hello from scotland

[ann9770]

hi guys

iam going to start the atkins diet on tuesday

i currently lost 2 1/2 stone but iam looking to lose another 3 stone

iam i trying to aim to eat 3 meals a day or should i be aimong to eat 5 / 6 small protein meals per day , using my carbs up with green veg?

[summerfun]

Re: hello from scotland

Hello Ann,
I think you should do whatever works out best for your daily schedule.
I eat smaller meal thru the week because I get up at 5 am for work and I really feel like I need a snack around 10am.
On the weekends I tend to eat 3 times a day, depending on what we are doing sometimes I have 1 snack.

I try to eat a cup of veggies with my eggs in the moring, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, onions,
have a salad at lunch with a mixture of things and leave dinner open depending on how many more grams of veggies I need to hit that 15 net carbs. The hardest thing I have found doing is getting my veggies up to that 15 net carbs.. I havent been very adventurous yet eating the veggies on the list... I am aiming for changing my taste buds.

Well wishes on starting.. and dont hesitate to ask a ton of questions. Everyone here is so helpful and informative.

[ann9770]

Re: hello from scotland

thanks

i dont think i could eat veggies in the morning

iam pretty adventurous in the cooking department it will be ok for me to use my carbs in the evening for my main meal chicken stir fry with peppers, onions green veg ect ?

what do u eat for lunch?

[ann9770]

Re: hello from scotland

just noticed you have lost loads of weight

well done

have you been on the diet for long?

[Elizellen]

Re: hello from scotland

Hi Anne
Welcome to our international ADBB family

Yes - fit your meals around your day/appetite and try to spread your 3 cups of vegetables from the 2 lists across them if you can.

I am not sure if you have a copy of the version of Atkins we are following here - the 2002/3 edition of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR).

You can probably pick one up in a charity shop if you haven't got your own copy yet, or take a look at our Atkins Diet FAQ forum and scroll down to about posts numbers 20 or so for the specific ones on induction rules and the list of allowed foods to make sure we are on the 'same page' as regards advice.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/

[ann9770]

Re: hello from scotland

thanks

i have a atkins carb book its given me a understanding of the diet

its so easy to think ur doing well and unaware you have made some errors along the way

i will start of tuesday and do my best
i will let you know how my first week goes

great before and after pics

well done

[summerfun]

Re: hello from scotland

thanks

i dont think i could eat veggies in the morning

iam pretty adventurous in the cooking department it will be ok for me to use my carbs in the evening for my main meal chicken stir fry with peppers, onions green veg ect ?

what do u eat for lunch?

I didnt think I could eat veggies in the mornings either, but youd be surprised how many things you can add to your eggs.
For Lunch I usually eat, tuna, chicken salad or on a bed of lettuce.. (always put pickles, celery, cauliflower in my salad)
Some days I just eat a salad with chicken, tomatoes, and lettuce. I bake a couple of chicken breast with Mrs Dash about twice a week. Then I always have it ready. My favorite quick meal is when I use 2 large cans of chicken breast (13 oz) and cook with a can of tomatoes and green chilis... It is great to eat a few bites as a snack, on a bed of lettuce or I add some sour cream and have chicken tacos, (without the shells of course)