Back after a month...

[Sumi]

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Hi everyone, back after 3 weeks in India. Just before I left I had a major case of food poisoning and after I landed in India I was down with swelling for a week.

Anyways, to cut a long story short, I couldnt stick to Atkins by the book, but tried to keep off carbs and just stick to eating vegetables and meat. On somedays I had no option but to eat carbs...

I had weighed in before I left and after i came back weighed in again. Total weight lost before I left: 5 kilos and total gained by the time I got back: 1 kilo.... which was a relief considering the circumstances.
The inches I have lost have more or less stayed off except near my tummy... which I am not too worried about.

Going to stay in OWL for a while now and keep at it. Am going to try out a few new recepies too....

[Sarina D]

Re: Back after a month...

Welcome back!!!!

So sorry to hear about the food poisoning...how horrible!!!!

Glad you're back in the swing of things again...before you know it the weight will be off again.

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 173.2lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

My Journal -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)

[Sumi]

Re: Back after a month...

Thinking of trying out the cauliflower pizza. Maybe will prepare the crust in advance and top in with various mix of toppings on various days.

btw, am curious, if I add whey protein / soy protein drink to my diet, will it be fine? I am considering staying on a more vegan diet than before... with meat once in a while only. So is it alright to take whey / soy protein to supplement my protein requirements?

[Georgiana]

Re: Back after a month...

Welcome back, Sumi!

Congratulations on moving to OWL!

Between whey protein and soy protein, I'd definitely choose whey. Don't forget to check the ingredients and the nutritional info. Also make sure you are eating enough fat, since Atkins is a high fat diet.

You might want to read this thread:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6729-can-i-do-atkins-vegetarian.html

[sham]

Re: Back after a month...

Wish you well on your restart now that your back.