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  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
    Pam, I'm making the Baked Three Cheese Eggplant from your website tonight for dinner! Can't wait!

    Oh you will LOVE it! I've made it three times since I posted it :)
  • Denimgirl
    Denimgirl Posts: 87 Member
    Hi, I'm Dana.
    I've been doing Atkins Since the first of October.
    I'm glad to find this thread!
    I was checking out that recipe blog...AWESOME! I'm always in the market for a new recipe. :)
  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
    Hey everyone. We now have a group. Search for low carb. It's called livin la vida low carb. :)
  • foster59803
    foster59803 Posts: 439 Member
    Hi, I have recently changed my diet to a low carb diet... not exactly following Atkins, but trying to stay somewhere below 35g of carbs per day. I would love to see the recipe blog mentioned or read more from this topic... Thanks so much!
  • kjpersich
    kjpersich Posts: 55 Member
    That was fabulous! We enjoyed that thoroughly! Very tasty and easy to make. I will be making that over and over again. Thanks!
  • Karen_145
    Karen_145 Posts: 57
    I'm new to Atkins, I'm on day 5 or so of induction. So far I've been losing every day so that is nice. I have a lot of weight to lose so I plan to stay at induction level for awhile. I'm surprised that I have had few carb cravings and I'm not nearly as hungry as I used to be.

    The fat/protein makes you feel full. As for the carb cravings, you typically won't get any until you start introducing carbs back into your diet (later phases).
  • humglum
    humglum Posts: 98 Member
    Thanks for the info! I plan to stay at around 20 g of carbs for awhile. So far so good! Making an effort to eat a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet. The satiety is a new thing for me, I'm used to feeling ravenously hungry every few hours. Have started eating only twice a day with a small snack if needed. Trying to eat according to my body and not the clock/arbitrary meal times.
  • martinah4
    martinah4 Posts: 583 Member
    Hey everyone. We now have a group. Search for low carb. It's called livin la vida low carb. :)

    Not Atkins support, just low carb general support?
  • martinah4
    martinah4 Posts: 583 Member
    I can't find it...do you need an invite?
  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
    I can't find it...do you need an invite?

    hm, do a search under groups for Low Carb. It should be there.
  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
    Actually, here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/273-la-vida-low-carb

    Hehe
  • ondogirl
    ondogirl Posts: 69 Member
    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: 904 Member
    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
    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
    yeah!! thanks for the group!! :)
  • Kanakake
    Kanakake Posts: 119 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Anybody try anything really tasty lately? I'm looking for new ideas!
  • dittiepe
    dittiepe Posts: 557 Member
    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
    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
    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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