April Atkins (low carb) Challenge...

GoJoMom2448
GoJoMom2448 Posts: 66
edited September 25 in Fitness and Exercise
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: OK Everyone Let's do this :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:


This Month let's each set Mini Goals and REACH them! The payoff....A special Reward to Yourself.

1.) Set Mini Goal
2.) Wha'ts Your Reward going to be?
3.) How will You reach it?


Mine ~ 1.) My Mini goal for April will be to lose 12 lbs ~ 2.) My Reward will be A spa Day... 3.) To reach this goal I'm going to exercise an extra day a week, report here for any suggestions, support I may need and last but not least, Hold Myself ACCOUNTABLE!

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  • amfmmama
    amfmmama Posts: 1,420 Member
    I am not doing atkins, but I am watching my carbs. If you like eggplant this is a great recipe. Especially with the grills making a comeback!

    Eggplant Bruschetta

    slice eggplant thin
    coat with a little olive oil
    grill until golden and tender
    top with tomato mixture ( i use the store bought from trader joes)
    put a small piece of fresh mozzarella on top

    I went to a restaurant and they served this on top of a thick piece of foccacia, so I just eliminated the bread and it was still yummy.
  • GoJoMom2448
    GoJoMom2448 Posts: 66
    I am not doing atkins, but I am watching my carbs. If you like eggplant this is a great recipe. Especially with the grills making a comeback!

    Eggplant Bruschetta

    slice eggplant thin
    coat with a little olive oil
    grill until golden and tender
    top with tomato mixture ( i use the store bought from trader joes)
    put a small piece of fresh mozzarella on top


    Wow Thanks! That sounds Wonderful!

    I went to a restaurant and they served this on top of a thick piece of foccacia, so I just eliminated the bread and it was still yummy.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I am in...........

    1.) Set Mini Goal

    Lose at least 8 - 10 pounds.

    2.) Wha'ts Your Reward going to be?

    1 hour hot stone massage

    3.) How will You reach it?

    Keep eating low carb. Keeping carbs to 5-8% of my daily intake. High fat and moderate protein. Drink lots of water and green tea. No grains and minimal fruit intake.

    I need to break back into Onederland
  • GoJoMom2448
    GoJoMom2448 Posts: 66
    I am in...........

    1.) Set Mini Goal

    Lose at least 8 - 10 pounds.

    2.) Wha'ts Your Reward going to be?

    1 hour hot stone massage

    3.) How will You reach it?

    Keep eating low carb. Keeping carbs to 5-8% of my daily intake. High fat and moderate protein. Drink lots of water and green tea. No grains and minimal fruit intake.

    I need to break back into Onederland

    AWESOME! I suppose we will just continue using this thread throughout the month and check in. If it's just You and I then so be it LOL!! Good Luck!
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    Awesome!! I will be in and out a lot............I start school again next week so things are going to change in my little world.
  • caroay
    caroay Posts: 6
    I am in as well!
    This is how I am planning to accomplish it.. though I am going away for spring break and I know I will have a hard time this coming week. Anyhow..

    1.) Set Mini Goal

    Lose 5 punds

    2.) Wha'ts Your Reward going to be?

    New pair of pants or shoes.. according to how I feel when I actually go shopping

    3.) How will You reach it?
    Also, I will keep eating low carb and high protein. I will try to exercise as much as I can. I will make a point of drinking lots of water and fluids and will try to skip fruit (and dessert while I am away).
  • SammieGetsFit
    SammieGetsFit Posts: 432 Member
    I'll join you ladies. :)

    My goal is to reach my second mini-goal by the end of the month (if not sooner). My reward will be a new workout outfit. And I'll achieve this goal by continuing my "smart Atkins" plan and by upping my workout routine -- specifically more cardio.

    Good luck to everyone! We can do it!!!

    And thanks for sharing the yummy recipe, amfmmama! I love eggplant!
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    Yay, a good little group here!!

    I just finished a taco salad and it was amazing!!!
  • SammieGetsFit
    SammieGetsFit Posts: 432 Member
    Yay, a good little group here!!

    I just finished a taco salad and it was amazing!!!

    Taco salad is my obsession. It's one of the few meals where I genuinely don't feel like I'm "missing" something. Yay for good food!
  • GoJoMom2448
    GoJoMom2448 Posts: 66
    Happy Saturday Everyone!

    The weekends are the TOUGHEST! I think today I'll lay out in the sun and that will be just the motivation I need to keep on keepin' on! Me in a bathing suit isn't purrrrty! HAHA! Thank God for 7 foot fences!
  • SammieGetsFit
    SammieGetsFit Posts: 432 Member
    How's it going, everyone? Hope you're staying strong!

    This was a rough week, but I somehow stayed on track. Only 9.6 pounds to go!
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I have been busy and not online very much this week, but I am staying on track.

    The weather is warmer here in the midwest and I have been eating lots of salads. I need to ditch the night shade veggies (peppers and tomatos) as I think they are causing me some inflammation issues.
  • GoJoMom2448
    GoJoMom2448 Posts: 66
    I've been busy too!

    Seems like I've been retaining water a lot too....Weird.

    Where in the Midwest? I grew up in Kansas City!
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Hi, all. I'd like to join in. I was doing Induction but spent this week sick and now I'm going to start over.

    I'll be shopping for my foods after work.

    Mini-goal--

    Lose 4-6 pounds

    Reward--

    New haircut.

    How to reach it--

    Atkins Induction phase for 2 weeks, then reassess.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I've been busy too!

    Seems like I've been retaining water a lot too....Weird.

    Where in the Midwest? I grew up in Kansas City!

    I am in the St Louis area on the Illinois side.
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    I am starting Induction today. I have a good supply of the approved vegetables and other foods. I am excited about this journey!:smile:
  • peppycat
    peppycat Posts: 6
    I'm in, too. Finishing up my second week on Induction. I don't have a particular number of pounds I want to lose this month, but I hope to be able to run 1 lap around the track by the end of the month.

    Do you all count calories? I log mine here, but per the Atkins plan, I don't use them as my measuring stick for the day. I focus on protein and carb intake.
  • GoJoMom2448
    GoJoMom2448 Posts: 66
    Nope I just l look at carbs/fat.....Add Me if You'd like...:flowerforyou:
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I'm in, too. Finishing up my second week on Induction. I don't have a particular number of pounds I want to lose this month, but I hope to be able to run 1 lap around the track by the end of the month.

    Do you all count calories? I log mine here, but per the Atkins plan, I don't use them as my measuring stick for the day. I focus on protein and carb intake.

    No, I don't count calories. I see them and am cognizant of the # but not the basis of my eating.............

    I am actually no longer on Atkins, but I am on a stricter low carb plan (Paleo / Primal plan). I have given up grains, legumes, most dairy for good. I learned with Atkins that my body does not like these foods and I kept trying to feed my body those foods to only lead me to binging and weight gain.

    I focus on getting at least 65% fat, 25% protein and 5 - 10% carbs.

    I am feeling good and losing weight good again now.
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Do you all count calories? I log mine here, but per the Atkins plan, I don't use them as my measuring stick for the day. I focus on protein and carb intake.

    No, I just count carbs (and watch my fat and sodium). I keep my log on paper, though, not online.

    Yesterday went well and today will, too! I am going to pick up some more veggies today. I don't like to buy too many at one time and I go past a good grocery store on my way to/from work so it's not a problem to pick up fresh every couple of days. They also have wild-caught salmon on sale--hope to get some of that, too!

    Have a good day, everyone!
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    Do you all count calories? I log mine here, but per the Atkins plan, I don't use them as my measuring stick for the day. I focus on protein and carb intake.

    No, I just count carbs (and watch my fat and sodium). I keep my log on paper, though, not online.

    Yesterday went well and today will, too! I am going to pick up some more veggies today. I don't like to buy too many at one time and I go past a good grocery store on my way to/from work so it's not a problem to pick up fresh every couple of days. They also have wild-caught salmon on sale--hope to get some of that, too!

    Have a good day, everyone!

    Happy Anniversary of quitting smoking. I noticed it has been 1 year as of TODAY!!! Wooot, Wooot
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Happy Anniversary of quitting smoking. I noticed it has been 1 year as of TODAY!!! Wooot, Wooot

    Thank you! I feel SO much better--and I smell better, too!
  • SammieGetsFit
    SammieGetsFit Posts: 432 Member
    Happy Anniversary of quitting smoking. I noticed it has been 1 year as of TODAY!!! Wooot, Wooot

    Thank you! I feel SO much better--and I smell better, too!

    That's great! Congrats! And welcome. :)
  • SammieGetsFit
    SammieGetsFit Posts: 432 Member
    I'm in, too. Finishing up my second week on Induction. I don't have a particular number of pounds I want to lose this month, but I hope to be able to run 1 lap around the track by the end of the month.

    Do you all count calories? I log mine here, but per the Atkins plan, I don't use them as my measuring stick for the day. I focus on protein and carb intake.

    I use the tracker mostly be sure I'm eating enough calories. It can be tough for me sometimes. Ha. Welcome!
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I have a NSV of sorts!!! In am wearing shorts today that I purchased 2 summers ago and never got down to the size to wear them.

    I am estatic!!!

    I have been eating well, very low carb, except for yesterday, and I am feeling lighter and way less bloated. I need to get my fat intake a lot higher than it is, but I am not hungry and therefore not eating a whole lot..........

    Drinking a lot, YES, but just not hungry. What a wonderful side effect of ketosis!!!
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    I have a NSV of sorts!!! In am wearing shorts today that I purchased 2 summers ago and never got down to the size to wear them.

    I am estatic!!!

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Congatulations! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:


    I had a BAD day yesterday. I REALLY need to NOT let family members get to me. Starting over once again--:ohwell:
  • SweetBeth
    SweetBeth Posts: 87 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: OK Everyone Let's do this :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:


    This Month let's each set Mini Goals and REACH them! The payoff....A special Reward to Yourself.

    1.) Set Mini Goal
    2.) Wha'ts Your Reward going to be?
    3.) How will You reach it?


    Mine ~ 1.) My Mini goal for April will be to lose 12 lbs ~ 2.) My Reward will be A spa Day... 3.) To reach this goal I'm going to exercise an extra day a week, report here for any suggestions, support I may need and last but not least, Hold Myself ACCOUNTABLE!

    I know the month is halfway over, but I'd like to jump in if I could. :-)

    My mini goal: Lose 7 pounds
    My reward: Well I'm going to NYC at the end of this month, so I'll treat that as my reward
    How I will reach it: Readjusting my mind to accept high fat, moderate protein, low carb as a healthy lifestyle. I'm struggling even though I see results. A lifetime of grocery shopping for low-fat food is really hard to reprogram. Also plan to workout 30 minutes to an hour a day every day.

    I'm only 3 weeks in on Atkins, so I really hope I can learn more from you ladies. I feel like I keep making ignorant mistakes in my diet. :-/
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I had only a .6 pound loss this week. Boooooo!!

    I know my body is losing fat as I see my body starting to change shape in some ways and also my husband is commenting on my butt being smaller!!! Which was funny, flattering and embarrassing all at the same time as we were in the throws of passion, LMAO!!! Gotta love an honest man.

    I want to do the Whole 30 program, but can't purchase the success guide until next week when I get my unemployment check. Our savings is dwindling down and I promised not to spend any "unnecessary" money on things until I go back to work.

    Since I am between Paleo and Primal eating now, I don't think it is too much different than what I am currently doing.

    Have a GREAT Day everyone!!!
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    Where is everyone at???

    I am doing well with the eating, exercising and getting out and about. Loving life and spring time. I am a bit more than half way to my 10 pound goal for the month.

    Hoepfully you all with post soon!!!
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