Low Carb & Atkins Diet

Batyaboo · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:12 am Post subject: Batyaboo's progress

Hello Friends.
I started Atkins a mere two days ago on Sunday, July 4 2004. I moved to Atkins after 6 weeks on the South Beach Diet. It was low carb but not low enough to take away the cravings. I lost about 2.5 kilo doing that.

I am 5 foot 4 inches (mommy of 4) and when I started I weighed 93.9 kilo (206.6 lbs)
I didn't take any measurements yet. I did take blood tests but don't have the answers yet.
Well, today I got on the scale and I have lost 2 kilo (4.4 lbs) in 2 days!!! Very Happy

OMG. I haven't been hungry or craving and this protein business is really terrific. IT WORKS!!!!! I can't wait to start looking different like some of the before and after pictures I have seen here.

PattyC · Senior Member Joined: 28 Oct 2003 Posts: 3213

Good luck to you Smile

Jonathan · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 1:25 pm Post subject:

Good to hear. Smile

I can't wait myself.. to be looking at your before and after pictures. Wink

Best of look, and I'll be keeping my eye out for you. Very Happy

byrdie16 · Established Member Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 72

Hi Batyaboo, Welcome. I would really encourage you to measure soon. I haven't and now wish I had. I think it would have helped me out during the times I seem stuck. I 'measure' by my clothes but I think now a tapemeasure would have been more encouraging! I think you'll like it here. Carol

Lexi's Omi · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 5:52 pm Post subject:

Hello again. Wink

Keep up the good work! Cool

Batyaboo · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 8:58 pm Post subject: measuring

Thank you Carol and Omi. I already like it here!!!
I also can't find my darn tape measure!!!!! All I know is I'm big. Smile

Batyaboo · Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 8:59 pm Post subject: whoops

Thank you also Patty and Jonathan. You guys are niiiiice. Smile

Batyaboo · Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 7:45 pm Post subject: here are my stats

Ok, Guys. I got back my pre-Atkins blood tests:
Total Cholesterol: 218
Triglycerides : 165 (down from 305 6 weeks ago)
HDL : 44.5
LDL : 140.60

I measured too:
Bust: 123 centimeters
Waist: 113 centimeters
hips: 122 Centimeters
arms: 33 (16.5 inches)
thighs: 31.5 (31.5 inches)
height: 5'4
weight before Atkins: 206
According to Dr. Koop my weight should be 130-143 lbs. (yikes)

My Basal metabolic rate is 1642 (for what it's worth)

twosisters · Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 7:51 pm Post subject:

Welcome and Good luck Very Happy

cac1128 · Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 8:18 pm Post subject:

Welcome and good luck! I look forward to following your progress! Smile

Bliss Pirate · Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 10:11 pm Post subject:

WOW

What a great drop in your triglicerides Exclamation

Looks like your body really likes the low carb way of eating!

Keep up the good work!

Batyaboo · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 12:55 pm Post subject: triglycerides

Thanks.
Hey Bliss Pirate - my triglycerides went down after 6 weeks on the South Beach Diet and I was eating plenty of carbs in yogurt, legumes etc. The thing about triglycerides is that the minute you STOP eating sugar, they go waaaaaay down. They're still too high, though, so I hope Atkins does right by me...

Batyaboo · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2004 8:17 am Post subject: proress

Well, whoever is looking for inspiration don't look over here Crying or Very sad

I got on the scale this morning and it showed 202.6 pounds. That's only a half a pound down from last week. AUGHHHHHH!
So, I've been doing Atkins for 3 weeks now and have lost a grand total of **drum roll** 4 pounds!!!!!!!
How's that for slow?
I am not giving up, however. I eat well on Atkins and don't go hungry and at least I'm losing and not gaining Confused

I hope next week I'll have happier news to report.

LunaCat · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2004 11:38 pm Post subject:

I am not sure if I welcomed you yet....WELCOME!!!

have u posted your menu? i am curious to see what your eating. maybe there are some hidden carbs or something. Are you also posting your food intake on fitday or the atkins website?

all in all, your still doing good. You are losing right? much better than gaining.

wishing you the best of luck,

Tonya

twosisters · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 1:09 pm Post subject:

Tonya right post a menu maybe there is something you need to cut out.
4 lbs really isn't to bad, remember it didn't go on over night don't expect it to come off over night plus the slower you lose the longer it will stay off.

Good luck. Very Happy

Lexi's Omi · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 10:07 pm Post subject:

I think for most of us any loss or non gain week is a very good thing! Very Happy

Jonathan · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 1:38 am Post subject:

I've also understand that some people just didn't have a lot of excess water to lose to begin with. That means your first 2 weeks, won't be as spectacular as others. But on the other hand that means.. that you can still loose consistantly over the long haul.

But share with us if you like, were here to help hammer things out. Smile

And thanks so much for you kind pm.. the other day. Embarassed

Qvaria · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 12:19 pm Post subject:

Welcome and grats on 4 pounds lost, im sure more will follow!

Batyaboo · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 10:35 am Post subject: progress

Thanks Guys.
Here's a snapshot of a typical day:
Breakfast: 2 eggs with one ounce yellow cheese (0.2 carbs per 3 ozs) fried in BUTTER (yum). 1/2 cup decaf with cream.
mid morning snack: hard boiled egg and an ounce of hard cheese
lunch: salad - lettuce, celery, tiny bit red pepper and 1 -2 small cukes with homemade mayo dressing (again yum).
snack: egg or 1 oz. cheese
dinner: 1/4 chicken or 1-2 turkey legs or nice steak with salad and dressing again.
Sometimes I "cheat" and have one cup of coffee with whole mild during the day.
Once a week I'll splurge and have about 5 grams worth of dietetic popsicle.
Twice a week I eat 2 slices of very low carb bread (1.1 grams per slice).

Whoops - I forgot to mention the main part of lunch - usually a portion of fish fillet or tuna or some other good protein
That's it Folks
I don't gorge on anything, but I will admit, that unlike some of you that "never get hungry and forget to eat" I NEVER forget to eat and I DO get hungry, just usually not voracious (good word, huh?)

Batyaboo · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 8:18 am Post subject: Progress for this week

Well, I weighed myself this morning. Down 600 grams (1.32 pounds) from last week. It's actually double what I lost last week. Go figure. I am currently on about 25 grams per day of carbs.
My weight is currently 201.3 lbs.
I don't know why it's coming off so slowly!!! But, hey, I can't complain. At least it's coming off and that's with tons of mayonnaise daily.
I measured and I think about 1 centimeter came off various places. Not too impressive.
That's it for today.

Micky · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 9:24 am Post subject:

Hey Batyaboo!

I've been reading your posts and decided I'd have a go at trying to guess why it's coming off so slow.

Even though lowering your carbs can lower your calories...you can always find something low carb with tons of calories. After going to a calorie counter and calculating your menu, the highest number of calories you consume is 1,273...which isn't bad for weightloss. Generally doctors say 1200, but under 1300 really isn't that big of a difference.

Watch the low carb bread, especially on induction. Just the slightest baked goody can throw you completely off in this sensitive stage.

You might want to try eating a few more carbs from veggies, because it doesn't seem like your getting much. Your body might be holding onto what it can get and not enabling you to lose.

Also, what is your workout regimine like?

Hope I'm of some help!

-Micky

northernlady · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 5:29 pm Post subject:

Great reply Micky -- you have a great way of explaining things!

Batyaboo -Your statement is critical to understanding Atkisn "But, hey, I can't complain. At least it's coming off and that's with tons of mayonnaise daily. "

The point of trying low carb for me was to STOP starving myself -- I used to put on weight just by looking at foods. It occured to me that it was WHAT I was eating as well as the amount I was eating that was getting my into trouble. When I don't eat I get light headed, headaches and veryvery cranky! Very Happy

To be able to eat and not gain weight was a great relief for me. As for the weight loss -- it is very very slow with me, but that's not why I eat low carb. I eat low carb so I can feel satisfied and not gain weight.

Batyaboo · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 7:47 pm Post subject: losing slow

ok Mickey and Northern Lady, here's the deal - I don't undereat veggies, I think. My salads usually have 2 cups of lettuce, 1/4 cup pepper, a stalk of celery, a very small cuke and sometimes 3 cherry tomatoes. Or sometimes a drop of purple cabbage. My workout regime sucks. I have recently gone back to work so I don't have my twice weekly excercise classes. BUT, I joined a gym this week and already went twice and spent about 30 minutes cycling/treadmilling. Also, every Friday I go to water aerobics. So, I'm not sedentary although I could afford to do more. But it ain't gonna hapen, what with a full time job and 4 children ages 6 months to 9 years old Smile

I'm really juggling alot. And now I get to be on this GREAT diet where I have to actually COOK for myself all the time Very Happy

Another new activity to fit in lol. And I MEAN lol. This is no easy feat...
Bythe way, I'm also drinking and peeing all day.
Thanks for your efforts and support!!!

Micky · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:19 am Post subject:

Batyaboo,

I hear you about the peeing part. LOL! I feel like I spend a fourth of my day on the toilet!

You probably just have a really high metabolic resistance. It's entirely possible.

Just stay really committed to those workouts! But you're working out even w/o going to the gym, because of your 4 kids!!!

-Micky

Jonathan · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 12:34 pm Post subject:

Sounds like you got really excellent advice Boo.

And Micky is right, just stay commited to exercise and the diet... It will pay off with a long and healthy life. Smile

You have an amazing attitude too. Wink

Batyaboo · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 12:57 pm Post subject: attitude

Thanks Jonathan. My attitude is that Life is Great. Lucky for me, God sent me this great food plan (thanks to my friend A. for making me buy the book!!) and this great bunch of people for support. Who could ask for anything more?????

Batyaboo · Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:36 pm Post subject: I'm back

Well, I'm back posting in the progress thread. After a short pregnancy, miscarriage, bad back, binging etc. I am officially back in induction for the past almost 2 weeks. I didn't get a chance to weigh myself when I started but today I got on the scale and saw the numbers 91.8 (kilo) - almost 203 lbs. So, I'm not much worse off than before I went into the funk. The thing is, I was hoping to have dropped during the past week and a half.
Ok, so life's not totally perfect. I guess I just have to persevere and it will start to go off. I would really like to get below 90 kilo and start working towards 80.
I hope to have some good results to post here soon!!!

firelady · Senior Member Joined: 20 Aug 2003 Posts: 1514

Good luck with your reinduction. Sorry to hear about the miscarriage, I know that they are emotionally rough (I had many before dd). Hope you have someone to talk to. Your body is probably adjusting now. You retain a lot more water when pregnant due to the hormones.

Good luck.

bluehex · Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:02 pm Post subject:

Good luck, Batyaboo! Hope you register some loss really soon.

twosisters · Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:19 pm Post subject:

Good Luck

You'll do it, no problem Wink

ninnin · Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 10:31 pm Post subject:

So sorry to hear that Batyaboo. No wonder you were peeing and feeling unwell. Probably need to a little time to let the body settle down. Keep your chin up.

Batyaboo · Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 8:23 pm Post subject: back on track

Well, I am sort of back on track. I am on my 5th sugar free day. Not strict Atkins, but low carbing nonetheless. (maybe sort of SBD'ing). I eat mostly protein and veggies, but also put lentils in my soup, eat chickpeas and also yogurt sometimes. I reckon I'll slide back into Atkins as soon as I can seriously get the sugar out of my system.
I joined the gym over a week ago and I think I was there 4 times this week. Have been advised by my endocrinologist to workout 5 times a week for 30 minutes. Good for my insulin, he says.
Anyway, I weighed myself at the gym this week and weighed about 92 kilo. I hope the numbers start to go down soon. I've been hovering around the same weight for months (because I've been CHEATING!).
Here's to low carb and exercise!!

ninnin · Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:09 pm Post subject:

WTG Batyaboo. Those first 5 days are the hardest! It's all downhill from here baby.

twosisters · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:37 pm Post subject:

You can do it.....good luck Very Happy

ctdiver · Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:19 pm Post subject:

Great job hitting the gym four times in one week! That should definitley get the scale to start moving. Good luck!

Batyaboo · Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 8:47 pm Post subject: down a bit

January 25, 2005 - 91 kilo
Not much to add. Still working out and eating relatively low carb (no ketosis).

JufromBrazil · Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:10 pm Post subject:

Hi Baty

We are at the exactly same weight!

I´m happy to hear about your progress and positive thinking!

You go girl!

See you next week.

Hugs, have a good time

Ju

Daisymay · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 2:10 am Post subject:

That's pretty close to 2 lbs tho! Good going.

ninnin · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 8:52 am Post subject:

Yay Boo, you're doing it.

twosisters · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 1:46 pm Post subject:

Keep going you can and are doing it. Very Happy

Batyaboo · Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:15 pm Post subject: Still around

I'm still here, although no real progress to report.
I started induction again about a week ago. I held out for 4 days and then POW. Started in on carbs again. I don't know what it is with me. But, you know me. I never give up. So, I get up in the morning and try again. I have been feeling very sick today (probably from my birth control pill that may just have to go). I'm weak, nauseous with stomach issues. It's pretty awful. So, I'm not beating myself up about not sticking to anything. As soon as I feel better I'll get started again.
In the meantime, I have been working out at the gym almost every day!!! Trying to do a minimum of 30 minutes aerobics 5 days a week. I am very proud of myself for sticking to that regimen at least.
My weight is still about 91 or 91.5 kilo. I think the exercise keeps me from gaining even when I cheat.
Oh yeah, for the record I am going to post my current blood results. I took blood tests because I've been feeling so cruddy.

Total Cholesterol - 176
HDL 38
LDL 81.7
Triglycerides 282 (all the sugar I've been eating...)

Terranova0 · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 3:12 am Post subject:

Wow your hdl and ld look great even if the tri's are a bit higher. I always feel a bit sluggish when I restart induction after being off-plan. Once ketosis restarts I'm usually pretty good to go. I am very impressed wth your exercise routine! WTG! It's so good for you. That is something I really need to develop. I am still trying to find a decent water exercise class near me. I kinda want to lose a little more weight first tho- not sure I'd fit in my old swimsuit lol.

Keep up the good work!

-Terra

ninnin · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:32 am Post subject:

Great work especially on the exercise Boo! Very Happy

BJ · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 3:46 am Post subject:

Hey, Boo. How are you doing?

Batyaboo · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject:

Well, I'm back.
I am on day 2 of induction.
I don't have numbers to post except my weight. It was 99 kilo before I started. Yikes. That's almost 6 kilo more than when I started last time, 5 years ago.
Yesterday, day 1, I felt great.
Today, I was running around with my elderly mother who has a broken ankle. She had a doc's appointment at the hospital and we spent the day there with me pushing her around in a wheelchair, going from doc to xray and back again and other various places. Then I had to get her back in the car and home. It was darn hard and I stared to feel really, really lousy and coldy. Maybe the Atkins flu?
Here's what I ate today:
breakfast - 3 eggs fried in butter.
snack - triangle cheese
lunch - baked fish + lettuce and cuke and one slice of tomato
snack - 2 triangle cheese (high fat, low carb)
dinner - chicken breasts slathered in mayo and mustard, pan fried. + lettuce and red pepper

That's it. I look forward to making some serious progress here.

Batyaboo · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:16 pm Post subject:

Still hanging in. Day 3.
Woke up with a fierce headache. 2 Tylenols and a cup of coffee did the trick.
Got on the scale at the gym and saw a 1.3 kilo loss! Ok, it's only water weight but it sure is nice to see the scale moving in the right direction.

Breakfast was 3 eggs in butter
Lunch - spare ribs + broccoli and salad
snack - smoked salmon
dinner - tuna with a load of mayo + lettuce salad. + 2 hard boiled eggs (today was heavy on the eggs)

tracyred · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:21 pm Post subject:

hello!

look, water or not - it IS good to see isn't it???

go for the eggs girl; they are extremely good for you Smile

we look forward to hearing of your success - stick with us and keep us posted!

tracy

Batyaboo · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:40 am Post subject:

Thanks, Tracy. It's nice to be able to come here and get some support! I find that reading DANDR also gives me motivation. Nothing like real, live people though Wink

Batyaboo · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject:

Day 4 of induction.
Eggs for breakfast
tuna salad, lettuce and red pepper for lunch + triangle cheese
chicken breast with lettuce, red pepper and celery for dinner
A little too much broccoli eaten.

What a laugh. Now cheating is eating a little too much broccoli! Laughing

I probably didn't drink enough today. Tomorrow I'll try to behave.

Batyaboo · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:53 am Post subject:

Day 5 - induction

I got on the scale this morning at the gym and saw...... 96.5.
That's 2.5 kilo less than I saw 5 days ago! (1 kilo = 2.2 lbs)