Am I on the right track

[rd2lose]

Well some of you may remember me . . a few weeks ago i was in a BIG depression feeling like a failure because I was just so so weak.

Now I am feeling so much better and am doing better also .. I took sometime to really focus on what I want to do .. and have recommitted myself.. .

Today is my first NO-CHEAT day and I am so proud. . because my boss has a load of (g-scout cookies) and she is selling them . .mind you her office is right next to mine. . i went in there and was talking to her while she ate the little monsters. . offered me one and i said no!! I headed back to my office and downed some water trying to make myself feel full. ~ didn't have time to prepare and eat a snack. . .well anyway .. today this is what i have eaten so far. .am i on the right track

b- 16.9 ounces of water
1 .5 cup chorizo/2 eggs-dab of cream

16.9 ounces of water

l- 2 cups iceberg lettuce
less than 1 tablespoon of dressing (2carbs for 2 tablespoons)
1ounce (possibly less )shredded cheese

hamburger pattie (grilled on foreman)
slice of cheese on top

16.9 ounces of water
less than 1 cup of pork rinds -spicy

d-2 slices of bacon
1 egg - dab of heavy cream

less than 1 cup of iceberg lettuce and less than 1 tablespoon of dressing

20ounces of water

Done for the night. . .how did i do for water intake? enough veggies.. just wanna make sure i am on the right track .. according to what you Atkins Pros say. . I will change my menu and post it under the menu section!

Thanks for all your support and help!!

[Moochiecat]

Re: Am I on the right track

Looks like a decent enough day but lacking in veggies and in veggie variety....are you using www.fitday.com to chart your foods? It can be a huge help in knowing where you are with your numbers. Here's a link to help you out.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5235

You have read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, version 2002, DANDR for short, yes?

A word about iceberg lettuce....nutritionally it's little more than chewy water. Next time you're shopping, stock up on a variety of veggies from the Acceptable Foods list and mix it up so you get all the nutrients and fiber that each veggie offers. Dark leafy greens like Romaine and spinach (generally we regard spinach as being on the 3 cup list even though the book says otherwise) are much better for you than iceberg.

Remember that Atkins is a high fat diet (and Fitday will help you see what's going on with that) so no need to be so skimpy with the dressings.

The rule of thumb with water is 64 ounces a day, plus 8 ounces more for each 25 pounds you need to lose. I got myself a nice big 32 ounce water bottle and I know that I have to at the very least drink two of them a day. It makes it much easier to keep track of.

Hang in there....get ready for Induction Flu, and all the best to you in the coming weeks...stay strong and determined!

[coitrina]

Re: Am I on the right track

Moochiecat gave you great advice..and I just wanted to add about the spinach part. I buy baby spinach leaves in the bag. I also buy hearts of romaine lettuce in the bag. I mix them both in a bowl <a little at a time of course> and add salami, pepperoni, ham. Then add a little cut up provolone cheese, pepperoncini, and italian dressing. Makes a wonderful italian salad for lunch or dinner. I always use baby spinach leaves because I love the texture <not too watery> and the flavor is wonderful. I am NOT fond of COOKED spinach, but the raw stuff is gooood!

[rd2lose]

Re: Am I on the right track

Hello Moochie Cat and Coitrina,

Thanks to you both for the great advice and ideas.

Moochiecat ~ I didn't know that about iceberg lettuce. .I will switch to spinach i don't have a problem with it anyway .. I wasn't skimping on the dressing, I really don't like alot of salad dressing But I will try to add more.

Lastnight I purchased a water bottle that is 1.5 litters and I plan on drinking two (maybe more) of those per day.

Today so far i have already had more than half of the 1.5 liter
1 cup of chorizo with eggs and heavy cream and i sprinkled some cheese on top

For lunch i brought a hamburger pattie with cheese
and a half cup of string beans

for dinner i plan on having
2 slices of bacon
2 eggs - w/ cream
2 cups of baby spinach salad with dressing and cheese sprinkled on top.

And of course plenty of water in between. . .(my head is killing me)

So how's my day look. . oh moochie cat. . yes I have the book and have read it.. .that website fitday is confusing to me. .but I will keep tinkering with it. . Thanks!!

[Moochiecat]

Re: Am I on the right track

If you are eating processed meats like sausage and bacon you have to remember that they contain a fair amount of sodium, so drink lots of water when you eat them. If you purchased the hamburger patties they may have a lot of sodium as well. You want to think about planning ahead....why not make some homemade hamburgers and take them along for lunch so you know what's in them.

Make sure you stay within your cream limits as per DANDR.

And hang in there with Fitday! If there's something in particular that is confusing you, let us know so we can help you with that. It's just an amazing tool.