Hardcore Atkins?

[Brook]

Ha! I'm grinning from ear to ear.

Thanks for the big "WB"! It feels good

[Softone]

Wow Brooke is what I say,you are truly an inspiration..what an amazing transformation you went through, you must be so proud and happy with yourself. I was showing my DH your pictures he was just WOW WOW WOW Enjoy all the flattery you must receive, you deserve it!!

[Betty]

I know we have highjacked this thread, but since it is already done, let me take a minute to sing some praises here.

Brook is one of our knowledgable people here, and has really shown us all what this WOEFL can do for us.
Some other long time people around here that we should all listen to are 2Big, Megs aka Not2late, Jo aka IrishIrish, and Bob aka Perry.


I am also loving the fact that I am seeing some new faces that are showing their knowledge of this WOE, like Peter.

Kudos to all of you.

[camera]

Re: Hardcore Atkins?

Ok, here's the deal. I'm a 25 yo male, 5'7", and I've lately gained back alot of weight I lost 2 years ago. I was eating right and hitting the gym and got down to 170lbs. I'm now sitting at 225 after my desk job took away alot of daily activity (all the soda doesn't help, either). I can remember being at 210 and thinking I had to do something or else.. and this is or else. I'm a really determined person, I got the job I wanted, worked hard to get where I am, but this is something I just haven't been able to do.

Here's my question: I need a simple menu without alot of weird veggies or complicated recipes, I just don't like to cook. I'm determined to grin and bear it and get this DONE. I'm fine with fish, chicken, steak, and most veggies. I would LOVE a specific shopping list and meal plan, something more than "all poultry, fish, etc."

My goal is 160 by June 1, that's when I finally get my first week of vacation in a very long time. I want to do this, and I want to start TODAY. Can this be done?

:help

If I can do it, then you can. And I am going to do it (god strike me dead if I don't!! lol). And if I don't hit my EXACT goal by June, fine, doesn't matter, because I know what success I've already had on this WOL, I know it will continue.
You will have times where you stall out and stop losing for a bit, but don't ever give up!

[KRemo]

65 pounds in 2 1/2 months? :yikes I think you are setting an unrealistic goal that will set yourself up for failure. I did this myself for 2 years, setting unreasonable weight loss goals, then not meeting them, binging, & starting all over. I definitely don't want to see you make the same mistakes I did. You have gotten some wonderful advice to start, but you should re-evaluate your goal. 65 pounds in 10 weeks is unhealthy and detrimental to your health, at best. 2-3 pounds a week is really the most rapid rate you can lose at a healthy pace. I'd go for small steps, & you can dwell in your successes along the way. At 225, wait & see how much you initially lose during the first 2 week induction. Then, I'd say 15 more pounds by June 1st would be a good, healthy and realistic goal. You can DO IT!!! :joy

[helloswish]

Re: Hardcore Atkins?

Ok, here's the deal. I'm a 25 yo male, 5'7", and I've lately gained back alot of weight I lost 2 years ago. I was eating right and hitting the gym and got down to 170lbs. I'm now sitting at 225 after my desk job took away alot of daily activity (all the soda doesn't help, either). I can remember being at 210 and thinking I had to do something or else.. and this is or else. I'm a really determined person, I got the job I wanted, worked hard to get where I am, but this is something I just haven't been able to do.

Here's my question: I need a simple menu without alot of weird veggies or complicated recipes, I just don't like to cook. I'm determined to grin and bear it and get this DONE. I'm fine with fish, chicken, steak, and most veggies. I would LOVE a specific shopping list and meal plan, something more than "all poultry, fish, etc."

My goal is 160 by June 1, that's when I finally get my first week of vacation in a very long time. I want to do this, and I want to start TODAY. Can this be done?

:help

Here it is:

Breakfast:

3 or 4 eggs, once in a while throw in some meunster cheese

Lunch:

Tuna with Mayo

Dinner:

8oz Steak seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, montreal steak seasoning

3 cups romaine lettuce with marie's ceaser dressing




Substitute chicken breasts or other meats for dinner. Have your salad for lunch to break up the tuna.

Been doing this for 2.5 months, lost 40 pounds combined with working out 4 times per week (just biked 25 miles).

This is for people who want quick results, but when you are done being this strict, make sure you architect your "next step" plan or you will put it all back.

[tabekat]

Re: Hardcore Atkins?

Wow - Cleo and Peterlock! Great to see ya!

There is a core group of foods that you always want keep around:

Meat
Fish
Eggs
Cheese and Cream Cheese
Vegetables
Splenda or Stevia
Whipping Cream
Butter

It just becomes 2nd nature with practice.

Eggs and meat for breakfast, leave the house very full.
Meat or Fish and veggies for lunch.
Meat or Fish and veggies for dinner.

I stick to my favorites because I'm not satisfied when I don't.

I like mushrooms, broccolli, cauliflower and spaghetti squash. I like tuna, salmon, pork, turkey, and hot dogs.

For snacks I love the mock danish - and jicama - turnips, radishes, olives, avacados, string cheese, pepperoni, chicken broth, sausage mixed with cream cheese, beef jerky

[Kent]

Re: Hardcore Atkins?

Just a note to the followup readers, take note this thread was revived from dead (March 2005). Great suggestions though, Tabecat.