Really confused about meal plans

[Keiana]

I went to www.atkins .com to get some recipes for induction phase and got very confused. Below is an example:

Basic Cheese Omelet

Nutritional Information
Per Serving:
Net Carbs: 2 grams
Total Carbs: 2 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Protein: 20 grams
Fat: 23 grams
Calories: 290
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes



Once you’ve cooked omelets, keep them warm in a 200°F oven while you prepare the remaining ones. Feel free to add a form of protein either as a side or directly into your omelet such as sliced bacon or sausage.
Ingredients:

• 8 large eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 4 ounces grated cheddar cheese (1 cup)

Basically I am confused because this recipe makes 4 servings and I am not sure if I am supposed to eat the 4 servings myself or whether this recipe is to be shared amonhst 4 people. The website does not state clearly how many servings one should consume. Every recipe is for 2 servings or more so I am baffled.....! As it is, I already ate 3 servings of the above recipe.

[Keiana]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

Then this is the lunch recipe:


Creamy Mushroom Soup




Nutritional Information
Per Serving:
Net Carbs: 5 grams
Total Carbs: 6 grams
Fiber: 1
Protein: 5 grams
Fat: 21 grams
Calories: 230
Makes: 6 (1-cup) servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes



Using wild mushrooms rather than regular button mushrooms adds great flavor to this creamy soup—try a blend of shiitake, cremini or porcini. If you prefer to avoid alcohol, replace the sherry with an additional 1/2 cup of broth.
Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups lower sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1 cup heavy cream

For lunch I had 2 cups of soup............so that should be about 12 grams of carbs

Dinner recipe

Cheese N Chili Chops




Cauliflower Salad





Nutritional Information
Per Serving:
Net Carbs: 2 grams
Total Carbs: 4 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 59 grams
Fat: 25 grams
Calories: 496
Makes: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes



A sure-fire winner with kids. Read nutrition labels before you buy salsa: carb grams per serving vary greatly.
Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• salt and pepper
• 4 boneless center-cut pork chops (about 1 pound)
• 1/4 cup tomato salsa
• 1/2 can (4.5 ounces) diced green chilies, drained
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/3 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese

Nutritional Information
Per Serving:
Net Carbs: 2 grams
Total Carbs: 4 grams
Fiber: 2 gram
Protein: 2 gram
Fat: 5 grams
Calories: 388
Makes: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes



Ingredients:

• 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into small florets
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
• 3 scallions, chopped (3 tablespoons)
• 1 jalapeño pepper, very finely chopped (2 tablespoons) or chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Am I supposed to eat 2 servings or more of each meal?

[Georgiana]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

You are not "supposed" to eat 1, 2 or 8 servings. On Atkins, you should eat when you are hungry or have gone more than 6 hours without eating. When eating, you should eat until you are satisfied, but not stuffed. Whether this means 1 serving or 1.5 or 3, it really depends on each person.

[Keiana]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

thanks for answering Georgiana!! really appreciate it! i understand now

[Georgiana]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

You're welcome. The food looks yummy btw.

[Keiana]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

it was delicious...just ate the pork and cauliflower....didht expect it to taste so good ^^

[not2late]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

BTW, the mushroom soup isn't legal for Induction as it is written because it contains dry sherry, which is an alcoholic beverage.

[Keiana]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

BTW, the mushroom soup isn't legal for Induction as it is written because it contains dry sherry, which is an alcoholic beverage.

Strange cos i got this recipe from The Atkins Diet Weight Loss Program: Diets - Weight Loss - Nutrition website and the 2 week induction recipe guide. i didnt put any sherry in tho

[Keiana]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

Two Week Meal Plan

[liv]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

They are a little weird over there at the atkins nutritionals in the sense they sometimes add ingredients that a person should not have. I don't know if it is just sloppyness... or what?
But with some caution you can find good recipes there.
(The company is not really Atkins but it is a commercial company selling Atkins products. So trust it as much as you would trust any salesman )
Another place to find good recipes is here:
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

[spinky]

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ooops..this is the wrong thread to look at when your hungry..

ok who is inviting me over for dinner? those dishes look way too good!!!!!!!!!

[Keiana]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

thanks for all the advice given

haha spinky...i'm a sucker for sushi and i had to walk past a sushi shop after going to gym tonight :

[spinky]

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oh wow..sushi..yum...

i wonder if they make sushi with whole grain rice?

OMG...shut up spinky..lol...

[Keiana]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

oh wow..sushi..yum...

i wonder if they make sushi with whole grain rice?

OMG...shut up spinky..lol...

oh how i wish!

[spinky]

Re: Really confused about meal plans

dont forget..there is nothing stopping US from making sushi with whole grain rice...