November Challenge
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Back on Induction again. Day one for me is today! All support is appreciated! I failed at induction before because I tried to prolonge it and honestly, what got me off track were the bars
They brought all my cravings back! But back at it again, good luck everyone! CW: 144 lbs. GW:120
Good luck!
This resource may help, have fun!
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Thank you for your help! I'm still trying.. I am going on the net carbs now.. and I'm under, but I am not losing the
weight. I'm VERY discouraged. My starting weight was 151.8 last Monday. By this past Saturday it was 149.6 and now it is back up to 150.6. Something is not right. I am using the sticks - it shows that I am in the light to moderate zone. I feel like I should have lost more by now. Especially giving up the carbs I was eating..
I am having a shake in the morning because I can't always eat eggs and bacon or eggs and cheese, or eggs and eggs
and eggs for breakfast. So, I'm trying to mix that up with the shakes. Also, I have a question when it comes to the coffee and coffee creamer & truvia sweetener. Before I started Atkins, I was drinking my coffee (Folgers 1/2 caff) with Sugar Free Vanilla Caramel and 1 Truvia packet... (yes, pretty sweet, but tasty!) In any case, I went off that and did the heavy cream with 1/2 truvia pack until I read that we can have the truvia.... THEN, I found Vanilla CarbMaster Nonfat Milk.. that is a 3 carb 3 sugar non fat milk for an 8 ounce glass. I decided to use that in my coffee.. with truvia.. BUT, I don't know if I am allowed to use it. I feel guilty drinking it! LOL
It tastes so good and yet, there are no net carbs. So the question is - Can I have the CarbMaster nonfat milk? Can I have Truvia? I don't like to use the heavy cream, because all I can think of are my arteries getting clogged (YES, I know... but I just can't help it!)
I'm trying to add more veggies.. but I can't always get everything fresh, so I have to buy some canned... It also seems that when I eat a chicken breast, I gain weight. When I eat a beef patty, I lose. ??
I used to have the original Atkins book - which I can't seem to locate.. and then I have the next one that came out after that.. the new revolution diet. That is the last book I have. It also goes by net carbs, but I think the newest book might be a little different. I just wish I knew some way I could kick my metabolism into gear here... because being this discouraged makes someone want to quit. Every day that I get on that scale and it says the same thing - I want to throw it out the window. I went and bought new batteries for it because I thought it was broken! LOL
Well - if anyone has any great induction tips - pass along! I don't think my weigh in for the November challenge is going to be that good at this rate. :mad:0 -
Check In Report - Weigh-In Fridays
Personal November Challenge Goal: -10#
11.01.2013 - begin
11.08.2013 - down 3.8#
11.15.2013 - down 1.2#
Achievement To Goal: 50.0% Complete
Time Lapse 30-Day November Challenge : 50.0% Complete
<on schedule to succeed!>
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Tomorrow is the end of week 2 for me but I weighed today and am down 6.6 lbs!! So far so good!!!!0
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Check In Report - Weigh-In Fridays
Personal November Challenge Goal: -10#
11.01.2013 - begin
11.08.2013 - down 3.8#
11.15.2013 - down 1.2#
11.22.2013 - down 1.0#
Achievement To Goal: 60.0% Complete
Time Lapse 30-Day November Challenge : 73.3% Complete
<behind schedule...odds to achieve goal: uncertain>
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I'm in! I would love to lose 10lbs
CW: 148
GW: 138
11/4- 148
11/15- 144
11/22- 1420 -
Hey guys,
I know many of you participated in the September/October challenges. Don't forget to say how you did over there! This month i'm trying to lose 10- 17 lbs. It will be rough but I intend to work really hard, particularly in the cardio and carb departments. Who's with me and what are your goals for the month of turkey and cake? LOL let the game of willpower begin.
Last recorded weight: 152.2 lbs on 11/02/2013.
~Abby~
Progress is slow but it's only the 22nd and i'm almost in the 140s!0 -
Tomorrow is the end of week 2 for me but I weighed today and am down 6.6 lbs!! So far so good!!!!
Way to go!!0 -
Check In Report - Weigh-In Fridays
Personal November Challenge Goal: -10#
11.01.2013 - begin
11.08.2013 - down 3.8#
11.15.2013 - down 1.2#
11.22.2013 - down 1.0#
Achievement To Goal: 60.0% Complete
Time Lapse 30-Day November Challenge : 73.3% Complete
<behind schedule...odds to achieve goal: uncertain>
=^x^=
You're doing awesome! Keep it up!!I'm in! I would love to lose 10lbs
CW: 148
GW: 138
11/4- 148
11/15- 144
11/22- 142
You're doing excellent, those 4lbs will be off in no time!0 -
Thank you for your help! I'm still trying.. I am going on the net carbs now.. and I'm under, but I am not losing the
weight. I'm VERY discouraged. My starting weight was 151.8 last Monday. By this past Saturday it was 149.6 and now it is back up to 150.6. Something is not right. I am using the sticks - it shows that I am in the light to moderate zone. I feel like I should have lost more by now. Especially giving up the carbs I was eating..
I am having a shake in the morning because I can't always eat eggs and bacon or eggs and cheese, or eggs and eggs
and eggs for breakfast. So, I'm trying to mix that up with the shakes. Also, I have a question when it comes to the coffee and coffee creamer & truvia sweetener. Before I started Atkins, I was drinking my coffee (Folgers 1/2 caff) with Sugar Free Vanilla Caramel and 1 Truvia packet... (yes, pretty sweet, but tasty!) In any case, I went off that and did the heavy cream with 1/2 truvia pack until I read that we can have the truvia.... THEN, I found Vanilla CarbMaster Nonfat Milk.. that is a 3 carb 3 sugar non fat milk for an 8 ounce glass. I decided to use that in my coffee.. with truvia.. BUT, I don't know if I am allowed to use it. I feel guilty drinking it! LOL
It tastes so good and yet, there are no net carbs. So the question is - Can I have the CarbMaster nonfat milk? Can I have Truvia? I don't like to use the heavy cream, because all I can think of are my arteries getting clogged (YES, I know... but I just can't help it!)
I'm trying to add more veggies.. but I can't always get everything fresh, so I have to buy some canned... It also seems that when I eat a chicken breast, I gain weight. When I eat a beef patty, I lose. ??
I used to have the original Atkins book - which I can't seem to locate.. and then I have the next one that came out after that.. the new revolution diet. That is the last book I have. It also goes by net carbs, but I think the newest book might be a little different. I just wish I knew some way I could kick my metabolism into gear here... because being this discouraged makes someone want to quit. Every day that I get on that scale and it says the same thing - I want to throw it out the window. I went and bought new batteries for it because I thought it was broken! LOL
Well - if anyone has any great induction tips - pass along! I don't think my weigh in for the November challenge is going to be that good at this rate. :mad:
Truvia:
Acceptable sweeteners include sucralose (Splenda), saccharine (Sweet’N Low), stevia (SweetLeaf or Truvia) or xylitol. Have no more than three packets a day, and count each one as 1 gram of carbs. This is because, while these sweeteners contain no carbs, they are packaged with fillers that do contain a little carbohydrate to keep them from clumping.
CarbMaster nonfat milk:
You may want to try limiting it if you're on induction as it's not technically on the acceptable foods list. Personally I don't think the 3 carbs will kill you but it's worth a try in terms of eliminating first and then adding to see if there is a neutral/negative change.
No book?
Try the website. I always use it for quick refreshers and insight. http://www.atkins.com/Program/Phase-1/How-to-Do-Induction-Right.aspx
Tips
1. Record everything, even seasonings
2. Drink 8 glasses of water
3. Don't starve, get enough calories and enough fats to sustain you and curb your appetite.
Meal Ideas
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html
My blog
Things listed keep me going and satisfy my sweet tooth and other cravings.
www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/abbyolurin10 -
is someone going to do a challenge for December ???0
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is the end of week 3 and I am stuck at 6.6 lbs lost. This past week has been a yo yo. Up and down all week! FRUSTRATING!!!0
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is someone going to do a challenge for December ???
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Hey guys,
I know many of you participated in the September/October challenges. Don't forget to say how you did over there! This month i'm trying to lose 10- 17 lbs. It will be rough but I intend to work really hard, particularly in the cardio and carb departments. Who's with me and what are your goals for the month of turkey and cake? LOL let the game of willpower begin.
Last recorded weight: 152.2 lbs on 11/02/2013.
~Abby~
I'm bouncing between 151 and 152. Hopefully I can be in the 140s by the end of this challenge!
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So I am down 7 lbs as of this morning.I was hoping fro 10 but on the bright side I am in the 140's!!0
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Check In Report - Weigh-In Fridays
Personal November Challenge Goal: -10#
11.01.2013 - begin
11.08.2013 - down 3.8#
11.15.2013 - down 1.2#
11.22.2013 - down 1.0#
11.29.2013 - down 0.2#
Achievement To Goal: 62.0%
Time Lapse 30-Day November Challenge : 100% Complete
<failure to achieve november challenge success>
<reset the modem: december challenge, commence!>
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Me too, lets do this!0
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there is a december challenge running for anyone who wants in on it, its good to be back on board with you all0
