Thread: Any "Newbies" want to team up?

I thought it might be nice if any of us "newbies" could maybe reply to the same thread and brain storm, list our basic meals, ideas or questions, products or recipes we've tried and liked, etc.
I just restarted Atkins this week and want to do strict Induction for a pretty long time so we can pick up other newcomers as we go perhaps? I know the technical questions of coarse should go to the seansoned experts but I would like a couple of 'buddies' to discuss our everyday thoughts and feelings and help each other get through this happily and successfully with the support of others just like us.
So if anyone out there who just started who need a support team of other novices (like me) please just start replying to this thread, okay? (otherwise I will be sad all day)

Yea!! So far it's just you and me but hopefully more will trickle in!
I actually am not a total newbie either. I joinded this site like 2 yrs. ago and did it for 2 or 3 months but got frustrated because my ketosticks didn't turn purple and I know I should have just kept going but I was stupid. I have done many other things since then and I actually did Atkins first about 30 years ago and did well. Every time I tried it after that I would only lose about 10 pounds and give up. I do want to stick with it this time and need some support so I am hoping we can support each other and anyone else that wants in!
I now have the book: "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution" which does explain induction and I'll be happy to give you any info from it you need. I used to have his very first book which I wish I still had. I am trying to follow that plan really which is basically the same but almost zero carbs in the beginning then gradually add some lettuce etc.
So Cool! Let's get this thing going! Woo Hoo!

BTW 53 POUNDS SINCE JULY IS AWESOME!!!!

You Rock!

Don't beat yourself up about the pizza, whats done is done, right? If we were all perfect we would'nt have gotten ourselves in this situation in the first place.
Good tip about pheasant, unfortunately they aren't around here but if we ever move back to the midwest I'm sure my hubby will hunt them too. Cool that you like wild game, so many people don't, especially women and it's crazy because they just say they don't like it and many have never tried it! He got drawn for deer this year and I'm hoping he gets one!

Thanks for joining me in this journey, let's make it a good one!

Hi gang, or should I just say "hi"?
So my hubby just made shrimp scampi but with Franks Red Hot (0 carbs) and was it yummy. Franks is the brand that the original buffalo wings place uses along with butter for their famous hot wings and that's exactly what it tasted like, very creamy and not too terribly hot. I never could use butter before because I was always counting calories or points so that was really decadent!

Made a pork loin roast today wrapped in bacon to keep it moist. We will basically use it like lunchmeat. Since it's Labor Day lots of pork and steaks etc. seem to be on sale so I got it for $1.77 a pound. Also stocked up on steaks and spareribs all on sale. Now is the time to stock up on the proteins, when they are on sale, if you have a freezer it's a good time to put it to use.

Have a great evening! p.s. I don't have spellcheck and can't use this one so sorry if I spell like I'm illiterate, really they are typos, I can spell I just try to rush through the typing.

Yeah! Glad you joined us Sandi!
I'm a city girl too, it's my husband who is Grizzley Adams or Davey Crockett! He hunts them, cleans them and cooks them! I've never had to fillet a fish or look at bloody fur or feathers. But I try almost everything with an open mind and usually like it, especially since I didn't have to cook it!

I agree this WOE is frustrating because it's not a miracle, and not all that quick and that's probably why we give up, that's why I did, but I swear I really want to stick with it this time and I need support so hopefully our little group can support each other.
I reflect back on all the mistakes I made before and am going to try to better.
Example: Heavy whipping cream (it said 0 carbs) with a little zero carb flavored sweetner, whip it up and you've got a nice bowl of awesome flavored whipped cream. No problem...right? Well I can't tell you the number of times I sat down and scarfed down the entire bowl! Like it was ice cream or something.
Also went crazy with the cheese. I would buy the stuff that said zero carbs so would eat it unlimited, I'm a cheesehead, originally from Wisconsin, what can I say?
Anyway I know this time I have to limit my cheese and heavy cream to 4 ounces a day. I KNEW I was overdoing it before but lied to myself, saying it's fine, it's zero carbs and we're supposed to be able to eat all we want.
No wonder I didn't lose weight, or enough weight.

I'm still eating way too much, like the amount of a Lumberjack but I'm trying to get through the first week of cravings so I totally pig out on the legal foods. *see, I just realized I'm making excuses again!

I need you guys to make me good, keep me in line, okay?

So let's challenge each other, help each other and if we stray we will pull that person back on track, okay?
So it's great you joined our little journey, can't wait to get to know you!

Any of you gals ever make the One Minute Muffin? They are awesome and okay for induction! I bought some Bob's Red Mill brand Flax meal at Walmart today for only like $3.47! (fyi: I 'think' it's also gluten free)
So now I've got to look for the recipe on the cooking thread. You must give it a try if you haven't. I will post the recipe here if you don't have it already!

1-Minute Muffin

In a tea cup,

Melt 1 or 2 tsp of butter or coconut oil (microwave for 5-10 seconds*)
Mix in 1/4 cup of flaxseed meal (and/or mix with almond meal, protein powder)
1/4 tsp of baking powder
1 egg
Sweetener to taste (i.e., 1-2 packets of Splenda or 1 TBS of SF syrup)
Microwave on high for 1 minute*
Turn out and let cool

The muffin may look kind of wet at first, but it dries quickly as it cools.
Eat warm with butter or wrap cooled muffin in plastic to eat later.

*cooking time may vary depending on your microwave, avoid overcooking

I use a small tupperware bowl and you can make this savory or sweet. That particular brand "Bob's Red Mill" Flax meal has 4 net carbs and 4 fiber therefore s/b zero carbs!

Happy Labor Day!
What's on the agenda for today? Any picnics or BBQ"s? We're planning on a couple racks of ribs on the Q (no BBQ sauce of coarse!)

Mike is dove hunting right now but should be home soon and then we are going to mall walk before the stores open to get some exercise. The doors open at 6 am but the stores don't open until 10 or 11 so all the folks there are walkers. We live in the NW area of the city and pretty close to "Sun City" which is strictly a retirement area so lots of old folks go there to walk, as well as all ages but it's pretty cute. We even have names for lots of the people. "Wheels" a spry old guy with a walker, "long stride", "high stepper", "backpackers", "the twins", "Tex", etc. you get the picture.
I try to go during the week also but it's not as much fun to go alone. I always wear scrubs because they are so comfy and I don't care if I get them sweaty so If the other walkers make up names for people mine would probably be "nurse". lol!


Later!