Why is this not working for me?

[marmoura]

At first I thought Induction wasnt working for me because I thought the birth control pills I started taking were working against me, until someone told me it could be that I'm using too many low-carb products.

Check it out and tell me what you think:

Breakfast: Morning Start bar - 2 net carbs

Lunch: 1 slice of Atkins bread - 3 net carbs
3-4 slices of turkey breast, or roast beef, or salami
Sugar free Jello
Atkins Endulge bar (somtimes) - 2 net carbs

Dinner: Steak or Chicken (seasoned with salt & pepper..no bbq sauces)
2 cups of Salad and 1 cup veggies

I don't really snack at night because I usually eat it along with my lunch
(Endulge bar or one of those atkins snacks..)

Do you think all those low-carb products are causing the problem?

[Melody]

I'd cut out any carbs that don't come from vegetables...particularly if you're still doing the induction weeks.

You may find that you have that problem after induction.

If I eat any carbs other than those found in vegies, I stop losing weight. Same if I up my fats too high. So the exotic dishes and desserts are out except for 1-2 times a week.

A big no-no for me though was the breakfast bars. I'd gain when I ate them.

[northernlady]

marmaura -- I sent you a pm --

I also advise increasing exercise --- it is key to continued and sustained weight loss, no matter what program you are trying.

[LunaCat]

Definately! Get rid of the crutches.

You are having the S.F. jello and that is a wonderful treat. Add cream for extra flavor.

Do you not like eggs? I notice no eggs on your menu. If it is time then I would just boil a bunch and eat them on the run. Also, I have never seen anybody eat ALL their veggies at one meal. I have no idea if it matters, but thats a lot of food at one sitting. Maybe try to spread out your veggies. I know several people have lost weight by eating less at dinner and more at lunch, So I think this can help.
And last but not least, are you drinking at least 64 ounces of water???

I would stay away from the products. I am a firm believer that the people who own Atkins now are more interested in making money off of the products than you losing weight. Just my thoughts.

Anyway, I wish you the best of luck. Let us know how your doing.

hugs!
Tonya

[leilanistar]

Dear Marmoura,

I have noticed with my weight loss, that when I added 1/2 an avocado and the Atkins bars and candies to my diet, I slowed down my progress.

I can definitely tell a difference.

I am going to hold off until I get through Induction; or at least cut w-a-y back, and just have one of something--like an Endulge bar at night after dinner or as a late snack followed by a tall glass of ice water--then I feel full and don't want another snack. I immediately do some journal-writing, though, to see how I am feeling about that snack. It really lets me see how I am feeling about what I snack on before, during, and after any snack.

Lunacat's reminder about the hard-boiled eggs is excellent! In fact I am going to go boil some right now. I treated myself and splurged on the organic ones.

Happy Low-carbing to you!!!!

Star

[molley]

marmoura,

how have things been doing since you tossed out all the processed foods?