Day 9 and going strong!

[atkinswife]

Just wanted to check in and share my success, hope to inspire others.

In spite of the fact that I had an *actual* cold for 4+ days (induction flu normally doesn't yield post nasal drip, does it? ), I am down to 140 as of this morning. That's 5 lbs., people! Are you listening?!?

Found that scrambled egg with some cheese makes me just as happy as a slice of bacon, and that sauteed spinach is maybe my favorite food right now.

I have not been totally perfect; had a Sobe Lean with caffeine one day and a diet root beer with aspartame another. I *have* kept a journal, which I know helps in so many ways and keeps me accountable (also helps me remember to drink enough water!).

My normal exercise schedule involves yoga and pilates 2-3 times/week, but today I strapped ds into his stroller and went for a 20-minute, very hilly, walk.

I have eaten more veggies in the past 9 days than I have in months, I think, and no sugar has passed my lips. Breaking my chocolate brownie and ice cream habits has been easier than anticipated, at least so far. I really needed to clean up my act in that department; portion control had ceased to exist and those items were replacing the healthy, whole foods that Dr. A puts at the center of his WOE.

Onward, to week two!

[sunflowergrl]

What a wonderful post!!! Great job on your first week!! I look forward to reading your Day 15 post!

[Elizellen]

Weigh to go!!

And the naysayers say " I couldnt do Atkins - I'd miss my vegetables" If only they knew the truth!

[Tryin2lose]

Good for you! Keep it going!!!

Tryin'

[Kent]

Congrats on your success.

[tabekat]

Well done, keep going. I'm totally impressed by all the exercise!

[Isabeau]

Great post and thanks for sharing it with us. You're doing fantastic.

[atkinswife]

Thanks, everyone. The support here means a lot!

[Nervosia]

Wow, that's so great and totally motivational for me!! I have been kind of frustrated but I was on day 7 yesterday...except that I found out my beef patties have been having corn flour added to their mixture!!! My heart is currently broken so I guess I'm sorta starting over...your success is really helping to make me feel more determined. What are you eating for the most part? I love spinach...but I'm always scared of overeating it bc I need my onions and tomatoes for my omelets!

[atkinswife]

((Nervosia)) You will work it out! I'm sure you're eating much better than you had before, corn flour or no corn flour, so keep that in mind...

What have I been eating? I guess these are the most common items:
Breakfast: egg w/cheese plus celery or hunk of brie w/celery and decaf coffee with cream
Snack: hard-boiled egg or sliced turkey w/mayo
Lunch: burger with lettuce, cheese, and mayo or tuna salad
Dinner: Sauteed spinach w/olive oil and sometimes mushrooms, and a protein (chicken, beef, or fish)
Snack: splenda-based diet root beer with some cream in it and a few pork rinds...

And, of course, water water water!

I have had a hard time locating pumpkin or rhubarb, which would really solve my yummy dessert issues.

Much success to you!