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Sillycalimomma

Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 10:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok. I went to Trader Joes today and stocked up! Then I came home and "rid" my kitchen of all the bad products. I shared a bowl of ice cream with DD before tossing it all out! I bought a lot of veggies,edemame to snack on, salmon, steaks and green tea. I also bought some apples for DD. Despite the fact that I am nearly 80lbs over my ideal weight DD was too cute and said "Mom, I don't understand why you are going on a diet.You're not fat" ahhh....love is blind.
Tomorrow I start Atkins! Is it my understanding that I will now have to give up soda and coffee? Yikes!

Cancunkid

Monday, January 26, 2004 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
MMmmm I would love to have a Trader Joe's here. I go when I am in Chicago visiting my sisterand just love the place. Sillycalimomma to be honest I didn't give up diet sodas and I started drinking coffee with caffine while on induction. I just couldn't resist with cream. Some people just can't lose while consuming caffine others seem to have no problems. If you are drinking all your water you will find you will be drinking many many fewer sodas. I have about 1 every 3 days as a treat I really don't crave them at all.

Tashakinz

Monday, January 26, 2004 - 9:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sillycalli: Atkins recommends removing caffeine from your diet - but I never found a need to. I just drink double the amount of water.

Sillycalimomma

Monday, January 26, 2004 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Phew! That is good news! I wont overdue it, but a cup of coffee in the morning is what gets me going! I used to have at least one soda a day too, but that I can give up I suppose.

Sillycalimomma

Monday, January 26, 2004 - 7:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, I made it through the first day. I have to admit I never knew what a carb. junkie I was! Any diet is hard for me to follow because I am a stay at home mom and the kitchen is always there, but I think I will do OK with this one. Although I did have a bit of a crisis moment after DH left with DD and I broke down and ate a Hersheys Kiss....bad I know. I had apple sausages, salad and eggs today. Tomorrow I will add some tuna into the mix perhaps. Lots of greens is the way to go I am thinking. What in the world would I do without salad dressing!

Boberg
Member

07-09-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 8:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I made Atkins Sourdough Bread last night..same look and smell as the real thing but texture and taste was somewhat different..but it was still good. This morning I used a slice and made French Toast and sprinkled Splenda on top..It was pretty good and only 3 carbs.

I tried the KETO hot breakfast cereal the other day..spit it out immediately...

I guess you just have to experiment and hope to find a few things that make satisfying substitutes.

Have done 3 weeks of induction now and am down 8 lbs. Not great but ok. This week I am adding an occassional 1 oz of nuts.

How is everyone else doing?
Llookaid..my husbands weight loss has slowed way down and he even put on 2 lbs back..He found out that fried pork skins have no carbs and started eating them everyday, I figure that is how the weight came back on.}

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-18-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 8:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am on my third day of induction here, but I haven't been able to follow the diet to a T. I was doing great until yesterday (as thoughs in chat know) Then I began to get very light headed. Tried to stick it out but after about two hours, lots of fluids some tuna and a tomoato I gave in and ate half of a banana. Within 30 minutes I was feeling better. Diabetes runs very deep in my family (just about everyone on my fathers side has it) I wonder if that may have something to do with it? I had blood work done about 2 years ago and I was in the clear then, but that was 2 years ago. Plus. I weighed myself this morning and had gone down 4 lbs since Monday morning, that can't be healthy. Made me happy, but can't be healthy.
I will try and keep with this diet, but some modifications seem to be necessary for me I guess....

Resortgirl
Member

10-23-2001

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 8:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Silly, one of the reasons you lost four pounds is that you are losing water weight. You have to remember to drink LOTS of water. I would drink at least a half gallon a day. Eating so much protein can be hard on your kidneys, so please drink water. I'm glad the banana helped....

Sounds like you're off to a great start!!

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-18-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 9:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh believe me RG I am drinking TONS of water. I have Alhambra here and have already finished off a 5 gallon jug (with a bit of help) since Sunday. Plus I have been drinking green tea. I think my body was just getting used to the dramatic change. I never realized what a carb junkie I was! I mean seriously, looking at it now my carb intake must have been in the thousands!! Ha! Thanks to all of your help and Landi too yesterday on chat during my mini crisis!
P.S. My friend had actually taken the day off of work and was just sitting at home relaxing. We ended up having a great visit after she picked up my little one!

Boberg
Member

07-09-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sillycal..direct from the Atkins book.."there are a few people who experience fatigue or light-headedness during their first week doing Atkins. most often this means that the process is going too fast for their particular metabolism-they're losing weight too fast, losing water and certain minerals too fast and their bodies can't keep pace with these quick changes...."Obviously, drinking lots of water is essential, patients who have these problems should slow down the weight loss. they should add another helping of vegetables to their evening meal or 1 or 2 oz. of nuts or seeds. Although their bodies would almost certainly adjust during the second wee, there isn't any good reason for feeling washed out even for one day..After the symptoms abate go back to the lower carb level...

Sillycal..it is assumed you are taking the nutritional supplements, Basic 3 ( or equilvalent) and Essential Oils..you may need to add a pottassium supplement also.
If you are concerned about your blood sugar..check it when you feel down, borrow someones if you don't have one..to eat a banana may defeat what you are trying to do..anyway good luck and we will keep doing this together.

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-18-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Boberg! I had taken the supplements yesterday, but realized I did not take all of them on Monday and that could have been another reason. I do have a kit in this house to check blood sugar levels, but I can't remember what number is considered normal. Fingers crossed today will be a good day. I knew that this diet would take off quick for me. I am very overweight and have a lot to lose and it was a DRASTIC change from my daily food intake. I see now carbs are my enemy!

Boberg
Member

07-09-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 9:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sillycal..60-110 is considered normal on most glucometers.

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-18-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay, took me awhile to read the directions! Haven't done one of those in years! My number was 122. Not sure if that is good or bad though. D'oh. Sure would be nice to have insurance or a doctor to call for that matter! Off to the net I go I suppose.....

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-18-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, seeing as I ate about 40 minutes ago it looks like I am in the clear. Guess I should have checked before I ate. From what I found on the net though anything below 180 is okay (if you ate within the last 2-3 hours) but fasting it should be between 60-110. Well, so far so good today!

Rslover
Member

12-06-2002

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 2:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Silly,
A friend (not on the diet) with low blood sugar replaced her snacks of rice cakes and bananas with almonds and it helped her.

Cancunkid
Member

11-03-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 6:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sillycali I am glad you are feeling better today or at least I assume today since these dates seem to be all over the place. The first couple of days I felt light headed if I got up too fast. Someone told me to switch to lite salt as it is potassium cloride and that is an easy way to add potassium. I think it tastes kinda weird but I have felt less lightheaded since I added it. I know that feeling of no insurance I am in the same boat that is why I am on this diet to try to prevent any of the things that surprisingly at my age have not creeped up, yet.

I actually went to lunch today and had the huges california cobb salad mmmm. My weight seems to be stalled and fluctuating one to one and a half pounds. I am ovulating don't know if that has anything to do with it but honest I have been good.

Keep up the great work everyone. Too cold here to walk but did go to the mall to walk and detoured into Bath and Body Works and spent $28. Ugh I am horrible about buying stuff to make my house smell good.

Rslover
Member

12-06-2002

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 8:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Perfect for the Diet and for Sunday!

Original Buffalo Chicken Wings
Serves 6

Buffalo wings were first created in Buffalo in 1964, using Frank's RedHot cayenne pepper sauce. You can either bake the wings or deep-fry them.

2 1/2 pounds chicken wing pieces
1/2 cup Frank's RedHot cayenne pepper sauce (or to taste)
1/3 cup melted butter

Deep-fry for 12 minutes in hot oil (about 400 degrees). Drain thoroughly. Combine Frank's RedHot sauce and butter; keep warm. (Opt: Bake the wings for 1 hour at 425 degrees) Dip wings in sauce to coat. Serve with dip and celery sticks.
Dip
Combine
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup sour cream (or a mixture of sour cream and mayonnaise)





Tabbyking
Member

10-06-2002

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 8:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i parboil the wings in a whole bottle of tabasco sauce, a beer, and water to cover for 15 or 20 minutes. then i spread them on a cookie sheet and brush a little bit of bbq sauce mixed with tabasco and water over the wings. put under the broiler for a couple of minutes each side. serve with crumbled bleu cheese. ummmmmmm....
it might help to cut the oil from not frying. par-boiling removes even more of the fat.

Not1worry
Member

09-15-2002

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 9:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tonight I went to Ruby Tuesdays because I had a coupon and they've been advertising their new low carb menu. I had a chicken thing with bacon,mushrooms and cheese. Side of broccoli and mashed cauliflower. I love cauliflower but thought this stuff was gross. The chicken was okay, but I could have made the same thing at home. They also had steaks, salads, wraps, and fajitas with Atkins tortillas. However, I must mention the cheesecake. They had it listed at 6 net carbs with a crunchy nut crust. Major YUMMMMMM!

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-18-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 10:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am so hooked on the cooked zucchini recipe on the Atkins site. You cut the zucchini into strips then brush with olive oil, add some salt and pepper. Cook at 450 for 6 minutes then sprinkle with parmesean cheese and put back in the oven for a few more minutes. Yum Yum Yum. I made salmon tonight for dinner with some lemon dill sauce. DD LOVED it. She ate it so fast I couldn't believe it! I do still miss some carbs, but really the thought of eating them already doesn't sit well. I want it, but then I know it would make me feel yucky....I would kill for some cheesecake right about now though!

Azriel
Member

10-21-2002

Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 2:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Silly there are cheesecake recipes on the Atkins site. Here's one that looks yummy.

Nutty Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 6:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here is a zuchinni recipe my whole family loves.
Slice zuchinni, a casserole dish layer
zuchinni
spaghetti sauce
mozarrello
repeat
bake at 350 for 45 mintues.

Cancunkid
Member

11-03-2003

Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 10:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Another good recipe for Sunday. Two large blocks cream cheese a can of crab meat 2 tbsp mayo chopped green onions whorstishire sauce about a tablespoon. whip it all up together it is great on celery. you can also do it with bacon bits instead of crab meat. I love this stuff

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-18-2003

Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 5:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Warning-Stupid Atkins question I bet-
Okay, so let me get this one straight cause I am a bit confused. When counting my carb intake I can lower the total depending on the amount of fiber I take in? Also if I am taking a One A Day vitamin and potassium is there any other supplement I should be taking?

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-18-2003

Friday, January 30, 2004 - 1:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Found this site today-

Fitday.com

It's a great place to keep track of your food intake. I know the Atkins site has something similar, but I found this one to be a bit easier and have more choices. Great for keeping track of my carb intake since I was just writing it all down and doing it by hand.