The heart specialist last week said I had to give up some weight and lose the salt. I was already clearing out the house and ready to start a new diet this past Monday.
Because of my allergies I do better on a low carb diet. I love meat and veggies more than anything. I hate low fat diets and can barely last more than a month or two on them. I tried it before and lasted a couple of months. I dropped 20 lbs. When I switched to low carb I stalled after another 10 lbs. Over this past winter I have gained that back and another 8 pounds. I am almost 400 lbs and have to make this try work.
I set up a plan that is a mix of Dukan, Stillman, and Atkins.
Part one - 2-5 days of Stillman/Dukan protein only until I go into ketosis.
Part two - Atkins - add in 3c veggies per day, mostly greens and mostly raw
Part three - in one to 3 months when I am showing a steady weight loss I will follow Atkins/Dukan suggestions to rework a little and begin adding other things. First a cup of yogurt per day, 2-4 weeks later a piece of fruit per day, 2-4 weeks later a serving of homemade artisan bread per day or once every few days. If I stop losing I can cut these back to every other day or once every three days. The major thing is to allow a little variety in my life so I don't fail.
Mon was rough. I ate every two to three hours. I tried to keep it to one serving of meat but it added up to about 8 servings over the course of the day. That is typical for the first few days of low carb but give it 3 or 4 days and you begin to lose your appetite. I was also very busy (for me) all day doing laundry, spraying weeds, cleaning house, etc so that helped amp up the cravings too.
Tues was raining and I spent the day in bed and managed to get by on 3 meals. B-a 3ou steak; L-a grilled chicken breast D-my tuna/horseradish salad*.
Wed - another wet and cold day spent in bed. B-3ou steak; L-grilled chicken breast; D-LC cheeseburger**.
*Tuna Horseradish salad - I was served a crabmeat dip that included horseradish many years ago. I enjoyed it but wanted something cheaper and to make it into a salad so I switched to tuna. This requires 2 cans drained tuna, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, 2 tbsp grated horseradish, add a couple of tablespoons of mayo to give it a salad consistency. I like to make it a few hours to one day early to allow it to mellow in the fridge. It gives it a sharper taste. Also I have played with it over the years. When my sinuses are acting up or I have a cold I add more horseradish. When I am watching my fat intake I try to keep the mayo and cheese amounts lower. So adjust it according to your own tastes and needs.
** Low Carb Cheeseburger - two burger patties, cooked; two slices of cheese; a dab of mayo and a dash of ketchup. Stack the burgers and cheese and add the condiments just like on a regular cheeseburger and serve. If you are allowed veggies you can put a thin slice each of tomato, onion, and/or pickle on top then wrap it all in large lettuce leaves and eat like a sandwich.
OK I am off to bed. It is 3am and the other thing on my to do list is to eventually try to get myself back on days. I have been going to bed at 7 or 8 am so this is early for me but I will try LOL.
Happy Dieting
Linda B in TN:)
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