Atkins diet....

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i asked for your help a couple of weeks ago. there were a few of you who emailed me. i found the exercise ideas to be the most help. i went to the dr and i tipped the scales at 258lb :imbar i am only 5ft 3in tall. see i was not kidding when i said you may save a life here. alway he adviced me to do the atkins diet. this was on the 27th of this month. i ran out bought the book that day and began the diet the following one. i feel so much better already it is like i actually have energy now. the first two days i was the :devil: i could not have my bread! once i felt the energy to increase i was :D. well today i could not wait any longer and climbed on the scale. i lose 2lbs. i am 256lbs for me this is big in a good way:chuckle

here is the question: have any of you been on this diet? i hear so many different things about it. but the dr. is the one who pointed me is this direction.

thanks to all of you who offered a helping hand in my time of need!

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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.:idea: Any ideas???

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. :chuckle

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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

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

thats the increased liquid part of the diet

:rotfl: :rotfl: Sooooooooooooo truuuuuuuuuue!!

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.:idea: 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?

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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??

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?

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............... :balloons:

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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!!!

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............... :balloons:

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I decided to lose weight this summer before starting clinicals in the fall, and my mom bought me the South Beach Diet book. I started my diet the day after Easter, also started walking about 2-3 miles at least 4 times a week, and have lost 26 lbs...my goal is 24 more by the end of August. It is also low carb, but includes "good" carbs like fiber, and plenty of "good" fats like olive oil. Lots of veggies, cheese, small amount of lean meats, and fish. I think the biggest change is giving up sugar (learning to live with sweetners in small doses), and reading labels to avoid things like hydrogenated oils, which are in practically everything! No more sodas, or beer (:crying2: ), and very small amounts of bread, rice, and pasta, though none are allowed at first. I cook the same foods for the whole family, thank goodness the kids dig salads and veggies, and are learning to enjoy new foods like hummus and couscous, and sugar free pudding. Darn it if my hubby hasn't dropped lbs with me, and isn't even trying (didn't really need to lose much)...I'm a little envious of him! I think it is an easy diet to do, but it sounds like most people have the same good results with the Atkins, also.

Atkins also has good carbs..............................

Congratulations on the weight loss so far...................try using brown rice in place of the white rice, if you do have rice. :)

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Thanks, I will try the brown rice...by the way, how did you end up in Bangkok (sp?)

Thanks, I will try the brown rice...by the way, how did you end up in Bangkok (sp?)

Fell in love with the country, and opened a school over here. The rest as they say is history................. :)

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