, 04:25 PM

well, just completed 3 meals and did have blue cheese dressing and did go to the market for the real bacon. Now to get through till bedtime. Husband will help. Thanks

tinkabelle · 10-09-2008, 04:52 PM

Get ready to enjoy freedom from hunger and cravings and tons of energy! Welcome aboard!

Deb79fl · 10-09-2008, 04:54 PM

Welcome aboard!! Don't worry about over eating! Your appetite will naturally decrease. I was eating every few hours. If you get hungry between meals, eat some more protein and don't forget to add some healthy fats as that will help with your appetite. I easily ate 2000 calories a day the first week and still lost about 9 pounds.

Lots of great people here on the boards and loads of information!!

FloridaShell · 10-09-2008, 05:04 PM

phyllissusan · 10-09-2008, 05:19 PM

thanks for the calorie count. I feel I ate too much but 0 carbs. Thanks it is so hard.

kougra1984 · 10-09-2008, 06:20 PM

Deb79fl · 10-09-2008, 08:18 PM

You're Welcome!! It does get easier, especially after you start to see the results.

I told my husband I was going to give it one week, just to get past my cravings for junk. It was hard,but, the next week I went up a little in carbs and kept on losing. The most important thing to remember for me was to know that even if I fell off plan (and I did... often) I always relost the weight. I once regained about 7 pounds after a two week binge and thought, oh well, that's it.... back to my old habits. I took a good look at the inches and pounds I had lost and knew I didn't want to go back to 200+ pounds. So, I started eating clean again (not even induction level) and within one week, lost that 7 lbs. again. Now, I give myself a 5 lb limit, no excuses! The other thing that I have found (for myself, at least) was that the longer I stayed on plan, the less times I cheated or fell off. I felt I was never going to get to goal, after all I've been at least 180 for probably 15-20 years (I stopped counting when I felt that there no point any more). Once I got to 190, I decided to try another 10 lbs., then I wanted out of the 180's, etc.... Baby step will get you there. For me, it was easier to talk to myself in 10 pound goals. At least I would be thinner and healthier than when I started. I now weight less than when I got married - more than 22 years ago. I have a pair of shorts from high school (class of 79) and said one of these days I'll get back into them. I can zip them up, but have a few more pounds before I can be comfortable in them. My someday is almost here!! Yours will be, too and before you know it, you'll be motivating someone else.

You're going to do great! Post often and get to know the threads and you'll see the wealth of information and support will get you through the toughest of days!

Debbie

10-09-2008, 06:26 AM	#1
phyllissusan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: florida Posts: 113 Gallery: phyllissusan Stats: 188 WOE: WW Start Date: October, 2008	first day on Atkins After much buildup and sole searching today is day one on Atkins. Breakfast will be eggs and turkey bacon, lunch hamburger with a green salad (no dressing since I can't do the vinegar thing) and dinner will be chicken and a green veggie or 2. Snacks will be hard boiled eggs. This morning, I did the oral yeast test, and surprise, surprise strings. I am so hopeful that with my determination and all of your support, I will be successful. Thanks to all

10-09-2008, 06:48 AM	#3
Marvelissa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 469 Gallery: Marvelissa Stats: 206/194/140 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: 9/8/07, Quit Jan '08, Restart 10/7/08	I make my own blue cheese dressing with blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, a splash or 2 of vinegar and a pinch of splenda - it's creamy thick goodness. I eat it during induction - I don't heap it on - but a little on a green salad goes a long way for adding flavor! Congratulations on your decision to make changes! I'm restarting - today is my day three - I feel really good about committing myself again. Best wishes! Last edited by Marvelissa : 10-09-2008 at 06:50 AM.

10-09-2008, 05:19 PM	#13
phyllissusan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: florida Posts: 113 Gallery: phyllissusan Stats: 188 WOE: WW Start Date: October, 2008	debbie79fl thanks for the calorie count. I feel I ate too much but 0 carbs. Thanks it is so hard.

10-09-2008, 08:18 PM	#15
Deb79fl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 499 Gallery: Deb79fl Stats: 202.5/128 WOE: Atkins/ Now lower carb maintenance/ 5'2 Start Date: July 2007	You're Welcome!! It does get easier, especially after you start to see the results. I told my husband I was going to give it one week, just to get past my cravings for junk. It was hard,but, the next week I went up a little in carbs and kept on losing. The most important thing to remember for me was to know that even if I fell off plan (and I did... often) I always relost the weight. I once regained about 7 pounds after a two week binge and thought, oh well, that's it.... back to my old habits. I took a good look at the inches and pounds I had lost and knew I didn't want to go back to 200+ pounds. So, I started eating clean again (not even induction level) and within one week, lost that 7 lbs. again. Now, I give myself a 5 lb limit, no excuses! The other thing that I have found (for myself, at least) was that the longer I stayed on plan, the less times I cheated or fell off. I felt I was never going to get to goal, after all I've been at least 180 for probably 15-20 years (I stopped counting when I felt that there no point any more). Once I got to 190, I decided to try another 10 lbs., then I wanted out of the 180's, etc.... Baby step will get you there. For me, it was easier to talk to myself in 10 pound goals. At least I would be thinner and healthier than when I started. I now weight less than when I got married - more than 22 years ago. I have a pair of shorts from high school (class of 79) and said one of these days I'll get back into them. I can zip them up, but have a few more pounds before I can be comfortable in them. My someday is almost here!! Yours will be, too and before you know it, you'll be motivating someone else. You're going to do great! Post often and get to know the threads and you'll see the wealth of information and support will get you through the toughest of days! Debbie __________________ Life is full of changes... and I'm changing for the better! Now a member of the 70+ pound club! Started Atkins July 2007/ Goal of 135 met May 23, 2008 Now striving for new goal of 125 Only 3 More to go!!

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10-09-2008, 06:41 AM	#2
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,083 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/166/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6" and 30 y.o.	How about some full fat ranch or blue cheese dressings on your salad or maybe just some olive oil? Good Luck!

10-09-2008, 08:05 AM	#4
Sharon Come join us on the Game Board Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: retired now - I ski 40+ days annually and do marathons. 1st TIME GRANDMOTHER 6/18/07 Posts: 100,643 Gallery: Sharon Stats: 156/124/135 5'6" 63 y/o - GO UCLA - BEAT USC WOE: Atkins - low sodium and fresh food - STAY POSITIVE Start Date: 4/5/03 -------- McCAIN/PALIN in 2008	Welcome to LCF

10-09-2008, 08:07 AM	#5
jfarmer1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: east tn Posts: 139 Gallery: jfarmer1 Stats: 173/155.5/goal 145 WOE: atkins Start Date: 9/24/08	welcome an glad u found this site. I have only been doing it for 2 weeks and 2 days but could not have done it without everyone heres help.. good luck!

10-09-2008, 08:13 AM	#6
Cuelgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 262 Gallery: Cuelgirl Stats: 245/223/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/25/2008	welcome!!!

10-09-2008, 11:51 AM	#7
slush Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: mississippi,by way of Alberta Posts: 172 Gallery: slush Stats: 152/149/127 5'4" (1964) WOE: low carbs and running Start Date: august 2008	welcome...today is the first day of the rest of your life...enjoy losing the weight... it's just so cool how this simple way of eating really does work.

10-09-2008, 04:25 PM	#9
phyllissusan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: florida Posts: 113 Gallery: phyllissusan Stats: 188 WOE: WW Start Date: October, 2008	well, just completed 3 meals and did have blue cheese dressing and did go to the market for the real bacon. Now to get through till bedtime. Husband will help. Thanks

10-09-2008, 04:52 PM	#10
tinkabelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: northeast Posts: 115 Gallery: tinkabelle Stats: size 24/size 20/size 8 WOE: Atkins ! Start Date: Sept 2008	Get ready to enjoy freedom from hunger and cravings and tons of energy! Welcome aboard!

10-09-2008, 04:54 PM	#11
Deb79fl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 499 Gallery: Deb79fl Stats: 202.5/128 WOE: Atkins/ Now lower carb maintenance/ 5'2 Start Date: July 2007	Welcome aboard!! Don't worry about over eating! Your appetite will naturally decrease. I was eating every few hours. If you get hungry between meals, eat some more protein and don't forget to add some healthy fats as that will help with your appetite. I easily ate 2000 calories a day the first week and still lost about 9 pounds. Lots of great people here on the boards and loads of information!!

10-09-2008, 05:04 PM	#12
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,615 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08

10-09-2008, 06:20 PM	#14
kougra1984 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 709 Gallery: kougra1984 Stats: 380/293.2/145 WOE: Healthy Eating Start Date: ~~re-inducted 1/1/2008