[Saved_by_Grace]

Lol..you go girl!:hatparty: Passing the chip aisle is the first of many steps in the battle....

Originally Posted by SCmomof3

I am so proud of myself! I went to the grocery store to pick up milk and a couple odds and ends. Doritos are on sale buy one get one free, and I didn't buy any!!!!

[alexillytom]

Are olives acceptable during the induction phase of Atkins?

Thanks,

Debbie

[Mandarella]

I have a question...I need to drop some post baby weight but I don't eat meat...is there a sample menu somewhere for a vegetarian Atkins diet?? Is there such a thing, I know alot of the protien is suppossed to come from meat but I just can't do it, I actually can get physically ill around even the smell of meat (when it's strong enough) when I have to cook it for my family. I haven't eaten meat since I was very small, I'm not sure if it' the texture or smell but I just can't do it. Any ideas???

[manna]

I tried Atkins for all of about 3 days. I just don't like meat enough to stay on that diet long term.... handling raw meat kind of grosses me out.

[teeituptom]

Originally Posted by alexillytom

Are olives acceptable during the induction phase of Atkins?

Thanks,

Debbie

Olives are always acceptable with a Very Dry Martini wrapped around them

thats the increased liquid part of the diet

[studentNY]

Originally Posted by teeituptom

Olives are always acceptable with a Very Dry Martini wrapped around them

thats the increased liquid part of the diet

Sooooooooooooo truuuuuuuuuue!!

[suzanne4]

Originally Posted by mandarellas

I have a question...I need to drop some post baby weight but I don't eat meat...is there a sample menu somewhere for a vegetarian Atkins diet?? Is there such a thing, I know alot of the protien is suppossed to come from meat but I just can't do it, I actually can get physically ill around even the smell of meat (when it's strong enough) when I have to cook it for my family. I haven't eaten meat since I was very small, I'm not sure if it' the texture or smell but I just can't do it. Any ideas???

Tofu can be substituted for meat. Do you eat cheeses? You need to get the protein in, what do you normally use for your protein sources?

[Mandarella]

Yes, cheese is my weakness, if it has cheese I will usually eat it. I eat cheese, eggs, peanut butter, soy kernels, etc.
Do you think it can be done??

Originally Posted by suzanne4

Tofu can be substituted for meat. Do you eat cheeses? You need to get the protein in, what do you normally use for your protein sources?

[suzanne4]

Have you tried any of the meat substitutes, made from soy?
Other suggestions for some meals: grilled portobello mushroom cap topped with cheese, grilled oninon, and tomatoes; shaghetti squash with grilled summer vegetables and soy protein; flourless quiche made with eggs, spinach, grilled onions, cream or sour cream, and whatever other ingredients that you have around. Try to get in as much spinach as you possibly can as this will help with your iron stores, as well as supply other nutrients. It can be in salad form, spinach dip, steamed, creamed, etc.

Hope that this helps...............

[Mandarella]

Actually those are REALLY great ideas...I eat all of those things. You have been really helpful, thank you!!!!! I will have to get some recipe ideas. thanks again!!!

Originally Posted by suzanne4

Have you tried any of the meat substitutes, made from soy?
Other suggestions for some meals: grilled portobello mushroom cap topped with cheese, grilled oninon, and tomatoes; shaghetti squash with grilled summer vegetables and soy protein; flourless quiche made with eggs, spinach, grilled onions, cream or sour cream, and whatever other ingredients that you have around. Try to get in as much spinach as you possibly can as this will help with your iron stores, as well as supply other nutrients. It can be in salad form, spinach dip, steamed, creamed, etc.

Hope that this helps...............