Not enough Fat & Rewinding week 1 Induction

[JenCarn]

Hi all,
I am on day 9 of induction and have lost 2 pounds. Disappointed it hasn't been more so I am looking over the past week to see what I can improve upon. I was still drinking my diet pepsi last week, so now I am cutting that out completely (which may be the cause for today's monster headache). I was eating a handful of almonds each day, so that is out until the nut step in OWLS. I was also eating an Atkins bar a day (wow they are good) which I am also cutting out.

I reviewed my stats at fitday and noticed that my percentages are a bit off. I tend to be around 53% fats, 5% carbs, and 42% protein. I am eating mostly eggs, salads (leaf lettuce and dressing), cheese, and chicken breast or steaks. How do I improve my numbers? How do I get more fats and less protein? HELP!!!!

Oh, if it helps. I am 5'6" and 171.2 lb ... hoping to eventually lose 40. (but will be happy if I can lsoe 30).

Any help is appreciated!
Jen

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by JenCarn

I was still drinking my diet pepsi last week, so now I am cutting that out completely (which may be the cause for today's monster headache). I was eating a handful of almonds each day, so that is out until the nut step in OWLS. I was also eating an Atkins bar a day (wow they are good) which I am also cutting out.

Good for you!

I reviewed my stats at fitday and noticed that my percentages are a bit off. I tend to be around 53% fats, 5% carbs, and 42% protein. I am eating mostly eggs, salads (leaf lettuce and dressing), cheese, and chicken breast or steaks. How do I improve my numbers? How do I get more fats and less protein? HELP!!!!

There are over 50 vegetables on the list of foods acceptable during Induction, so you can eat stuff that is more nutritious than lettuce.

For improving the percentages, check out this sticky thread: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-need-eat.html (How much fat do I need to eat?)

[JenCarn]

Thanks Georgiana! Great link about the fats. I do eat a veggie with my protein for dinner, but I am a rather picky eater when it comes to vegetables so that is part of my challenge.