Posted: 2/2/2017 8:39:02 PM EDT
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Trying to lose about 30-40 lbs. I am about two weeks into my diet and I am down 10 lbs. I am trying to eat low carb and no sugar. It's getting pretty hard now. I want a Mountain Dew pretty bad now. I am getting tired of eating the same things already. I need some healthy ideas. I normally eat veggies and almonds and jerky as a snack. Sometimes often meals at Lunch because I am always on the go. I grilled some halibut tonight for dinner with mushrooms. What do you guys suggest I should look into?
I used to always eat pizza and burgers and a large soda every day. I have not had any of this since I started |
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I would recommend using the "My Fitness Pal" app, set your activity level to sedentary, and lose 2 lbs a week. After entering your current weight it will give you the amount of calories you need to consume to lose 2 lbs a week. No diet, eat what you want, but stay in your caloric range. If you must have pizza then you will have less calories the est of the day.
I have lost 20 lbs so far this month, and it is very easy to do. But you must log everything you eat, if you don't your only cheating yourself. Calories in, Calories out. Simple |
| IMHO restricting the things you love is going to set you up for failure. You're doing well so why not have a cheat day every week or 10 days. Lots of people incorporate these into their program and do quite well with them. It does not have to be all or nothing. You're down 10 pounds which is great so if you gain 2 back during a cheat day and then lose another 5 you're still ahead after 14 days. You can even make it just 1 meal every week where you ate some of things you miss. No need to be a pig either on for that meal, but eat what you are craving/miss and the overall diet/way of life will last you much longer. |
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Zucchini noodles and meatballs with a low carb pasta sauce like mezzeta
Pork shoulder browned then slowcooked in chicken broth with daikon, spinach, and a small amount of tomatoes (plus spices) Same pork shoulder shredded the next day and browned under broiler and served on lettuce wraps with guacamole Wings with a dry rub (like the buffalo wild wings buffalo dry rub) Bacon cheeseburger on boston bib lettuce lettuce wrap tacos grilled chicken ceasar salad without croutons Pho broth with shiratake noodles Dry rub pork/beef ribs slow cooked Bratwurst and sauerkraut Lots of eggs and bacon Fried chicken made with a small amount of almond flour for the breading and then pan friend in bacon fat. Served with mashed cauliflower and hot sauce Stir fry with riced cauliflower or shiritake noodles |
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Seltzer - I prefer plain but there are zero-cal flavored - is my go-to drink over colas.
Atkins limited caffeine, my understanding is that paleo/keto/etc. flavors of low-carb do not. I like unsweetened ice tea as a zero carb/calorie caffeine vehicle. You can grill up chicken a million ways, or just dice & mix with mayo. Have it with some garlic sautéed broccoli, or a green salad. Steak as far as the eye can see. Cheese burgers sans buns. |
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Don't get discouraged when your weight loss slows, you dumped a lot of water weight and the first fat loss is pretty easy.
From my experience, a diet that doesn't allow you to eat what you like, is unsustainable. My weight would bounce up and down because I'd push really hard for a few weeks then I'd slip. Now I do high protein, moderate carb (around 120-150g) and I've been able to easily keep weight off for over a year and I don't feel like I'm restricted food wise. Get an app to track your diet, makes it super easy to retrain your body to proper portions and you'll eventually be able to do it in your head. |
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IMHO restricting the things you love is going to set you up for failure. You're doing well so why not have a cheat day every week or 10 days. Lots of people incorporate these into their program and do quite well with them. It does not have to be all or nothing. You're down 10 pounds which is great so if you gain 2 back during a cheat day and then lose another 5 you're still ahead after 14 days. You can even make it just 1 meal every week where you ate some of things you miss. No need to be a pig either on for that meal, but eat what you are craving/miss and the overall diet/way of life will last you much longer. |
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Check out the enormous KETO thread.
You are craving sugar because you haven't replaced it with fat. DO NOT BELIEVE that it's calories in/calories out. That's old science. "Eat Less Move More" was a campaign funded by the Coca Cola Company and Archer Daniels Midland. You want LCHF-- Low Carb High Fat. Easy and quick: DietDoctor.com Sign up for the FREE 2 week plan. Also join free for a couple weeks I think. Watch as many videos there as possible; follow their instructions if you can. You can start the 2 week cycle this Sunday afternoon. And no, I am not affiliated with them. I spent months figuring things out on my own, and am amazed at how well they lay it out there for a beginner. |
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Fruit. It contains sugar, but it's a far cry from the sugar in Mountain Dew. After a month with no soda or candy you will be amazed at how delicious fruit really is. After two months you will be disgusted if you try a Kit Kat, funny how your taste adjusts. Fruit is good for you--- if you restrict it to six weeks a year and make sure it is a varietal from Paleolithic times. If you have metabolic damage, which it sounds like the OP has, you will need to lay off fruit, at least for awhile. Super Low Carb Moderate Protein High Fat |
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IMHO restricting the things you love is going to set you up for failure. You're doing well so why not have a cheat day every week or 10 days. Lots of people incorporate these into their program and do quite well with them. It does not have to be all or nothing. You're down 10 pounds which is great so if you gain 2 back during a cheat day and then lose another 5 you're still ahead after 14 days. You can even make it just 1 meal every week where you ate some of things you miss. No need to be a pig either on for that meal, but eat what you are craving/miss and the overall diet/way of life will last you much longer. Yes, you want to eat healthier overall, and be sure your protein is up with lifting. You'll get better quality loss that way, aka preserving muscle. Ensure adequate protein & fat and you don't have to worry about the rest. Calorie tracker apps make it much easier. I remember putting everything I ate in Excel. Everyone thought I was nuts. 
A few ways you can do it. 1. Have a psuedo-cheat day, eat one of your favorite items like a burger or pizza, keeping within your calorie budget for the day. 2. Have a cheat day, where you go over your budget by a moderate amount, like 500 calories. Cheat days are not all that bad. In fact, after a month a few cheat days can do you good. Info I remember from a long time ago - when you diet, at first you lose more fat than muscle. Over time though, that ratio changes and you'll be losing more fat. It's really significant at 2 weeks. It's you body's way of adapting to the reduced caloric intake - fat doesn't burn calories, muscle does. So it burns muscle to lower your requirement. Having a few cheat days can help break that cycle. YMMV and all that, but like Sandman67 and others have posted, completely eliminating foods you love sets you up for failure. Mentally the diet will always be a chore. Of course, if all you eat is junk food, you need a change. Moderation is the key. Some people can flip 100% clean diet lifestyle change - like a tiny fraction of a percent of the population. |
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I would recommend using the "My Fitness Pal" app, set your activity level to sedentary, and lose 2 lbs a week. After entering your current weight it will give you the amount of calories you need to consume to lose 2 lbs a week. No diet, eat what you want, but stay in your caloric range. If you must have pizza then you will have less calories the est of the day. I have lost 20 lbs so far this month, and it is very easy to do. But you must log everything you eat, if you don't your only cheating yourself. Calories in, Calories out. Simple Quoted:
I would recommend using the "My Fitness Pal" app, set your activity level to sedentary, and lose 2 lbs a week. After entering your current weight it will give you the amount of calories you need to consume to lose 2 lbs a week. No diet, eat what you want, but stay in your caloric range. If you must have pizza then you will have less calories the est of the day. I have lost 20 lbs so far this month, and it is very easy to do. But you must log everything you eat, if you don't your only cheating yourself. Calories in, Calories out. Simple This. I have logged calories and tracked macros for almost a year with that app. It's amazing how much you can learn about yourself and your body once you aren't guessing or rounding out numbers in your head. I can't imagine keeping accurate track of my diet without something like this now. Quoted:
I just feel like a cheat day is like two steps backwards Cheat days are a must for long term dieting. If you log your calories you can do 45 minutes to an hour of cardio, log it, and visibly spend them on your cheat day without taking any steps backwards. Set your protein goals higher and fat/carb gloals slightly lower. High protein foods like protein cookies and shakes make for decent flavor-filled snacks. If you feel hungry things like the flavored tuna packs offer low calories/carbs/fats while having a lot of protein and taste. Drink a ton of water, it helps make you feel fuller, cycles waste faster, and helps your body process more protein. |
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Fruit is good for you--- if you restrict it to six weeks a year and make sure it is a varietal from Paleolithic times. If you have metabolic damage, which it sounds like the OP has, you will need to lay off fruit, at least for awhile. Super Low Carb Moderate Protein High Fat Baby steps. Any fruit is better than Mountain Dew. |
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Take american cheese and break it into 9 small squares. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Put on parchment paper under the broiler, set to low. When it starts to brown, remove it. Flip it and broil again.
It tastes like a cheez-it but has a fraction of the carbs - like 3 instead of 9. Also, dill pickles are low carb. String cheese is a nice snack. Sugar free jello with a dab of whipped cream, mixed together is a great alternative to ice cream. Olives are an option. Get sugar free flavored powders to add to water for flavor, they even make carbonated ones now. These are usually with the powdered lemonades, teas. Not with the sodas. Im 24 days into my atkins induction and have lost 20lbs. |
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Are you against using meal services to add variety? It may be cost prohibitive but its an idea
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Trying to lose about 30-40 lbs. I am about two weeks into my diet and I am down 10 lbs. I am trying to eat low carb and no sugar. It's getting pretty hard now. I want a Mountain Dew pretty bad now. I am getting tired of eating the same things already. I need some healthy ideas. I normally eat veggies and almonds and jerky as a snack. Sometimes often meals at Lunch because I am always on the go. I grilled some halibut tonight for dinner with mushrooms. What do you guys suggest I should look into? I used to always eat pizza and burgers and a large soda every day. I have not had any of this since I started |
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Are you against using meal services to add variety? It may be cost prohibitive but its an idea Screw that, make your own. Meal prep is one of the best ways to stick to a diet. Every Sunday we make around 20 trays with salmon, pork loin, chicken breast, etc., some steamed veggies, and either rice or potatoes. Weigh the portions making them easy to track, and it solves a lot of the problems with being short on time or not feeling like making something to eat, especially at work for lunch. We make a pan of eggs and bake them in the oven and cut them into squares for premade breakfast too. It makes it super easy to stay on track. Remember, don't avoid carbs completely, carbs give you most of your energy. Just limit them to a viable percentage of your macro diet. 
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I just feel like a cheat day is like two steps backwards It's not for everybody, some people can't just do a little bit, which is all you should do. I like to joke that I lost 60 lb eating cinnamon rolls. What I did was allow myself to get one of those big gourmet ones every weekend, but that was it. No sweets otherwise and minimal carbs throughout the rest of the week. If you can't limit yourself to something like that, then having a weekly "cheat meal" probably isn't for you, but if you can do it, it will help a ton. You can fight the cravings better by knowing that it's not that far away. Also, ignore anybody who says you need to exercise a bunch to lose weight. While staying fit is indeed a good thing, it is entirely separate from losing weight. |
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Trying to lose about 30-40 lbs. I am about two weeks into my diet and I am down 10 lbs. I am trying to eat low carb and no sugar. It's getting pretty hard now. I want a Mountain Dew pretty bad now. I am getting tired of eating the same things already. I need some healthy ideas. I normally eat veggies and almonds and jerky as a snack. Sometimes often meals at Lunch because I am always on the go. I grilled some halibut tonight for dinner with mushrooms. What do you guys suggest I should look into? I used to always eat pizza and burgers and a large soda every day. I have not had any of this since I started Two weeks, you're likely feeling "Atkins flu" or "low carb flu". It should soon be over, just stay the course. Keep some low carb foods ready to go as snacks, such as hard boiled eggs and canned sardines. Start every day with a good breakfast, scrambled eggs and bacon works. Have a Big Ass Salad (trademarked term from Mark's Daily Apple) every day or every other day, lots of variety there. The roasted chickens available at most Megamarts can be good, depending on how they were seasoned. I used to drink Mt. Dew every day, do NOT go back to that or your diet will fail big time. Keep at it and you will succeed. |
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Also, ignore anybody who says you need to exercise a bunch to lose weight. While staying fit is indeed a good thing, it is entirely separate from losing weight. Quoted:
Also, ignore anybody who says you need to exercise a bunch to lose weight. While staying fit is indeed a good thing, it is entirely separate from losing weight. Uhh wut? That statement is absurd. You lose weight by burning more calories than you intake. This is accomplished through either reduced calories thru diet, or burning extra calories through exercise. . Dieting holds an equal share in potentially losing weight as exercise. The main difference aside from caloric intake is building muscle and endurance helps you maintain weight loss through an increased metabolism, which simply dieting does not achieve. You can diet forever, or you can build muscle and eat normally without gaining as much bad weight. Losing weight without exercise is why people rebound all the time, especially when they do things like cut out carbs. It isnt sustainable. Quoted:
Trying to lose about 30-40 lbs. I am about two weeks into my diet and I am down 10 lbs. I am trying to eat low carb and no sugar Sugar is a carb. |
