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Sandy · Joined: 11 Oct 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Florida

OK, I grilled yesterday and have tons of cooked meat for the week. I bought lots of veggies and of course eggs and cheese. I'm ready! I've never done Atkins Induction...can I drink the orange Crystal Light? I'm a newbie and have never participated in a challenge. Are we posting weight loss each week? I really don't want to weigh more often than that Embarassed

It will absolutely KILL me if this doesn't work and I am stuck forever with these Crazy Eyes

25 pounds
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Shannon · Posted: Oct Mon 17, 2005 10:02 am Post subject:

Happy Monday all! Here we are, day one... WOO HOO!

And welcome to the challenge Judy, Michelle and Lissa! Glad you're with us!

Sandy... I'm not sure about the crystal lite... I've posted the rules of induction and acceptable foods... I guess that would be your call..

Don't know if y'all want to post your menus, but I thought I'd post mine... it'll keep me honest!

Okey dokey... here's my menu for the day...

B = 2 c coffee w/liquid splend & heavy cream, 2 hb eggs

L = 4 oz grilled chicken breast on 1c romaine, Maries blue cheese dressing, cup of herbal tea with liquid splenda

D = 1 awesome enchilada on bed of shredded lettuce (1c) with guacamole and salsa

S = cup of herbal tea w/liquid splenda

EXERCISE = no, feeling like I might be coming down with something, no energy at all Crying or Very sad

WATER =

VITAMINS =
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Shannon · Posted: Oct Mon 17, 2005 10:02 am Post subject: acceptable foods

Acceptable Foods

These are the foods you may eat liberally during Induction:

All fish, including ... tuna, salmon, sole, trout, flounder, sardines, herring
All fowl, including ... chicken turkey duck goose Cornish hen quail pheasant
All shellfish, including ... oysters* mussels* lobster clams squid shrimp crabmeat
All meat, including ... beef pork lamb bacon** veal ham** venison
All eggs, including ... scrambled fried poached soft-boiled hard-boiled deviled omelets

*Oysters and mussels are higher in carbs than other shellfish, so limit them to four ounces per day. **Processed meats, such as ham, bacon, pepperoni, salami, hot dogs and other luncheon meats—and some fish—may be cured with added sugar and will contribute carbs. Try to avoid meat and fish products cured with nitrates, which are known carcinogens. Also beware of products that are not exclusively meat, fish or fowl, such as imitation fish, meatloaf and breaded foods. Finally, do not consume more than four ounces of organ meats a day.

OTHER FOODS THAT ARE ACCEPTABLE DURING INDUCTION

Cheese
You can consume three to four ounces daily of the following full-fat, firm, soft and semi-soft aged cheeses*, including: cheddar, cow, sheep and goat cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella, Swiss, Gouda, Roquefort and other blue cheeses
*All cheeses have some carbohydrate content. The quantity you eat should be governed by that knowledge. The rule of thumb is to count 1 ounce of cheese as equivalent to 1 gram of carbohydrate. Note that cottage cheese, farmer’s cheese and other fresh cheeses are not permitted during Induction. No "diet" cheese, cheese spreads or whey cheeses are permitted. Individuals with known yeast symptoms, dairy allergy or cheese intolerance must avoid cheese. Imitation cheese products are not allowed, except for soy or rice cheese—but check the carbohydrate content.

Vegetables
You can have two to three cups per day of:
alfalfa sprouts; arugula; bok choy; celery; chicory; chives; cucumber; daikon; endive; escarole; fennel; jicama; lettuce; mâche; mushrooms; parsley; peppers; radicchio; radishes; romaine lettuce; sorrel
These salad vegetables are high in phytonutrients and provide a good source of fiber.

Other Vegetables
You can have one cup per day of these veggies if salad does not exceed two cups. The following vegetables are slightly higher in carbohydrate content than the salad vegetables:
Asparagus; artichoke; artichoke hearts; bamboo shoots; bean sprouts; beet greens; broccoli; broccoli rabe; brussel sprouts; cabbage; cauliflower; celery root; chard; collard greens; dandelion; dandelion greens; eggplant; hearts of palm; kale; kohlrabi; leeks; okra; onion; pumpkin; rhubarb; sauerkraut; scallions; snow peas; spaghetti squash; spinach; string or wax beans; summer squash; tomato; turnips; water chestnuts; zucchini
If a vegetable, such as spinach or tomato, cooks down significantly, it must be measured raw so as not to underestimate its carb count.

Salad Garnishes
crumbled crisp bacon; grated cheese; minced hard-boiled egg; sautéed mushrooms; sour cream

Spices
All spices to taste, but make sure none contain added sugar.

Herbs
Basil; cayenne pepper; cilantro; dill; garlic; ginger; oregano; pepper; rosemary; sage; tarragon; thyme
For salad dressing, use oil and vinegar (but not balsamic vinegar, which contains sugar) or lemon juice and herbs and spices. Prepared salad dressings without added sugar and no more than two carbs per tablespoon serving are also fine.

Acceptable Fats and Oils
Many fats, especially certain oils, are essential to good nutrition. Olive oil is particularly valuable. All other vegetable oils are allowed, the best being canola, walnut, soybean, grapeseed, sesame, sunflower and safflower oils, especially if they are labeled "cold-pressed" or "expeller-pressed." Do not cook polyunsaturated oils, such as corn, soybean and sunflower oil, at high temperatures or allow to brown or smoke.
Butter is allowed. Margarine should be avoided, not because of its carbohydrate content, but because it is usually made of trans fats (hydrogenated oils), which are a serious health hazard. (Some nonhydrogenated margarines are available in health-food stores.)
You don't have to remove the skin and fat from meat or fowl. Salmon and other cold-water fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Remember that trying to do a low-fat version of the Atkins Nutritional ApproachTM will interfere with fat burning and derail your weight loss.

Artificial Sweeteners
You must determine which artificial sweeteners agree with you, but the following are allowed: sucralose (marketed as Splenda™), saccharin, cyclamate and acesulfame-K. Natural sweeteners ending in the suffix "-ose," such as maltose, fructose, etc., should be avoided. However, certain sugar alcohols, such as maltitol, do not affect blood sugar and are acceptable.
Saccharin has been extensively studied, and harmful effects were produced in the lab when fed to rats only in extremely high doses. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed saccharin from its list of carcinogens, basing its decision upon a thorough review of the medical literature and the National Institute of Science’s statement that there is "no clear association between saccharin and human cancer." It can be safely consumed in moderation, meaning no more than three packets a day. Saccharin is marketed as Sweet'n Low™.
We discourage the use of aspartame (marketed as NutraSweet® and Equal®) because of clinical observations that it slows weight loss in certain individuals. The FDA has approved the herb stevia for use only as a supplement, not as a sweetener.
The Atkins preference, however, is sucralose (Splenda™), the only sweetener made from sugar. Sucralose is safe, noncaloric and does not raise blood sugar. It has been used in Canada for years, and the FDA recently approved it after reviewing more than 100 studies conducted over the past 20 years. Note that each packet of sugar substitute contains about 1 gram of carbohydrate, so don’t forget to include the amount in your daily totals.

Acceptable Beverages
Be sure to drink a minimum of eight eight-ounce glasses of water each day, including:
Filtered water; Mineral water; Spring water; Tap water

Additionally, you can have the following:
Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label) ; Club soda ; Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three tablespoons a day; note carbohydrate content); Decaffeinated coffee or tea* ; Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda™); be sure to count the carbs; Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame); Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added); Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three tablespoons
*Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine. Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases.

Special Category Foods
To add variety, each day you can also eat 10 to 20 olives, half a small avocado, an ounce of sour cream or three ounces of unsweetened heavy cream, as well as two to three tablespoons of lemon juice or lime juice. But be aware that these foods occasionally slow down weight loss in some people, and may need to be avoided in the first two weeks. If you seem to be losing slowly, moderate your intake of these foods.
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Dingie_Dinah · Posted: Oct Mon 17, 2005 11:20 am Post subject:

Hello everyone. I'm in too. Had an omlette this morning with 4 small eggs, cheddar and about 1/8 cup mushrooms. Coffee, black. Not sure about lunch yet. I didn't bring anything with me, so maybe a salad from Wendy's. Have no idea about dinner, but probably chicken breasts and veggies.

I'm kinda like Shannon, I've felt bad all weekend. I have my appt with the endo this afternoon, so maybe I'll get some answers.

Happy monday everbuddy!
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judymac · Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 21

Hi Shannon and everyone Very Happy

I'm halfway through the day and totally knackered...it's been a busy day!
I went to the market and topped up my meat and cheese stock, I'll get fish on wednesday when Autun has its main marketday.

Todays menu was a bit boring, due to lack of time:

Breakfast: 2 rashers bacon, poached egg, thai chilli mushrooms, and a mug of coffee with cream.
Lunch: 2 slices of turkey breast, lettuce, grated cheese, cucumber and mustard vinagrette.
Planned dinner: chicken and spinach sauted in garlic butter, with a large green salad.
On the side: 3 pints of water so far, 1 mug of green tea and mint.

Exercise: Walked the dog (about 3 miles), dug over the tomato patch for next years green beans, planted 200 onion sets (backbreaking) ,split logs for the cooker.

Being honest, I feel too tired to be very hungry, yawn Wink

Read you all tomorrow Laughing

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Sandy · Joined: 11 Oct 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Florida

Hey! Shannon and Dinah, sorry to hear you guys are feeling well, not a good way to start this, hope you're doing better tomorrow.
I had salmon, a hard boiled egg, cheese, and a cup of de-caf/caf coffee. Lunch is chicken, cheese, hard boiled egg, pepperoni slices for a snack. Dinner is more salmon- a recipe ffrom Dana Carpender, salmon with feta + spinach. Can't wait to try it. I'm going to do some treadmill tonight too.

I plan on keeping a journal of what I eat. I think that should help especially after induction to guage which foods create stalls for me. I'm REALLY good at stalling Laughing

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Sammy · Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 655

Is it too late to join? I had a not so good eating weekend. I need to get back on track.

B - hard boiled egg and an ounce of cheese, decaf. I gave up the caffeine last week.

L - Chef Salad with 1oz. of ranch dressing.

S - I have a hard boiled egg in the frig here at work, if needed.

D - Hamburger (wo bun) salad.

Shannon · Posted: Oct Mon 17, 2005 4:43 pm Post subject:

Of course you can join Sammy! Very Happy

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Kath · Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 250 Location: Nebraska

Hi everyone.. I'm back in town and really ready to get this "show" on the road!!!!

B - 1 fried egg and lots of water

L - 1 cup lettuce with green pepper, little tomato, 1/4 avocado, feta cheese and Marie's ranch dressing - 2 tablespoons. More water

D - Plan on finding a recipe for my cod fish, with green beans.. More water..

Came here to find that recipe.. Got to find it now.. Talk to you later..
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lissa · Posted: Oct Mon 17, 2005 10:22 pm Post subject:

okeydokey......as Mother Hubbards cupboard was bare from a week away, I had slim pickins to start induction untill grocery store.

B: pepperoni and cubed cheese from deli in convience store, diet soda

L: 2 slices of deli ham dipped in ranch dressing, 1 liter water

*grocery store, got all my induction goodies*

D: shrimp stir fry, waldrof cole slaw(George's) peach iced tea
1 liter water.

nothing more as I have blood work waiting for me at 9am.

Exercise: AM- walked at slow pace 1 mile woods trail
cleaned out garage, was really bad Embarassed

PM- walked 1 1/2 mile boardwalk both ways(3 mile)
at a faster pace but still not hoofin it yet.
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Shannon · Posted: Oct Tue 18, 2005 10:44 am Post subject:

So how was day one for everyone???

Mine was ok, but I'm still feeling like I'm fighting something off... head achey, no energy... but I know it will pass soon!

Anyway... my menu for the day is...

B = 2 c coffee, 2 hb eggs

L = meatballs, 2c green salad w/mushrooms, olive oil/red wine vinegar dressing

D = chicken breast bruschetta, steamed broccoli

S = 2 oz cheese

WATER = 40 oz... must drink more
VITAMINS = yep
EXERCISE = nope
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judymac · Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 21

PMT day so I am fighting the instinct to carb load... Crying or Very sad

However I have been good so far, and its 4:37pm so should make it ok.

How is everyone feeling? No nasty side effects I hope...

Well the good news, Thai spinach soup and fishcakes are in the dinner section now, just finished typeing them in. Good news from the carb point of view, a portion of soup is 3.5g net and a portion of fishcakes is 2.5g net Laughing

Food Log
B: Home-made sausage, tomato, fried egg. Coffee with cream.
L: Mixed salad (lettuce, endive, red cabbage, cucumber), gruyere cheese, and a dollop of olive oil mayonnaise. Green tea with mint.
D: Pretty obvious really Rolling Eyes

Thai spinach soup, thai fishcakes, and a small helping of low carb thai chilli dipping sauce.

Exercise: Walked Alys (3 miles), split logs for the cooker, may do some yogalates later.
Water: Camel level, sloshing Wink

Read you all soon Smile

Judy
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Sandy · Joined: 11 Oct 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Florida

I walked on the treadmill for an hour -4 miles while watching the news last night. I realized that I didn't eat enough veggies yesterday Embarassed

Today
B-sausage, cheese, and egg casserole, left over salmon with some spinach.
L- hb egg, pepperoni slices, 1/2 chicken breast, cheese, 1/2 cup of spinach.
D-sausage and peppers with a salad that has lots of veggies
LOTS of water
I feel good except I think I have a sympathy headache for larryHARRIET Crying or Very sad

I am seriously missing Jenny's muffins that I usually eat in the morning. Mad

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Sammy · Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 655

Good morning everyone. Day 1 went well. Drinking more water. Didn't bother with dinner. My car battery died in the grocer's parking lot last night on the way home. thank goodness for AAA roadside assistance. But it provided an excuse for not exercising.

Thanks, Judy for the recipe. Just love thai.

B - HB egg, decaf coffee.

S - I have lite cheese sticks and hb eggs in the work frig

L - Fiesta chicken salad from rubios, 7 net carbs, diet sprite.

D - I'm going to throw a quiche into the oven and vacuum my house.

lots more water. So far I'm ok without the reg coffee. I do miss my diet coke in the afternoon.

Shannon · Posted: Oct Wed 19, 2005 5:51 am Post subject:

So it's day 3! I'm up early, feeling good and ready to go! Got my meditating done and afer I have coffee with DH it's time to exercise!

my menu for today looks like...

B = 2 c coffee, 2 hb eggs

L = 1 awesome enchilada on bed of shredded lettuce, hot herbal tea

D = baked scallops, side salad w/blue cheese vinagrette, diet coke

S = pepperoni and sliced cheese

Hope y'all have a great day!

EXERCISE = 33 min treadmill, 9 min @ working up to 2.8 mph, 24 @ 2.8
WATER = 64 oz
VITAMINS = yep
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