ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

[Tania123]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

I have started induction (yet again) today. I am glad i came across this thread and looking for some motivation so i dont fall off the wagon this time. Lets really work on this together....my mini goal is to lose 20lbs with induction. Thanks.

[brightstar7801]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

I have started induction (yet again) today. I am glad i came across this thread and looking for some motivation so i dont fall off the wagon this time. Lets really work on this together....my mini goal is to lose 20lbs with induction. Thanks.

My mini goal is 5lbs. I'm starting small. Taking baby steps.

[Gabby]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

hi all!!! doing well so far. i was wondering if the use of true lemon is acceptable. it is the crystallized packets of lemon favoring. i like to have hot lemon tea in the afternoons, just hot water and lemon with splenda but was not sure if i could use the sub. the label says lactose citric acid lemon juice, lemon oil maltodextrin ascorbic acid . i guess i just answered my own question.
no i can not use it.

[Georgiana]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

hi all!!! doing well so far. i was wondering if the use of true lemon is acceptable. it is the crystallized packets of lemon favoring. i like to have hot lemon tea in the afternoons, just hot water and lemon with splenda but was not sure if i could use the sub. the label says lactose citric acid lemon juice, lemon oil maltodextrin ascorbic acid . i guess i just answered my own question.
no i can not use it.

Good job you read the list of ingredients!

I don't know what True Lemon is, but maybe you can use some fresh lemon juice instead?

[tangotori]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

Georgiana is right - real honest to goodness lemon is your best bet. Dr. A even mentioned that you could put a slice of lemon in your water every once in a while (moderation with everything). It's good for you! So... if you need lemon in your tea, use the real deal.
Vickie

[Gabby]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

thanks all on the lemon advice. today i am doing well. 2 hb egg whites with bacon for breakfast. lunch was a salad with bay scallops. i have had 2 cups of decaf with splenda. lots of water.

tonight will be kinda hard for me. my favorite show is on and i usually have a glass of wine while i watch. tonight i guess it will be seltzer with lemon and lime slices!

how is everyone doing?

[brightstar7801]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

I had a horrible day at work today. And on top of it I forgot to drop off our UPS deliveries since I was so frazzled. Needless to say I had gotten home, gotten changed into my workout clothes and was ready to go to the gym, but I got in the car, rushed to my job only to find that the packages were picked up. Grr. I so wanted to go buy a bottle of wine and have a glass or two, but I didn't! I went to Publix and got two cans of cat food for the kitties, and a head of cauliflower. I needed some comfort food big time.

So I got home cleaned the litter boxes, washed my hands, and got down to business. I boiled the cauliflower, and popped in a piece of bacon in the oven. I then mashed the cauliflower with my magic bullet, and put in a tablespoon of sour cream, and a slice of cream cheese in for good measure. After that I seasoned it with salt and butter and had some "mashed" potatoes. Just what I needed. I did work out and pumped some iron to get the frustration out I was feeling today, but I feel a lot better than I did a few hours ago! I stayed on course!

Sorry for the rant. But I had to get that out.

[JohnSantos]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

Started today! Forgot veggies from the grocery store, so feeling kinda ill now that the day is winding down. Did my 45 min walk from not exercising for the past 4 years, so proud of myself. Ignore the foot blister.

Been on Atkins previously, lost 100 lbs in 3 months (5 hrs of exercise a day, ah the benefits of being 16 years old back then).

[Gabby]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

good morning all having ham and egg whites for breakfast. seltzer and will have coffee (decaf) in a bit.

[brightstar7801]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

good morning all having ham and egg whites for breakfast. seltzer and will have coffee (decaf) in a bit.

You don't like whole eggs? I know that I'd have to eat 5 eggwhites to feel full off of two whole eggs.

[Gabby]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

You don't like whole eggs? I know that I'd have to eat 5 eggwhites to feel full off of two whole eggs.

i only like the hard boiled yolks when i make deviled eggs. otherwise no. i have not made deviled eggs this week but i am going to next i have to get mayo.

[lowcarbs_wow]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

Hi Guys!
I started my induction on the May 11. Have been following the Diet to the T. Keep checking my weight but haven't loss even a single pound. Nor the inches! Just 5 more days for the induction to get over. However i use the ketostix and they show a clear purple. Can anybody suggest why is this happening? HAs it happened to anyone? I am also walking quite a bit and drinking abbout 2l of water everyday. Now i am getting sceptical.
Any advice would be most welcome.

Start weight = 150
Target weight = 127
On my 9th day of atkins induction, i am still at 150

[Georgiana]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

Hi Guys!
I started my induction on the May 11. Have been following the Diet to the T. Keep checking my weight but haven't loss even a single pound. Nor the inches! Just 5 more days for the induction to get over. However i use the ketostix and they show a clear purple. Can anybody suggest why is this happening? HAs it happened to anyone? I am also walking quite a bit and drinking abbout 2l of water everyday. Now i am getting sceptical.
Any advice would be most welcome.

Start weight = 150
Target weight = 127
On my 9th day of atkins induction, i am still at 150

Hi!

You can post your menus in the "Review My Menu" forum and let others see if there's anything that can be improved there. Don't forget to include quantities for everything. It would also be useful to know your complete stats (age, height).

TOM, constipation, water retention due to exercise, etc. can affect weight loss too.

What is your current exercise routine?

[lowcarbs_wow]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

Good idea. I will post my menu though I have been taking them from the Atkins diet recipes and plan book.
I walk for 1.5 miles everyday and then having a toddler I have to be quite on the spin as you would imagine.
My height is 5' 2.5" and BMI of 27.6
I have had no constipation except for the forst 2 days
So i guess its all ok. Dont know is it the metabolism
BUt why are the ketostix turning purple?
Any advice please

[Georgiana]

Re: ok who is starting tomorrow? 11 may 09?

Good idea. I will post my menu though I have been taking them from the Atkins diet recipes and plan book.

Uh-oh! Did you use Atkins bars or shakes?

BUt why are the ketostix turning purple?

Purple ketostix means your body is running on fat metabolism. In principle, this is awesome... but there are several things that could still interfere with your weight loss:
- the fat burned could be body fat (the one you want to burn) or dietary fat; if you overeat, the extra calories will lead to weight gain
- foods you have an intolerance to, like aspartame, sugar alcohols, Atkins products, etc.

So i guess its all ok. Dont know is it the metabolism

If your menu was okay (no Atkins products, no aspartame, enough fat, etc.), then you can determine your degree of metabolic resistance at the end of the 14 days. But I suspect there's something fishy in your menu... I'll take a look at it after you post it.