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  • 19lbs in 3 weeks! :D

    so ya 3 weeks of atkins and so far 19 lbs lost

    It's been hard being a trucker and finding the right foods to stay on the induction but it's possible...I don't cook or keep a refrigerator on the truck..the whole diet has been done eating from truck stops and fast food places....here's a summary of the foods I have found on the road:


    Breakfast:

    Mc Donald's is the Best for B-fast : 1 side of scrambled eggs 1 side of bacon or sausage

    Subway - 6" omlet with ham and cheese - no bread

    Wendy's - ask for a sausage burrito without the tortilla ( they usually keep the egg/sausage mix to make more burritos in the am ) with or w/out cheese

    Flying J - Breakfast buffet to go - I get a reasonable size portion of scrambled eggs and 2 slices of bacon or 2 sausage links ( could order these ala carte but takes forever, the buffet is faster but a bit more expensive)
    - Deli Box, Flying J sells hard boiled eggs, 4 in a pack, I will just eat the whites cause I hate yokes (bleh!) but if im feeling creative, I will chop up the whole eggs add 3 packets of mayo, 3 packets of mustard, and 3 packs of pepper to make a great egg salad.

    Petro - in the deli they sell hard boiled eggs and deviled eggs, i will get one or the other

    Pilot-if there is not a subway (wich is rare) I will get a packet of sharp cheddar cheese and find a meat stick that has <1 g of carbs ( not ideal but works in a pinch )

    Loves - They don't have much for atkins there except meat sticks and occasionally cheese... but they do have Carl's Jr in some locations and subways

    Carl's Jr / Hardees - Low carb breakfast bowl :P ( no salsa, it has sugar ..I use tabasco or tapatio instead )


    Lunch:

    Mc Donald's : Dbl Qtr pounder w/cheese plain, no bun and side salad with ceasar ( have to pull out the carrots from salad )

    Wendy's : Baconator plain no bun , ceasar side salad

    Subway : Philly Cheesteak Salad w/shredded cheddar(easy lettuce) I dont put dressing on instead if they have real mayo i have them put that and salt/pepper or ask for olive oil packets..( this is one of my favs so delicious and filling)

    Taco Bell : sry amigo but I haven't found anything atkins friendly there yet...if anyone has let me know

    Flying J - Turkey leg ( so delicious and it's a meal in itself, if i have this I will get my veggies doubled at dinner )
    - Hard Boiled eggs(4) , packet of cheddar cheese slice
    - Steak Buffet - on certain days the Flying J has these awsome little medalion steaks, i get about 4 of those and add steamed broccoli or a small salad to the side

    Dinner :

    I like to hit up buffets for dinner and look for some sort of meat and approved veggie.

    with all this I am constantly drinking water throughout the day, I buy the 32 oz bottles and drink on them as I drive...I usually polich off 4 or 5 of these for a total of around 140 - 160 oz of water per day.


    I have been in deep purple on the keytone strips ( not sure if the color means I am burning more fat or not )
    Atkins Start Date: 5/14/09
    Start Weight : 333 lbs
    Current Weight: 302 lbs

    Goal wieght : 185 lbs


    "You can get what you want or you can just get old" ~ Billy Joel



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    Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

    Congrats!! I spent 3 days on the road while on atkins and that was tough..

    hats off to you man..

    Thats a handy summary for atkins on the go. Thanks.

    Not sure on the ketone sticks but from what I understand the color doesn't really matter as long as it is positive. I think after induction you may not even register as positive. ... Anyone verify?
    Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. - Dale Carnegie

    Remember, I'm pulling for ya. We're all in this together! - Red Green

    Arctic's Ruminations- My Atkins Journey

    23 y/o, Male
    5'6" to 5'11" - depending on which convenience store I'm leaving

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    • #3
      Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

      Ive had the taco salad bowl from taco bell...minus the bowl and no refried beans.





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      • #4
        Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

        I heard there was a bit of sugar in the beef seasoning they use. Chicken might be ok...
        Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. - Dale Carnegie

        Remember, I'm pulling for ya. We're all in this together! - Red Green

        Arctic's Ruminations- My Atkins Journey

        23 y/o, Male
        5'6" to 5'11" - depending on which convenience store I'm leaving

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        • #5
          Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

          Taco Bell

          Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. - Dale Carnegie

          Remember, I'm pulling for ya. We're all in this together! - Red Green

          Arctic's Ruminations- My Atkins Journey

          23 y/o, Male
          5'6" to 5'11" - depending on which convenience store I'm leaving

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          • #6
            Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

            Awsome your losing weight fast! haha now i have to go get me a Dbl Qtr pounder w/cheese plain

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            • #7
              Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

              That's pretty flippin amazing. On the road and you're on track!

              Re: Deep Purple Keytone strips - as long as you're purple, you're burning. The shade of purple only indicates your hydration level.
              26/F, 5'10





              Heaviest Weight: 253 lbs

              Start Date: May 25/2009 @ 241 lbs
              Induction Complete: 228 lbs 13 lbs. gone buh-bye
              1st Mini Goal: 220 Lbs.

              6 LBS. FROM MINI-GOAL

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              • #8
                Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

                Way to go dude! Don't forget to keep your water intake high though. If you can keep that rate of loss up you'll be there in no time
                m/42 5'7"
                No mini goals, just want to finish the race one pound at a time

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                • #9
                  Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

                  Congrats ~ I am not sure but I was told the keytone strips need to be on the pale side ~ but pls do not hold me to this as I have been on google and each site gives me conflicting info ~ but I did ask a friend who has a dietian and she was told need to be pale on the sticks

                  Keep it up well done

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                  • #10
                    Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

                    the darker the strip the more dehydrated you are -- you need to up your water intake. 64 ounces of pure water is the minimum daily -- nothing added but ice -- the more you drink the better it is.
                    Carole
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                    • #11
                      Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

                      Grats bro! Sounds like you're rocking the house. I think it's best to avoid all taco bueno/bell locations in my opinion, just too many little hidden things. I absolutely must try out Subway's Philly Cheesesteak Salad w/shredded cheddar now that you've recommended it. There's one right beside my gym, so I usually wander over there after working out.
                      What I do:
                      Elliptical gym machine 1 hr Tue-Sun
                      At 320, switch to cycling on my Trek 500
                      2 filtered containers water/day
                      Daily salads/veggies


                      Goals:

                      Stop needing High Blood Pressure meds - DONE!
                      Workout in a XXXL shirt
                      - DONE!
                      Workout in a XXL shirt
                      Workout in a XL shirt
                      270 on the scales

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                      • #12
                        Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

                        From my understanding, the darker the stick, the better. Add bad carbs or too many and watch how it turns pale. Your water intake is wonderful! Drinking half of your body weight is key to weight loss.

                        Keep up the good work.
                        Starting Date - May 22, 2009
                        Mother of 4 daughters
                        Goal - 60 pounds
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                        • #13
                          Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

                          Well, you sure busted all the excuses people use for not being able to lose wt on the road!!! That is fantastic that you lost 19 lbs eating fast food! Congratulations!
                          Highest wt 227
                          Atkins start wt 215
                          Restart 1/29/10 201
                          Current 195
                          Goal 149








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                          • #14
                            Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

                            Just weighed in today and am down to 305! 28 lbs lost so far! :P
                            Atkins Start Date: 5/14/09
                            Start Weight : 333 lbs
                            Current Weight: 302 lbs

                            Goal wieght : 185 lbs


                            "You can get what you want or you can just get old" ~ Billy Joel


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                            • #15
                              Re: 19lbs in 3 weeks!

                              Amazing so far well done.You must be enjoying your food and thinking best diet ever thanks doctor atkins!

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