I don’t know why I do this to myself but it is not the first time. In fact, I always seem to push myself or give myself more torture – a sadist at heart perhaps? Just when I decide to do something for myself, I also have great urges to bake and explore more yummy food!
Fingers cross that I will have the required will power.
First thing first, for a low carb diet (there, I finally said it) you need to Be organized!!
Woke up this morning and found that eggs I have in the fridge are 2 months pass its use by date! Darn, really hate these set backs. Postponing my start seems like a great idea at the moment, especially when my eyes saw a juicy blood red plum, waiting for me. I mean fruits are good aren’t they, high in fibre and rich in vitamins.
With great will power, I returned the wrapped plum to the fridge.
I’ll grab some food later with some comfort knowledge that a café near work sells soft boiled eggs.
Tips on doing the Atkins:
- No fruits and starchy food whatsoever.
- Limited ration on ‘allowed’ vegetables, even then stay FAR away from root vegetables e.g. potatoes, pumpkin, etc.
- Eat, don’t go hungry or skips otherwise more than not it will end in regretful repercussions and tears.
- Stock up on the right type of food. Btw, this diet is not cheap. In fact, investing on the right food tips the spending right off the scale – well I try consoling myself that it is for two weeks only.
- No caffeine, tea, juice or carbonated drinks. I normally treat myself to soda water if I really need an aerated drink.
- Tell family and friends so that if you get ‘grumpy/moody’ they will understand!!
- Avoid any form of starchy foods and label them as ‘bad’ e.g. rice, noodles, bread, cereal, pasta etc.
- Exercise – some light exercise is recommended as this builds body mass and tones body as you lose weight.
- Be reasonable and flexible in approaching the diet – of course be strict in not consuming junk carbs like chips, crisp, pizza and the like but if your body is signalling that something is not quite right, then adjust accordingly.
- Consume nuts only after induction phase.
- Drinks lots of water.
Stats – scales pointed at 55kg but I think its wrong as it is forever pointing at 55kg so safer to add 2 additional kgs.
Waist measurement - ???? Didn't have a tape measure handy so I’ll update later.
Daily summary
Breakfast – skipped (as I had heavy Ramadan buffet last night which was still sitting tight in the tummy. As mentioned above, I would not recommend skipping as it always lead to snacking and craving – which is bad!)
Lunch – Soft boiled eggs
Snack – Seaweed
Dinner – Steamed broccoli and chicken Opps, sad to report that I gave the diet a bump since my mum cooked something especially for me and I’ve looking forward to – see below for pix. So best advice here is to inform family and friends a few days in advance so they are aware and plan accordingly. Yes, I was naughty and only sprang this on her last minute. Also I had a coffee-catch up drink with some friends visiting from overseas and couldn’t act up oddly though I know they would have understood.
Other comments – Its tough to curb a craving. Best to keep distracted and busy. Also having too many invites out is probably best avoided during this time!
Side note – need to do some food shopping tonight so that I will be better prepared for the next few days.
Disclaimer – I do not claim to be a ‘guru’ in nutrition or the Aktins diets. I only hope my story serves as an inspiration to others like me struggling to lose some unwanted pounds and to offer a source on ideas on what to eat in Asia. My knowledge is based on what I have read over the years and what has worked previously for me.
Here is what that tempt me over the line....Seafood Pasta
Plump and juicy scallops, bought last week.
Seafood pasta with creamy white wine sauce, was really lovely!
Here's my plate of yummy goodness.
side dish #1 - brocolli and cauliflower in ham cream sauce. So sinful but satisfying.
side dish #2 - Saute potatoes, sausages and peas. A great combination.
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