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Well, I've been following the diet well (maybe a couple extra carbs though), but I've still been gaining weight. I'm wondering if I'm taking in too much salt and retaining water. I'll try to give up the pepperoni for a while.
On the positive side, I've been working out for the last two days. I'm very proud of myself. I've done running: alternate 2 minute intervals of fast walking and jogging. I've never been able to run more than a minute without my heart hurting. Now I can do 5 intervals of 2 minute runs! I'm overjoyed! Once I get into a regular habit of working out, I hope to increase the time of my running intervals. I'm also doing light weights, leg press, stretching, and sit-ups. Today since I was running late on time, I skipped the light weights.
I've also made a promise to myself that when I work out 3 times, I get a low carb Breyer's fudge bar (3 net carbs). I've been keeping track of my progress on an erasable calendar board that I can plan out when I'm going to work out and when I'm going to study for my Microsoft Exam since I need to do that too.
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144.4 lb
Lost so far: 1.6 lb.
Still to go: 15.4 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 22 March 2012:
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1450 kcal
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Fat: 113.09g | Prot: 79.96g | Carb: 37.31g.
Breakfast: Jimmy Dean Hearty Sausage Crumbles, Deluxe American Cheese, Scrambled Egg (Whole, Cooked). Lunch: Black Olives, Romain Lettuce, Broccoli, Shredded Red Cabbage, Cucumber, Almonds, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Blue Cheese Dressing, Bacon Bits. Dinner: Bell Pepper, Blackberries, Stringsters String Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 85% Ground Beef, Pepperoni Hormel. Snacks/Other: Orange Tic Tac, Havarti Cheese, Cocoa Roast Almonds. more...
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2092 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 20 minutes, Calisthenics (heavy, e.g. pushups) - 5 minutes, Desk Work - 8 hours, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 15 minutes, Running (jogging) - 5/mph - 10 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 7 hours and 10 minutes. more...
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gaining 4.2 lb a week
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 Comments
When I gain weight on Atkins usually one of two things is happening: A) I'm not getting enough lean meats (grilled chicken and fish) or low carb vegetables (spinach, celery) OR B)The little carbs are adding up more than I think. A tomato here, a piece of cheese there, a piece of gum. They all add up. Worse case scenario, your metabolism is going "What in the hell is this?!". When that happens my doctor said the best thing to do is eat normal for a day. Not over eat, mind you, but a small bowl of cereal, a burger on the bun for dinner, and then IMMEDIATELY go back into induction 20g of carbs the next day. Works for me EVERY time.
22 Mar 12 by member: armysongbird
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Thanks for the advice armysongbird! I'm probably not getting enough lean meat. The majority of my meat comes from bacon, sausage, and ground beef (85% lean). I am not really a fish person, but I'm trying to like it more. I think cod might be okay (although I'd prefer it to be deep fried and served with chips) so I'll try it this week. Thanks!
22 Mar 12 by member: Sleighs
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