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    Mistakes I made and how I plan to fix them

    I have done a few things I never did before on induction that I can say I am stopping immediately

    1 - too many seasonings with salt added
    2 - adding crystal light or similar to my water (plain water is just better I think)
    3 - skipped breakfast yesterday

    Tomorrow I will hit the GYM (for the first time in months!) probably go on the bike and stepper....
    Rebeginning Atkins - 3-5-09
    Male - 36 yrs - 5' 10"
    Starting weight - 290
    Goal - 200
    Tags: made, mistakes, plan
  • #2
    Re: Mistakes I made and how I plan to fix them

    Everyone's body reacts to things differently. Sometimes you just have to experiment a bit. It is great you are taking the time to recognize what works for you!
    sigpicCeeMarie 267/236/180 (-31 lbs!)
    56 pounds to Goal! I will do it!
    Next mini goal is 229 -
    Big goal 199 - Wonderland for my son's graduation!

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    • #3
      Re: Mistakes I made and how I plan to fix them

      I agree with you on the crystal light, avoid artificial sweeteners as much as you can while on induction. It's two weeks of your life that will pay off forever. The salt thing, visit your spice aisle and see Mrs. Dash. She has wonderful flavors that don't have salt. Also, there are some spices that I add to almost everything. Curry has fenugreek in it and aids in fat metabolism and lessens the insulin response of carbohydrates. Crushed red pepper and cayenne pepper are thermogenics that release endorphins and raise your metabolism. I add all three of these to my omlettes and seasoned meat. Who needs salt? I also make a chili that has a lot of these plus crazy amounts of milled flax seed. If you need to add fiber to your diet, see the recipe in the recipe forum. I eat it twice a day, every day. Welcome back,

      T. J.
      "...Health and fitness are more than just personal goals - they're gifts we give to the people around us. Being fit and feeling on top of our game will ensure that we're there for the people who rely on us. It will make us better fathers, husbands, friends, lovers... and yes, even better sons." -David Zinczenko -Mens Health Magazine
      39M/Married with two wonderful kids
      Mini goal #1 - 225 1/16/2010
      Mini goal #2 - Stick with this WOE until 1/31/10
      Mini goal #3 - 214 No longer obese
      Mini goal #4 - Stick with this WOE until 2/28/10
      Mini goal #5 - Stick with this WOE until 3/31/10
      Mini goal #6 - 199
      Mini goal #7 - Survive Easter on plan
      Mini goal #8 - Stick with this WOE until 6/30/10

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      • #4
        Re: Mistakes I made and how I plan to fix them

        I eat Texas Pete on EVERYTHING!!

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        • #5
          Re: Mistakes I made and how I plan to fix them

          Hi.

          I do use those single serving drink packets. The ones I use are Nestea sweetened with Splenda. I take one of those single serving packs and use it for 3 750 ml drinks so the flavour is very 'light' - I don't like overly sweet things. Anyhow, if you can't cut them out, just try to use them more sparingly. They keep me going so I use them.

          S-




          Female/42 yrs/5'9"/4 children
          SW: 220 CW: 185 GW: 150


          CHALLENGE GOALS
          Starting weight: 192
          Goal: March 1: 190 - MET
          Goal: March 8: 185 - MET
          Goal: March 15: 183
          Goal: March 22: 181
          Goal: March 29: 179
          Goal: April 5: 177
          Final Goal: April 12: 175

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          • #6
            Re: Mistakes I made and how I plan to fix them

            Way to go! We all need to do this for ourselves. Assess what we're doing that is not working, not healthy, sabotaging our progress, etc and act on it.

            It sounds like you're taking care of you!
            Kristine

            Married Female/5'6"/33 yrs old

            SW: 249 - 2/24/08
            RW: 227 - 12/11/08
            CW: 193.1 - 3/3/09 (I'm in ONEderland!!! )
            GW: 148 -



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            • #7
              Re: Mistakes I made and how I plan to fix them

              I am going to check out that chili recipe and as a huge curry fan I think I will stir fry tonight.....
              Rebeginning Atkins - 3-5-09
              Male - 36 yrs - 5' 10"
              Starting weight - 290
              Goal - 200

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              • #8
                Re: Mistakes I made and how I plan to fix them

                Great observations! I find the same with the drinks. And if you don't give them up your taste buds never understand they don't really want the sweet stuff. I am shocked at how much I like water again after putting my Coke Zero and Propel packets away for a week.
                JILL

                HW 298
                HW (this time) 248
                GOAL ONE 228                 (take 2)
                GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                FINAL GOAL 165

                 It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                • #9
                  Re: Mistakes I made and how I plan to fix them

                  Originally posted by magicmarq View Post
                  I am going to check out that chili recipe and as a huge curry fan I think I will stir fry tonight.....
                  Okay, you guys talked me into chicken curry tonight. I had never tasted it before Atkins, so was surprised how much I love it. I have always hated the texture of rice, but cauli-rice I can handle.
                  People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


                  "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
                  ~~Herodotus


                  Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
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