Atkins diet blog

Good morning all. I started induction at the begining of January, &
have lost 12 lbs so far. At that time my Glucose & cholesterol
levels were above normal but not alarmingly high. I’ve been using
Atkins with my Dr.s approval. Friday, when my latest bloodwork came
back, we were shocked to find that both my glucose & cholesterol were
through the roof! I have eaten very few carbs. 3 - 4 salads & maybe
1/2 lb. cauliflower & a small amount of spinach a week. All else is
meat, eggs, & cheese (although not much cheese). My only cheat was a
bowl of pasta about a week before the blood was drawn. I do drink
quite a bit Fruit-2-0 flavored water & also a flavored seltzer (can’t
think of the name) which are both sweetened with Splenda. Is it
possible that the Splenda has caused this rise in glucose? I
followed Carb Addicts a few years ago, & they said that if the food
tastes sweet the body releases insulin, even if it’s artificial
sweetener. Has anyone had this happen? Does anyone have any ideas
on getting glucose down? Dr. say if it’s not down by June, i go on
insulin. I’m a 55 yo woman & need to loose 100 lbs. Help!
Thanks,
Lynda in Orchard

In a message dated 4/29/2004 7:19:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
taraducktyl@… writes:
Why is the nitrate so bad?
Honestly i dont know..i just know from reading that it isnt a good thing to
have in your food? Anyone have any other info??
Angel ^i^
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one
day, so I never have to live without you.”
— Winnie the Pooh
Three Rules for Living:
1 Admit nothing.
2 Deny everything.
3 If caught, lie like hell!

Is there a rule that we must use splenda? I really dont like the taste it
leaves in my mouth after I eat or drink something with splenda in it. I’d
like to use nutra sweet or equal instead, but I’m not sure. Any advise?
Lani
206/186/135
Started 2/8/04

In a message dated 4/29/2004 2:42:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
sarahvalenti@… writes:
Angel,
The sticks will not realistically be purple (If they are, you are
likely dehydrated). Aim for pink, the darker the pink the better.
Dont stress that they arent purple. Any pink means that you are in
ketosis and is a start.
the strips have been completely ‘neutral’…there has been no color to the
strips at all…so obviously i’m not in ketosis at all??
Angel ^i^
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one
day, so I never have to live without you.”
— Winnie the Pooh
Three Rules for Living:
1 Admit nothing.
2 Deny everything.
3 If caught, lie like hell!

In a message dated 4/29/2004 12:54:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
johndallard@… writes:
Stay OFF Atkins Bars they are not allowed during induction. What salad
dressing
are you using? Are you using steak sauce with your steak?
I use NO salad dressing at all..and NO steak sauce whatsoever…i am going to
eliminate the bars totally..i was not aware that they were not allowed..since
when i went to the Atkins site it indicated that it was ok in stage 1
I have read the book..several times..as far as i know i am following it as i
should be..
I also forgot to mention that i’ve been using the Atkins breakfast
shakes..which the Atkins site ALSO said was appropriate for induction one
will eliminate those altogether too!!
Thanks John for your advice!!
Angel ^i^
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one
day, so I never have to live without you.”
— Winnie the Pooh
Three Rules for Living:
1 Admit nothing.
2 Deny everything.
3 If caught, lie like hell!

In a message dated 4/29/2004 1:15:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
sarahvalenti@… writes:
I add sour cream or
bacon to my eggs to get in the fat!)
the past 2 days i have added bacon to my eggs…i hadnt before..so hopefully
that will help too..unfortunatly sour cream kills my tummy..so thats out lol
Angel ^i^
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one
day, so I never have to live without you.”
— Winnie the Pooh
Three Rules for Living:
1 Admit nothing.
2 Deny everything.
3 If caught, lie like hell!

In a message dated 4/29/2004 12:43:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
goshawna@… writes:
For a sweet treat, try sugar free jello with real whipping cream on
top.
And, excercise will help a lot too along with lots of water.
Keep up posted!
I went yesterday to buy sugar free jello and found that it was made with
aspartame…i was under the impression that would could not have that?? I’d love
to have that as i do love jello…i drink the lots of water..but like i told
Patricia..i cannot exercise right now as i have had knee surgery a week ago…I
have decided to cut ALL those bars out period..and just stick to the other
foods i’ve been eating..is there any other “treats” that i can have that you
know of?? Thank you SO much for responding!!
Angel ^i^
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one
day, so I never have to live without you.”
— Winnie the Pooh
Three Rules for Living:
1 Admit nothing.
2 Deny everything.
3 If caught, lie like hell!

In a message dated 4/29/2004 11:40:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
promeneuse_@… writes:
especially not enough fat.
what would u suggest to add fat?? Keeping in mind..i cannot eat any type of
fish whatsoever..i mainly stick to chicken and steak
From what I read on your reply you are not eating enough
Well i am following what i can eat to stay under the 20 gms of Carbs..i
thought i was doing good..
And i am definetly thinking of cutting out the bars..i have done this diet
before a few years ago..and had NO problems losing..yet i didnt have those bars
back then..so the bars are being cut out
And lastly..right now i cannot exercise..i just had knee surgery last
Friday..so its kinda hard to do right now..but once i am back on my feet i will
for
sure exercise..but it will only be like walking..so as not to reinjure my knee..
Thank you for takin the time to answer me..it means alot..and any other
advice you have is greatly appreciated!!
Angel ^i^
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one
day, so I never have to live without you.”
— Winnie the Pooh
Three Rules for Living:
1 Admit nothing.
2 Deny everything.
3 If caught, lie like hell!

I started strict induction Monday and I have gained!!! Can you believe
that?? I had been staying with atkins but cheated quite often thru all things
that
were going on here ( my daughter got ran over and my parents 50th wedding
anniversary etc…..) and I had not lost any weight but hadn’t gained either!!!
But I started back on strict induction and have gained 4 lbs!!! I am so mad!!!
I hope it starts coming off again!!! Sharon
180/153 :(/145

Its been a week tomorrow on this diet..and as far as i can see..i havent gone
over the 20 of carbs that i can have..and i havent lost one pound..nor one
inch..i am gettin so frustrated…anyone have ANY suggestions? I’ve done this
diet before..a few years ago..and had NO problems..i just dont get it..but i am
just about ready to throw the towel in..so any help would be appreciated!!
thanks!!
Angel ^i^
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one
day, so I never have to live without you.”
— Winnie the Pooh
Three Rules for Living:
1 Admit nothing.
2 Deny everything.
3 If caught, lie like hell!