New to Atkins - can we do it? YES WE CAN!!

[D14965]

hmm vege challenge -- I should be good at that - Love my VEGES! where do I sign up??? I used to feel exhausted when i was chasing the kids around too. I used to have to lie down and sleep with my son when he was that age because he would not have a sleep otherwise . I quite enjoyed it though -- I used to be good at the NANA NAP thing. Now he is Seventeen so well past that stage. ( thank god!) Do you find you have more energy since starting atkins? i had a few days where i would feel worn outall of a sudden at the beginning of induction but now I am really good.
On the subject of the foods you are a bit worried about its a good idea to post a menu -- often others will see things that you dont and that helps a lot. I may even be able to help you as well.
Eat your veges Janet !

Donna

[babywoogie]

Hey sweet,

If you go to the Main Forum menu, you will the the thread with challenges, on top you can see the veggie challenge that will strat on Next Monday.

I only felt a little exausted at the very beginning of induction but now i feel like i could clean the whole house and go for an 1hr walk just aferwards!!.....Its only late at night that i really feel Worn out!! and am ready for a good night sleep. I'm doing my very best with veggies and have also printed out the PDF file from the veggy challenge cause they are measured in grms which is awsome for me as we dont measure in cups here.

I have a question for you!! if you dont mind, what supplemts are you taking as in vitamins?

thanks for the offer of helping me with the food, well just to give you an idea this is what i ate till now -

8am - Decaf black coffee
9.30am - 2 boiled eggs with 4 slices ofturkey ham
1.00pm - Tuna and shrimp salad made out of Iceberg lettuce, 3 pieces of tomato, a few pieces of cucumber, topped with a sauce made out of mayo with alittle mint and lemon.

3.30 - i will have a small snack
6.30 /7.00 - chicken breast with remaining veggies
i TRY to drink 1.5 liters of water through out the day.

What do u think so far!!

[Scooterjam]

Here is the veggie challenge link:

Veggie Challenge:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...105#post647105

[babywoogie]

thx scoot, u'r the man

any comments on my menu of the day. I'm sure an expert like you can give me great advice. I also checked out linda's recipe site that you had given me. So bascially it says that all the ones with the * are good for induction. Can i go ahead with that!!

[D14965]

Hi Janet

your menu looks pretty good . How do you go with the cafeine? some people find it gives them carb cravings. I havent had a coffee for about 18 years so i didnt have to give that up. The only thing i drink now is water and mineral water - usually about 3 liters a day ( can you hear me sloshing around?) Thanks for the vege link scooter!

Donna

[babywoogie]

hey donna,

Well I was never really in to all that coffee or tea in the first place, so i can stay without, but i really enjoy that 1 cup as soon as i get to my desk at work. I'm being very good with my water intake....aiming to bet better at that!!...hey no wonder i feel a little sea sick while reading your comments...ITS ALL THAT WATER u drink :P.

I dont really get cravings, actually i never did. For example i can stay without choclate if i dont see it, but when for example i give some goodies like smarties to my son, i get a huge urge to take and its only becuase I like what i see and I know they taste good. Apart from that i can stay with out a lot of things. I need to find some good low card sweet recepies cause you do feel like something sweet now and again.

Any recomendations hon?....Anyone!!

[sillygirl]

Yay! You're joining the veggie challenge!

[babywoogie]

hey Silly,

YES, and really looking forward to my first challenge. I'm not really a vggie girl, i like the common plain veggies but this could be a good thing to introduce some new veggies in my menu. VEGGIES!! BEWARE

your pup is really cute i have 2 westies, they are just like my kids.

[D14965]

Hi again Janet

I have lots of yummy stuff - I make "clouds" and chocolate bark. Cheesecake is yummy too and they are all induciton friendly. I can send you the recipes if you like
hah Seasick - very funny

[babywoogie]

Oh you are soooooooo kind Thanks, that would be great. The only dessert i have been taking is Jello made from sucralose and i need a little change now