The 'other' side of Atkins you may encounter.
1. Feeling a little 'plugged'
One thing to be wary is that one may get constipated especially since this program does not allow you to consume in great amounts food high in fibre. Dark leafy vegetables are allowed but not fruits. If you have experienced this, you will know it is an unpleasant experience and one best to avoid.
Solution is to mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husk in water and drink daily or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat brand on a salad or vegetables.
I find psyllium husk very bland sometimes hard to consume. Looks like sawdust, taste like it (well, I can imagine it will be quite close though personally I have not tasted sawdust before!!). So as a change I treat myself to an orange flavoured one – taste much better but note carbs may add up!!
2. Killer breadth
1. Feeling a little 'plugged'
One thing to be wary is that one may get constipated especially since this program does not allow you to consume in great amounts food high in fibre. Dark leafy vegetables are allowed but not fruits. If you have experienced this, you will know it is an unpleasant experience and one best to avoid.
Solution is to mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husk in water and drink daily or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat brand on a salad or vegetables.
I find psyllium husk very bland sometimes hard to consume. Looks like sawdust, taste like it (well, I can imagine it will be quite close though personally I have not tasted sawdust before!!). So as a change I treat myself to an orange flavoured one – taste much better but note carbs may add up!!
2. Killer breadth
Bad breath is from the production of ketones as you burn body fat and is a good sign that the diet is working. Ketone production is necessary for continuing weight loss. You may use chlorophyll (must be sugarless), eat more parsley and dark green, leafy vegetables, and be sure that your water intake is at least 8 or more glasses daily.
For me, I use a gargle and quite often (I am just so concious!). Alternatively you can also brush your teeth and tongue!! Also don’t forget to drink more water to wash away all the impurities!
Daily summary
Breakfast – Hardboiled eggs with mayo and bits of sausages. This time added dash of herbs and paprika….definitely a great idea!! Made sandwich kebabs for Master Prince and some tuna mayo sandwiches for DH. Can’t finish a can of tuna so might as well share them!
Lunch – Tuna with light may and cucumber
Snack – Slice of low fat cheese
Dinner – Store bought grilled chicken - teriyaki & ayam percik flavour. Erm, sad to say that they were on the dry side. But then could be explained as I was having the breast meat which tends to be the driest part. Added lots of sweet sauce (from the vegetables) for better flavour.
Eating this grilled chicken makes me miss my favourite chicken shop in Melb - think I missed their chicken salted chips more!! ha ha
Enough chicken to feed two armies families!! Needless to say, hi-5 to zero carbs.
Exercise – Brisk walk
Other comments – A little tired when I come back from my walk to make breakfast. Probably lack of food and thus energy. Could also be the rush to get out the door on time!!
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