How am I doing so far guys?

[tinkerx]

Okay, i've been doing atkins for about two days now. i've researched alot before i did it and i hope my menu is up to standard, if not would anybody be able to help me out that would be great

A normal day
Breakfast: an omelette
Two slices of ham
2 cooked sausages
2 scrambled eggs
a pinch of cheese
1 tbsp of mayo

Lunch: Sausage and Veg
3 sausages
1 cup of broccoli

Dinner: Beef Burger and veg (not processed)
2 Beef burgers
Pinch of cheese
1 cup of Salad or broccoli
1tbsp of mayo

and i use the frying pan to cook alot of things, am i right in doing this? I use a frying spray with no carbs xx

[liv]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

Frying spray? What is that? Sounds like a weight watcher thing. I use bacon fat, olive oil or butter - depending on what it is. You want the fat.

Sausages = you're eating quite a few. Can you go through the list of ingredients to check that there is sugar, dextrose or fillers in them.

Also you want to eat 3 cups of veggies and a variation here is good.

What are you drinking?

It looks pretty good and clean so far (if the sausages are good)

[tinkerx]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

I drink about 2-3 litres of water a day, should I cut this down as I dont want to retain water?

I've checked the sausages and they're fine, I may add some bacon into my menu though?

[liv]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

Drink plenty of water. Atkins recommend at least 64 oz (almost 2 litres) and more is better.
You're lucky with the sausages. I cannot find any here that are Atkins friendly.
Do you dirink anything else?

[tinkerx]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

No I only drink water
What about eggs, I love omlettes I could literally have two a day
is it bad to have 4-6 eggs a day?

[liv]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

No not bad at all. Eggs are goodness and very healthy. On induction I eat quite a few. The bacon is fine too. But with everything processed you will have to look at that ingredient list carfeully.

How are you doing? This is day three? Exciting isn't it.

[tinkerx]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

Thank you

Yeah this is the first diet I'm really excited about. I no longer crave sugar, but I don't know if I've entered ketosis yet. I'm still trying to get my head around it

[liv]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

You may feel it when it happens. I can usually tell because my appetite goes down, my pee smells and breath smells. And I have plenty of energy

[sham]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

Your doing just fine! Keep it up.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

>>i've researched alot before i did it>>

Are you reading Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002)?

[Jennifer81]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

What brand sausage is that?

[fluffyman]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

I looked for some breakfast sausage today and ALL of the brands at my WalMart had sugar or dextrose. Anyone know of one with no sugar?

[Jennifer81]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

I have bob evans links here in the freezer, and they say 0g sugar, but dextrose is the 5th ingredient in the list.

So these are a no go because of dextrose?

[atkinsgal08]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

>>I have bob evans links here in the freezer, and they say 0g sugar, but dextrose is the 5th ingredient in the list.

So these are a no go because of dextrose?>>

With dextrose being the 5th ingredient, you can see how they work for you.

As you see though, the label is "lying" about the 0 sugar!

You should count 0.5 carb per serving, at least, to account for the sugar and the spices.

[liv]

Re: How am I doing so far guys?

dextrose is sugar.