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    12 carbs for the day

    and I felt like I ate Alot...I went to the fitday thingy and entered in everything I had eaten for the day and the total was 12...I know that my body will start turning on me and stall if I don't get that number up...I am just absolutely not hungry...should I worry or just add a little more veggies? I seem to eat the veggies with the lowest carb count...
    I bought some black olives today and some differant kinds of cheeses in hopes of giving the good carbs a little boost...


    hw449lbs    ....cw360lbs...
    lw 298lbs...gw200lbs...
    33yr old F 5'10

    Proud Momma
    to
    Adam~9yrs and Abby~1yr





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  • #2
    Re: 12 carbs for the day

    You won't necessarily stall from eating 12g carbs as long as your calories are ok. Umm, you *are* eating your 2c salad veggies, and 1c other veggies? I'm assuming you're on induction?? If you're higher, it's really easy to find extra carbs.
    27/f/5'10"
    HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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    • #3
      Re: 12 carbs for the day

      Originally posted by Lyssie
      You won't necessarily stall from eating 12g carbs as long as your calories are ok. Umm, you *are* eating your 2c salad veggies, and 1c other veggies? I'm assuming you're on induction?? If you're higher, it's really easy to find extra carbs.
      yes I am on extended induction...probably for a while... I have quite a bit to lose...I had 1152 calories today...so I am guessing I should be ok...Thank you for the helpful info...most days I can get most of the veggies in...but today...I really struggled...I love veggies...but I just couldn't hardly make myself eat today

      I think I am going to start eating 1 cup salads during the day instead of trying to get a 2 cup salad down at lunch and then the 1 cup other veggie at supper...maybe that will help...Thanks again hun


      hw449lbs      ....cw360lbs...
      lw 298lbs...gw200lbs...
      33yr old F 5'10

      Proud Momma
      to
      Adam~9yrs and Abby~1yr





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      • #4
        Re: 12 carbs for the day

        It usually helps to keep them spread out through the day instead of all in one shot... As a side note, moving on to OWL won't necessarily slow down your loss, and sometimes will actually improve, but if you're fine with sticking with induction and the options you have there, then keep it up. Good Luck!!
        27/f/5'10"
        HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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        • #5
          Re: 12 carbs for the day

          When I did Atkins the first time I moved onto the next phase after being stalled for 3 wks. Just adding berries w/ cream as a treat each day gave me the boost and I started losing again.

          I would say if you are getting in enough calories and you are losing consistently each week then don't worry about it. Just spread your veggies out if you are struggling to get them in by the end of the day. Instead of using them at mealtimes, cut up some salad veggies for snack and eat them with cheese and protien. Or try celery with cream cheese and some 0 deli meat like turkey or roast beef on top.

          I am on day 7 of my Re-Induction and all week I barely got above 12-13 carbs but I am getting in the requirement on veggies and losing a 1lb a day so I think I am doing ok. If you start to stall you might want to re examine and push the carbs up a little higher.

          Hugs, Mel
          ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
          222/ 210.6 /155
          Phase-Extended Induction
          2nd Time Around
          Mini Goal: 200 lbs...10.6 lbs to go!!
          Age-34 /Height-6ft / Female

          Proud Mommy of
          Matthew 13, Jesse 10, Gabriel 7 and Emma 5

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          • #6
            Re: 12 carbs for the day

            Thank Ya'll...I appreciate the helpful info...I am a little swollen this morning and put on almost a pound overnight...I am guessing it's from the olives...

            water water water...here I come...lol


            hw449lbs            ....cw360lbs...
            lw 298lbs...gw200lbs...
            33yr old F 5'10

            Proud Momma
            to
            Adam~9yrs and Abby~1yr





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            • #7
              Re: 12 carbs for the day

              Yup, those black olives are pretty salty!

              During induction I usually only ate about 15g of carbs per day. The LIMIT is 20, and if you eat fewer, that's fine, as long as you've eaten your three cups of veggies. Since you're allowed one cup of "other" veggies, try experimenting with some new ones or different preparation techniques. My favorite "other" veggies are pumpkin (mixed with cream cheese, cinnamon and sweetener), spaghetti squash, cauliflower (I bake it with mayo/mustard, bacon, and cheese YUMMM!), asparagus, and string beans.

              As for spreading veggies out, I used to have a hard time eating veggies at breakfast. You could make omelets with veggies, but I didn't really dig this either. So I'll cut a bell pepper (usually red or orange, yum!) into strips, and eat those along with my breakfast, or have warm pumpkin--it's so good, it tastes like dessert! There's also a great recipe on Linda's site for "fried apples" using chayote squash. If you limit the splenda and cut the molasses, it's induction-legal.
              START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
              RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
              F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY

              Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41

              Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
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              • #8
                Re: 12 carbs for the day

                oooo great ideas Julie...thanks.

                Hugs, Mel
                ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
                222/ 210.6 /155
                Phase-Extended Induction
                2nd Time Around
                Mini Goal: 200 lbs...10.6 lbs to go!!
                Age-34 /Height-6ft / Female

                Proud Mommy of
                Matthew 13, Jesse 10, Gabriel 7 and Emma 5

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                • #9
                  Re: 12 carbs for the day

                  Here's the link to a GREAT recipe site! I forgot to post this earlier...the recipes marked with an asterisk (*) are induction-legal.

                  Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home
                  START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
                  RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
                  F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY

                  Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41

                  Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
                  GLUTEN-FREE since 10/08

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                  • #10
                    Re: 12 carbs for the day

                    Originally posted by julirama723
                    Yup, those black olives are pretty salty!

                    During induction I usually only ate about 15g of carbs per day. The LIMIT is 20, and if you eat fewer, that's fine, as long as you've eaten your three cups of veggies. Since you're allowed one cup of "other" veggies, try experimenting with some new ones or different preparation techniques. My favorite "other" veggies are pumpkin (mixed with cream cheese, cinnamon and sweetener), spaghetti squash, cauliflower (I bake it with mayo/mustard, bacon, and cheese YUMMM!), asparagus, and string beans.

                    As for spreading veggies out, I used to have a hard time eating veggies at breakfast. You could make omelets with veggies, but I didn't really dig this either. So I'll cut a bell pepper (usually red or orange, yum!) into strips, and eat those along with my breakfast, or have warm pumpkin--it's so good, it tastes like dessert! There's also a great recipe on Linda's site for "fried apples" using chayote squash. If you limit the splenda and cut the molasses, it's induction-legal.
                    I tried the loaded califlower the other night and that stuff rocked...will be using it again and often...lol
                    I was to worried about the pumpkin and spaghetti squash but I love them both...and the baked asparagus was really good to...
                    I also have a hard time eating veggies and any kind of fish for breakfast...not sure what it is...but the fish is just not a breakfast food to me...lol
                    I guess I just thought I had to have as close to 20 a day that I could get...I will worry lots less knowing I'm not in this boat alone...
                    Thanks again everyone


                    hw449lbs                    ....cw360lbs...
                    lw 298lbs...gw200lbs...
                    33yr old F 5'10

                    Proud Momma
                    to
                    Adam~9yrs and Abby~1yr





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                    • #11
                      Re: 12 carbs for the day

                      You're trying to eat fish for breakfast? No offense, but YUK!

                      You can eat whatever you want off of the acceptable foods list. You don't have to eat breakfast foods for breakfast or dinner foods for dinner. On induction, my favorite dinner was an omelette with bacon.
                      START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
                      RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
                      F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY

                      Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41

                      Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
                      GLUTEN-FREE since 10/08

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                      • #12
                        Re: 12 carbs for the day

                        I can't imagine eating it either, except maybe Salmon Patties. Canned salmon made with egg sauteed in Olive oil w/ a lil bit garlic salt. I think I could eat those anytime. lol

                        I just found a can of Pumpkin in my cupboard...I can't wait to try it later. Never would have thunk it. lol

                        Hugs, Mel
                        ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
                        222/ 210.6 /155
                        Phase-Extended Induction
                        2nd Time Around
                        Mini Goal: 200 lbs...10.6 lbs to go!!
                        Age-34 /Height-6ft / Female

                        Proud Mommy of
                        Matthew 13, Jesse 10, Gabriel 7 and Emma 5

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                        • #13
                          Re: 12 carbs for the day

                          Originally posted by MissMel
                          I just found a can of Pumpkin in my cupboard...I can't wait to try it later. Never would have thunk it. lol
                          Hi MissMel! Just a reminder to make sure it's just plain pumpkin and not the pie mix with all the other stuff added.

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                          • #14
                            Re: 12 carbs for the day

                            Its Libby's 100% pumpkin...net carbs of 4 per 1/2 cup serving.

                            Is their a brand out there that is lower?

                            Thanks...

                            Hugs, Mel
                            ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
                            222/ 210.6 /155
                            Phase-Extended Induction
                            2nd Time Around
                            Mini Goal: 200 lbs...10.6 lbs to go!!
                            Age-34 /Height-6ft / Female

                            Proud Mommy of
                            Matthew 13, Jesse 10, Gabriel 7 and Emma 5

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                            • #15
                              Re: 12 carbs for the day

                              THANKS Julie for the link to Linda's recipes. Gives me so many more options AND I can stay induction-compliant.

                              Is Sugar-free jello 'legal' on induction?
                              "Confidence is the companion of success"

                              Female
                              Age 56
                              5'9"
                              Restarted 2-4-09

                              1st Mini Goal - 5 lbs - Met 2/21/09
                              2nd Mini Goal - 10 lbs - Met 3/7/09
                              3rd Mini Goal - 15 lbs - Met 3/15/09
                              4th Mini Goal - 20 lbs
                              5th Mini Goal - 25 lbs
                              6th Mini Goal - 30 lbs
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