Journey To A Healthy Weight

January 2015 finds us looking for an easier way to get thin and stay thin. Here im with one of my favorite sisters.

I am still watching my weight

This photo was taken a bought three years.

We need to continue loosing at least 2lbs. A week!

Drop Two Dress Sizes in 21 Days

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Thanksgiving! Then comes Christmas!

This is the most wonderful time of the year! The time from Thanksgiving to the time we enter the New Year. The very best time being the Christmas Season. The stores on the television stations have been advertising their Christmas deals for almost a month now. Thew can not say the word Christmas I guess so they call everything the Holiday dinners, the holiday tree and the holiday deals at the many different stores to shop in for all of your gifts.They also have been showing some of the old Christmas Movies and a few new ones too. When I have time to watch a few of them I really enjoy the romantic ones and the ones about families.

Now I want to get back to the eating part of this message. I have been limiting my intake of crackers, chips that are not made of corn and sweets. Today was the Thanksgiving Dinner at church. I had a wonderful time and the food was excellent! The fellowship with my church family was even better!
The Christmas Season is upon us and I will enjoy it thoroughly!

Getting Started~

Atkins Diet Food Lists for the Induction Phase

What to Eat, What Not to Eat, What to Phase In Afterward

By Laura Dolson

Updated September 23, 2013

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The following are allowable foods on the Induction Phase of the Atkins Diet. For foods with carbohydrate, limit total intake to 20 grams of net carbs.

Protein Foods

Most protein foods, such as meat, seafood and eggs, have little or no carbohydrate. However, there are some things to watch out for. Check out these tips on protein foods on a low-carb diet for details.

Vegetables

The bulk of the carbohydrate in the diet comes from vegetables. It is important to know the carbohydrate counts of the vegetables you are eating. Twelve to 15 grams per day (not counting fiber) should come from vegetables.

Cheeses

Most cheeses have less than a gram of carbohydrate per ounce, but check labels carefully, as some have more. Atkins allows 3-4 ounces per day during induction. Cream cheese is included in this, but specifically not cottage cheese, farmer's cheese, or other fresh cheeses.

Fats and Oils

People embarking on the Atkins eating plan are cautioned not to attempt to do a low-fat version of the diet. Adequate fat content is vital to the success of the diet. Atkins advises eating a balance of natural fats, and no trans fats at all. Here are some of the things Atkins says about fats and oils:

• Eat plenty of cold-water fish and other foods containing omega-3 fatty acids (but if pregnant be aware of FDA guidelines about fish consumption).


• Olive oil, especially those labeled virgin or extra-virgin, should be emphasized.


• For stir-frying, canola, peanut, and grapeseed oil are recommended, especially if "cold-pressed" or "expeller-pressed".


• Avoid corn, soy, safflower, and sunflower oil except in small amounts, and not heated (these have high amounts of omega-6 polyunsaturated fat). Again, cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oils are recommended. [Note from Laura: sunflower and safflower oils are now available made from seeds bred to have high levels of monounsaturated fat, and low levels of polyunsaturated Omega-6 fats. These are usually labeled "high oleic".]


• When choosing mayonnaise, choose regular full-fat mayonnaise, preferably using the guidelines above for types of oils used.


• When choosing salad dressings, the same rules apply, and watch for added sugars.


• Butter and other sources of saturated fat (e.g. coconut) are acceptable, but again should be eaten in balance with other fats.


• Don't use margarine unless it is trans-fat-free.

Beverages

Water is the vastly preferred beverage. Atkins advises eight 8-oz glasses per day. If you are hungry and it isn't a mealtime, try drinking water first -- you might just be thirsty. Soda water or carbonated water with sugar-free flavorings are okay. Do not drink any beverage with sugar in it, including juice and cider. Herbal teas, or decaffeinated coffee or tea are good choices, although some people can get away with drinking caffeine (you have to experiment to see if it triggers cravings or slows weight loss). Diet sodas sweetened with sucralose (Splenda) are acceptable. Clear broths are usually very low in carbs (but, as always, read labels).

Special Additional Foods

Small daily amounts of the following foods can be added (count the carbs, however):

• 2-3 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice
• 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream or one ounce of sour cream
• 10-20 olives
• Half a small avocado
• Controlled-carb convenience foods, such as low carb snack bars

Extra Fiber

Atkins recommends psyllium (the main ingredient in Metamucil and other fiber supplements) and flax seed meal for more fiber.

Sugar Substitutes

Atkins prefers sucralose (Splenda). Small amounts of saccharine (such as is in Sweet N Low) are acceptable. Note that the powdered forms of these sweeteners have added carbs, usually 1 grams per packed. Find out where to find liquid (no carb) sources of sucralose (Splenda). Next: Foods Forbidden on Induction, and What To Eat After Induction

Low-Carb Vegetables~

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Low-Carb Vegetables List

The Best and Worst Vegetables on a Low-Carb Diet

By Laura Dolson

Updated August 19, 2013

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Most vegetables are encouraged on low-carb diets. If you are considering using organic vegetables, check out this list of which fruits and vegetables have the most and least pesticides to help you guide your choices.

Quick Tip to Help You Remember Which Veggies Have the Most and Least Carbs

Low-Carb Vegetables

This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate per serving, but most are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total. For more information about each vegetable, including carbs, calories, glycemic index, and recipes, click on the vegetables that have a link.

 

Low-Carb Vegetables

This list is roughly arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate per serving, but most are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total. For more information about each vegetable, including carbs, calories, glycemic index, and recipes, click on the vegetables that have a link.

• Sprouts, alfalfa and other small seeds (sprouted legumes have more carb)
• Greens – lettuce, spinach, chard, etc.
• Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
• Radicchio and endive count as greens
• Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
• Bok Choy
• Bamboo Shoots
• Celery
• Radishes
• Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
• Mushrooms
• Cabbage (or sauerkraut)
• Jicama
• Avocado
• Asparagus
• Okra
• Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
• Green Beans and Wax Beans
• Fennel
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Peppers
  • Green Bell Peppers
  • Red Bell Peppers
  • Jalapeno Peppers
• Summer Squash
• Zuchinni
• Brussels Sprouts
• Scallions or green onions
• Snow Peas/Snap Peas/Pea Pods
• Tomatoes
• Eggplant
• Tomatillos
• Artichokes
• Turnips
• Pumpkin
• Rutabagas
• Spaghetti Squash
• Celery Root (Celeriac)
• Carrots
• Onions
• Leeks
• Water Chestnuts (note: water chestnuts are starchy root vegetables, but usually used in smaller quantities than other root vegetables)

Starchy (High Carb) Vegetables

The main vegetables to be avoided when reducing carbohydrates are the starchier and sweeter vegetables:

• Carrots (some diets flag carrots as a problem, though they are lower in carbs than others in this group)
• Beets
• Peas
• Winter Squashes, such as acorn and butternut
• Water Chestnuts
• Parsnips
• Potatoes in all forms
• Sweet Potatoes
• Corn
• Plantains

Eating Healthy~

We have been canning healthy foods such as Tomatoes, Pickles and freezing the Green Beans. We Have frozen Peaches and Apples. Also I have made several pints of Relish from our Peppers and Cucumbers. I add the best Onions in my recipe. They are Vadalia Onions! I wanted to tell you that I tried to make Tomato Preserves from our Yellow Tomatoes. The second try turned out pretty good!

I hope that my family likes them too!