Hi girls. I am not a new gla here infact i am considered an oldie. I was ding great but have run out of steam i need and crave a huge kick in the ubut.

I do proteinpower and have done it for 2 years I have lost up to 65 lbs i did gain 20 back last year and this last month i think i have gained about 15 back just pigging out. I know about 8 is water but well otehr than that i am a success story. few facts I have lost as i had said 65 lbs, slw and steady i have gone from no activity to very physical. droped from 235 to 169 (lowest). my cholesterol checkied last month is a low 176 with HDL (good cholesterol) 69, LDL (BAD) 89 Triglycerieds the really bad ones 98. these numbers are absolutly fantastic!!! Tri/HDH should be less than 3 mine is just over 1 so my numbers are fantastic!!

so is that success enough???

Well I am tired so i must get to bed but saw this thread and have been meaning to post. please feel free to join us in the other threads too the daily for **** chat and getting to know each ther, and many of the other ones too.

did you actually READ your post????? **** CHAT???? from YOU????


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Well, I messed up a bit over the weekend but am back on track now. I had gained 3 lbs since Thursday, but I think it was probably my lack of water intake as I am back down two already today and by tomorrow morning should be back down to 166 where I was last week. Thats a nine pound loss from when I started around May 1st or 2nd.
I was thinking that the only way I am going to be able to stick with this for the long haul was to take a day a week and eat all the carbs I want, but I found that it just makes it harder to get back on track and I really didn't enjoy the food anyway. I just felt sick later and bad about myself. So, I am going to try to stay on task....and maybe once a week allow myself a sugery treat rather then a whole day! I also am sure that I would be closer to 160 by now if I had kept up what I was doing. Oh well...a lesson learned!

Do you all know about Crystal Light drink mix? 0 carbs and it is tasty. I have been drinking the Strawberry/Orange/Banana one and it is very good.
My hubby goes in for surgery on Thursday and will have a liquid diet for a month, so if he can do that, I can do this!

My email is [email protected] if anyone wants to mail directly.
Good luck all!
duckriley

We all need a boot now and then, but you are doing just fabulous and maybe only a slight nudge in the right direction should do it for you!

Hugs to you!

I have now lost 3lbs since the weekend but I am running out of idas of what to eat.

It has to be eggs eggs for breakfast.

Any Ideas for simple meals I don't get a lot of time in the week to cook

Jan

There is a brand called Wampler Turkey Franks, if you're into hot dogs, I split them down the middle and put a bit of cheese. Zap them for about a minute and Mmmm... (No sugar no carbs)

Also hard boiled eggs, though admittedly, I am beating my little brothers (the ones eating breadsticks and sugar cookies around me. ARGH!) off of them...

Eat leftovers from the night before. Warm up extra chicken, etc...

I've only been on since last Friday (Lost 4 lbs so far) but maybe this will help...

Hello everyone. I have been doing Atkins for about 10 months now and have gone from 325 pounds to 249 pounds. A total loss of 76 pounds and keeping it off and still losing. It wasn't smooth sailing and there were times when I stalled and got so angry I wanted Dr. Atkins head on a plate but I kept going and now there is no other way to eat for me. As a nurse I know this is no more dangerous than removing all the fat from your diet in fact to do that would cause more problems to your body systems. If anyone is thinking of doing this or any other diet for the first time I advise getting the book and reading it cover to cover first. There is a correct way to follow this food plan and there is a wrong way to do it too. I find that those who have the most trouble with it are doing it incorrectly and not eating nearly enough veggies and too much protien becasue that is what they think the diet is about. If done correctly Atkins is a satisfying WOE that most people can live with for life. This like anything else isn't for everyone but doesn't deserve nearly the bad press it's been given.

For those of you who are thinking about it, I say good luck and read the book first!

Tazmani! Way to go! whoooooo hooooo !! You've done fantastic!

It's good to see you again!

I think it's important to remember - Let the plan work for you, don't work the plan!

J

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Great to see you again!!! I remember when you were ready to serve Dr Atkins his head on a plate!!! You are doing absolutly fantastic now!!!! Ane yes you are right, we do need to read the book to get a good understanding of the woe!!! and do not be shy of asking for help either, you need to eat corretly to make this work. and to remian healthy too!!!

Hi Taz

That is quite brilliant - I eat lots of veggies and salad and I am having some fruit too because I know I should - I hope I can succeed like you have - what a brilliant example!
Jan

It's been a full week now on Atkins. I'm finding it rather easy to know what to eat, and I usually do really well. I started at about 202.5 and then went up to 205 and now am down to 201.5. Ketones started showing up on my test stick on the fourth day (available at Walmarts now...but cheaper at GNC...I just bought 100 for $15.00...Walmarts had em for 25 for $13ish.

Let me tell you a few things I've found that I like.

Mexican Salad: One cup of shredded lettuce, 2 tablespoons of medium salsa (mine had 1 gram of carbs), .25 cup of shredded Mexican (four blend) cheese...and I mix it all together really well with homemade quacamole (avacado and garlic powder) or sour cream. I found that it tastes best when I use just enough of the "dressing" to just stick it all together...too much and it's yucky.

Taco salad....add taco seasoned meat to the above...and add a bit more sour cream and quacamole.

Diet Rite cola has several flavors sweetened with Splenda...Regular Diet Rite, White Grape (yummy), tangerine. I guess it's stil in the test phase, so some places may not have it.

Atkins Endulge bars are EXCELLENT for the chocolate craving! (2 grams of net carbs and it tastes sooooo goood.)

Atkins Advantage bars are not too bad for a quick meal, or on the go. I like the chocolate peanut butter and the almond chocolate brownie. I've ordered (from the web site) the chocolate decadence and the berry cheesecake. (They are on sale right now at www.atkinscenter.com)

(Walmart stocks the more popular ATkins bars...you can get the ones I mentioned above there. WATCH OUT though. Some of the bars that are grouped in the same area are NOT low carb.)

I'm using splenda and heavy whipping cream in my 1/2 decaf 1/2 caf coffee...and am really enjoying that !

Did you know that you can add cocoa powder to things...it's got fiber and low carbs! I'm gonna get some for my coffee for a treat.

I use CarbSolutions protein shakes when I'm in the mood for that. Net carbs for 8 ounces is 2 carbs. You can add a bit of splenda to sweeten it, if you want. Also, a drop of mint extract...or banana extract gives it a twist. Add crushed ice for a frosty type drink.

I made mexican (can you tell I like mexican food!) hamburgers tonight, and the whole family love it. Hamburger patties cooked your favorite way with mozza and cheddar cheese on top. Top with shredded lettuce and a teaspoon of mild salsa and quacamole.


Salad dressings: Paul Newman's Caesar has 1 carb and so does Krafts 4 cheese RAnch.

Another thing...I just quit smoking on Thursday with Zyban and the patch...and this diet has helped me say NO to stuff I ordinarily would have munched on. For some reason, this diet gives me willpower I've not had with other diets.

There are several sugar free (sweetened with sugar alcohol - no countable carbs) hard candies and gums that I just found at Walmart today, also. I'm limiting myself to 2 of those per day...just when I need a sweet or am having a craving for cigarettes.

If I don't lose much more weight after next week, I'm gonna have to cut out the sour cream and a few other things. I figured that, with my hypothyroid and other meds I take, I'd be resistant to losing. Because of my quitting smoking, my metabolism is also slowing down due to the lack of nicotine --- a stimulant). My lack of weight gain during this withdrawal period will be a great thing!

My figures are about 20 carbs, 25% Protein and the rest fat. My intake of calories is averaging about 1500. I eat several small meals during the day, as I have a hard time eating that much protein and fat in one sitting.

I have noticed that I'm not needed my ritual afternoon nap for the last two days. I've also slept better than I have in months.

QUESTIONS:

Has anyone noticed the stronger odor about yourself since starting atkins? I read it was normal...just curious.

Has anyone had diarreah intermittantly?

the strong odor is your ketones. you need to drink even more water than you have. your body will use the waste products and excrete them any way it can and the best way is to use plenty of deodorant and brush your teeth frequently but the only thing that will help is to drink tons of water.as for the diarrhea well it is not uncommon and plny of people get constipated for a while too. what minerals and vits are you taking?

I'm taking a multi-vitamin/mineral, E, C, B6, B12, Chromium (not picolinate) and just got L-Carnitine. I also started taking Acedophilus (sp?) for the yeast symptoms I developed and FiberCon is a normal part of my life due to those kind of problem .

I have been really struggeling with this diet the last few days. I had originally done very well, but then I found myself allowing myself to cheat way to often. I know that the only way for me to stick to it is to be very strict. If I eat one little thing, I tend to crave more and more.
Since thursday, both my husband and my 8 yr old have been hospitalized, my hubby with surgery, and daughter with possible Apendex issues. With all that is going on, I have just been eating everything in site! I intended to start fresh this morning, but blew it this afternoon and then started eating everythign I saw!
I am headed to bed now, and hoping I can get back on track in the morning.
I was 175 when I started, got down to 166 and am back at 168 this morning.
Tomorrow is a new day!!!! My goal is to eat properly until next weekend and see what I can get down to. I also need to be exercising I am sure. I agree with the previous post about the will power though....when I make it past the first couple of days, I seem to have tremendous will power!
Duckriley