Day 3 - looking for a friend!

[bunnyfoofoo]

Hi everyone!

I am 1/2 way through day 3 and things are going very well! I have been trying to get exactly 20g a day and am very close! Day 1 I was at 19.3g and Day 2 I was at 19.5g. I also drank about 120 oz of water each day!

I had a bit of a headache yesterday, but I took a really hot bath and that did the trick! I am not going to weigh myself until Monday, though it is very tempting to do it right away!

I do have one question: Can you have sugar free gum? I adore gum and haven't had any since I started because I wasn't sure if it was legal or not.

Also, I am looking for a buddy! Hopefully someone I can talk to through PM or AIM.

Thanks for reading!
~bff

[Schnauzie]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

I believe that gum counts as 1 carb. I was tempted by some pina colada gum I saw the other day, but then as soon as I saw it had 1 carb I quickly put it back. I guess it's up to you how you want to spend that carb. I'd rather be able to actually eat something

[Desertthorn]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

Sugar free gum isn't on the acceptable list of foods we can eat. If you can wait until after your two weeks of induction, you'll be better off. Also we limit our sweets to 3 packs a day, so you might want to be stingy with them.

Welcome, glad you joined

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

>>I have been trying to get exactly 20g a day>>

Net carbs?

[Desertthorn]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

Where are you living in Japan. I lived in Iwakuni for 4 wonderful years and I miss it so much. I missed it so much I ordered Japan TV for here in Washington State and I watch Sumo every morning.. and some of the travel shows. I don't speak Japanese but I love watching some of the great places I visited.

[gregsbabe1]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

HI there, I am in day four, so far so good. Feel free to PM me, I would enjoy having a buddy.

[bunnyfoofoo]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

>>I have been trying to get exactly 20g a day>>

Net carbs?

yep! I am measuring with a food scale and then using the Akins net carb list from the website.

Where are you living in Japan. I lived in Iwakuni for 4 wonderful years and I miss it so much. I missed it so much I ordered Japan TV for here in Washington State and I watch Sumo every morning.. and some of the travel shows. I don't speak Japanese but I love watching some of the great places I visited.

I live in Utsunomiya in Tochigi-ken. It is super nice. I lived in Hiroshima for a year and it is a bit different than here, but I love it!

[Georgiana]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

using the Akins net carb list from the website.

From Atkins.com?

Better double-check with USDA. Not all carb counts listed at Atkins.com are correct.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

[Shrew2u]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

yep! I am measuring with a food scale

I'll give you a round of applause for that one!

Also, you can look up *and* log your food intake at FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal, which might be easier than your present method of keeping track.

[bunnyfoofoo]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

From Atkins.com?

Better double-check with USDA. Not all carb counts listed at Atkins.com are correct.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

Thanks! I will use it to cross check from now on.

I'll give you a round of applause for that one!

Also, you can look up *and* log your food intake at FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal, which might be easier than your present method of keeping track.

I started using it today. Thank you so much!

[elliekrine]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

How are you doing so far? Let me know what has helped.

[booklady]

Re: Day 3 - looking for a friend!

HI there !!
I am glad you are doing so well !! Good job measuring with the scale, that is what I am doing too. Fit day is great, I will probably get back on it soon, it helps so much !!
Please drop my journal and say hi and I will be sure to keep up with you too !!
Having buddies helps a lot !!
Stephie