Im have the Atkins flu

[refinnej172]

Does this mean my meat and cabbage(and tons of WATER)is paying off???

[ziggy]

Re: Im have the Atkins flu

yup

make sure you add some things like butter and eggs and a other vegetable like broccoli to that list

and cod liver oil would be good too

[Georgiana]

Re: Im have the Atkins flu

Does this mean my meat and cabbage(and tons of WATER)is paying off???

No, not necessarily.

Are you eating only meat and cabbage?

How many net carbs are you eating? How many of them come from vegetables?

What kind of meat are you eating? Do you use fat in cooking?

How much is "tons of WATER"?

[Elizellen]

Re: Im have the Atkins flu

Remember that according to DANDR you can eat up to one cup of cabbage and another 2 cups from the 'salad vegetable' list.

[refinnej172]

Re: SEEMS SO EASY, BUT IS IT?

IM EATING ABOUT 3 MEALS ALONG WITH MY 2 SNACKS MOSTLY A PIECE OF MEAT WITH A TAB OF MUSTRAD OR A PIECE OF CHEESE. I ALWAYS DRINK AT LEAST 2 32oz. OF WATER IF NOT MORE. MAYBE AN ICE TEA IF OUT TO DINNER WITH FAMILY. SO 2CUPS OF GARDEN VEGGIES AND 1CUP OF COOKED VEGGIES THAT ARE ALLOWED IN THE INDUCTION PHASE OF COURSE. IS THIS THE PROPER AMOUNT OF SERVINGS FOR THIS NO MATTER WHAT IS ON THE TWO LIST OF VEGGIS??? SO I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO JOURNAL MY EATING LOG LIKE CRAZY! JUST THE BASICS RIGHT?

EXAMPLE
MORNING - CAN OF TUNA, 1OZ. RED ONION = 0.2
SNACK - ATKINS BAR = 2.0
LUNCH - HALF A RAOSTED CHICK BREAST = 0
DINNER(HAVENT HAD YET) SALMON, 1C. BROCCOIL,2C LETTUCE,2TBS LEMON JUICE = WATEVER BROCCOIL,LETTUCE,LEMON JUICE IS.

0.2+ 2.0 + (?) = (SHOULD EQUAL 22 NET CABS DAILY) NOT INCLUDING MEAT CORRECT???

IS THAT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH??? I'D LOVE ANY FEED BACK ANYONE HAS TO OFFER, THANKS

GO MEAT!!!

[refinnej172]

Re: Im have the Atkins flu

No, not necessarily.

Are you eating only meat and cabbage?

How many net carbs are you eating? How many of them come from vegetables?

What kind of meat are you eating? Do you use fat in cooking?

How much is "tons of WATER"?

THANKS FOR ASKING! NOT ONLY CABBAGE. IM ALTERNATING MY VEGGIES ON THE LIST, BUT AT THE BEGINNING I WAS ITS DELICIOUS! BUT I REALIZED I NEEDED MORE OF THE OTHER VEGGIES IN THE TWO COLUMS. OR 1CUP OF COOKED AND 2CUP OF GARDEN. OR 3 GARDEN. DOES THAT MEAN IF I WAS TO HAVE ONLY THE GARDEN VEGGIES THEN I CAN HAVE EXACTLEY 3 CUPS OF ANY OF THEM??
MEAT- CHICKEN,SALMON,CORNED BEEF(?) I CHECKED AND I BELEIVE ITS DOABLE.
IM COOKING W OLIVE OIL OR BUTTER
IM DRINKING 32oz OF WATER OR MORE EACH DAY!

[Georgiana]

Re: SEEMS SO EASY, BUT IS IT?

MORNING - CAN OF TUNA, 1OZ. RED ONION = 0.2

1 oz of onion has more than 0.2 net carbs.

Where are you getting those carb counts from?

SNACK - ATKINS BAR = 2.0

Is not the ideal choice for a snack. Some people are stalled by the bars... and many of us recommend starving your sweet tooth, at least during Induction.

LUNCH - HALF A RAOSTED CHICK BREAST = 0

Did you roast it yourself? If not, it could be plumped with a sugar solution.

DINNER(HAVENT HAD YET) SALMON, 1C. BROCCOIL,2C LETTUCE,2TBS LEMON JUICE = WATEVER BROCCOIL,LETTUCE,LEMON JUICE IS.

You should spread your net carbs (vegetables) throughout the day instead of eating them all in one meal. This way you avoid blood sugar spikes.

And you should count your net carbs, not "whatever" them. You can look up all foods in the USDA database or enter your menus in FitDay.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal

0.2+ 2.0 + (?) = (SHOULD EQUAL 22 NET CABS DAILY)

Huh?

During Induction you should eat no more than 20 net carbs a day. That includes net carbs from vegetables, eggs, cream, avocado, spices, cheese, etc.

[Georgiana]

Re: Im have the Atkins flu

CORNED BEEF(?) I CHECKED AND I BELEIVE ITS DOABLE.

Did you check the ingredients? What are they?

IM DRINKING 32oz OF WATER OR MORE EACH DAY!

The minimum is 64 oz... and, as a rule of thumb, the more you weigh, the more water you need. You will also need more water if you are active.

[Georgiana]

Re: Im have the Atkins flu

Off topic, but please don't type all in caps. It's considered shouting and it's hard to read.

[refinnej172]

Re: SEEMS SO EASY, BUT IS IT?

Sorry I know onions more (2Tbs 1.5) and the package on the atkins bar states for all phases, but I get it. Yes, I roasted the chicken myself...but there are times I'd like to purchase a chicken in the grocery store any suggestions? I have been giving more thought into planning my meals better and incorporating the veggies throughout my meals. "I'm new at this" LOL. I didn't mean whatever jus trying to give a brief equation for adding up that no matter what veggies,eggs,spices etc except meat. it must add up to 20net carbs. Because some things are so low, but it doesnt matter what the veggies are just 3 cups? Correct? I thought I wrote 2 32oz. of water if not more? that is 64. I checked out corned beef its a beef briskit.

[Elizellen]

Re: Im have the Atkins flu

As well as the package info on the bars for the carb count and 'suggested atkins phase' you need to make sure none of the ingredients in the bar are not alowed on induction. What is listed as being in the bar you have?

It looks as if you are starting to get the idea of planning menus, well done

Canned corned beef (at least in UK) can contain other non-induction ingredients so again, if it has a label make sure you check it out. It is amazing how often they sneak in wheat/sugar.HCFS etc to stuff that should be plain meat!!

[refinnej172]

Re: SEEMS SO EASY, BUT IS IT?

Ive had 9.8 net cards with my breakfast today and another 2.9 of veggies of dinner, that equals 12.7 all net carbs. Now thats 1cup of saled veggies and 1cup cooked veggies. Can I still have another 1cup of salad veggies to equal my 3cups of veggies for today? Or did I already use of my 12 to 15 net carbs of veggies for the day? What eles can I incorportate to get my full 20 net carbs for the day. Excluding meat of course.

[Elizellen]

Re: SEEMS SO EASY, BUT IS IT?

Ive had 9.8 net cards with my breakfast today and another 2.9 of veggies of dinner, that equals 12.7 all net carbs. Now thats 1cup of saled veggies and 1cup cooked veggies. Can I still have another 1cup of salad veggies to equal my 3cups of veggies for today? Or did I already use of my 12 to 15 net carbs of veggies for the day? What eles can I incorportate to get my full 20 net carbs for the day. Excluding meat of course.

Yes - you can eat another cup of veg from the 'salad veg' list!!

Just out of interest, which veg are you choosing to get 12.7 net carbs from just 2 cups - many of our members have problems getting that much and would I am sure be keen to know!

Remember that the 'up to 20 net carbs' is just that, a top limit, not a minimum requirement, though it is a good idea to try to get close to that each day to get the best 'bang' from your carbs!!
And that even if you have not eaten 20 net carbs but have stopped feeling hungry you do not 'have' to eat more just to get to the maximum number. On Atkins we eat when hungry and till no longer hungry

[refinnej172]

Re: Im have the Atkins flu

2Tbs of onion 3.0 1oz cheese 1.01/2 c diced tomatoe w/g chillie 4.01/2c R bell pepper 2.92c slow cooked chicken 01c broccoli uncooked 1.62oz cheese 2.02 slices of beef w/mustard 0............thats a total of 14.5!A good day I would say, Its getting easier.

[refinnej172]

there is a corn beef brisket not canned corned beef

If you go to Sams club or Costco in the fish and cheese section along with the meat but not right beside roasts and such. But I have bought 2 this year. Hard to find in the grocery store if it's not St. Patricks Day. You can slow cook it on the stove top in a large pot add some water and the seaoning packet which was salt and peppercorns a few hours later its tenders and delicious! With a vegatable (cabbage) or not. I like to slice it thin and keep it to nibble on throughout the week with some mustard on it!