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  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
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    Actually, here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/273-la-vida-low-carb

    Hehe
  • ondogirl
    ondogirl Posts: 76 Member
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    Hi Everyone!

    This is my second week of Atkins induction. I have been doing pretty well - I have also been trying to maintain 1500 calories. My diary is open if anyone wants to take a peek. I'd love some tips!
  • CoCoMa
    CoCoMa Posts: 906 Member
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    Shameless plug alert: I have a nice little(always growing) blog of low carb recipes, address is in my sig below. If you have any recipes you'd like to add, just let me know! I love having a wide variety.

    And we soooo thank you!!
  • Crystleen
    Crystleen Posts: 81 Member
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    Hi, I'm going back on Atkins tomorrow! I've lost focus during the summer and gained weight back. Now the past month and a half, I've tried to lose weight the "healthy" way, by watching my calories and eating my exercise calories back. Today I've figured out it's not working for me! I don't feel clear headed and healthy with a burst of energy! I've actually gained weight since trying to get back on the "getting healthy" track too. Frustrating! So, going back to Atkins where I lost weight and felt great! I know it's easy to do. I'm a carboholic though and I need to gain control again! Arg! Add me if you want to help support each other! :bigsmile:
  • punkinbaby1
    punkinbaby1 Posts: 36 Member
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    yeah!! thanks for the group!! :)
  • Kanakake
    Kanakake Posts: 119 Member
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    Hi everyone, my name is Candace. I start induction tomorrow. i just went to the store and bought all the foods I will need for the first week. My biggest concern will be the cravings I know I am going to have, heck i am already having cravings and i havent even started yet. So any advice you all can give me about the next 2 weeks would be very helpful
  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
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    Hi everyone, my name is Candace. I start induction tomorrow. i just went to the store and bought all the foods I will need for the first week. My biggest concern will be the cravings I know I am going to have, heck i am already having cravings and i havent even started yet. So any advice you all can give me about the next 2 weeks would be very helpful

    The best thing I've found is that when I get a craving, I'll exercise 10 minutes. Usually fixed it and by the 3-4th day you will be cravings-free and have some extra exercise in :) best of luck!
  • Kanakake
    Kanakake Posts: 119 Member
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    So today is my first day of induction and i mede the southwestern omelett and OMG it was so good, but I will admit that I am having a hard time processing the fact that I have to focus on more on net carbs than I do calories. The omelet was good but I havent had a real egg in months because egg beaters is lower in calories and I ate 2. I didn't think this would be a problem for me but it just might.
  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
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    So today is my first day of induction and i mede the southwestern omelett and OMG it was so good, but I will admit that I am having a hard time processing the fact that I have to focus on more on net carbs than I do calories. The omelet was good but I havent had a real egg in months because egg beaters is lower in calories and I ate 2. I didn't think this would be a problem for me but it just might.

    It's very difficult to get used to at first, but you will :) If you feel better about it, try limiting your calories to 1200 for a bit and then gradually increase them to 1400.
  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
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    Actually, here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/273-la-vida-low-carb

    Hehe

    Just a reminder to ya'll that we have a group now too!
  • Jenna70
    Jenna70 Posts: 130 Member
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    I was bad for 2 weeks and gained 2 pounds. :angry: Time to get back on track so I'm doing 2 weeks of induction starting today AND I am upping my exercise too! It would be very nice to lose several pounds before Christmas and all those damn photos that inevitably get taken!
  • Shannonigans84
    Shannonigans84 Posts: 693 Member
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    Hi everyone! I knocked myself out of ketosis last weekend so my focus has been getting back. I think I'm finally there a week later. I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

    Oh and I bought banana extract, added to a mim it really satisfies the craving for banana bread! Tastes just like it :smile:
  • martinah4
    martinah4 Posts: 583 Member
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    I tried a regular muffin in a minute with lemon extract and cream cheese frosting..I'm in love! By far my favorite. :smile: My daughter got a ton of candy tonight and I haven't wanted to eat any of it!

    Shannon,
    What are your measurements for the MIM with lemon and cream cheese? Sounds yummy!

    Here you go!
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    For the frosting I do .5 oz of 1/3 fat cream cheese for 35 cals, with sweetner to taste. Half a packet maybe?

    HeartLunger, if you don't like the texture your flax may not be ground enough. The first flax seed I got I didn't care for. I tried some stuff in the cereal isle and it's great! Maybe try adding a Tbsp of sour cream to make it a bit moister.

    Tried the lemon MIM this morning. It's not my new favorite MIM! Thanks!
  • martinah4
    martinah4 Posts: 583 Member
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    I'm plateauing again! I'm back to serious Induction tomorrow. I haven't gained or lost in 2 weeks. Grrrr. Someone, send the Whoosh Fairy my way!
  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
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    I'm plateauing again! I'm back to serious Induction tomorrow. I haven't gained or lost in 2 weeks. Grrrr. Someone, send the Whoosh Fairy my way!

    I'm holding her hostage for the weekend! Lost 3pounds and hit the 100lb lost mark!
  • pork_belly
    pork_belly Posts: 144
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    I'm plateauing again! I'm back to serious Induction tomorrow. I haven't gained or lost in 2 weeks. Grrrr. Someone, send the Whoosh Fairy my way!

    I'm holding her hostage for the weekend! Lost 3pounds and hit the 100lb lost mark!

    Nice job on your centennial!! Keep up the good work!!!!
  • Shannonigans84
    Shannonigans84 Posts: 693 Member
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    Anybody try anything really tasty lately? I'm looking for new ideas!
  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
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    Anybody try anything really tasty lately? I'm looking for new ideas!

    I had some great low carb chili and some pumpkin mousse yesterday!
  • martinah4
    martinah4 Posts: 583 Member
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    I tried a regular muffin in a minute with lemon extract and cream cheese frosting..I'm in love! By far my favorite. :smile: My daughter got a ton of candy tonight and I haven't wanted to eat any of it!

    Shannon,
    What are your measurements for the MIM with lemon and cream cheese? Sounds yummy!

    Here you go!
    dc05c0bf.png
    For the frosting I do .5 oz of 1/3 fat cream cheese for 35 cals, with sweetner to taste. Half a packet maybe?

    HeartLunger, if you don't like the texture your flax may not be ground enough. The first flax seed I got I didn't care for. I tried some stuff in the cereal isle and it's great! Maybe try adding a Tbsp of sour cream to make it a bit moister.

    Tried the lemon MIM this morning. It's not my new favorite MIM! Thanks!

    OMG...I meant to say it's NOW my new favorite! I love it!
  • martinah4
    martinah4 Posts: 583 Member
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    I'm plateauing again! I'm back to serious Induction tomorrow. I haven't gained or lost in 2 weeks. Grrrr. Someone, send the Whoosh Fairy my way!

    I'm holding her hostage for the weekend! Lost 3pounds and hit the 100lb lost mark!

    Congratulations!!!! That's fantastic!!! Keep her as long as you need!
    I do hope you award yourself somehow! New clothes?

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