Starting Atkins induction Diet Anyone want to join me????

[georgia girl 35]

Okay, I'm going to plan on starting induction again Friday. I really wasn't prepared the first time around, I had already bought groceries and didn't buy enough low carb stuff. We live on one income and I can't really buy groceries again until payday, which is Friday. So, this time I'll buy enough low carb groceries.

Okay, do you guys think dry roasted edamame would be okay to eat? They seems to be pretty low carb and high in Protein. Here the nutritional information Seapoint Farms dry roasted edamame is a perfectly roasted and lightly salted green soybean.: SnackAisle.com -- Your Online Source for All Natural Snacks

[losingjusme 12]

for me, they would be too many carbs cause i do total, not net. but they look YUMMIE!!

[renewedhope 4]

I'm so glad you are hanging with it!! If I can muster up the willpower I will do a third week so that you are not doing week 2 alone.

As far as the edamame, I am so not good at counting carbs, so I am not a good person to ask. I have never had edamame, but it looks like something I would love to try.

[georgia girl 35]

Edamame is soooo good. I've never had it dry roasted before, but I've heard people rave about how good it is, so I think I might give it a try. I usually count by net carbs, so I think it might be okay. I'm also going to get some lump crab meat. It is expensive, but I want to start trying different things so I don't get bored with my food. I've had crab in salads before and I really liked it.

Thanks Renewedhope for saying you would stay on this longer for me, but you don't have to. I found some tuna in my pantry, so I actually was able to start today. So far, I've had a low carb slim fast and a small can of tuna with some mayo. I'll be able to find something for dinner that's low carb. I'll probably be eating tuna until Friday, lol:lol:.

[losingjusme 12]

yeah, im going to do this as long as i can stand it. i know low carb works for me ... well, it has in the past.. we'll see about now.

[renewedhope 4]

losing, I'm with you. I would really like to stick with Atkins after the induction. In the past I have found that when I get off of the induction part I can't stay on the plan. It's like I can't handle too much freedom. I know that is pitiful. This time I would really like to follow the diet from now on. I know it is works well for me.

[losingjusme 12]

renewed,

not pitiful at all. we can do this. i however am going to have a 'free day' a week. feels too much like a diet after that..

[georgia girl 35]

losingjusme, a free day once a week is a great idea!

So, this is what I had today:

B'fast- low carb slim fast

Lunch- small can of tuna with mayo

Snack- hunk of muenster cheese

Dinner- soy burger patty with mayo and cheese

I'll probably have a cup of chai tea before I go to bed.

[renewedhope 4]

A break one day a week sounds great to me too. I probably won't start that until after the induction phase, but that will really help to keep on it long term.

Today I ate the following

B - Atkins shake

L

[renewedhope 4]

A break one day a week sounds great to me too. I probably won't start that until after the induction phase, but that will really help to keep on it long term.

Today I ate the following

B - Atkins shake

L - tuna with egg, mayo, and onion

S - 1 chicken strip with the breading removed

D - topping off of 2 pieces of homemade pizza (venison, cheese, very,very little pizza sauce)

I ate a little more processed food than I like today, but we went to piano lessons and I was so hungry, so a chicken strip was the best choice I could muster up!!

BTW, My kiddos are much better today!!!

[BlooEyez 13]

Hope everyone is doing well! I had an off day today, don't know if it's the stress I've been under or what but I couldn't get much to stay down today. Went to a restaurant for the first time in quite awhile and ended up making a run for the bathroom after attempting to eat an omlette ... up it came! Then earlier this evening I purchased a roasted chicken at the grocery store and tried having some for dinner, it also did an immediate u-turn.

I did manage to find those Atkins shakes today, I tried the Caramel Latte and it is GOOD! Also bought the Mocha, will try it tomorrow ... hopefully tomorrow is a better day :frown:

[losingjusme 12]

renewed, glad the kiddos are better!!

bloo, the mocha is good, but i prefer the caramel ... yummmmm

yesterday's stats:

calories: 1125

fat: 82.7g (67%)

carbs: 14.6g (5%)

pro: 78.8g (28%)

i FINALLY got out of the 260s (been there since 19October!!)

will try to write more - "getting ready" for work...

[renewedhope 4]

Ok, I did it. I posted before and during pictures. Here's a link to the thread

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/before-after-pictures-pix-only-4642/

[losingjusme 12]

renewed, you look great! your belly is gone... way to go!!

my plan for today:

b - 1/2 scoop of choc milk muscle milk. (started out as a scoop, didnt like it only drank 1/2)

l - salad with 2.4 oz ham and a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese

johnsonville brat with spicy mustard

s - scoop of Peanut Butter chocolate muscle milk

d - buffalo style meatballs

[georgia girl 35]

Renewed, you look wonderful!!!

Ok guys, I came up with a new tuna recipe. I'm eating it as we speak. I posted it in the recipe forum but I thought I would share it with you all. I'm trying to get some variety in my tuna and this recipe reminds me of Tuna Helper without the noodles. It's nothing fancy, but it adds a little variety to it.

Cheesy Tuna

Ingredients:

1 small can of tuna in Water, drained well

1 Tbsp. sour cream

2 Tbsp. milk

1/4 cup shredded cheese (whatever kind you prefer)

Put milk, sour cream, and shredded cheese in a small microwavable bowl and microwave for about 1 to 1&1/2 minutes. Stir until creamy. If it's too thick add a splash more milk, if it's too thin add a little more cheese. Mix in tuna well and enjoy!

You could also add some dry seasonings or spices to it if you want, but I like it plain.