posting my fitday menu

[sweeten09]

I have been on Atkins since January 11, 2009 and have used fitday everyday. I have only lost 12 lbs since starting and believe me I have been pretty good about following the plan for induction. I am diabetic and my sugars have come down dramatically. I was hoping for more of a weight loss. I would like to have my menus reviewed. Thank you, I am not computer savvy.

[chinadoll]

Sweeten, we need you to post the menu to have a look.

[pretty/face]

Hi, I'm new to the atkins board I stating my diet over Sunday 4/26/09. Just notice that I was doing the introduction phase wrong. I was at 20 carbs a day but eating Low carb Yogurt, peanuts, & low carb tortila wraps. Just found out that I should not have them in my 2week introduction phase. If there is anyone out there that can help me I need all the advice that I can get.

Thnx

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by sweeten09

I have been on Atkins since January 11, 2009 and have used fitday everyday. I have only lost 12 lbs since starting and believe me I have been pretty good about following the plan for induction. I am diabetic and my sugars have come down dramatically. I was hoping for more of a weight loss. I would like to have my menus reviewed. Thank you, I am not computer savvy.

After you sign in on FitDay, you'll see some tabs on top of the screen. The first are: Overview, Profile, FitDay Premium, PC Sync, Foods, Activities... and so on. Click on Profile.

Towards the bottom of the page that comes up, you'll see a big button that says: "Make My Journal Public". Click on it. The page will refresh. Go down on the page again and you'll see that the button was now replaced by something like: "The link to your journal is: .........."

Click Save My Profile, then copy that link here and we can click on it and see your FitDay menus.

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by pretty/face

Hi, I'm new to the atkins board I stating my diet over Sunday 4/26/09. Just notice that I was doing the introduction phase wrong. I was at 20 carbs a day but eating Low carb Yogurt, peanuts, & low carb tortila wraps. Just found out that I should not have them in my 2week introduction phase. If there is anyone out there that can help me I need all the advice that I can get.

Welcome to the Board. Please create a new thread and ask your questions there. We'll be happy to help, of course.

[Georgiana]

I'll reply in this thread. For everyone, this is the link to her FitDay menu:
FitDay Free Calorie Counter and Diet Journal:*Public Journal

I understand you are still in Induction.

Some days you seem to be a little low on veggies, although it's hard to tell since you use both volume and weight measurements. You should have three cups per day, with max. 1 cup of these coming from the "Other Vegetables" list.

Most of your net carbs should come from vegetables and this is not always the case in your menus.

Almonds, peanut butter and any other nuts & seeds are only allowed in OWL Rung 3.

Jell-O is made with aspartame which is a known staller for many folks. Atkins products (bars, shakes) are famous stallers too.

Did you check the ham, sausages and other processed meats for hidden sugars? Read the list of ingredients.

Your fat seems a little high (it should be ~65% during Induction), but for most people that's not really an issue.

[liv]

There were a couple of days there of too much protein and not enough fat.

I worried a bit about how little you are eating. You should eat closer to your daily food requirement. Don't eat under 1200 calories - not really helpful at all. Do you know what your requirement may be?

Also perhaps move up the rungs properly adding some more veggies first. Rather than supplement with stuff from higher rungs here and there.

So you have lost a bit?
Do you exercise at all?

[sweeten09]

I always feel full. My blood sugars have corrected themselves to normal ranges and I hope I can be off insulin soon. I will increase my calories and add more salad to my menu. I have been in moderate ketosis since I started the diet in January. I hope with these changes it will kick start my weight loss again. Thank you for your input. Audrey

[liv]

Yes sometimes we need to tinker a bit. Yes please eat a bit more. I think it will help. Good for you entering on this journey. I hope you are enjoying it.