Atkins and Low Carb Weight Loss
Thursday CARB Accountability -- up and at em early
I do sooooo much better if I pre-plan, and I must say that I love, love, love, love SparkPeople. (Did I mention that I love that site?!) I love to preplan the day, packing it into a lunch box (minus dessert) and there goes my day. So helps me cut out mindless eating, and is my first defense against binge / emotion eating. I also love that it can get specific on nutrients / vitamins; and I can supplement in specific areas if needed. I love that it not only gives calories, it gives percents I love how I can print it off and tape it to the front of the fridge; so if I eat off plan, I can write and see how it will effect totals before passing by way of the lips to the hips. I love how I can copy and paste without having to retype it all, sans the fiber to come up with net. (Induction for me is the NET Carbs under 20). Ok, enough of that, good golly Miss Molly, they should hire me as a paid spokesperson--lol
Yesterday I entered the arena of pink pee stick. My goal is to get visit the land of purple for a week, then up carbs to fall out of ketosis. Once I know the top of my carb range to maintain, I'll drop back down until I get to 120 lbs.
Anywho, I am beginning to feel better, and energy is coming back up. I was hungry lots yesterday, but I think that is part of the process; plus I had a lot of soft proteins and extra sauces. That, for me, can make just about anything a slider food. lol. You live, you learn. So with more energy, I guess I'll need to get on it with consistent exercise. Hold me accountable here, guys and gals.
So, with that in mind, I have incorporated more dense food ie chicken since it stays the longest with me, into today to see if it will help.
here's today's plan:
BREAKFAST:
Avocados, California (Haas), 0.2 fruit without skin and seeds 58 3 5 1
* Roo's Daily Vitamin Regime, 1 serving (view recipe) 89 16 1 0
Chicken Thigh, 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) 49 0 2 8
EAS - AdvantEDGE Carb Control - Chocolate Fudge (11 fl oz), 1 serving 110 4 3 17
BREAKFAST TOTALS: 306 23 11 26
LUNCH:
Mayonnaise, regular (mayo), 2 tbsp 180 0 20 0
Spinach, fresh, 0.1 package (10 oz) 7 1 0 1
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard, 2 tsp 10 0 0 0
Chicken - Foster Farms Grilled Chk Breast Strips, 1.9 oz 70 0 1 14
Ham Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked, 0.9 oz 23 0 1 4
Ham Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked, 1.5 oz 38 0 2 7
Swiss Cheese, 0.5 oz 53 0 4 4
LUNCH TOTALS: 379 2 28 30
DINNER:
Peppers, sweet, red, fresh, 0.5 cup, sliced 12 3 0 0
Bumble Bee Sardines in Oil, 1 can drained, 1 serving 130 0 9 13
DINNER TOTALS: 142 3 9 13
SNACK:
Hard Boiled Egg, 1 large 78 1 5 6
Broccoli, fresh, 100 grams 28 5 0 3
Olive Oil, 1 tbsp 119 0 14 0
Walden Farms Fat Free Low Carb Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing - 2T, 1 serving 0 0 0 0
SNACK TOTALS: 225 6 19 9
DESSERT:
EAS - AdvantEDGE Carb Control - Chocolate Fudge (11 fl oz), 1 serving 110 4 3 17
DESSERT TOTALS: 110 4 3 17
CLICK TO ADD/EDIT EXTRA MEALS
CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
1,162 37 70 95
Fiber = 17 NET Carbs 20
54.3% Fat
32.9% Protein
12.9% Carbs
Yesterday I entered the arena of pink pee stick. My goal is to get visit the land of purple for a week, then up carbs to fall out of ketosis. Once I know the top of my carb range to maintain, I'll drop back down until I get to 120 lbs.
Anywho, I am beginning to feel better, and energy is coming back up. I was hungry lots yesterday, but I think that is part of the process; plus I had a lot of soft proteins and extra sauces. That, for me, can make just about anything a slider food. lol. You live, you learn. So with more energy, I guess I'll need to get on it with consistent exercise. Hold me accountable here, guys and gals.
So, with that in mind, I have incorporated more dense food ie chicken since it stays the longest with me, into today to see if it will help.
here's today's plan:
BREAKFAST:
Avocados, California (Haas), 0.2 fruit without skin and seeds 58 3 5 1
* Roo's Daily Vitamin Regime, 1 serving (view recipe) 89 16 1 0
Chicken Thigh, 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) 49 0 2 8
EAS - AdvantEDGE Carb Control - Chocolate Fudge (11 fl oz), 1 serving 110 4 3 17
BREAKFAST TOTALS: 306 23 11 26
LUNCH:
Mayonnaise, regular (mayo), 2 tbsp 180 0 20 0
Spinach, fresh, 0.1 package (10 oz) 7 1 0 1
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard, 2 tsp 10 0 0 0
Chicken - Foster Farms Grilled Chk Breast Strips, 1.9 oz 70 0 1 14
Ham Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked, 0.9 oz 23 0 1 4
Ham Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked, 1.5 oz 38 0 2 7
Swiss Cheese, 0.5 oz 53 0 4 4
LUNCH TOTALS: 379 2 28 30
DINNER:
Peppers, sweet, red, fresh, 0.5 cup, sliced 12 3 0 0
Bumble Bee Sardines in Oil, 1 can drained, 1 serving 130 0 9 13
DINNER TOTALS: 142 3 9 13
SNACK:
Hard Boiled Egg, 1 large 78 1 5 6
Broccoli, fresh, 100 grams 28 5 0 3
Olive Oil, 1 tbsp 119 0 14 0
Walden Farms Fat Free Low Carb Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing - 2T, 1 serving 0 0 0 0
SNACK TOTALS: 225 6 19 9
DESSERT:
EAS - AdvantEDGE Carb Control - Chocolate Fudge (11 fl oz), 1 serving 110 4 3 17
DESSERT TOTALS: 110 4 3 17
CLICK TO ADD/EDIT EXTRA MEALS
CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
1,162 37 70 95
Fiber = 17 NET Carbs 20
54.3% Fat
32.9% Protein
12.9% Carbs
RhondaRoo 256/235.5/131.8/120.0
Never, Never, Never Give Up --Winston Churchill
Never, Never, Never Give Up --Winston Churchill
Ronda Roo -- You rock! Thank you for waking up the Crack of Dawn to post this!
I've got a moderate-carb day planned. PMS-ing (sorry for TMI) and giving myself a few complex carbs to stabilize the demons, and hoping to shed a lot of inflammatory weight once a few days have passed.
still, starting the day with
eggs hollandaise with spinach
fake bacon
and probably a lot of protein shakes along the way BUT ...
a piece of high-fiber bread in my lunch (gasp) and will see what THAT does!
I've got a moderate-carb day planned. PMS-ing (sorry for TMI) and giving myself a few complex carbs to stabilize the demons, and hoping to shed a lot of inflammatory weight once a few days have passed.
still, starting the day with
eggs hollandaise with spinach
fake bacon
and probably a lot of protein shakes along the way BUT ...
a piece of high-fiber bread in my lunch (gasp) and will see what THAT does!
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
GASP lol chuckle hehehehe Honestly so far all the piece of bread has done for me,
is give me horrifically stench-y gas, actually bad enough for my HUSBAND to remark. If the dog notices, I'm going to have to give it up permanently.
is give me horrifically stench-y gas, actually bad enough for my HUSBAND to remark. If the dog notices, I'm going to have to give it up permanently.
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
Rebecca, hope you're feeling loads better. Witht he flu, keep up the fluids for sure!
Lisa
Lisa
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
Happy Thursday RhondaRoo and everyone,
I tried really hard to eat more dense foods at each "meal" but I think I lost the one cup of regular coffee a day battle. I had three, which is still using a lot of control for me.
Today's eats were:
coffee w/ protein drink creamer (2)
queso (faux french toast)
1 1/2 deviled eggs (3 halves)
steak strips w/ horseradish sauce
Venti latte w/soy
EAS RTD proein shake
strips of steak and chicken over lettuce and tomato w/ranch dressing
several bottles of water, approximately 80 oz.
Again, I welcome any advice or comments on my day...
I tried really hard to eat more dense foods at each "meal" but I think I lost the one cup of regular coffee a day battle. I had three, which is still using a lot of control for me.
Today's eats were:
coffee w/ protein drink creamer (2)
queso (faux french toast)
1 1/2 deviled eggs (3 halves)
steak strips w/ horseradish sauce
Venti latte w/soy
EAS RTD proein shake
strips of steak and chicken over lettuce and tomato w/ranch dressing
several bottles of water, approximately 80 oz.
Again, I welcome any advice or comments on my day...
You made me LOL for real with the coffee remarks. Honestly, if it comes down to staying ten pounds beyond goal, or giving up coffee ... I'll have to stay a size ten!
Interested in low-carb nutrition? Thinking of trying Atkins? Want to try high-fat and/or high-protein eating? Whether or not you have had (or are thinking about) WLS http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/atkins/
Whacka Doodle,
I had to reflect on your reply over night so that I could put it in prospective. I think I am really trying anything I can to get in ketosis. I can't seem to get into fat burning mode and haven't been since 2 years post op. Here I am getting ready to celebrate year 4 and I am still at least 80 lbs from my highest goal. I celebrate and embrace the 170 lbs I lost, I own the 20 lbs of bounce back, but I really want to see myself closer to that goal. I am truly addicted to coffee. I don't need the caffeine, I just need the flavor. I found my "creamer" was carby considering the amount I was drinking every single day. I have been successful in using either soy or RTD protein drink as my "creamer" or sometimes I drink it black. But for some reason I forget to make/order the decaf. In an a earlier thread a few weeks ago, it was indicated that caffeine could cause insulin production. Pre-op I was insulin resistant and took the highest doses of metformin allowable. I no longer take any medication, but feel I am very insulin sensitive.
I would embrace a size 10 and not give another thought to any of this, but I wear and xl top and size 18 pants. My hips and legs are at least 2 sizes larger than my upper body. I really would like to celebrate my 50th birthday this year just a little lighter than I am now. I would celebrate a size 12-14 with gusto.
In all the helpful information I received from everyone on this forum, I learned my calcium supplements were at a minimum of 28 carbs a day alone. So I have changed my calcium.
I tend not to share as much on the forums, which is something I will try to change. You all have been so very helpful to me and I appreciate anything and everything you share with me.
I had to reflect on your reply over night so that I could put it in prospective. I think I am really trying anything I can to get in ketosis. I can't seem to get into fat burning mode and haven't been since 2 years post op. Here I am getting ready to celebrate year 4 and I am still at least 80 lbs from my highest goal. I celebrate and embrace the 170 lbs I lost, I own the 20 lbs of bounce back, but I really want to see myself closer to that goal. I am truly addicted to coffee. I don't need the caffeine, I just need the flavor. I found my "creamer" was carby considering the amount I was drinking every single day. I have been successful in using either soy or RTD protein drink as my "creamer" or sometimes I drink it black. But for some reason I forget to make/order the decaf. In an a earlier thread a few weeks ago, it was indicated that caffeine could cause insulin production. Pre-op I was insulin resistant and took the highest doses of metformin allowable. I no longer take any medication, but feel I am very insulin sensitive.
I would embrace a size 10 and not give another thought to any of this, but I wear and xl top and size 18 pants. My hips and legs are at least 2 sizes larger than my upper body. I really would like to celebrate my 50th birthday this year just a little lighter than I am now. I would celebrate a size 12-14 with gusto.
In all the helpful information I received from everyone on this forum, I learned my calcium supplements were at a minimum of 28 carbs a day alone. So I have changed my calcium.
I tend not to share as much on the forums, which is something I will try to change. You all have been so very helpful to me and I appreciate anything and everything you share with me.
