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Big Daz's Atkins journey so far
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Congrats on your success thus far! Check out this site for some fantastic recipes~~no need for meals to be repetitive!! Get creative~~
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re: Big Daz's Atkins journey so far
I see a definite difference. Well done and congrats on the ten lbs lost!
You know, you don't have to stay in induction if you're bored with the foods. Many people lose even faster in OWL, particularly on the early rungs, so don't be nervous about making the move. You'll enjoy the added choices and the experimenting is fun.
Before and after:
PLEDGING FLIGHTS
Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475
Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
F/56yrs/5'.4"
SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)Comment
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Thanks, I am glad you can see a difference! I have lost a total of 17lbs in 5 weeks so that's not bad going I guess.Originally posted by sallyseachange View PostI see a definite difference. Well done and congrats on the ten lbs lost!
You know, you don't have to stay in induction if you're bored with the foods. Many people lose even faster in OWL, particularly on the early rungs, so don't be nervous about making the move. You'll enjoy the added choices and the experimenting is fun.
Maybe you are right, it could be time for me to move on from the induction to OWL. An extra 5g of veggies would be quite appealing at the moment as I could only afford a measly 100g of sprouts with my dinner tonight!
I'll have to check out that website which OzLover posted to find some inspiration. I do have a Atkins cookbook but I found the portion sizes are tiny when trying to keep carbs to less than 10g for the evening meal.Comment
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Have you tried Linda's recipes? http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html They're immensely popular. The induction recipes are marked with an asterisk.
I agree, in OWL, having the extra veggies is great and no one ever gained weight from veggies (well, hardly anyone!!!). You can stay on rung one for a good long time if you like.
Before and after:
PLEDGING FLIGHTS
Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475
Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
F/56yrs/5'.4"
SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)Comment
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I see a difference too. Keep up the good work!
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Great job Good luck on the rest of your journey!
SW: 212 (July 24)
CW: 191 - restart Nov 2, 2009
GW: 145
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I have dropped another 2lbs this morning so hopefully early in the new year I will meet my next goal. When I get to 220lbs my BMI will be 29.84 so I am just overweight, not obese anymore!
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Well done!!
Before and after:
PLEDGING FLIGHTS
Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475
Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
F/56yrs/5'.4"
SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)Comment
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I think you're doing great job. I can see some major progress happening in your pics.
Induction doesn't have to be boring with the same foods and meals. Spice things up a bit, get some good recipes and start to really enjoy your foods or you run the risk of getting off track.
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Thanks for the encouragement. I have been playing it a bit safe because at the moment it's pretty difficult having a small demanding baby in the house and a vegetarian wife so I usually just throw a steak on the George Foreman grill and have 100g of an induction veg with it!Originally posted by Desihue View Post I think you're doing great job. I can see some major progress happening in your pics.
Induction doesn't have to be boring with the same foods and meals. Spice things up a bit, get some good recipes and start to really enjoy your foods or you run the risk of getting off track.
I did try something new tonight though.
OK not very pizza-like in reality! The mushrooms were so soggy once I cut into them that the juice filled my plate haha. It wasn't so bad though, and my wife said she enjoyed it. A nice change from eating meat every day!
Tomorrow lunchtime I hope to try this out.
It helps that I have this week off work. In the office I just eat a spinach & watercress salad everyday with tuna or chicken and a springling of cheese. Quelle adventurous!
I have started OWL now so I am allowing myself 5g extra veggies. Hopefully that will help me to expand my menu a bit.Comment
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I can see the difference! I can remember when I started, not being able to see enough change in the photos, it's discouraging, but believe us! We see your progress. Keep it up.
As for me, I'm just checking back after a long time away. I'm here to cheer us both on, as I have some catching up to do! Great job!F/39/5'6" HW:227
restart date Feb. 13, 2008
SW:222/CW:211/GW:165
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Nice to see you branching out and trying new recipes Big Daz!!
Before and after:
PLEDGING FLIGHTS
Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475
Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
F/56yrs/5'.4"
SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)Comment
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Thanks for sharing your inspirational pictures...there is a big difference! Have fun with OWL...you'll probably see even more amazing results onward!~Lisa~
F, 37, 5' 7", Medium Frame
I've been to the edge of 240something and I ain't going back!
CW: 188
GW: 165
1st Goal: 180
2nd Goal: 175
3rd Goal: 170
Final Goal: 165
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Great job! You started right around the same time that I did, so I've been following your progress as motivation for me. Trust me, I know the feeling of being completely tired of meat, eggs, and cheese. For me it's the eggs. I'm sooooooo sick of eggs, but they do fill me up. How do you like My FitDay? I just noticed it and thinking about joining it.Comment
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