First Two Days

[NewGuy]

Just starting wanna make sure im not doing anything wrong here. Don't have a book just going off what people at work say and from some of the websites i've read.

Day 1

Breakfast -

• 5 Large Eggs- Boiled (3g Carbs)
• 4 oz Mozzarella Cheese - (4g Carbs)

Lunch -

• 12 oz can of Tuna - (with kraft mayo) (0g Carbs)

Dinner -

• 12 Large Shrimp (with 1.5oz of Cocktail Sauce)- (10 Carbs)
• Egg Salad (4 Large Eggs w/Kraft Mayo) - (2g Carbs)

9 Cups of Water Throughout the day.

Total: 2030 (calories) / 126g Fat / 18g Carbs / 191g Protein


Day 2


Breakfast -

• 4 Large Eggs Scrambled - (4g Carbs)
• 3 Sausage Patties - (1g Carbs)

Lunch -

• Subway Chicken & Bacon Ranch Wrap - (9g Net Carbs) (approx., prolly a lil less as i didn't get all the ingredients that normally come on it)
• 2 Hamburger Patties (4oz) - (0 Carbs)
• 2 Slices American Cheese - (2g Carbs)

Snack -

• 3 oz Colbey & Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes (1g Carbs)

Dinner-

• Egg Salad (4 Large Eggs w/Kraft Mayo) - (2g Carbs)

Had 13.5 Cups of Water throughout the day.

Total: 2540 cal / 189g Fat / 20g Carbs / 183g Protien

[BabyDreamer]

Re: First Two Days

Hey New Guy,

You seem to be doing alright to me! I am glad to see you are eating your protein. I think you might want to try to work in your veggies though. Also, if you are doing a "clean" induction, you don't eat those wrappers that they use at Subway. However, that is a personal decision and one you have to make for yourself. I am only about 1 month in so I am sure the more successful people could review your stuff better. Cleo, Kent, any of you guys out there to help New Guy?

Deb

Just starting wanna make sure im not doing anything wrong here. Don't have a book just going off what people at work say and from some of the websites i've read.

Day 1

Breakfast -

• 5 Large Eggs- Boiled (3g Carbs)
• 4 oz Mozzarella Cheese - (4g Carbs)

Lunch -

• 12 oz can of Tuna - (with kraft mayo) (0g Carbs)

Dinner -

• 12 Large Shrimp (with 1.5oz of Cocktail Sauce)- (10 Carbs)
• Egg Salad (4 Large Eggs w/Kraft Mayo) - (2g Carbs)

9 Cups of Water Throughout the day.

Total: 2030 (calories) / 126g Fat / 18g Carbs / 191g Protein


Day 2


Breakfast -

• 4 Large Eggs Scrambled - (4g Carbs)
• 3 Sausage Patties - (1g Carbs)

Lunch -

• Subway Chicken & Bacon Ranch Wrap - (9g Net Carbs) (approx., prolly a lil less as i didn't get all the ingredients that normally come on it)
• 2 Hamburger Patties (4oz) - (0 Carbs)
• 2 Slices American Cheese - (2g Carbs)

Snack -

• 3 oz Colbey & Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes (1g Carbs)

Dinner-

• Egg Salad (4 Large Eggs w/Kraft Mayo) - (2g Carbs)

Had 13.5 Cups of Water throughout the day.

Total: 2540 cal / 189g Fat / 20g Carbs / 183g Protien

[NewGuy]

Re: First Two Days

Hmm, wasn't sure about the wrap. Kinda figured that since it had 9g of carbs its hard to fit in a diet for induction. Thought since i had room i would . But, im here for advice so if i shouldn't i won't. About the veggies, Im kinda too scared to add them cuz im not sure which ones i shouldn't eat. Though...the wrap had some veggies :P

[Brook]

Re: First Two Days

Just starting wanna make sure im not doing anything wrong here. Don't have a book just going off what people at work say and from some of the websites i've read.

Hey NewGuy Do yourself a GIANT favor and get your hands on the book. Not only will you understand the hows and whys of this way of eating, but you'll give yourself the tools to do it correctly and reap the benefits!

Day 1

Breakfast -

• 5 Large Eggs- Boiled (3g Carbs)
• 4 oz Mozzarella Cheese - (4g Carbs)

Lunch -

• 12 oz can of Tuna - (with kraft mayo) (0g Carbs)

Dinner -

• 12 Large Shrimp (with 1.5oz of Cocktail Sauce)- (10 Carbs)
• Egg Salad (4 Large Eggs w/Kraft Mayo) - (2g Carbs)

9 Cups of Water Throughout the day.

Total: 2030 (calories) / 126g Fat / 18g Carbs / 191g Protein

You're allowed a TOTAL of 3-4 oz of cheese a day. Cocktail sauce is illegal as well. You're way short on the veggies too. 3 cups of Induction legal salad veggies OR 2 cups of Induction legal salad veggies + 1 cup of Induction legal "other" veggie.

Day 2


Breakfast -

• 4 Large Eggs Scrambled - (4g Carbs)
• 3 Sausage Patties - (1g Carbs)

Lunch -

• Subway Chicken & Bacon Ranch Wrap - (9g Net Carbs) (approx., prolly a lil less as i didn't get all the ingredients that normally come on it)
• 2 Hamburger Patties (4oz) - (0 Carbs)
• 2 Slices American Cheese - (2g Carbs)

Snack -

• 3 oz Colbey & Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes (1g Carbs)

Dinner-

• Egg Salad (4 Large Eggs w/Kraft Mayo) - (2g Carbs)

Had 13.5 Cups of Water throughout the day.

Total: 2540 cal / 189g Fat / 20g Carbs / 183g Protien

Be sure you're eating until you're satisfied, not full! There's a difference and it's a tough one to learn. Deb was right. The wraps are not legal and you're over on your cheese allottment for the day as well here. Again, you're missing your veggies and the veggies are important, not only for their nutrient value, but for the fiber and learning good eating habits as well!

Cheese isn't a free food, even within the 3-4oz limit. Remember to count your cheese as 1 gram per ounce.

You have to remember that labeling laws are tricky. A manufacturer can label a food as having "0" grams of carb when it has up to .49 grams of carb in it. .5 grams to .99 grams can be labeled as having <1 gram. - Dr. Atkins said to be safe count each ounce as 1 gram.

Get yourself over to the FAQ forum and start reading. The veggie lists and whatnot are there. But again, do yourself a favor and get the book. Cliff Notes efforts yield Cliff Notes results.

HTHS
~Brook

[Sheshy]

Re: First Two Days

Hmm, wasn't sure about the wrap. Kinda figured that since it had 9g of carbs its hard to fit in a diet for induction. Thought since i had room i would . But, im here for advice so if i shouldn't i won't. About the veggies, Im kinda too scared to add them cuz im not sure which ones i shouldn't eat. Though...the wrap had some veggies :P

Hi NewGuy and welcome to ADBB!

Here are a couple of links to help you out until you get your book.

This is a link to the Atkins Phases (the same area you posted your menu), it has information for all the various rungs:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=95


This is a link to the Induction Acceptable Food List, includes veggie lists and amounts:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781

There are some other good 'stickys' all over the Diet Forum, feel free to wander about and check them out!

[Desertthorn]

Re: First Two Days

I was going to point you the way to the Printable Acceptable Food list also. It will help and fit in your wallet.
Breakfast ideas would be something like an omelet with peppers and onions and mushrooms, with a little sprinking of cheese on top. Also scrambled eggs with a half tomato and a bit of onion, and maybe a little cheese on top.

Lunch, if you want to do subway, go for the salad. Any of their sandwiches they will make into a salad, but I wouldn't do either their tuna or seafood as they might not have legal ingredients. Oil and vinegar is a good dressing choice as is blue cheese and or ranch.
Dinner could be anything. Grill something on a Foreman Grill. My favorite it hot wings, celery and ranch dressing. Also, you can have pizza without the plate (crust) as 2big likes to say. But go easy on the sauce as it might contain sugar.

You will do best if you become a label reader
You will do best if you try to get your 20 carbs in a little each meal instead of all at once
The water rule that we use here, is 8-8 ouncers, plus another 8 oz for each 25 pounds that you want to lose. I want to lose 50 more pounds so I do 80 oz a day.
We can do this my friend.

[bizzlekitty]

Re: First Two Days

Most of your carbs should be coming from veggies, not from eggs and cheese. Veggies are not optional on Atkins, they are essential.

Really, truly, get and read the book. You really need to understand how and why Atkins works, and why it is less flexible on cheating and not doing things right like other diets.

Also make sure to count any sweeteners and condiments (ketchup?) you might use.

Subway wraps are out, especially on Induction. Wraps contains wheat products, which are not until a later rung of OWL.

Sign up for Fitday and enter your foods in there. It will really help you track your carbs and calories.

Good luck!

[Moochiecat]

Re: First Two Days

Yes, read the book....the one you want to get is Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, version 2002, (we call it DANDR for short).
You are on the right track, but you really need the nutrients and more importantly, the fiber that veggies provide.
The book will also explain the 'why' behind the diet, and why certain foods are limited.