What did you eat today? 02/13
L: Roast Beef w/cheese.
D: Shirataki noodles w/chop meat (2 carbs)
So... This morning at 4am, I got up to pee. Out of curiosity, I stepped on the scale. I'm up 2.4 pounds. I have been so strict this week. I wanted to shoot somebody. I'm going to semi-ignore that number and weigh in again on Monday. If I don't lose some weight, I'm going to get a little stricter (take out the jell-o and whip cream) and try one more week. Unless I have record breaking results, I'm off Atkin's. I've had enough. It's been 6 ******g weeks in a row with no results. This diet is too hard to live in without results. Then again, what's the point of any diet unless you're going to get results? I'm at my last straw - One more week and I'm done.
But you know what...Atkins does work. I know because I lost 129 pounds doing the program. Jerze has been very successful with it and there are others here who are getting great results.
I've been reading your menus and what is not working for you is YOUR version of Atkins. Please don't be upset with me for saying this because I know you said that any diet can be modified. Not Atkins.
And nutrition is nutrition. At the very minimum, on Induction, you should be getting at least 15 grams of carbs from the allowed veggies on Induction. I've seen days when you only make it to 8 carbs, and that includes no vegetables. A body needs these carbs for energy and to keep the metabolism stoked, and in the beginning of Atkins, vegetables are the only place from which you get these complex carbs.
From what I can tell from looking at your menus, you are stopping your metabolism from burning fat and holding on to every calorie for dear life. In someone with a metabolic disorder, that can spell disaster.
Have you talked about your weight loss halt with the nutritionist that advises you about your band? Maybe they would be able to give you some pointers on how to get your band working for you again? But I'm not familiar with banding so I have no idea how that works. I just hope that you are able to find a solution that will get you losing again that is nutritionally sound.
Mary
I know Atkin's works. It worked for me before, and it worked for me again. I'm not demoralizing Atkin's (even though I'm pissed off). My whole point of being pissed is that; in September, October, November and December, "my version" of exceeding cream, high artificial sweetner, lower-than-reccommended-veggie consumption was working just fine. I was dropping the pounds at a rate I was satisfied with. Now, I'm doing the exact same damn things, and nothing is happening. My body said "F U". And THAT's why I'm mad.
Atkin's is NOT an easy diet. The only thing you're not deprived of is portions. So I am not going to stick to this for much longer unless my body gets in gear. Apparently, my body doesn't want to play this game anymore, so I'm giving it one more shot, and I'm out.
Janina, I sorry to hear that hun. If its been 6 weeks without results and you are being stricked, maybe you should change it up. I know I would be sick of it. Sorry I dont have any great words of wisdom, I would just try and change it up alittle with something else. I remember back about a month or so ago, you mentioned doing a plan with meals that were sent to you. I dont remember the name, it was kind of like Nutrisystem. Maybe moving on to that and see if you results. I wish you all the luck hun!!!
Breakfast- cinnamon toast w. butter, jello w. whipped cream
lunch- (decided to get back on track) hamburger w. lettace tomato, mayo, mustard, celery w. cream cheese and jello w. whipped cream
snack- atkins shake
dinner- chicken w. onion, cabbage, broccoli mixture
I made up 3 servings of of the chicken and veggie mix, I am hoping if I have food made up it will help me keep on track.
Yeah, the Biggest Loser Meal Plan. Problem with that is that it's over $150 a week and that's a lot of money for me right now, especially considering the confirmation of me having a job in a month is still not there.
Worst case, I'll do the nurtionists approach for a few weeks until I know I have a job. Then I'll order up the biggest loser meal plan and join the gym.
As angry as I am, I still haven't lost my motivation to make progress (thank god)!
I agree with Mary - your carb levels are very low most days, mebbe too low. So try spiking them up to 30-50 on some days, then back down low if you want to.
You should try eating more full fat dairy to get those carbs up: greek yogurt and olives, that ype of thing.
Pure Fat in general should help you too. Go to the health food store and get some high grade coconut oil - eat it off the spoon or fry eggs in it. Take up to 3tbs daily however you can. I eat 1-2 teaspoons before i drink coffee sometimes or with a protein drink. On your oriental dishes, sprinkly toasted sesame oil - it is yummy and will get you going too.
I think it is worth a try!
"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not." ~Mark Twain
1 small bagel + 1.5 oz sausage + 1/2 slice cheese + 1 c 2% milk
60 minute walk downtown Fayetteville! Several small walks around the airports - 3 of them!
1/2 almond snickers bar
1 ciabatta turkey sandwich (eaten over a few hours) with lots of veggies on it + 2 svgs baked chips + 1 organic chocolate milk
1 angry whopper + few fries+ diet coke
2 stiff drinks when I got home: gin + diet tonic
"The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not." ~Mark Twain
Good Food Choices
1. Fruits and vegetables
- 1 to 2 servings of fresh fruit daily
- 2 to 3 servings of fresh vegetables daily
2. Breads and cereals
- 1 small portion of low-sugar cold or hot cereal
- 1/2 to 1 slice of toasted whole wheat or rye bread each day.
Note: some patients have difficulty eating bread.
3. Meat, fish, poultry, eggs
1 oz. to 2 oz. of meat, fish, or poultry or one egg each day. (Remove all visible fat from the meat. Remove the skin from poultry. Prepare the meat in ways that need very little fat. Grilling, steaming, microwaving, or boiling are all good ways to do this.) Note: some patients have difficulty eating meat.
4. Dairy products
Milk and yogurt are calories in liquid form. However, these types of food have calcium, which makes them an important part of a healthy daily diet, so choose a maximum of 2 cups of skimmed milk or low-fat yogurt and 1 oz. of cheese a day.
5. Fats
Restrict the use of fat to 3 to 4 teaspoons of margarine, butter, or oil per day. You can have low-fat salad dressings and mayonnaise in moderation.
6. Drinks
Drink as many calorie-free liquids per day as you wish (though not with meals).Suitable drinks are:
- tea or coffee (black) with low-calorie sweetener
- water
- non-carbonated beverages containing few or no calories
Some doctors have reported that carbonated beverages may contribute to enlargement of the small pouch and recommend they be avoided.
Foods to Avoid
Some foods have a concentrated supply of calories with little nutritional value and should be avoided as much as possible. They include foods such as:
- syrups
- cakes
- biscuits
- jam
- honey
- pies
- chips
- pastries
Alcoholic drinks should also be consumed in moderation, for example a glass of wine per day.
Common Problem Foods
Some foods have difficulty passing through the opening of the stoma and may cause blockage. These include foods such as:
- dry meat
- shrimp
- untoasted or doughy bread
- pasta
- rice
- peanut butter
- dried fruit
- fibrous vegetables like corn,asparagus and celery
- nuts
- coconut
- popcorn
- greasy or fried food
- seeds and skins of fruits and vegetables
- membrane of citrus fruits
Introduce these foods slowly and individually to see if they are tolerated. Always be careful, chew well, and follow your surgeon’s or dietitian’s advice.
Exercise Guidelines
Incorporating regular physical activity into your daily routine is as important as your nutrition plan. Often patients have been sedentary due to decreased activity tolerance, psychological constraints, and in some cases, physical disabilities. After LAP-BAND ® System surgery, aerobic activities—particularly walking and swimming—are generally best tolerated. Consult your surgeon and weight management team to find out which activity is right for you.
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Mary
Awwe Janina..that sucks.
You've been working so hard on this, I hate for it not to be working for you. I'm not going to tell you what I think, because I've already told you before. I worry about you girl. I hope you see what you want to see on that scale Monday morning.
Yanno, it just dawned on me we both have the same problem. We both for one don't like to be told what to do. :) Along with that, we both want to make our plan the way "we" want it to be. Okay..I guess I couldn't keep my mouth shut afterall. What are friends for right? I do worry about you. I'm no expert on Atkins by far, but I do know that from what I've read in the book and researched you suppose to stay as close to the twenty carbs a day as possible to make sure you get your nutrients that you need. 12-15 of those alone I believe suppose to be in veggies alone. Girl, unless you are eating something that you are not posting, you are not getting that. Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm really, no extremely worried your body is now in starvation mode or getting to that point. Not only do you seem to not get all the nutrients you need on most days, your calorie intake is extremely low. I just keep listening to Bob in the back of my head from last weeks episode. How he was concerned Mike wasn't eating enough. Sure enough, right when he ate more, he lost more.
Now you do have your band so maybe I'm totally wrong on this one, because I don't know much about how you suppose to be restricting your calories..if any, with a band. From what I'm gathering is that it doesn't matter?!?! If so girl, you really need to review your menus you have been eating.
Sorry if you don't like this, but I do genuinely worry about the amount you eat a day. Just like Mary said, every calorie you put into your mouth...your body is holding onto it. I've been on a few very low calorie diets before for long periods of time and your menus just resembles them way too much. From what I've learned is that it only leads to disaster. It seems to me you are on a very low cal, extremely low carb, Atkins plan.
Luvs you Janina, and want you to be healthy!!
