Can you overdo it on eggs?

[andrrreag]

I ate 9 eggs today. I made deviled eggs and I was hungry in between meals. I still haven't eaten dinner yet, and I am wondering if the protein content in eggs could stall my weight loss. On average, I eat about 4 eggs per day, except for today.

My menu for today:

Breakfast: 3 pieces bacon, 3 eggs.

Lunch: 1 cup salad, 3 eggs (deviled).

Snack: 3 eggs (deviled)

[Moochiecat]

I believe Dr. Atkins said 3 to 4 eggs a day, so 9 is a bit up there.
Why all the eggs? Careful about overdoing it on any foods and letting boredom set in.
As long as your ratio's are within the correct range (see the Fitday sticky in this forum) then you're fine.

[Anubus]

I doubt it will stall you, but 9 eggs is a bit excessive for one day lol

[ditien]

:wave :wave Hello guys,
just had to chip in i cant remember reading about the eggs being 3 or 4 so thanks for that information. I usually have like 6 eggs daily. They are my replacement for rice i have like an egg with some meat stew and veggies for lunch or better yet tuna and egg cant resist it. it goes down well. Ill be cutting back now on the eggs.
Thanks again for the info.

[tabekat]

Food, Glorious Food

Where are your veggies? Where is your dinner? If you are attempting to follow induction you need to read DANDR and follow it to the letter, or risk sabotaging your own success. Eggs are an Atkins staple, but you want to implement all the delicious foods on the approved foods list.

Good luck to you on your Atkins journey. :wave

[Piasabird]

Here's what it says at the Atkins Nutritionals Website about induction foods.

Eat liberally of combinations of fat and protein in the form of poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs and red meat, as well as pure, natural fat in the form of butter, mayonnaise, olive oil, safflower, sunflower and other vegetable oils (preferably expeller-pressed or cold-pressed). http://atkins.com/Archive/2001/12/15-325810.html

More information on eggs (the perfect food)

Eggs are such an efficient source of nutrition that they’re often called the perfect food. One large egg provides 70 calories, 6 grams of protein, less than 1 gram of carbohydrate, 4.5 grams of fat and generous amounts of many vitamins and minerals. In fact, the only nutrient completely absent from the egg is vitamin C—chickens, unlike humans, manufacture all they need. http://atkins.com/Archive/2002/7/16-145101.html

I couldn't find where they was a limit on the amount of eggs that a person should eat. Of course it could be in the book somewhere and I don't have it handy at work right now.

andrrreag, I wouldn't worry that you might have overdone it with the eggs for one day. If there could be a perfect food, the nutrient-packed egg would top the list.

Nutrient Powerhouses
Moreover, if you’ve been avoiding eggs or tossing the yolks because you’re concerned about cholesterol, you’re also missing out on a host of important nutrients. Here are the facts:

Egg yolks are a superior source of carotenoids, which can lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease, by 43 percent5

Eggs have choline, which can help lower cholesterol, and scientists speculate that it improves memory and learning capacity. Choline is also used to make a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, a chemical substance that allows your nervous system to send and receive nerve impulses.

Along with folic acid and vitamin B6, eggs contain vitamin B12, which helps reduce and remove homocysteine, an amino acid that, at elevated levels, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Organic gardeners use crushed eggshells, a rich source of calcium, to cultivate rich soil and healthy plants. But the content of the egg itself—specifically, the yolk—is also rich in calcium.

Your body needs zinc, found in eggs , to produce more than 200 enzymes, some of which are essential to the immune system. Recent research from Japanese scientists also indicates a relationship between zinc deficiency and learning impairment6.

Whole eggs are rich in dietary sulfur, which can reduce inflammation and is also beneficial in detoxification and antioxidant protection.

Magnesium found in eggs can help with a number of health problems, such as migraines and fibromyalgia. Dr. Atkins' medical practice used this mineral, along with a controlled carbohydrate program, to treat high blood pressure.

Other vitamins and minerals available in whole eggs include vitamin A (which makes the yolk bright yellow); vitamins D, E and K; and iron, riboflavin, niacin, potassium, sodium and lipoproteins—all of which are essential to a healthy diet. So relax and enjoy your scrambled eggs and omelets, knowing that not only are they excellent controlled carb foods for followers of the Atkins plan, but unlike carbohydrate-laden breads and cereals, they’re actually good for your health. http://atkins.com/Archive/2002/3/1-736312.html

[not2late]

Just remember that 1 egg has between 0.6 to 1 net carb depending on the size of the egg. So 9 eggs can have 5.4 to 9 net carbs.

Also remember too that the nutritional information on bottles and packages are only accurate for the serving size listed on it. So if the package says 1 tablespoon of mayo is 0 carbs, 2 tablespoons doesn't have 0 carbs and you have to start counting the carbs for these additional servings.

As for overdoing it by eating the same thing over and over again, please read Chapter 26 which addresses food intolerances and the development of these intolerances.

[Sallyb]

Anubus

Is that you dancing in that video clip??? You look rather nice
and certainly enjoying yourself :nod!

[CarbCop35]

Anubus

Is that you dancing in that video clip??? You look rather nice
and certainly enjoying yourself :nod!

I recognize that clip as one of Jean Claude Van Damme...not sure which of his movies it is from though.

[Sallyb]

Hi CarbCop35

Thanks for that, no wonder I thought WOW, not just the food thats yummy on the Atkins boards!

Cheers

S

[andrrreag]

Thanks very much for all the info. :yes
I loved the deviled eggs I made with cumin. It was a first and I went a little nuts, so rich and flavorful. My weight loss is going slowly so I wondered about excess protein.

[hulagrl1120]

your on track with your weight loss...you don't have much to lose so the loss is slower than someone with alot to lose...and get those veggies in :yes