W3: 6wks on Atkins

Jul 20, 2010

To recap - 6-wks at a time/ 10-lbs at a time.
The goal: Lose 59 lbs & get back down to my goal weight - 165 lbs.
The plan: Mental - Consider my weight loss plan in increments of 10-lbs at a time so it is less intimidating & seemingly overwhelming than needing to lose 60 lbs.
Physical - Attack my weight loss by doing 45-60 mins. of cardio 4-5 days/wk + 45-60 mins weight lifting 4-5 days/wk alternating upper/core/lower/core/upper muscle groups, & 1 hr of yoga 1x/wk
Meal plan - rotate meal plans every 6 weeks in an attempt to keep my metabolism jumping.

I started with the Atkins program on June 29, 2010. To date, I have lost 11-lbs in just 3 weeks.
I thought it had been more than 3 weeks, but when i counted it out on the calendar, it was just weeks.
This data is contradictory to that listed at the Drs office - but since i started w/ the home scale at a specific time, i'll stick w/ the home scale at a consistent time.

Even though I had a not so encouraging visit with the nutritionist last week, I had a very encouraging conversation with my health coach yesterday. To that, I will continue on course with the current daily caloric intake of 1300-1400, current meal plan, & current exercise plan for at least the next 3 weeks.
That being said, I still consider myself in phase 1 or the induction phase of the atkins plan primarily because i have yet to accomplish the goal of 20g/day of carbs. So i dont feel that Im ready to move on.

Here's the info on Phase 1:

Objectives of Induction |  How to Do Induction Right |  What You Can Eat in this Phase
 Supporting You During This Phase |  When to Move On (Q & A)  

While this meal plan is not perfect & some modifications are necessary (ie: reduced fat content), I am not looking at this as a life change, but instead simply a 6wk jump start program. The main premise is to do a meal plan IN CONJUNCTION with consistent exercise.
So far, "the plan" is working & I feel confident about it.

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W2: 6wks on Atkins

Jul 08, 2010

Hi there!!

About 4 weeks ago, while i was on the EV of the 5DPT, I started making daily posts recording what i ate, and how i was doing mentally, physically, & emotionally. 
Well, as you know lol, i made it through 2 weeks of the 5DPT & jumped straight into a 6 week program on the Atkins. Things havent really been that bad, i have to say...

Im currently in the induction phase of Atkins. Ive seen & heard so many people say that the induction phase is so hard!!! But I dont really feel like Im having a "hard" time with it. I mean - ya, Im sick of eggs for breakfast but thats about it. So, Im not really having that much of an issue with it - of course that might be b/c I have yet to consecutively achieve the 20g carbs/day mind you lol.
I really think doing 2 weeks of the 5DPT set the stage & prepared me for Atkins. 
My carb count may not be 20g/day - but Im lower than i ever have been before & to me, that in itself is an accomplishment. I will continue with another 2 weeks of the induction & hope that I get the 20g/day of carbs right this next time :) I think i'll have a better time with it as Im starting to see restaurants & foods as their base components (protein/ carb/fat/ etc).
OH NO = that means Im being assimilated by ATKINS!!!  lol

If you recall, my commitment/ "plan" (4 weeks ago) was to attack my weight gain 6 weeks at a time - 10 lbs at a time.
Since then, my cal intake has kind of fluctuated a bit due to the increase of exercise; but Ive pretty much leveled off to 1300-1400 cals/.day.
Im down more water than ever before (never drank water - hated water!!) & im still taking my vits (also didnt take vits regularly). Furthermore, Im very happy to report that Ive consistently worked out every day (cept for the weekends) for the past 4 weeks!
I drag my tail out of bed (literally) at 5:30am (usually tries to sleep until 6:30 or later) & hits the gym 4-5x/week for 45-60 mins/day. While there, I do 20-30 mins of cardio & 25-30mins of weight lifting (alternating upper/core/lower/core/upper muscle groups). Sometimes I even go back to the gym in the afternon & do another 20-30mins of cardio & 25-30 mins of weights (making it 1 hr of each). Once a week, I do Yoga (ahhhhhhhhhhhhh).
As someone who's NEVER "consistently" worked out - this is HUGE!!!!

To that, I am very happy to report that Ive achieved the loss of my 1st 10 lbs!! That's a HUGE success for me & Im proud to share that.
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Post Holiday cleans

Jul 06, 2010

Overview

If you binge on salty foods, you'll likely feel bloated and puffy a few hours later. That's because eating too much salt causes your body to retain water. The extra water in your body can amount to a few extra pounds of weight and can lead to high blood pressure. Your kidneys can filter only a little sodium out of your blood at a time, so there's no magic way to get rid of all the extra salt. All you can do is reduce your sodium intake, keep your metabolism high and wait.

Step 1

Cut back on your salt intake. Experts recommend a daily sodium intake of no more than 2,300 mg, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. That's about a teaspoon. If you've binged and are retaining water because of salt, you probably have consumed much more than 2,300 mg in a day. For the next couple of days, you should consume much less; shoot for 1,000 mg. Don't worry about getting too little---some people in primitive cultures consume less than 200 mg per day and get by just fine.

Step 2

Drink bottled spring water while you're ridding your body of sodium. Tap water can contain small amounts of salts that could sabotage your effort to rid your body of sodium. Avoid soft drinks and sports drinks that contain salts and electrolytes.

Step 3

Rinse your foods to wash away excess sodium. Processed foods in particular tend to contain large amounts of salt. Packaged cold cuts and canned vegetables are prime examples of foods that should be rinsed to wash away excess sodium.

Step 4

Exercise during your salt fast to increase your metabolism. When your metabolism is working at a high rate, your blood will circulate faster, and your kidneys will clear salt faster.

Step 5

Consume the recommended 2,300 mg of salt per day after two to three days of a low-sodium regime. Toward the end of that time, you might notice an increase in the volume and frequency of urination; this happens as your kidneys filter out excess salt, which water naturally follows. You'll know when the extra salt has left your body because you'll no longer feel bloated and puffy, and you might notice that you've lost a little weight because your body is retaining less water.


Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/127640-cleanse-body-after-eating-much/?utm_source=julynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=100706#ixzz0sy7pEg6T
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