Im Not Sure If Im Doing this Right

[JonDeeresMom]

Today Is only Day 11 and I have only lost 12lbs , I have basically been eating Plain Chicken, Eggs, Cheese, Hamburger With Mustard. I have been reading People Talking about eating Veg's And Stuff and I was wondering If I should be eating veg to loose faster. I have read any of the atkins books and i was just told no more than 20 carbs a day. I have been doing mostly 0 but 10 at the most. Should I be eating more carbs to loose faster. I am really confused on what to do to make this work faster. I feel like i am behind everyone Else doing this Diet. I have been riding a bike and on night i am unable I go walking. I drink water, Crystal light, or Diet Coke. I did this diet before and Only Lost 60lbs in 2 months But Im afraid I am not doing it right. If anyone could please give me some suggestions I would Appreciate that. Thank you

[missnikki217]

Re: Im Not Sure If Im Doing this Right

12 pounds in 11 days is aMAZing!!! :O

Veggies are very important in providing nutrients, keeping you regular, giving your body good carbs (minimally), and starting to teach you good habits. Can't live without veggies!!

Cut out the crystal light and diet coke, usually both are made with aspartame which is not only a known staller, but really bad for you anyway. I find the less soda I drink (even those sweetened with Splenda), the more I lose.

I know its hard to be patient, cause lord knows i'm not, but this isn't a race. Its a way of life. Racing towards your goal is cool, but doesn't teach maintenance so you don't end up back where you were when you started (like, where you are now).

Best of luck to you

[Sherri]

Re: Im Not Sure If Im Doing this Right

Before you begin:

1. Read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 2002 edition.
At the very least, read chapters 10 through 14. These chapters tell you how to do the diet, what to expect, and why the first 14 days are so important.

ADBB uses DANDR 2002 as its reference. Granted there are other publications by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. but we like to do the diet as it was written by Dr. Robert C. Atkins because in our collective experience Dr. Atkins' diet is more effective than Atkins Nutritionals, Inc's version.

2. See your physician.
Dr. Atkins recommended this himself. See your physician for a complete physical exam, including blood tests before beginning this or any other diet and exercise program.

Also take the Blood Sugar Symptom Test found in the book.

3. Make a commitment.
Commit yourself to giving the 14 day Induction a fair shot. If you can't commit yourself to 14 days of following rules and eating the foods listed in the acceptable foods list, this diet might not be for you.

4. Prepare your kitchen
If it's not on the list, remove it from your home. If you live with people who aren't on a low carb diet, then put your food(s) in areas separate from theirs. Also make sure you have low carb snacks available to you at all times, in case you get hungry.

5. Recruit your family and friends.
You are about to embark on a completely new lifestyle. Getting the support of your family and friends will help you through this. Be frank with them and tell them your intentions and that this is very important to you. If they have any doubts about this diet, ask them to read the book because knowledge is power.

6. Keep the Induction Rules and Foods List handy.
Make two copies of these documents: keep one on your refrigerator at home and keep the other one on your person at all times. This will save you a lot of guesswork and worry when eating out or grocery shopping.

The Rules of Induction can be found here:
What are the Rules of Induction?

The Induction Acceptable Foods List can be found here:
What foods can be eaten on Induction?

7. Read the entire label, including the ingredients.
Some foods have little carbs, but contain things like hydrogenated oils (trans fats) and sugar, which makes them unacceptable for Induction.

8. Keep a food diary
It is of utmost importance to keep track of your daily carbohydrate intake to make sure you are not exceeding 20 net carbohydrates daily.

Some people keep a notebook journal. Others like to track their progress online.

Here are some resources:
An Atkins spreadsheet:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=4570

http://www.fitday.com ---This is a free online service (registration required) that allows you to input your foods, track your exercise, etc.

Carbohydrate Counters:
http://www.atkins.com ---The Atkins site has a downloadable Carb Counter.
http://www.calorieking.com ---This site has nutritional information for most foods and beverages.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/ ---This is the United States Department of Agriculture Nutrition Database.

9. Exercise
According to Dr. Atkins "exercise is non-negotiable"! So get moving. Begin according to your level of fitness. Visit the Exercise Forum.

10. Vitamin Supplements
These are also recommended by Dr. Atkins because many of us have poor nutrition and we need extra nutrients. Visit the Vita-Nutrient Forum.

11. Weigh AND Measure Yourself on Day 1

Make sure you weigh and measure yourself before you begin this diet. Contrary to what we are lead to believe, the scale isn't the best tool for measuring weight loss (fat loss). It doesn't tell you how much muscle you gained. It doesn't tell you how much water weight you gained or lost. It doesn't tell you that you will fit into that pair of jeans.

Tips for weighing:
a. Weigh yourself at the same time of day under the same conditions. You can weigh "more" after a meal or after you drink water or you can weigh "less" after you exercise or have a bowel movement. So pick a time and stick to it. Likewise, clothing can also add on "pounds". So if you choose to weigh yourself wearing clothes, make sure you are wearing the same clothing or nearly the same clothing.

b. Use the same scale. Scales differ slightly. So the scale in your doctor's office or at the gym might have you weighing more or less than the scale in your bathroom.

Tips for measuring:
a. You can measure whatever body areas you want: chest, waist, hips, thighs, upper arm, wrists and ankles. To make the measuring easier, you body landmarks like your belly button or a mole or scar, to guide your tape measure placement. For chest measurement, women can either measure under their armpits and/or under their breasts.

b. Don't "pull" on the measuring tape because that will give you a false reading (and stretch the tape). The tape should be snug, but not tight.

c. Don't suck in to make yourself smaller. Again, that will give you a false measurement.

Measuring tapes can be purchased at craft stores (the sewing section) for under $5.00. If you can't find one, you can use a piece of string. Just mark that string with a marker pen to indicate your "start" points". Or if you have an old belt, you can use that too.

Another good "measuring tool" is your clothing. Non-stretchy clothing like a dress shirt, jeans, or dress is the best thing to use. Stretchy fabric (like t-shirts or anything with spandex) will conform to your body as you shrink so you might not see the results. Try on this article of clothing periodically to see how you are losing inches.

Good luck to you on your 14 day Induction journey.

[Lyssie]

Re: Im Not Sure If Im Doing this Right

Only losing 12 lbs?! Gosh, I would kill for that. I think the fact you lost 60 in 2 months the last time is pretty amazing too. You should only expect to lose about 10% of the overall weight you're going to lose in the first 2 weeks... so unless you plan on losing over 120 lbs, you're ahead of plan for sure.

Veggies are good for you. This is a WoL, not a quick fix diet.

[JonDeeresMom]

Re: Im Not Sure If Im Doing this Right

12 pounds in 11 days is aMAZing!!! :O

Veggies are very important in providing nutrients, keeping you regular, giving your body good carbs (minimally), and starting to teach you good habits. Can't live without veggies!!

Cut out the crystal light and diet coke, usually both are made with aspartame which is not only a known staller, but really bad for you anyway. I find the less soda I drink (even those sweetened with Splenda), the more I lose.

I know its hard to be patient, cause lord knows i'm not, but this isn't a race. Its a way of life. Racing towards your goal is cool, but doesn't teach maintenance so you don't end up back where you were when you started (like, where you are now).

Best of luck to you

Thank you, it doesnt feel amazing. I am goin to take your advice and start eating veggies , I have had a problem this weekend and for some reason I have not been hungry it has seemed easier just not to eat, however i was told i will not loose anything. Well I am going to Deffinatly start drinking more water for some reason i feel like i need the diet coke. But i am going to try and just have one a day, then lower it to none. Thank you for the advice. I think i need to take one day at a time. Keep up the good work, Looks like you are doing very good .

[JonDeeresMom]

Re: Im Not Sure If Im Doing this Right

Before you begin:

1. Read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 2002 edition.
At the very least, read chapters 10 through 14. These chapters tell you how to do the diet, what to expect, and why the first 14 days are so important.

ADBB uses DANDR 2002 as its reference. Granted there are other publications by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. but we like to do the diet as it was written by Dr. Robert C. Atkins because in our collective experience Dr. Atkins' diet is more effective than Atkins Nutritionals, Inc's version.

2. See your physician.
Dr. Atkins recommended this himself. See your physician for a complete physical exam, including blood tests before beginning this or any other diet and exercise program.

Also take the Blood Sugar Symptom Test found in the book.

3. Make a commitment.
Commit yourself to giving the 14 day Induction a fair shot. If you can't commit yourself to 14 days of following rules and eating the foods listed in the acceptable foods list, this diet might not be for you.

4. Prepare your kitchen
If it's not on the list, remove it from your home. If you live with people who aren't on a low carb diet, then put your food(s) in areas separate from theirs. Also make sure you have low carb snacks available to you at all times, in case you get hungry.

5. Recruit your family and friends.
You are about to embark on a completely new lifestyle. Getting the support of your family and friends will help you through this. Be frank with them and tell them your intentions and that this is very important to you. If they have any doubts about this diet, ask them to read the book because knowledge is power.

6. Keep the Induction Rules and Foods List handy.
Make two copies of these documents: keep one on your refrigerator at home and keep the other one on your person at all times. This will save you a lot of guesswork and worry when eating out or grocery shopping.

The Rules of Induction can be found here:
What are the Rules of Induction?

The Induction Acceptable Foods List can be found here:
What foods can be eaten on Induction?

7. Read the entire label, including the ingredients.
Some foods have little carbs, but contain things like hydrogenated oils (trans fats) and sugar, which makes them unacceptable for Induction.

8. Keep a food diary
It is of utmost importance to keep track of your daily carbohydrate intake to make sure you are not exceeding 20 net carbohydrates daily.

Some people keep a notebook journal. Others like to track their progress online.

Here are some resources:
An Atkins spreadsheet:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=4570

http://www.fitday.com ---This is a free online service (registration required) that allows you to input your foods, track your exercise, etc.

Carbohydrate Counters:
http://www.atkins.com ---The Atkins site has a downloadable Carb Counter.
http://www.calorieking.com ---This site has nutritional information for most foods and beverages.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/ ---This is the United States Department of Agriculture Nutrition Database.

9. Exercise
According to Dr. Atkins "exercise is non-negotiable"! So get moving. Begin according to your level of fitness. Visit the Exercise Forum.

10. Vitamin Supplements
These are also recommended by Dr. Atkins because many of us have poor nutrition and we need extra nutrients. Visit the Vita-Nutrient Forum.

11. Weigh AND Measure Yourself on Day 1

Make sure you weigh and measure yourself before you begin this diet. Contrary to what we are lead to believe, the scale isn't the best tool for measuring weight loss (fat loss). It doesn't tell you how much muscle you gained. It doesn't tell you how much water weight you gained or lost. It doesn't tell you that you will fit into that pair of jeans.

Tips for weighing:
a. Weigh yourself at the same time of day under the same conditions. You can weigh "more" after a meal or after you drink water or you can weigh "less" after you exercise or have a bowel movement. So pick a time and stick to it. Likewise, clothing can also add on "pounds". So if you choose to weigh yourself wearing clothes, make sure you are wearing the same clothing or nearly the same clothing.

b. Use the same scale. Scales differ slightly. So the scale in your doctor's office or at the gym might have you weighing more or less than the scale in your bathroom.

Tips for measuring:
a. You can measure whatever body areas you want: chest, waist, hips, thighs, upper arm, wrists and ankles. To make the measuring easier, you body landmarks like your belly button or a mole or scar, to guide your tape measure placement. For chest measurement, women can either measure under their armpits and/or under their breasts.

b. Don't "pull" on the measuring tape because that will give you a false reading (and stretch the tape). The tape should be snug, but not tight.

c. Don't suck in to make yourself smaller. Again, that will give you a false measurement.

Measuring tapes can be purchased at craft stores (the sewing section) for under $5.00. If you can't find one, you can use a piece of string. Just mark that string with a marker pen to indicate your "start" points". Or if you have an old belt, you can use that too.

Another good "measuring tool" is your clothing. Non-stretchy clothing like a dress shirt, jeans, or dress is the best thing to use. Stretchy fabric (like t-shirts or anything with spandex) will conform to your body as you shrink so you might not see the results. Try on this article of clothing periodically to see how you are losing inches.

Good luck to you on your 14 day Induction journey.

Thank you . Wow congrats You are doing amazing, I wish I could say I have lost as much as you. Great job keep up the good work. I was wondering when did you start ? I Am going to go and try and find that book to buy i think it would do me some good reading it. Appreciate your words of wisdom.

[JonDeeresMom]

Re: Im Not Sure If Im Doing this Right

Only losing 12 lbs?! Gosh, I would kill for that. I think the fact you lost 60 in 2 months the last time is pretty amazing too. You should only expect to lose about 10% of the overall weight you're going to lose in the first 2 weeks... so unless you plan on losing over 120 lbs, you're ahead of plan for sure.

Veggies are good for you. This is a WoL, not a quick fix diet.

Thank you. I really didnt think that was good, Thank you for keeping me motivated. I thank you for your information. I am going to start with some veggies, and Defenitly I need to realize this is for life not a quick fix. You are doing a great job. Sounds like you have had great success, keep up the good work. I hope I can be succesfull with reaching my goal weight. Thank you again

[missnikki217]

Re: Im Not Sure If Im Doing this Right

Thank you, it doesnt feel amazing. I am goin to take your advice and start eating veggies , I have had a problem this weekend and for some reason I have not been hungry it has seemed easier just not to eat, however i was told i will not loose anything. Well I am going to Deffinatly start drinking more water for some reason i feel like i need the diet coke. But i am going to try and just have one a day, then lower it to none. Thank you for the advice. I think i need to take one day at a time. Keep up the good work, Looks like you are doing very good .

Now IM the one that feels like I'm not doing as spectacular as you are, but thank you
I am TOTALLY amazed LoL.. at my slow metabolism in comparrison to yours

EXCELLENT decision about the water/diet coke situation. I'll admit, I do indulge once in a while in a soda, but I try to make sure ANY soda I drink is sweetened with splenda, and that I only have ONE 12 ounce can a week at most. I pretty much just DROWN myself in water.. no less than 70 ounces a day. But I find it hard to drink it unless its ice cold

[Sherri]

Re: Im Not Sure If Im Doing this Right

Thank you . Wow congrats You are doing amazing, I wish I could say I have lost as much as you. Great job keep up the good work. I was wondering when did you start ? I Am going to go and try and find that book to buy i think it would do me some good reading it. Appreciate your words of wisdom.

Good Morning,
I began Atkins 07-07-04. I lost 100 pounds in ten months. So far i've lost 146 pounds and have maintaned that weightloss for 3 years. What helped me was by using the glycemic index on choosing my foods from each rung lowest on the glycemic index. Dr. Atkins explains the GI on page 78-87,92 DANDR. He describes it as being "A beautiful tool". He is so right!
I'm happy to hear you're getting the book and reading it. Refer to it often.
I wanted to also invite you over to the CC Roll Call and join us. Lots of supportive folks that have 100 pounds or more to lose. Hope to see you there.
Sherri