how does this sound for a menu for one day....

[rscott29]

breakfast: 2 eggs, 1 tblsp butter
snack 1 piece string cheese
lunch: individual package of sliced ham(2.5 oz) & 1 cucumber sliced
snack 1 piece string cheese
supper: ground beef 4 oz, 1 oz cheddar cheese, 2 cups green beans.

[abbellire]

Re: how does this sound for a menu for one day....

Might be too many vegetables.... You should have 3 cups of salad vegetables per day, OR 2 cups of salad plus 1 cup of other vegetables.

Therefore, 2 cups of green beans is 1 too many. I would add a small green salad to lunch in place of the extra green beans and a whole cucumber.

Also, beware that ham may have nitrates in them and/or have been cured with sugar, so I wouldn't eat it every day.

[rscott29]

Re: how does this sound for a menu for one day....

oh ok thanks.....

[IrishIrish]

Re: how does this sound for a menu for one day....

While I don't use Fitday.com often, I used it religiously when I began Atkins in 2004. It is a good source to help you track your carbs, protein and fats. It is just another resource that can help keeping your education up about your food choices. The downside is that is is time consuming until you get used to it, but as a temporary step, I'd recommend it.

[rscott29]

Re: how does this sound for a menu for one day....

Thanks i had just found fitday.com from reading the posts and i love it except there is a lot of things i have to look up elsewhere and add to my custom food lists.

[IrishIrish]

Re: how does this sound for a menu for one day....

No question that Fitday.com isn't perfect, but it will help until menus become second nature to you ! Best wishes for success !!