Please analyze

[jebjow2]

Hello everyone! I'm new here, finishing up day 2. I'm waiting for my book to get here, so I'm going at this only by what I've read online and through my searches. I can't wait for my book to arrive.

Until then, do you think you could take a look at my food journal and let me know how I've done over the past two days.

http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJournals.html?Owner=jebjow2

Both days have actually put me over on my total carbs but... the app I have for my phone has me at exactly 20 yesterday and today. I know there's going to be minute differences, so I'm not bothered by that.... as long as it's only a couple grams. It's much easier logging via my phone than getting online here to do it. BUT, if I want to share, I'll need to do it for both.

I've actually got a really simple question.... Atkins is all about Net carbs right? How exactly do you get to Net carbs? I thought I was doing it right by taking total carbs minus the fiber but... I just picked up a box of Atkin bars that say on the front of the box "Only 2g net carbs" but on the nutritional label it has 14g of carbs and 8g fiber. I'm a little confused. Like I said... I'm waiting to get the book. AND... yes, the bars are labelled for induction and I ONLY plan to eat them if I'm in a bind... such as running around with my kids and needing to eat something "right" rather than something from a fast food chain. They're just to throw in my purse and vehicle to have 'just in case'.

Thanks for all your help .... I'm anxious to hear what you have to say!

Jenny

[liv]

Re: Please analyze

Analyse I will
So today was better than yesterday - as calories were to low yesterday.

I think that you are good on carbs as you have to deduct fibre on the bottom so today you had 22 carbs and 3 fibre so that is 19 net carbs.

But it is not good enough on veggies. you need three cups of veggies and most of your carb should come from veggies. So work in more veggies. Chose some denser ones to get some fiber. I will add a link here to the allowed foods.

And fats - high fat diet Atkins. So we like to add oil, butter. Those are very clean fats and your menu is almost totally lacking in that area. You are choosing lean meats so adding fat in will be helpful.

I would avoid as much as possible foods like hotdogs or pepperoni - they have illegal ingredients like sugar (dextrose or corn syrup) and starches. Aim for clean carbless stuff.

Just a fitday using tips - add in whole foods and not their recipes. So don't add omelet as fitday thinks you added milk. Add eggs and then butter or whatever you used



Here are some threads in our FAQ that will help you.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What are the Rules of Induction?)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...lent-tips.html (A "MUST READ" for Newbies... 40 excellent tips!)

[jebjow2]

Re: Please analyze

Oh thank you Liv. I know it'll be easier once I get the book. I'm trying to jump in head first here. You would not believe my diet before yesterday! Seriously! I did see where Jello isn't good... but it's been a great dessert. What else would you suggest as a dessert? I know it technically isn't necessary but you're talking to a girl who would eat 3-4 girl scout cookies nightly after dinner. I THOUGHT sugarfree jello was a step in the right direction. lol.

I also saw there's a seperate forum for analyzing menus. I should have posted there. Thank you for answering me though. I see you are HUGE help to a lot of people, I look forward to your wisdom being passed onto me.

[liv]

Re: Please analyze

Yes it will be good when you get the book. It is not easy to start just like that. My first few days were very weird.

About the Atkins bar
They add glycerine to it that the FDA says should be counted as carbs and added to the label. But the atkins company (and others) maintain that the carbs in glycerine do not get absorbed. So that is the discrepancy.
We recommend staying away from bars in induction and keep the menu clean and whole food.

Dessert. I usually fall back on whipped cream (small amount) and cream cheese for soemthing to hit the spot. Try to eat enough fat to make desserts unnecessary or at least less necessary.

I moved you to the menu section.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Please analyze

>>What else would you suggest as a dessert?>>

None! Changing your habits is a good thing. I used to think that I had to have something cold and/or sweet after dinner ... turned out I was wrong. I was just used to it. I got unused to it!

[jebjow2]

Re: Please analyze

Just so you gals know.... I did NOT have dessert tonight! You are right... I don't need it... I'm just used to it. So is my family. I'll have to work on them when I'm a little bit stronger. Tonight, while they had jello for dessert... I took a little walk. So, I'm good now... I don't need it. Thanks for pointing out the obvious. Sometimes that's all that's needed!

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Please analyze

Was their jello sugar free?

Why not give your family something wholesome ... such as real fruit.

If nutrition is important to you, it should be for them, too.

[jebjow2]

Re: Please analyze

yup... sugar free. They eat at least three servings of fruit a day... if not more. My kids are VERY picky eaters. It's something we are working on. I can't expect everyone in my family to completely change their eating habits because I have. I've been on this diet for THREE days... tonight was the FIRST night I didn't have dessert, which is a family ritual. I already choose items that are healthy for my kids, whole grain items, yogurt, fresh fruit and veggies galore. They aren't the problem... it's me that's the problem. Until I can fix me, I can't fix them (their pickiness). There's no sense in fighting two battles at a time.