Hey everyone, i was wondering, should I be watching my fat intake as well as my carbs?? I dont want excess fat in my body, that isnt gettin burned away???

Take a leap of faith on this one here and just try to go 14 days wihtout even thinking about your fat intake.

Its hard after being indoctrinated in the low fat dogma for so long, but just give it 14 days. If you dont see a difference and feel 100% better, then I'd look to see if fat was too high.

I've lost weight and feel better even though I had 209 grams of fat in a day.

lol thanks i will take ur word on this one!!!

I read a story on the Atkins' web site (sorry, don't have the URL handy) that suggests that too much PROTEIN can inhibit weight loss. Apparently protein, unlike fat, has the ability to convert to glucose when consumed in excess.

So, it may be that consuming a bit more fat in relation to the protein may be an OK thing.

Just passing on some info from a story I read, not a recommendation. Certainly not based on any scientific knowledge on my part, so take it for what it is worth.

--jim

If you are just starting, then you should IN NO WAY be concerned with fat intake. Generally, people will low carb for a little while and get fairly close to goal before they start worrying about fat and/or calories. And some people (such as our Mod Maggie) was able to make it all the way to goal without counting one calorie or fat gram. She simply stuck with the carb counting and that’s it. It’s an individual thing.

Just remember, healthy fats are a REQUIREMENT for the body. Ever heard of something called Essential Fatty Acids? “Essential” is the operative word there. They are necessary for various body functions and construction so please, don’t be afraid of them. Fats are necessary for the insulation of vital organs, healthy skin and hair, and the manufacture of hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain.

Refined carbs are the TRUE enemy, not healthy fats. Olive oil, coconut oil, lard, butter, etc. should be a part of every healthy diet. Stay clear of hydrogenated oils as they contain trans fatty acids and cause further free radical damage in the body.

I hope that helps. Welcome aboard!


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ok so in that case...is lunch meat ok..i eat it like rolled up , ya know like it comes on deli platters..no bread of course...but i have people telling me 'o no lunch meat is so fatty dont eat it'..my diet mostly consist of..meat that i cook whether it be steak, pork chops, tenderloin, or itialian sausage, eggs for breakfast, and chicken salad or tuna fish..with mayo!! buti feel like im eating so much...but i guess if its no carbs it doesnt matter right???

Yup! You can eat all of that, ya might wanna watch the salt cause it might make you retain water(drink a ton of that) and eat only until you feel satisfied. It does feel totaly against all rules at first , but after while you get used to it, and learn to fend off the white food..bread sugar noodles rice you know all that processed starchy sh!t.

Jackie

yea i started on the 29th and i lost 2 lbs...but thats it!! i weighed myself on the 3rd..two lbs less..then i weighed myself again on monday...same weight :-( i was distraught!!! im like what am i doing wrong!! am i doing anything wrong..or is that normal...

Please try to relax. Be patient, and remember that low-carb is not a "quick fix." It takes time for your body to adjust to the new "chemistry" of nutrients--not to mention the time it takes to learn a whole new lifestyle, or WOE (way of eating) as we call it.

Lunch meats like bologna or salami are probably not the best choice early on. These have lots of salt and nitrates (or is it nitrites?) Anyway, extra chemicals. Better to choose plain sliced turkey or beef from the deli platter. Sausage often has sugar in it, so I'd avoid that, too.

I love tuna or chicken salad made with mayo, and deviled eggs. Don't worry about the fat content. I often eat as much as 65-70% fat. It sounds scary, but it's part of the deal.

Drink the water. And stay off the scales!

Barb L.
Started Atkins January 2003
162/135/140

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ok so in that case...is lunch meat ok..i eat it like rolled up , ya know like it comes on deli platters..no bread of course...but i have people telling me 'o no lunch meat is so fatty dont eat it'..my diet mostly consist of..meat that i cook whether it be steak, pork chops, tenderloin, or itialian sausage, eggs for breakfast, and chicken salad or tuna fish..with mayo!! buti feel like im eating so much...but i guess if its no carbs it doesnt matter right??? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You are eating your veggies, right?

Veggies are an important part of the low carb way of eating (WOE).

FWIW, when I first started I did pretty well eating sausages and bacon. As I got close to goal, I found they slowed my weight loss. I'm a slow loser anyway, so I cut way back on the salty, processed meats.

Remember, too, that it is normal for weight to flucate by 2-3 lbs. Often that's just the variable amount of water in our bodies.

You may want to take your measurements and use those values to track your progress. Many people find they lose inches even when the scale stays the same. It's good to have another benchmark - the scale doesn't tell the whole story.

~~~Teelbee

174 (Mar. 2002, highest weight), 164 (Jan. 2003, begin LC)
164/133/137-134
remember, amateurs built the Ark, professionals built the Titanic

I agree with Barb, I would skip the lunch meat. Once or twice a week perhaps but not every day.

Things like lunch meats, pepperoni, sausages (all types), bacon, and any other processed meats, have lots of sodium and nitrates. These really shouldn't make up the bulk of your meat intake.

Try to stick to fresh, natural meats as much as possible. For instance, you could bake your own roast beef on Sunday and then slice it up for snacking throughout the week. You'd have your lunch meat but not have to buy the processed stuff.

If you don't want to hassle with that, stick to chicken salad, egg salad, and tuna salad for lunches. It's quick and easy and tastes great.

Be sure you're not eating too much cheese. Try to keep it to 2oz a day. If you're eating too much, it can stall you.

Are you eating any Atkins, or other, low carb bars? These contain sugar alcohols and can stall you as well.

How's your water intake? If it isn't a gallon a day, you should up it.




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well..yea i gotta stop wit the cheese..o but i love it!! lol but im gonna cut back..i just started drinkin more water...god its a pain in the butt haveing to pee all day long but i guess thats what u gotta do..nope..no snack bars or anything here..i dont eat sugar anymore...o lord how i miss pasta...:-) I have another question..how often should one eat a day?? Is three meals better then many smaller meals throughout the day??

i dont eat as many veggies as i should i guess...its so hard to measure them... i wish i had a tape measure!!!

If you find yourself hungry frequently, 4-5 smaller meals may be the way for you to go.

If you seem to be fine between meals, don't lack energy, get tired, etc., then 3 meals a day is fine.

It's an individual thing.

Try each one for about a week, and see which one makes you feel the best.

I know if I wake up with a growling tummy, I have to graze all day. If I wake up and I'm not hungry, I can just eat 3 meals, and be done with it.

(296/222/135) 04/01/03
The Downward Spiral Begins

I generally do best with 2-3 meals and 2-3 snacks. It depends on how my day is going but one thing is for sure, if I go too long (like 6+ hours) without food, I’m he!! On wheels! Get out of my way I have to eat! LOL My body does not like it when my blood sugar gets too low.

I like ShrinkyDink’s suggestion to try each way for a week or so and see how it goes. For some people, it’s a lot easier to just plan 3 meals and for others, they like to be able to snack. That’s me. I like feeding myself a few times throughout the day; not just breakie, lunch and dinner.




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