day 2- down 1.3lbs

[tracyc]

good morning all!!

im on to day two today. i have boiled eggs to eat while at work. i am having a cup of flavoured coffed (beans, same as normal ground coffee, not the instant stuff). no cream or sugar. I got on the wii this morning, and im down 1.3# from yesterday i count today as day two but i actually started this on sunday, right after i fell off the wagon on saturday night lol. I feel like im eating alot of eggs, can i eat too many eggs??? i add the extra whites to a couple whole eggs because the cholesterol is in the yolk. i dont know what to have for dinner..any suggestions would be appreciated.

point # 10 on the induction rules say "excessive caffeine has been shown to cause low blood sugar, which can make you crave sugar. I just drink a cup in the morning to warm me up, and maybe a cup of tea mid afternoon...i definately dont have a caffeine addiction but if this isnt ok tell me and i'll stop drinking it.

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by tracyc

I feel like im eating alot of eggs, can i eat too many eggs??? i add the extra whites to a couple whole eggs because the cholesterol is in the yolk.

Did you know that most of the cholesterol in our blood is made by our bodies and does not come from the foods we eat? Just because you eat X mg of cholesterol, it does not mean this dietary cholesterol automatically converts to serum cholesterol. The amount that is converted is regulated by your dietary cholesterol intake as well as by genetic factors. The research showing that eggs increase cholesterol is ancient (and partly done using powdered eggs). New research has shown that eggs are fine to consume.

And you want to eat the whole egg. The egg yolk is a great source of nutrients. In fact, it is also a source of choline, which is a molecule capable of lowering bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol.

One other chemical in egg yolks is lutein, which is one of the two carotenoids that give yolks their yellow color. Although lutein is also found in leafy vegetables like spinach, the body seems to absorb it better from eggs. You can read here about some of the possible benefits of lutein: Lutein: Are You Getting Enough of This Anti-Aging Antioxidant Powerhouse?

The problem with eating too many eggs is that you might get bored. Did you check Linda's web page for recipes: Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home?

Here are two others:
Atkins Food and Recipes - Atkins Diet
LowCarbRecipeBox : Low Carb Recipe Box

point # 10 on the induction rules say "excessive caffeine has been shown to cause low blood sugar, which can make you crave sugar' point I just drink a cup in the morning to warm me up, and maybe a cup of tea mid afternoon...i definately dont have a caffeine addiction but if this isnt ok tell me and i'll stop drinking it.

Some people are fine drinking regular coffee... If you just want the coffee for the taste and to warm up, then you could also try decaf.

[lynwofford]

I once had trouble staying in ketosis when I drank "flavored coffee" from whole beans ... think the flavor had some sugar lurking in there somewhere. I do fine on regular whole bean or plain coffee with cream.

[liv]

Just wanted to say congratulations to you Tracey. Way to work it.
And don't be afraid of eggs. If you really like eggs work it. Cannot go wrong with eggs on this diet. The scientists that came up with that egg and cholesterol myth were dorks. It has been disproven but for some reason it is harder to reverse this myth than it was to establish it.

You are familar with Linda's low carb site yes
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

Also check out this thread with induction recipes.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html (Never ending induction recipes) (Never ending induction recipes)

[tracyc]

<The scientists that came up with that egg and cholesterol myth were dorks> made me giggle lol.

i was a little worried about the yolk because i have high blood pressure ( i know eggs done affect blood pressure), which i am takings meds for, and my mother actually does have cholesterol problems which she controls through diet. so the genetics issue is actually the issue for me. i eat probably 5 boiled eggs throughout the day, these are getting me through the day at work. i bought a box of the pre-boiled ones from costco (nothing added, no preservatives, just the eggs), and i pop one in the microwave for 20 seconds, and voila..yummy yummy egg!!

I have been looking on the other sites for recipes, which are fantastic. im thinking of the macafoni and cheese tonight. i just find my time very restricted. i go to physio twice a week for my shoulder (torn rotator cuff, damaged disk in my neck) because of an accident i had in april (stupid drunk driver ran a red light and hit my drivers side door ).

thanks for the help ladies, im off to the store on my lunch hour to buy some whipping cream, zuchini to make chips, and some pork rinds

have a great day!!!

[Want_to_be_slim]

I couldnt eat that many eggs without getting bored.
Its a good idea to add variety to keep you from lapsing, as well as giving you a variety of nutrients.

Some of the stuff I have made so far:
broccoli, cauliflower soup with cream (can be reheated in microwave but remember to count the veggie carbs).
Can be made in batches and frozen.

stir fry cabbage and pork in olive oil, with thin slices of chorizo.
Add garlic and wholegrain mustard for flavour (or experiment).

turkey mince with veggies (i have red pepper and spring onion).
Again you could freeze a portion.

Dont forget you can have sugar free jelly (jello) and cream as a nice easy dessert.

Fitday.com is good for keeping track of carbs, fat etc.
I put all my food into that so I know I'm not going over.

[tracyc]

change of plans for today's menu.

egg for breakfast

lunch i had 8 turkey meatballs 3g carb/4 meatballs... 0 fibre 0 sugars..i think from reading the label the carbs were from the meat. just read the ingredients, there may be trace wheat crumbs and textured soya flour...so i wont have those again ( i think it's like the may contain nuts warnings, probably processed in a factory that uses soya and wheat)..
i had a caesar salad..dressing had 1 gram of carbs...but i only used 1/2 of the package, so it only equaled .5 carbs.

I bought whipping cream, REAL butter, sugar free jello… hot dogs with 1g carb, there is a hot dog recipe on linda’s site ( I think it’s linda’s site)…that is induction friendly hot dog dish..woohooo…all beef hot dog..without the fillers… I would assume hot dogs aren’t allowed too often though.

Tonight, im having the big mac in a bowl from linda’s site… I am going to get the fitday.com going tonight...i've heard about it from enough of you on the site...so off i go

I’m truly like a kid in a candy shop today!!!

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by tracyc

lunch i had 8 turkey meatballs 3g carb/4 meatballs... 0 fibre 0 sugars..i think from reading the label the carbs were from the meat. just read the ingredients, there may be trace wheat crumbs and textured soya flour...so i wont have those again ( i think it's like the may contain nuts warnings, probably processed in a factory that uses soya and wheat)..

That's a lot of carbs (6) that are not coming from vegetables... nor from Induction-acceptable foods. Always read the ingredients before you eat something! Lesson learned I guess...

I would assume hot dogs aren’t allowed too often though.

It's processed meat... so not a good choice. I don't eat hot dogs though... so I don't even know what the ingredients are.

[tracyc]

i get it now.. it was an honest mistake, i actually did think that there were a certain amount of carbs in meat...and thought the 3 carbs were from the meat... i guess i'll give those to the kids. and i know it's alot from non vegetables, but i thought that since i dont get near the 20 grams im allowed i could get it from the meat...but that theory is out the window because it's absolutely WRONG!!! lol Thanks

the hot dogs i got just for something different if im feeling like "cheating" one night but dont want to screw up. i see on the lsit that it says to be aware of processsed meat that it may be cured with sugar... but these have beef, and that was it on the ingredient list. i copied nutrion info below.

Calories in Maple Leaf 100% All Beef Frankfurters (that's the only ingredient)
Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 serving (75.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165

Calories from Fat 117


% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.0g

20%

Protein 11.0g


* Based on a 2000 calorie diet


See more extended nutritional details

Energy165 kcalProtein11 gTotal lipid (fat)13 g
Breakdown

Daily Values


Legend
Fat Protein Carbs Alcohol Other

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by tracyc

and i know it's alot from non vegetables, but i thought that since i dont get near the 20 grams im allowed i could get it from the meat...but that theory is out the window because it's absolutely WRONG!!!

Hmm... yeah... that's a wrong theory.

From personal experience and from what I have seen in the Veggie Challenge, many people lose weight better when their carbs are coming from vegetables rather than from other foods. So it is not only the number of net carbs that is important, but also about the source of these carbs.

but these have beef, and that was it on the ingredient list. i copied nutrion info below.

Calories in Maple Leaf 100% All Beef Frankfurters (that's the only ingredient)

The fact that they are "100% all beef" only means there is no other meat in them (like pork, for example).

There must be other ingredients!

Are these the ones you have: Maple Leaf Top Dogs All Beef Wieners | Maple Leaf | Hot Dogs | Bacon and Hot Dogs | Meat and Poultry | Butcher | Maple Leaf Foods?