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

[hillbilly]

So, I'm not done. But I decided to continue on a second posting.

Food: These are some of the simple things that I like. I'll name the simple names but all are good for induction. If you want a recipe, let me know.

Philly Cheese Steak
Chicken Fajita
Fried Cheese
Baked Chicken Skins
Meatloaf
Salmon Patties (only if oat bran is allowed like wheat bran)
"Ultimate Scrambled Eggs" I very gently tweaked from a regular cook book
Hot Chicken Salad-surprisingly very good
Stuffed Eggs-with cream cheese
Chicken Parmesan
Taco/Steak Salad

Enough of mine. Anyone have fairly simple recipes that dress up cod/orange roughy/basa or any other mild, white fish? My freezer is full of them (DH has a family history of heart disease).

[Heiricka]

Oh wow! How is everyone doing?

I miss one day and come back to a schlue of posts. I was so ill yesterday. I usually don't have headaches but man did I have one and nothing I took eased it. This morning I woke up and it was gone. I still feel a residue of it, but nonetheless, I'm much better. I wonder if it was because I wasn't getting enough water in. So today, I'm been chugging it down. I had to take off yesterday because I wasn't feeling well. I read through most of the posts and skim through some too.

I too have been finding it hard to get in the calories. I've been eating my meat like my turkey bacon with cream cheese. I load up on my veggies. Today for lunch, I'm going to have my veggie medley I cooked yesterday, which is broccoli, squash, and zucchini, and grilled chicken. I only eat one grilled chicken strip. Since I've started, my appetite during the day is very low. I eat a ton of my veggies and only 1 piece of meat. But at night, when dinner comes, I'm ready to eat up everything. Tonight I'll have a grilled chicken salad from somewhere.

Take care everyone! I'll try to check back in later.

Erica

[Heiricka]

Hillbilly,

All of those listed sound good. Can I get a recipe for the ones below:
Philly Cheese Steak
Chicken Fajita
Fried Cheese

Have you found a good one using cream cheese besides the egg one? Also, does anyone know the difference between cream cheese and heavy cream? I thought it was the same but obviously not.

Erica

[Esteliana]

I did not want to wake up today. I think I just want to sleep all day instead of going to work. But then, I realize that I have the next 4 days off, so working today wouldn't be a problem at all. Besides, I'm working with another new guy! Yay for back breakage because most of them don't know how to use a gurney, even if they got 10 minutes training on it. Oy vey. =) But I'll deal. As long as the dispatcher doesn't screw me over again today. Don't like her one bit. Meh.

So anyway, I'm still weirded out from last night and I don't know what's going to happen. I haven't gotten a reply or anything like that. I don't expect it either, but if I do, that would be nice too. =) We'll see, I'll let you know. I still feel absolutly horrible about it and I could not fall asleep last night. I think I lay crying in my bed for 2 hours. lol. I lost some water weight through that, huh?

How is everyone doing today? Day 4 for me, and I'm ready to rock it!!!

Hillbilly- Have you gone to the doctor about those migraines before? I mean, even if you have them just once a month, it could be something serious. And you should be feeling some induction flu and it will all be over in 2 days. You will make it through, you have us here to guide you through it, alright? -hugs- =)

-Bekka

[kirbychristian]

Bekka,

Two things: YOU accomplished everything over the last months, not your ex. He may have motivated you, but you DID it! Give yourself more credit.

Your only options are not this stupid guy or your ex. There is a world of options out there...be patient. Not every guy will be an idiot (though sometimes it seems there are a lot of them out there). You seem like a very kind and positive person...someone will appreciate for sure!

To everyone else, I did eat at the pizza place. I had a sausage and cheese calzone but didn't eat the bread (sauce on the side). Still in ketosis so I guess that was ok. I'm just afraid to eat salad out at restaurants cause I never know what's in the dressing.

Thanks for the follow up on my pork rinds question. Glad to know they are ok.

[ChubbyNoMore!]

Well, I'm back. I started this journey back in October 2007 at 144lbs. I'm 4'11 and that was the highest in weight that I had been in a long time. Fast forward to May 2008 where I had reached my goal of 115lbs. Needless to say, the hubby returned from a four month deployment and Voila, here I'm back on induction. I started induction on Sunday, July 6th and have been going strong. This really does work, you just have to stick to it and not give into temptation!

On Sunday, July 6th, I weight 120 lbs. I've been on induction for four day's and I'm pleased to say that I'm now at 117lbs. My final goal weight is 110lbs, I know I can do it and so can all of you!!

[missnikki217]

Hillbilly - Im sorry to hear about your migraines. I hate to say it, but I suffer from them too. Mostly, I cant even THINK about eating when I get them. My induction headache was finally ebbing out yesterday, but today, I have a full blown migraine today.. all I've been trying to make sure I do is drink as much water as I can. I have noticed that when I'm doing Atkins correctly, they don't happen as often

[former hardbody]

The dessert is totally induction acceptable, and they were fantstic! I was wrong about the carb count though- they are actually only 1 gram of carbs per 2 X 2" square- so that is great!
The Brand is called "Bakers Delux" I order it online and have it delivered to my house, or work. I so far have tried their cranberry-orange muffins, Caramel explosion brownies and apple-cinnamon muffins, and none have dissapointed!

[Esteliana]

I have been giving myself more credit, but I guess not enough. =/ I mean, I totally am happy with where I am right now and I'm just going to focus on me right now and if anyone comes along for the ride, that's awesome, if not, I will be fine either way.

Just had breakfast. Just egg whites and cucumber slices. That should be sufficient enough until I eat a little snack around 11:30 or so, at work. =) I bought this bottle thing from 7-11, arrowhead, or what not and it's amazing because it's exactly 64 ounces!! So, once I finish that, I know I've had my 64 ounces for the day and I just need to drink a little more to make it to 88 oz. =)

-Bekka

[missnikki217]

Bekka - you're adorable. Kirby is right, they aren't your only two options. But I really understand about feeling horrible about your ex - situation. I did the same thing once, but in my case, things turned out for the best. Is it too personal to ask what you mean by the age difference? I'm sorry about last night, but for every stupid guy out there you go on a date with, there are supposed to be at least 2 good ones Im glad you're doing spectacular today.

Chubby (not so) - WELCOME!!! You're going to make us all jealous by reaching goal faster