Day 5 Atkins

Now you all already know I am not on this diet anymore. My husband still is going strong though. He is back down to what he was at the end of the Watermelon Detox. Because ofcourse he gained...6 pounds I think before starting the atkins? So currently he is down 6 pounds again.  He is down 12lbs since starting all of these crazy diets this month. Me on the other hand, that's a whole different story! Hopefully next weeks diet will do some good and so on.
I was just asked to be a bridesmaid in my brothers upcoming wedding next year. So now I have even more reason to lose weight!

Oooo I get to have sushi tonight! I am way excited over this! Not sure what my husband is eating for dinner. But he will have to fend for himself. But he will be cheating tonight. He is going out for his friends bachelor party and will be drinking. I asked him if he would be carrying on the diet for the weekend. He said he might and that he is definitely doing it next week as well. Since he is loving the diet and it is working! I am proud of him! He is so close to his goal it's crazy! Me I have a LONG way to go! But a loss is a loss in my book. :]

Keep on moving and eating healthy. Do forget to enjoy yourself to!

Day 4 of Atkins

So, I stopped. I promised I would never give up on a diet when I started this whole blog. Just I can't keep feeling like this and gaining weight. It made me feel really gross with all of the meat. I stopped the diet. I had a nice fluffy bun with my cheeseburger last night. And it was delightful! But see I could do without the carbs during dinner. I can do protein and a veggie, no problem. My husband though is still doing the diet as it is working for him. Of course he absolutely loves the diet as well.  He might be doing it next week too, while I am going to do the Sacred Heart Diet. In which it calls for 7 days, I might only do 5 but might do 7. We shall see. As for today's menu, we can do hubby's first.

Husband

Breakfast:  3 egg omelette with swiss, mushrooms, & prime rib

Lunch:  Prime Rib and mixed veggies

Dinner: Pork chops in a mushroom cream sauce with a side of veggie

My menu for the day. Gosh I will feel so much better tomorrow morning!

Breakfast: Cappuccino from the gas station

Lunch:  Tomato sandwich YUM! Fresh garden tomatoes from my parents garden. (Tomato sandwiches are something I grew up with. 2 slices of bread, miracle whip, sliced tomatoes, & salt) Yea very simple and low in calories Oh and I also have some celery and peanut butter

Dinner: I will also be having pork chops but not in the cream sauce...well maybe just a tad. But I like my chops with ketchup, plus the cream sauce would be bad for me and good for hubbys diet. Oh and a side salad.

So hopefully today through Sunday I can lose this extra weight I put on with this damn diet. Then a new one begins Monday!

Day 3 Atkins

Today is day 3. This morning I checked my weight as I felt, well heavier!  I was correct. I am not enjoying this diet at all. If tomorrow doesn't show any progress I am doing something different. I'm not supposed to gain all of the weight back. That is pointless of a diet. My husband on the other hand is loving the diet and is losing weight. Glad it's working for him. Me on the other hand, I am ready to throw it out the window. I usually follow the diets all the way through. I just don't want to keep gaining!

Anyways, here is todays menu!

Breakfast: 3 Egg Omelette with mushrooms, sausage, & cheese. 4 strips of bacon. (I ordered take out)

Lunch:  I am still trying to decide what I am going to have. More than likely a salad, with chicken and ranch.

Dinner:  Stuffed Hamburgers (I stuffed them with cheddar, mushrooms, and bacon) I will add grilled onions to mine and some mayo. Then a side of broccoli.


I decided to edit this post.....

I started comparing what I was eating to what my husband was eating. Also, tracking what exactly I was eating. It seems as though I might not be eating enough as my mind is set to eating barely nothing to lose weight. While my husband is scarfing down 3 egg omelettes and steaks for lunch with a side of veggies.  While I am over here eating 1 egg or no breakfast and barely any lunch. So today I will eat like him, I will also hit the gym tonight. My lunch is not going to be salad. I will be meeting my husband for lunch and have prime rib with a side of veggies. That is what he has been eating the past couple of days. Let's see what happens. I'm much more satisfied right now after my big breakfast. Usually I am pretty hungry. Also, I have already drank 32 oz of water. I think I need more water in my day too. That energy drink yesterday was probably bad. I have not been active the past 2 nights either. So I will stay active the next few nights. Which you also know that Friday night I will be going off of the diet. So I can eat sushi. I will not order extra noodles on the side or anything. I will stick to just sushi, and i won't order the planned alcoholic drink I was going to get....well I might...who knows. lol. Those cherry blossom drinks are so good! The sushi..is probably FULL of carbs. Due to the rice and then since we will have one with fried shrimp, and bbq eel. Yea lot's of carbs going on. Hopefully it won't kill it too much. I will weigh Friday morning and Saturday morning to see what happens. Saturday night we're going to our county fair which of course...funnel cakes and elephant ears oh and homemade lemonade! How can I say no!!??? ;]

Day 2, Atkins!

I feel blah, to be honest. I'm used to lots of fruits and veggies and grilled chicken breast while I am dieting. This one scares me a bit. Even though I know it works most people. I just feel really bloated and gross. I'm hoping tomorrow morning I will feel differently. Of course yesterday I didn't pack enough food for myself. So today I have snacks. This morning I was in a hurry again, so far not a great week. I ran out the door forgetting my breakfast. So I am eating my first snack for breakfast. Also, I have an energy drink that has less than 1 carb in it. Is it cheating? Probably. Do I care? Not really!!!! Since I like have a ton of sugar and creamer in my coffee I can't have it. So I need caffeine some how!
I didn't sleep much last night. My son thought it would be fun to stay awake until 11:30pm. Then in the middle of the night my dog kept getting up and walking around and making noise. Come to find out in the morning she was broke out in hives! Poor thing. She will be at the vet first thing when they open their doors. I have no idea where it came from. Either she ate something she is allergic too or she got bit by something that she is allergic too. She goes to work with my husband everyday, so he will run her up there.
Anyways!! Here is todays menu!

Breakfast:  Energy drink and my snack celery with cream cheese

Lunch:  Stuffed Meatballs ( I stuffed them with mozz. cheese and turkey pepperoni)

Snack:  String cheese and Slim Jims beef sticks

Dinner:  Chicken rolls in bacon. (Chicken breast, stuffed with cream cheese, green onions, rolled up in bacon) And some broccoli.


YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 1, Atkins!

Last night I planned ahead for my meals today. That way I didn't have to do much in the morning before work and after work for dinner. I believe this diet will be pretty easy for my husband and I. Meat! Yum! Plus everyday can be different, unlike the past 2 diets.
This morning I woke up extremely late and was late for work. But before hand I did weigh as I had 4 days off from dieting. I gained 3 pounds. So I need to get those 3 pounds off plus some...hopefully. :] Any loss is good too me. We shall see what happens with good ol Atkins. High fat, that's for sure.

Thank goodness I cooked my breakfast last night. I was able to pop it into the microwave and head out the door. I probably should have ate more but I'm not a huge breakfast person. Also, I am not a fan of eggs. I eat them but the thought of them sometimes grosses me out. Here is the menu for today!

Breakfast:  Mini Egg Poppers (Recipe at the end)

Lunch:  Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ranch
             Grilled chicken, shredded cheese, cucumber, and ranch dressing wrapped in lettuce.

Dinner:  Steak, Chicken, & Veggie Kabobs.
               Onions, Mushrooms, Yellow Squash, Zucchini. With marinated Chicken and Steak. Of course I              checked the carb count in marinades and made my own.



MINI EGG POPPERS

I had a mini muffin tin that would hold 10 mini muffins. Which was great for exactly 3 large eggs! This is the easiest recipe ever.

3 Large Eggs
As much shredded cheese as you would like
Any kind of meat
Salt
Pepper
Green Onions (Optional)

Spray the muffin tin with Pam spray. I whisked the eggs and shredded cheese together. Then I put in the condiments I wanted into the the little muffin holes. I used sausage in some, ham in some, mixed both, some with green onions. It all depends on what you like. Then ladled some egg into the muffin holes. Put in the oven at 350 degrees for around 8 minutes I think. I put them in a plastic baggie so I could just grab and warm them up. They're great!!

I would eat those on a normal day with out dieting! Kids will love them too.

Atkins Diet! Let's do this!

Alter your diet to match the recommendations provided in Dr. Atkins' diet. The first phase is when people on the low-carb diet should lose the most weight because Dr. Atkins designed the recommendations to kick-start the diet. Some people may lose as much as 15 pounds (6.8 kg) in 2 weeks.

Have 3 meals a day. You can eat 5 to 6 smaller meals, if you prefer.

Eat at least every 6 hours when you are awake. Don't skip any meals. The goal during Induction is to lose up to 15 pounds (6.8 kg) throughout the phase, depending on your goals.

Only eat enough at each meal on the low-carb diet to feel satisfied. Do not over-indulge.

 

Focus on eating protein and fat during this phase of Dr. Atkins' diet.

• Eat chicken, red meat, fish and eggs, including egg yolks, during this phase of the low-carb diet. Aim for at least 4 oz. (113 g) of protein at each meal.
• You may be able to eat fats, such as olive oil and mayonnaise, during this phase if you are losing weight. Try to consume more poly and mono-unsaturated fats than saturated and Trans fat.

 

Limit the amount of carbohydrates you eat every day to lose weight.

• Consume fewer than 20 g of carbohydrates during this phase.
• Avoid fruits and grains, such as bread and pasta, during Induction.
• Figure out your Carbohydrate Level for Losing to determine how many carbs you can eat on the low-carb diet plan and still lose weight.
• Aim for about 2 cups (500 ml) of cooked vegetables or 3 cups (750 ml) of raw leafy greens per day.

Drink 64 oz. (1.9 L) of fluids each day to prevent dehydration during your low-carb diet.

• Water, coffee and tea are all acceptable beverages

Ok, well my husband and I are only doing the first phase, which is called Induction. I was going to do the diet for 5 days and so was my husband. But on Friday he has a bachelor party to attend and I am going for sushi with my friend. So it will consist of 4.5 days of dieting. I will weigh Friday morning for the results even though I will carry the diet over until the evening comes. I will still weigh Saturday morning to see how much damage the rice does.

I am kind of excited for this diet, as I don't have to eat the same thing everyday and it will be flavorful. Even though I LOVE carbs I will live. :]