Atkins and Low Carb Weight Loss
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Topic: RE: Digusted with weight gain on Atkins
I would definitly cut down on the cheese and up the solid meat/fish type protein. Salami is also loaded with salt. I love cheese, but it is very salty and that alone will interfere with WL.
I am not a big fan of fake food, ie protein bars and protein drinks. I think the nutrition you get from those is inferior to healthy, real, whole foods. I think of them as Weight loss junk food. I agree you sould up your veggie intake.
Try cutting the cheese consumption in half. Add more solid protein, cut back on bars and shakes and try to eat more veggies. I would also have 6 small meals a day. Your pouch (I hate that word) will tolerated veggies in small doses throughout the day.
Good luck
I am not a big fan of fake food, ie protein bars and protein drinks. I think the nutrition you get from those is inferior to healthy, real, whole foods. I think of them as Weight loss junk food. I agree you sould up your veggie intake.
Try cutting the cheese consumption in half. Add more solid protein, cut back on bars and shakes and try to eat more veggies. I would also have 6 small meals a day. Your pouch (I hate that word) will tolerated veggies in small doses throughout the day.
Good luck
Phyllis
"Me agreeing with you doesn't preclude you from being a deviant."
Topic: RE: MONDAYYYyy!!! CARb Accountability Roundup Time
Decided to drastically reduce the blond, artifically sweetened decaf coffee from here on out from a thermos-full a day (probably around 15-18 grams of carbs with cream and sweetener) down to one cup in the morning then water the rest of the day.
Prebreakfast - 17 ounces water
B - Baked ricotta and coffee
Water
L - ?
Water
D - ?
More water :-) - shooting for 2 quarts a day
Have a good day everyone!
Shari
Prebreakfast - 17 ounces water
B - Baked ricotta and coffee
Water
L - ?
Water
D - ?
More water :-) - shooting for 2 quarts a day
Have a good day everyone!
Shari
Shari M.
Topic: RE: MONDAYYYyy!!! CARb Accountability Roundup Time
HI GUys, I got on the scale this morning after what I thought was a great low carb day yesterday and the scale went up 3lbs WTF!! I have never been so panicked in my life.....
This is the plan for today
B - 1 jimmy dean 3 cheese omlette, cup coffee with HC
L - piece KFC breast, and water
S - 2 scoop protein shake made with water
D - stea**** and melted cheese (No bun or wrap)
S - greek yoghurt with splenda and sf syrup
Oh and I plan on going to the gym tonight after work too!!
Yorkie xx
This is the plan for today
B - 1 jimmy dean 3 cheese omlette, cup coffee with HC
L - piece KFC breast, and water
S - 2 scoop protein shake made with water
D - stea**** and melted cheese (No bun or wrap)
S - greek yoghurt with splenda and sf syrup
Oh and I plan on going to the gym tonight after work too!!
Yorkie xx
Had a band in 2005 at 280lbs, had band removed and DS done on Jan 22nd 08 at 220lbs in Spain, now 135lbs and a size 4!! Happy as a Clam!!
Dontcha love the DS? It's the best tool around!!
Topic: RE: MONDAYYYyy!!! CARb Accountability Roundup Time
Not back in wor****il Wednesday, four day weekend!
2 Atkins bars
2 rashers bacon, 1 scrambled egg with 1 ozs cheese
2 lamb and stilton balls
3 Ryvita and 3 light cheese triangles
Coffee and tea.
2 Atkins bars
2 rashers bacon, 1 scrambled egg with 1 ozs cheese
2 lamb and stilton balls
3 Ryvita and 3 light cheese triangles
Coffee and tea.
Topic: RE: Cyclical Ketogenic Diet
Hi Adam,
I know this is an "old" post but I found a link to it on the Low Carb Forum. Although I am, alas, a rather sedentary person (hangs head in shame), I found your post very interesting. I am doing Atkins for my maintenance and have experienced a small regain of 5 lbs in the past few months, and I'm working on getting rid of it. Lowering my carbs down to "induction" level has not helped so I'm wondering if cycling might help me (varying my net carbs each day).
BTW, you look amazing! Your weight loss is one of the most dramatic I ever seen on OH!! WOW!
I know this is an "old" post but I found a link to it on the Low Carb Forum. Although I am, alas, a rather sedentary person (hangs head in shame), I found your post very interesting. I am doing Atkins for my maintenance and have experienced a small regain of 5 lbs in the past few months, and I'm working on getting rid of it. Lowering my carbs down to "induction" level has not helped so I'm wondering if cycling might help me (varying my net carbs each day).
BTW, you look amazing! Your weight loss is one of the most dramatic I ever seen on OH!! WOW!
Michelle 
(OH member since 2004 - new user name)
HW 285 / SW 270 / GW 140 / LW 135 / CW 185
RNY 6/8/2009 
Starting size 26/28, now size 12/14
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13:8
Topic: RE: Digusted with weight gain on Atkins
Hi Whacka Doodle!
BTW, love your screen name! My boss calls us Whacka Doodles in my office sometimes when we do something crazy! :)
Thanks for the info on the protein intake at one sitting. My protein shake has 50 grams of protein in a two-scoop serving, so I will make a one-scoop shake in the morning and a one-scoop shake at night from now on.
I do track my intake very strictly and have been doing so since my RNY almost two years ago. Oddly enough, I will even account for my "bad" eating when I've overindulged (like too many trips into the peanut butter jar. I guess I feel like what's the point of
I just can't figure it out. You are so right ..... metabolism sure is crazy. I went back into my food journal for December and January. I was eating MORE carbs than I am now (25 to 30 nc) and the same amount of fat and protein as I am eating now.... BUT my weight was hovering around 140. Now I'm 145-ish and eating LESS carbs (20 to 22 nc). This defies everything that the Atkins books say.
My activity level has not changed in the past few months.
The only thing that has changed lately is that I'm a bit constipated. :(
Thanks for your input!!! :D
BTW, love your screen name! My boss calls us Whacka Doodles in my office sometimes when we do something crazy! :)
Thanks for the info on the protein intake at one sitting. My protein shake has 50 grams of protein in a two-scoop serving, so I will make a one-scoop shake in the morning and a one-scoop shake at night from now on.
I do track my intake very strictly and have been doing so since my RNY almost two years ago. Oddly enough, I will even account for my "bad" eating when I've overindulged (like too many trips into the peanut butter jar. I guess I feel like what's the point of
I just can't figure it out. You are so right ..... metabolism sure is crazy. I went back into my food journal for December and January. I was eating MORE carbs than I am now (25 to 30 nc) and the same amount of fat and protein as I am eating now.... BUT my weight was hovering around 140. Now I'm 145-ish and eating LESS carbs (20 to 22 nc). This defies everything that the Atkins books say.
My activity level has not changed in the past few months.
The only thing that has changed lately is that I'm a bit constipated. :(
Thanks for your input!!! :D
Michelle (OH member since 2004 - new user name)
HW 285 / SW 270 / GW 140 / LW 135 / CW 185
RNY 6/8/2009
Starting size 26/28, now size 12/14
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13:8
Topic: RE: Coffee for Low-Carbers: What's the Story here?
I have been a hard core coffee addict for some time. Prior to my surgery it was nothing for me to drink a few large iced coffees or iced lattes, a large frappacino or McDonald's frappe, a pot at home. I was always drinking it. I also suffered from anxiety attacks and panic attacks. After my surgery I had to quit cold turkey. I also noticed my anxiety was a lot better. After a few weeks my NUT told me I could have 2 cups of coffee a day so I did, measuring out 16 oz into my big mug and adding protein to it. And my anxiety got worse. I finally put 2 and 2 together and figured out that the caffiene was not helping my anxiety so I gave it up again and I haven't had to take a xanax since, about 6 months now. I don't think it's a coincidence. But I really miss it. I do drink decaf but as my daughter says what's the point? I have been considering trying a cup to see how I would react now but I'm afraid of having another panic attack. This is the longest I have gone without one.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
Topic: MONDAYYYyy!!! CARb Accountability Roundup Time
Off to work early tomorrow morning, and may not have time to post the thread -- C'mon folks, post what you eat! (Or, post what you plan to eat!)
Lisa
Lisa
Topic: RE: Digusted with weight gain on Atkins
Hi Michelle --
Metabolism is shockingly individual. But since you're asking for advice, I'm going to offer my suggestions:
1) Track your intake on a site such as thedailyplate.com -- There are others, I happen to like this one, but find one that's effective for you. It will be helpful to measure every single bite or sip that goes into your mouth, and the software will enable you to track the foods that cause you to gain or lose;
2) 50 gm protein at one sitting is just too much. You can only utilize a maximum of 25-30 at one time, and the rest is processed by your body's insulin -- dang, can't find the research link but maybe YOU can. A good rule of thumb is 20-30 grams of protein spread out over 5-6 feedings. Take a look at what the low-carbers are eating, on the CARb Accountability Roundup threads, there are many useful suggestions there.
3) Track your intake
4) Also, track your intake!
None of us can really tell you what is causing your gradual weight gain -- only you will be able to find that out for sure. Good luck, and keep us posted!
Metabolism is shockingly individual. But since you're asking for advice, I'm going to offer my suggestions:
1) Track your intake on a site such as thedailyplate.com -- There are others, I happen to like this one, but find one that's effective for you. It will be helpful to measure every single bite or sip that goes into your mouth, and the software will enable you to track the foods that cause you to gain or lose;
2) 50 gm protein at one sitting is just too much. You can only utilize a maximum of 25-30 at one time, and the rest is processed by your body's insulin -- dang, can't find the research link but maybe YOU can. A good rule of thumb is 20-30 grams of protein spread out over 5-6 feedings. Take a look at what the low-carbers are eating, on the CARb Accountability Roundup threads, there are many useful suggestions there.
3) Track your intake
4) Also, track your intake!
None of us can really tell you what is causing your gradual weight gain -- only you will be able to find that out for sure. Good luck, and keep us posted!
Topic: RE: Digusted with weight gain on Atkins
Hi Holly!
My protein shake that I have every morning has 50 grams of protein, so I love that I'm starting every day with that. Some days I do better with the meat/poultry eating. I usually get at least 100 grams of protein a day on most days. If I'm feeling like I'm running low, I'll do a second shake.
Thanks for your input! :)
My protein shake that I have every morning has 50 grams of protein, so I love that I'm starting every day with that. Some days I do better with the meat/poultry eating. I usually get at least 100 grams of protein a day on most days. If I'm feeling like I'm running low, I'll do a second shake.
Thanks for your input! :)
Michelle (OH member since 2004 - new user name)
HW 285 / SW 270 / GW 140 / LW 135 / CW 185
RNY 6/8/2009
Starting size 26/28, now size 12/14
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13:8
