FRESH START for the umpteenth time

[lisa1]

hi i have been on atkins a few times and have been very succesful however i always fell off course and put all the wieght back on.
Now im back for good
i am on day 3 and feel really ill ... headaches sore throat and muscle weakness.
however i dont feel hungry but need some ideas on making soups i come from the uk so its very hard to get atkin produce.
all help and support needed please .
thanks
lisa

[imagood1]

Re: FRESH START for the umpteenth time

Welcome back Lisa–

Because your lifestyle and other things are different, you may not loose as quickly or as much as before during induction, so don’t compare what happened “the last time”. Follow the plan the way it is written – hopefully you have a copy of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR). Start exercising right away, drink plenty of pure water (64 ounces minimum daily – nothing added) and you’ll be on your way to loosing before you know it – don’t forget to get all your vegetables in daily!.

At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condensed version of the book - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html. Make a copy of this list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html - take it with you when you go to the store. If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list don’t eat it. Learn to read the label on all foods you buy - don’t just look at the “carb” number look at the ingredients list of everything and check the ingredients against your list. Just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. Also check for hidden sugars (learn the names used in place of the word “sugar”).

Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support. Check the stickies at the top of the induction forum to refresh your memory on the plan. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/5781-before-you-begin-atkins-nutritional-approach.html. Also look at the challenge section to see if there is anything you might be interested in.

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with. There is a soup catagory on Linda's like. Many people here are from the UK so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding things you can purchase if you ask them where to get them.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)


If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.

[Elizellen]

Re: FRESH START for the umpteenth time

Hi Lisa
Welcome to our international ADBB family

Not having any Atkins products easily available is one of the advantages that we in the UK have when doing Atkins. The bars contain ingredients not allowed on induction and also are known to upset many people's weight loss efforts so we are better off relying on buying real food instead

Apart from any soup recipes on those links that Carole gave you it is possible to make soup without a special recipe! I just take whatever cooked meat and induction-legal veggies I have and pop them into the food processor and wizz them into a puréé then add some double cream and butter to make a yummy nutritious soup!

[lisa1]

Re: FRESH START for the umpteenth time

thankyou

[tasteslikechicken]

Re: FRESH START for the umpteenth time

Hi Lisa ,

Egg drop soup is one of my favorites when I’m having a lazy day or a sore throat. I just googled this recipe for you: http://www.examiner.com/x-355-Low-Carb-Examiner~y2008m6d17-Egg-Drop-Soup. I normally cook without salt and don't use ginger nor red onion either but that's just my personal taste.

On a side note, I'm from Spain (though I live in the US) and I hear you re not being able to find Atkins products. One of my tricks when I'm home is eating lots of cheese, pate, olives, ham, and charcuterie. Check this site: http://www.delicioso.co.uk/spanish-food/Spanish+Hams+and+Charcuterie/

Hope you feel better soon!

[Momma2threegirls]

Re: FRESH START for the umpteenth time

Hi Lisa,

Sorry to hear you are ill. I always get induction flu as well. I like egg drop. I make my grandmother's chicken and beef soups as well. I want to try this recipe for Cream of mushroom (below)

I'm in the states but I have never eaten an Atkins product. It's not waht Atkins or his predecessor (Weston Price) ever envisioned with this way of eating. Focusing on real food will only help you. Good luck. I lost over 100lbs on atkins and then took a break and gain 25 back. I'm back on and back down to where I was (and feelin' SOOOO much better) You can do it! Good for you for coming back. Find somenews foods for inspiration and maybe a new hobby or exercise when you are feeling better.

Erika


Ingredients

• 1 pound regular white mushrooms, cleaned, quartered or sliced
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp minced shallots
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 Tbsp water (I substitute xanthan gum or leave it out)
• Minced parsley for garnish

Method


1 In a food processor, coarsely chop mushrooms and lemon juice.
2 Melt butter in (4-5 quart) sauce pan and lightly sauté shallots on medium heat. Add mushrooms, thyme and bay leaf, sauté over moderate heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid that is released from the mushrooms disappears.

3 Add salt, pepper, cream and chicken stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4 Add cornstarch and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Correct seasoning and add more lemon juice to taste.
Serves 4. Serve sprinkled with a little parsley.