geraldine 51 's dagbok, 12 maj 10

Geraldine, are ou recording every single thing that you eat, even just the bite of this, or the one radish picked from the salad before dinner? In the book by Dr. Atkins, he recommends adding more fat if you stall or start gaining. And aim for 1500-1700 calories a day. I personally try for 1800-2000 a day, but don't always get there, but at least get to 1500 for the most part. I keep my percentages at about 65-70% fat, 20-25% protein, and 5% carbs. Good luck, hope you figure out what is happening. 

And what kind of puppy is that? He is absolutely adorable!!! 

Thanks, I do try to record everything, and I don't allow even a lick of the fingers so I think possibly it is my salt intake, even though I don't add salt I end up being at 2000 plus a day. Ridiculous. I will try to increase my calories. Thanks again. 

That is the puppy from hell. His name is Barkley, and because I was trapped in my dark cave I thought I needed a buddy to get me back in life. Well, this is a little like overkill. He is a lab, golden retreiver, shepherd muttley. He is highly intelligent, an Alpha, and probably one of the most challenging individuals I have ever met. He can make me laugh my butt off, or sweat with the exertion of trying to win the battle. Be careful what you wish for. By the way he is now 6 months old and about three times larger. I will post a new picture. Bye 

Awesome, we have 4 dogs. A chocolate lab that weighs about 120, a border collie that weighs about 65-70 (our smallest), a great pyrenees/australian shepherd mix, and a greyhound/black lab mix. We also have 6 cats, 3 turtles, and 1 alligator (she is my oldest sons, we are merely gator sitting....for the last 2 years, lol). Your pup is sooo cute. I love the way he looks. 

And I have several of those alphas who want to be the boss. It makes life very interesting at times. And you are so right, they can definately make you laugh, and really make you sweat! But they bring so much joy and laughter, that it is well worth the effort. Have a wonderful day, and thanks for sharing. Give Barkley a big hug for me!! LOL 

Remember Geraldine, we depise quoting from the book.  

Sorry for using the info from the book Geraldine. Just trying to help. I have been using Dr. Atkin's info for this diet, as he was the expert, not me, so that is where I go when I need help. I often use the original which I bought in 1972 and the one that he wrote in 2002. I don't have a copy of the new one, though so it may be different. Sorry if I upset you by quoting the book!