Can someone review my menu???

[Natasha]

Hi guys I was wondering if some of you will review my menu and advised me if anything needs to be changed?

http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/Public...tml?Owner=nmt12

[DebbietheHugBug]

Re: Can someone review my menu???

Hi Are you on induction? Cashews are not allowed until the Nut Rung. The shakes and bars are highly discouraged because they tend to stop/stall people. The purpose of induction is to create a habit of eating whole and natural foods. The OWL rungs will help you re-introduce other foods back into your WOL gradually.

You need more veggies. Remember up to 3 cups/day. Other than that, doesn't look too bad.

[Natasha]

Re: Can someone review my menu???

Ok I will definetly take out nuts....I swore I read that properly but I guess not....anyone else?

[Brook]

Re: Can someone review my menu???

Debbie's right about the nuts and the junk-food bars. Nuts are to be added in during OWL, and the Atkins bars are just junk food. Anything that requires a degree in chemical engineering to pronounce the ingredients of is - not to mention the fuzzy math for the sugar alcohols (which I'd suggest doing some reading on - cuz for most of them the calorie count/carb count/glycemic load is comparable to sugar).

I'd definitely suggest adding more veggies- and I'm not a big fan of the "3 cup rule" - I'm a big believer for measuring/weighing your foods and sticking to net carb counts (net= minus fiber ONLY). But more veggies are definitely in order, and you'll find fresh veggies versus canned have more flavor

HTHS
~Brook

[Natasha]

Re: Can someone review my menu???

Thanks Brook.....I will do my best.....not the biggest fan of veggies

[Brook]

Re: Can someone review my menu???

I hear ya, Natasha. No one here got fat eating veggies. LOL But if you continue to do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've got.

The truth is that you have to relearn how to eat. You'll find as you progress through this WOE that your tastes will change. Not only that, but you'll start to learn to view food as the fuel for your body that it is.

I had attitudes and views concerning the majority of veggies just like you do - but if you take the time to go through the recipe sections, you'll find that there are ways you can prepare various veggies that you never thought about that you will find edible. You can do it - you really can. This is one of those things where you'll find...it really IS in your head.

~Brook

[Natasha]

Re: Can someone review my menu???

Well put Brook.....I did find that I was able to start eating Salads....I hate lettuce it make me regeratate.....But when I first started Atkins I was able to do it with much success...So i totally know what your talking about...

My problem was I half did Atkins....I was strong for a month .....then slacked off....I was strong for 2 months then slacked off.....I have learn that if I am going to do this I have to do it full blast....I have to love myself enough to wanna loose this weight which I do....I just have stay motivated......I know I can do this and I will ....with help from you all of course....thanks

[kbuchs]

Re: Can someone review my menu???

You can do it Natasha! Just look at the inspiration of people like Brook around here! It is hard to stay cheat free for me too but I keep getting on the wagon with intentions to do it! Gosh I didn't realize how cool fit day was- I think I'll use that tool now- thanks!

[Finelly]

Re: Can someone review my menu???

I hate salad, too. What I have found is this: melt butter or put olive oil in a pan and heat. Dump in 2 cups of raw spinach. Stir until the spinach is JUST wilting. Pour out onto a plate. Now you have two choices: add a tiny drop of vinegar or some lemon juice and eat just like that, or add some crumbled feta cheese. I eat it every day and it gets me thru the 2 cups of green leafy stuff so I cna then have a cup of zuchini or something!