1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

[coachbarbe]

Today is my first day. I ate two eggs this morning, and had a cup of coffee. Then I stopped at the gas station and grabbed a sugar free energy drink that said 0 carbs. At work, I ate one small chicken leg quarter and a small chicken leg. I'm drinking my second diet soda. Then I start exploring the site a little and had forgotten about the caffiene in the coffee being a no-no., I imagine that means the energy drink is a no-no as well (caffiene), The diet sodas are a no-no because they are sweetened with aspartame. I bought some decaf coffee for the morning, I need to buy some splenda.

I know I screwed up today, but I am committed to doing this the right way. I need to buy some water to bring with me.

I need to lose weight. I can't stand to look at my self in the mirror or hear my wife stretch the truth when she says," your still sexy to me."

When I get home from work, I am going to reread the induction part of the book. I feel like I cheated on the diet and I didn't mean to.

[not2late]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

Hi and welcome.

the first thing you need to do is read Dr. Atkins NEw Diet Revolution 2002 edition. Yes, it sounds like a big burden to read the book, but the book will tell you what you need to do, what you may eat, etc. There are too many misconceptions about how Atkins is done and I've seen alot of those ways, ie: the all-you-can-eat-meat-party, the only lettuce as a vegetable way, the eat anything you want as long as you don't go over 20 carbs daily way, etc.

So don't waste your time and possibly endanger your health by doing Atkins the way you read in some magazine a few years ago, or the way your co-worker's wife's sister is doing it. Read the book and learn how to do it safely and properly.

What I found very helpful through my weight loss was to make a copy of the Induction Acceptable Foods List and the Rules of Induction and keep a copy of that on the fridge at home, in my desk at the office and in my purse (in your case, maybe a briefcase, because I don't think you carry a purse around. ) Doing that made sure I didn't have to guess at what I could and couldn't eat. As I progressed through my Atkins and began adding more foods, I just added them to my list.

So go home, re-read the Induction chapter, take notes, etc. Do Atkins the proper way and you'll get results safely and healthfully.

[Farley]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

It's good to hear that you have the book and you are reading it. Stopping for drinks and snacks at convenience stores will seriously impede your chances of success. Bring water and induction friendly snacks with you wherever you go. No need to buy water... Fill up your used water bottle with tap water (if it's potable where you are). Try to mix up the eggs for breakfast routine by putting delicious additives in it. Spinach, onions, garlic, and peppers are GREAT additives to an omlette.

I definitely found that caffeine and aspartame were causing me problems.

Hard boiled eggs can kill hunger quickly. It's good to have one in the fridge to pop in your mouth when you are feeling hungry & looking in the fridge for something to eat. Planning will save your diet from being derailed. Plan your meals for the day, and journal what you are eating using a tool like on fitday.com.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

Do they have water where you work?

You can bring water from home ... buy a reusable bottle(s).

[coachbarbe]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

I'm using my diet Dr Pepper bottle as a water bottle now.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

>>I'm using my diet Dr Pepper bottle as a water bottle now.>>

That's not really safe.

Might be ok for one day ... but throw it out at the end of the day.

Buy a reusable bottle.

[Georgiana]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

Today is my first day. I ate two eggs this morning, and had a cup of coffee. Then I stopped at the gas station and grabbed a sugar free energy drink that said 0 carbs. At work, I ate one small chicken leg quarter and a small chicken leg.

Did you have any vegetables?

[mission to lose]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

Hi and Welcome,

You have to plan your food ahead of time, you can't "wing it."
It will get easier after a few days, but to be successful you MUST PLAN!


Hope these help---

This is where you start---“Read the Book”---This is the Version followed on the ADBB.

Dr. Atkins in Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 2002 ed


Some links to read (while you are ordering the book---not meant to take the place of reading the book) or even if you have the book :

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html

Atkins Low Carb Dieting - FAQ's - Atkins Diet

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/useful_files/CARB_COUNT.pdf


Recipes

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

The Lighter Side of Low-Carb


Atkins Food and Recipes - Atkins Diet

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html

Drink at least 64 ounces of plain water every day

Don’t Forget to Start Moving and Fit Some Exercise into your Day.


*It helps everyone answer your questions better if you put your info in your signature so it can be seen every time you post.

*Click the "quick links" button at the top of the forum and then go to edit your signature and edit your details and then set up your signature with the following: start weight/current weight/goal weight also----height, start date, is helpful as well as age and sex.
*None of this is required, just helps us help you.)


Veggie Help----

Go to this journal, and click on her blog link in her siggy. Then navigate around until you find her 11 in 3 series.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ournal-14.html

Or try this link- you are looking for her 11 in 3 series...It shows how to get 11g of carbs in 3 cups. Scroll thru menu 1, menu 2, etc. She did a lot of work putting this together:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ml#comment3330

[coachbarbe]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

Did you have any vegetables?

No, but I am going to have some spinach when I get home. I also saw a recipe for induction rolls to use in place of bread so I can start to make some sandwiches.

[Georgiana]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

No, but I am going to have some spinach when I get home.

For the future... some spinach is not enough. You need a variety of Induction vegetables. Not giving your body proper nutrition can interfere with weight loss.

You should also spread your vegetables throughout the day, to avoid blood sugar spikes.

[coachbarbe]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

For the future... some spinach is not enough. You need a variety of Induction vegetables. Not giving your body proper nutrition can interfere with weight loss.

You should also spread your vegetables throughout the day, to avoid blood sugar spikes.

Your right, but now I know to plan a little better for tomorrow. Maybe I'll go to the list and premake some veggies for tomorrow. I am grateful for all of the help.

[liv]

Re: 1st Day and I'm already doing it wrong

Don't worry about. First days are tricky. Just keep going and have things planned out for tomorrow. Failing to plan is planning to fail we often say around here. And it is often true.
Welcome to ADBB.

[not2late]

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Good for you that you are planning your meals And don't hesitate to keep looking over those foods on the List. Sometimes we get so stuck on one or two foods that we don't realize we have a wide variety available to us.