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I can tell from my diet calendar I'm getting somewhat discouraged with Atkins. My carb count is the highest it's been in weeks -- 62 net carbs -- even though the calorie count is the lowest it's been in weeks, 2700. Second time in a few days that I've had a somewhat high carb count. I feel like watching the carbs hasn't made a difference. All the carbs I had today I consider healthy -- cabbage from the mu shu pork, peppers, and strawberries. I was so full from dinner that eating afterwards never crossed my mind. And stepping on the scale tonight I can see that my weight is down a couple of pounds from last night's evening check.
I'm beginning to think there's nothing magical about Atkins, it's all about creating a calorie deficit, and low-carb is just one way of doing it -- a good way if you're carb sensitive which I believe I am. None of the carbs I ate are going to spike me, and they definitely didn't set off a feeding frenzy. I think they actually helped me feel more satisfied.
Diet Calendar Entries for 30 August 2010:
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2781 kcal
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Fat: 175.92g | Prot: 212.19g | Carb: 79.18g.
Breakfast: whitefish salad. Lunch: mini peppers, tomatoes, chicken salad. Dinner: strawberries, Barbecued Pork Spareribs with Sauce, mu shu pork. Snacks/Other: pickles, shrimp, chicken salad. more...
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3932 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Standing - 2 hours, Sleeping - 7 hours, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 30 minutes, Sitting - 14 hours and 30 minutes. more...
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Hi
Sorry to tell you - But there is NO MAGICAL about Atkins :) No matter how much you count your carbs or/and your cals.. If you dont it the right way it will not help (And you are not doing Atkins that way either :) You can maybe trigger your brain to think so, but not your body - You have to do it right and even then it not an easy way.
31 Aug 10 by member: Pavon
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Looking at my diet calendar, what changes would you recommend so that I'll be doing Atkins the right way. I've already cut back on cheese.
31 Aug 10 by member: awasser
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I have a few suggestions to help cut back on the carbs. You aren't going to like them though :) During Induction you shouldn't have nuts or berries. Those are foods that are introduced back into your diet slowly during OWL phase. Looks like you are getting a good amount of eggs, meats and veggies (GOOD JOB!) although try to watch out on the green beans. They are higher in carbs and probably better for you during OWL. I am not sure what RDI you are aiming for, but each day you are over the suggested amount that you have it set at, ranging from 2300-3000 cals per day. I know in Atkins that calories aren't as critical as carbs, but this might be also causing a stall. Induction is very restrictive, but there are plenty of food choices out there to keep hunger at bay without cutting into your carb counts. There are a ton of recipes on the web, including my favorite at: www.genaw.com/lowcarb -- Wishing you the best of luck! Just stay committed and make a few adjustments here and there and you will see some changes. It is all trial and error. Take care. Holly
31 Aug 10 by member: RedHolly
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I agree w/ RedHolly. Omit the nuts/berries for now. And work on lowering the cals a bit and keep net carbs at 20 per day.
31 Aug 10 by member: kmartin
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