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**Adena** · July 14, 2008, 06:18 AM

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Welcome, Renie! Sounds like you are off to a good start -- just a couple of things:
1) Eat your veggies. You should have 20 grams of carbs per day, mostly from veggies.
2) If you haven't already, read Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002 edition). Lots of great information there. In the meantime, read the "stickies" (posts with little post-it notes on them at the top of each forum), especially in the Induction Forum.

Best of luck to you!

**sugarsack** · July 14, 2008, 07:13 AM

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yes, dont forget the veggies.. 2 cups of salad and 1 cup other ( i do raw broccoli with ranch dressing)

**Chicklady** · July 14, 2008, 06:01 PM

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Hi renie! i triple the "don't forget your vegetables" They will help keep you regular, as well as providing nutrition.

**carbless_in_seattle** · July 14, 2008, 06:56 PM

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quadruple the veggie comment.

also you're not eating very much.

**Renie1990** · July 14, 2008, 06:57 PM

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Thanks sweeties...

First of all I would love to say I am 148 today. So 2lb down.

Yes I just read the book. I will eat my vegies today.

Today is 15th July and right now 11.00 A.M. I want to go for a walk but it is freezing out there (and raining) I have to find out something to get going.

I will eat my vegies today and will post what ate at the end of the day.

**hopejoy** · July 14, 2008, 10:07 PM

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Hi Reni,
In case no one mentioned it, you should definately eat your veggies.

Welcome, it's a great WOE/WOL (way of eating, way of life) Congratulations on the 2 lb wt loss! Doing great!

liz

**eclectikat** · July 14, 2008, 11:08 PM

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welcome here... I think you will find this an amazing place of support... and listlen to the ladies they are right... eat 20 grms of carbs every day... you want to feel good throughout your weightloss... and that is how you will do it... and DRINK LOTS of water... don't forget to do that it is critical!
Good luck and hope to hear about your progress.

OH.. take before pics and take your measurements... when you reach your goal weight you will be glad you did!

kathy

**beonce4u61286** · July 14, 2008, 11:46 PM

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Hi Renie Welcome Wow Australia Cool I Have Family There I Always Wanted To Visit But The Airline Tickets From The Us Is Real Pricey Lol. But Anyway Welcome And You Started Off The Day Real Good Keep It Up And Do Not Forget Your Vegetables.

Originally posted by renie1990 View Post

hi All,

I Am New To This Forum And This Is My First Post.
My Name Is Renie And From Australia.

I Am 150lb Today Morning.

I Started It Today And This Is What I Did.

I Had Hard Boiled Egg For The Breakfast.
Lunch- Chicken Salad
Dinner- Tuna With Mayo

Had Two Coffee (sorry I Had To Drink That).

I Will Be Heading To The Exercise Bicycle Now And Promise Will Be There For 30 Minutes.

I Drank 12 Glasses Of Water.

Have I Done Every Thing Right? Please Comment.
Monday-14 July At 8.45 P.m.

**Renie1990** · July 15, 2008, 06:15 AM

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Love to hear from all of you and thanks for the comments.

This is what I had for today.

Breakfast: Chicken with one toast

Lunch: vege salad with tuna

Dinner: Cooked chicken with a Avacado

I drank 12 cups of water.

Please comment. You all are great support. I never felt this much strength.

Beonce yes it is a cool place to be. Guess what! I bought a scale which shows lb not kg lol.

Oh I got to do some exercise. It is bit late though. But I must keep moving.

Love to hear from you all.

Tuesday 15th July 10.20 P.M

**Nick9973** · July 15, 2008, 06:49 AM

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Hi Renie,

I don't believe toast is on the approved foods list, even if it is low-carb. Try to stick to the Induction list of foods. It only helps you in the long run. Otherwise, you may be tempted to fall off the bandwagon if your carb cravings persist. You can add other foods when you move onto later phases.

It still doesn't seem like you're eating a whole lot, even though you have improved your veggie intake. As suggested in DANDR, you should get 20 NET carbs a day (no less and no more), of which 12-15 should come from veggies on the approved foods list. Also remember... even though you aren't counting calories, your caloric intake should be at LEAST 1500 to fend off that nasty starvation mode. A good tool to use to help you keep track of carbs, fiber, and calories is fitday.com. I use it all the time. Good job on adding exercise. That's awesome! Also, good job on avoiding the coffee. It only helps in the long run.

You're doing awesome! Improve some things and keep at it!

**Renie1990** · July 15, 2008, 05:24 PM

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Wednesday 16th July..9.20A.M.

Hurrah one more pound down. I am 147 today.

Hey Nick .. Thanks M'te. I really appreciate the comment.

Yes I will add more calories. I will be shopping for more vegies and more meat today.

But I have to admit I had 3 coffees yesterday. Sorry didn't mention there.

I already had 4 cups of water and will post later about the food today.

**Nick9973** · July 15, 2008, 05:31 PM

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Sounds good! Look forward to reading it. Congrats on the one pound! And when you shop for meat today, make sure it's the full-fat kind! I know it sounds weird, but we don't want to do a low-fat version of Atkins... it just wouldn't work.

**Renie1990** · July 16, 2008, 01:41 AM

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Hi there,

I wish my computer was with me. I went and bought the lean pork. OMG. poor me. K No Worries, I will deep fry them. LOL

Nick, yes it sounds bit weird and I am bit scared about the fat. I always went for less fat food. Well the question comes y I am overweight? I love carbs and sugar. I don't have high cholestrol or sugar and I dont want to have them either. Now I am bit worried.

My daily menu

Breakfast: 3 egg omelette ( I used only one egg yolk)
2 rashes of bacon.
White coffee

Lunch:
Satay Chicken
Lemon Chicken ( I told them not to add the lemon sauce)
vegetable salad with dressing

Dinner:
Chicken nuggets
steamed vegetables
white coffee

( Oh I had to lick a tea spoon of Mango Chutney as it was the only thing I could find sweet in my fridge *** I know I was bad)
I had 9 glasses of water so far.

Waiting for the comment.

**losetocruise** · July 16, 2008, 04:07 AM

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Do you have the book yet? Actually that may be more important than the veggies!

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Toast is out. No bread at all till much much later. And then low carb. 1/2 avacado is allowed on induction. (I always think thats a shame cause itis hard to keep the other half from turning brown till next day LOL, but you could use it to make guacamole with some lemon juice to save it)

Your next post mentions chicken nuggets. Are they breaded? Can't have the breading. The chicken Satay and Lemon chicken, if from a restaraunt may be loaded with hidden carbs. Most of the sauces used (Satay) are higher carb and contain sugars unless made at home.

If you have urges for something sweet, try an ounce or two of cream cheese sweetened witha bit of splenda. You are allowed 2-3 packs of splenda a day. Also a couple of olives will curb the sweet cravings.

Best wishes!