For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

[hillbilly]

Sorry about the second post immediately. But, I forgot to add some pertinent info.
I am a raging sugar-holic with severe problems with hypoglycemia (related to too much sugar consumption-not obesity).

[Esteliana]

Hillbilly,

Are you getting any veggies in your daily food intake because that might be an issue if you aren't eating them. Usually around the first week or so, you will experience some sort of induction flu, whether it be you can't walk when you just wake up, to just having headaches, etc. But, eating veggies is VERY crucial for this way of life! Veggies have always been healthy and they are the ones that increase your fiber intake during the day so you can make a bowel movement.

So, you have hypoglycemia I take it? That's when your blood sugar is low...? Perhaps your body is starting to produce too much insulin to make up for all the sugar that has been eaten. Which isn't a good thing at all. =( I'm sorry to hear that you have that. (I hope my pancreas continues working for a long time....meep)

As for me. Man oh man oh man!!!! I just woke up and it's around 10am over here in Cali. And the thing is, I want to sleep some more because I didn't get that much when I was working over the weekend. I honestly had to walk like an elderly person down the stairs because it was too painful to walk. INduction flu isn't gone yet!! I still have this massive headache looming over me.

But, I'll feel better soon enough and I won't get discouraged. I'm not at all at the moment anyway. I'm still irritated from last night. My supposed friend wanted me to go to the bar with him. And what is the point of going to the bar when you can't drink, right? So, drinking makes me a bit more social, I guess. But seriously I didn't want to go because I didn't want to fall into temptation and I don't like being around people who are portrayed as nice people, but in actuality they do drugs and all that stuff. That is not my type of crowd, especially in the proffession I am in. And the sad thing is, "My friend" doesn't understand what it's like to have a jo and everything. It seriously wipes you out sometimes.

But anyway. Today is day 3. I really want to look at the scale, but I am not going to look at it one bit!! I'm going to avoid it at all possibilities. =)

How is everyone doing today?

-Bekka

[dewdropinn]

What is for dinner tonight? I am having Chicken Mushroom and Sausage Casserole from Linda's. Im' doing good but struggling for Breakfasts. I am not a fan of bacon, or eggs and I can't seem to wake up early to eat breakfast. Just been grabbing a string cheese. I know I need to eat more breakfast.

[missnikki217]

Oh MAAAAN the headache!! And the lethargy.. I couldn't keep my eyes open to save my life!

Have no clue what to do for lunch... breakfast was mini-burgers with onion, pan fried - - I cant remember being this hungry ever!!! Its taking all my strength not to wild out pizza sounds sooooo good right now. And quick and easy

[former hardbody]

I would love to be part of this! I started yesterday and plan to stick to this 100% even if I am up all night cooking and prepping meals before I head off to work! lol
Can I join this group with you guys?

Ijust joined thsi forum now, so wil fil, out my profile and everythig today.

[Esteliana]

Of course Former! You may join us. Everyone is more than welcome to join our little buddy group.

I actually don't have any cravings right now, which is nice, but I'm SOOOOO tired. I think I'm going to lay down again and get some more sleep. =( My tummy is hurting like no other. But it's a good thing I didn't weigh myself in the morning today because it wouldn't be accurate. TOM is an evil evil creation. Oh wells! =) I'll deal.

Dinner tonight? Well, I'm going out with some guy, so I'm just going to get a salad and that's it. =) And lots of water, yum yum!

-Bekka

[hillbilly]

I like to keep stuffed eggs on hand for first thing in the morning. I have a great recipe (from a regular cookbook) that uses cream cheese & mayo.

So far today, I have had a cup of steamed broccoli and a cup of raw cauliflower--for veggies. Have to go to the store and pick up more romaine. Strange, but I like broccoli only cooked and cauliflower only raw?! Oh, and a medium stalk of celery with cream cheese.

Protein--4 pieces bacon, 3 oz. buffalo burger, 1 oz. Co-Jack cheese

I had 2 TB ground flaxseed with 2/3 cup water (heated) and 1 TB cream. I found that on this site and really like it. I had to thin mine a quite a bit, though. I would rather almost have to drink it then have it even slightly slimy.

Around 5-6 p.m. I plan on having two fried chicken legs, with skin. I'll also have about a 4 inch section of English cucumber.

I think that covered it so far. On FitDay, my calories so far are 899. The chicken legs will add 311. That still only makes around 1200 calories. I will probably have a snack after I get home (DD's cheerleading practice) around 8:30 p.m. But I will really have to think something up to even come close to 1500 (BMR 1480)!!

Yeah, the hypoglycemia is all my fault. Too much processed sugar. I wish they would have caught that before DD was born--10 lbs.

[former hardbody]

Awesome, I love how social you guys are! This group is gonna be great.

I dont suffer the induction flu/symptoms anymore, I think I have tried this diet so many times that my body is just used to it....which may not be good.
And I must admit, I dont cut out alcohol, I just drink premium booze (vodka, gin, etc) with diet pop........is that going to mess up my diet?

I like to use Sundays to prep a bunch of food for the week to help with sudden cravings, etc. I am one of those people who gets cranky really fast when I am hungry and dont have food around that i can eat, so that spares the people around me, lol.

Missnikki217- why not greek salad for lunch? Super low carb, especially if you can get them to sprinkle mozzarella instead of feta on there! Or chicken souvlaki- you've gotta keep your energy up!

Dewdroppin, why not skip breakfast foods and munch on a chicken breast or somethign cooked from the night before? I get a little tired of the breakfast foods myself too, so I switch it up....I love soup in the morning too, apparently eating a warm liquid first thing is really good for you circulation and digestive track...so bonus!

Can you get me that trecipe you were talkign about? Sounds delicious!

Hillbilly- what about sugar substitutes like splenda, sweet n low, etc? I love my suigars too, and they seem to really help with the cravings. I also found this wicked company that makes low carb, sugar free baking goods- tonight I am making caramel explosion brownies- and they only have 3 grams of carbs per brownie! I will get the brand name for you if you are interested, let me know.

I am stoked to have people to chat with about this- thanks guys!

F H

[former hardbody]

Oh- almost forgot to ask.....how do you guys get those little scale- weight loss progress picture things on your profiles?
And you guys keep saying to avoid the scale...I weigh myslef waaaaayyyyy too much- how often do ya'll step on that evil thing? I think Ineed to cut down on that!

[lesszmore]

hey everyone,

dinner tonite..hmm no idea since i wont get home till about 7pm... i was thinking of trying the parm fried chix fingers... if i can hold out w/ some broccoli.

Formerhard body- WELCOME! u mean the ticklers... hmm gotta see if i can rememeber what site it was ... i think ticklerfactory.com.. ohhh that desert sounds delish pls tell us more.. can u have it during induction??

Dewdroppin- dinner sounds good... dontcha love her site!

Bekka- yeah u gotta luv ya friends sometimes... dont worry about em, u gotta do what works for u right now,they'll get over it! hope u feel better!

Hillbilly- My son was 9 1/2 lbs and 2 wks early... so i know what u mean w/big babies.. but i didnt have gest diabetis (sp?) just a big kid. How did u like the flaxseed and cream? i was thinking of tryin it tomorrow. This am i made the minute muffins outta flaxseed,... it was pretty good i was only able to eat half.. wasnt so bad w/so cream cheese on it.