i have been trying to break through a stall for the past month i
thought by the time of my prom the weight would all be off but nothing
is happening. would now be a good time to try the fat fast? does that
work on people who are not resistant? or should i try a fad diet just
so i can fit into my dress lol? do fad diets work to help you lose a
dress size? or do they just make u lose water?
from notelling
Such a quiet group these days!
How is everyone doing with their April Challange?
Me? I’m struggling!! I “re-started” Atkins AGAIN this week and it’s
been more difficult then ever before. I’ve follwed Dr. Atkins’ plan
very successfully in the past (lost 40lbs!) but since I fell off last
fall I’ve had a heck of a time getting going again. I’ve started a
few times and was able to make it to about 1 to 1.5 weeks only to
wake up one morning and start eating carb laden foods without any
thought!
I started again this last Monday and it’s been by the skin of my
teeth that I’ve made it to today (Friday). It hasn’t been a perfect
week - I succumbed to pizza on Tuesday night and then, feeling
defeated I had a bagel the next morning… but as I made my way to
lunch that day I had to fight myself to ensure that I purchased a
good, Atkins friendly meal.
Over the week (and more so, the last three days) I’ve been repeating
a phrase, or mantra, to myself that includes three important words:
I’m determined, dedicated and vigilant. I also keep telling myself
that it will get better when I move past the craving stage! Man it’s
been difficult!! I should share with you all that I’m doing my best
not to beat myself up - I understand that alot of what I’m
experiencing right now is emotional because I’m continuing to
struggle over my mom’s death last December. I so badly want to eat
because food numbs the pain. Part of me says I should just grieve
right now and not focus on following a specific eating plan/way of
eating. But giving in to that desire often translates into eating
whatever I want when ever I want it. Not good!!
So… I’m sitting here, hungry (yes, I’ve had a good Atkins breaky
and lunch is soon so I’ll be okay). But I’m dedicated, determined and
vigilant!
Keep up the fight… and lets start chattering again!!
Victoria
Mary, they are ok for an occasional snack but better to eat real food when
you are hungry. Be sure to eat plenty of fat for snacks…tuna with mayo,
etc. That is what is filling and satisfying and also curbs cravings.
Sandee
eating them more often, with salads (as crackers), w/lc dips, etc. I am
wondering if others eat a lot of pork skins as fillers for when they get
hungry.
Does anyone use the pork skins fairly liberally? I have found that I am eating
them more often, with salads (as crackers), w/lc dips, etc. I am wondering if
others eat a lot of pork skins as fillers for when they get hungry.
Thanks,
Mary
But she is on induction, is not losing weight and is asking for ideas.
Cream is iffy during induction to begin with as it can stall weight loss.
Atkins specifies unsweetened heavy cream if you are going to use any at all.
Milk is not on the acceptable food list.
Sandee
Stephanie,
I would imagine so as long as it is sugar free also. I don’t drink anything
other than water so I don’t know much about the diet drinks. The Rules of
Induction say to avoid coffee, tea and soft drinks that contain caffeine.
Caffeine doesn’t affect all people the same and some can get by drinking
caffeinated products without any problems.
Sandee
kind?
Kristina,
I just finished reading your posts to some of our new members and I
have to say “Hurrah”! How lucky are we to have such a supportive and
well informed member in our group!
I’d also like to thank you for your fantastic message last week - when
you mentioned your brother and your mom… terrific news, and a
wonderful testimony to the Atkins way of eating! We can all be
motivated by the success of others - and some day others will be
motivated by the success of us!!
Cheers!
Victoria
Lynn,
Oats are not on the induction list and would not be added into your diet
until the very end of the OWL portion of Atkins, if then. Have you read
the book?
Sandee
new diet…
Well, you should consume 10-12 times your present weight in calories per
day…but eating mainly cheese is not following Atkins at all. You need to
eat from the acceptable food list which includes meat protein, eggs, etc.
The nutrients in the low carb veggies and salads are important to your
health so don’t limit your carbs to much under 20….just make sure the
carbs you are eating come mainly from those sources. You should be
consuming two cups of salad and one cup of veggies per day.
Sandee
Debra, it’s hard to tell without exact quantities, but it doesn’t look like
you are eating enough food or enough fat. Why not enter your daily meals
into fitday.com and then you will see exactly where any problems exist.
Sandee
should I start seeing a difference?