Does this menu look ok?

[madpea]

I am just starting out with Atkins and want to make sure I am on the right track for intro.

Breakfast
2 egg whites
5 p. bacon
1cup. Coffee black

Snack
4oz. cheese

Lunch
1cup creaser salad
4oz. chicken
1p. bacon
2tbsp. dressing

Snack
2 whole eggs
1tbsp. mayo

Dinner
1cup steamed broccoli
1 large turkey burger
1cup mixed greens

And of course, water, I drink at the least 2 liters a day!

In total- I used fitday to calculate

Fat 58% - 96.1grams
Carbs 4% - 16.9grams
Protein 37% - 129.2 grams

Cal-1467

I don’t think this is high enough, but I cant see myself eating more!?! Any suggestions on where something could be added?

I am 5’8 and weigh 178 pounds

Thanks for any help or suggestions!

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Does this menu look ok?

Why just egg whites?

>>Carbs 4% - 16.9grams>>

We count net carbs, so you need to subtract the fiber.

>>4oz. cheese>>

That's a lot! I know 4 ounces is "allowed", but less might be better. You might try having some vegetables as a snack ...

>>1cup creaser salad>>

Did you make this yourself or was it store bought?

>>1 large turkey burger>>

Were the ingredients just turkey?

>>2tbsp. dressing>>

What kind? What's the list of ingredients?

[madpea]

Re: Does this menu look ok?

Thanks for your reply!

Most days I can hardly get breakfest down, and egg whites are not heavy and bacon is an easy nibble.

And the 4oz. of cheese was an oops I meant to put four slices off a block.
The caesar salad I will be making at home.

The other dressing will just be lemon and olive oil.

The turkey burger is just turkey I made up a whole bunch.

So if I am only doing net carbs then I guess I am even more off, since my fiber is 4.7g. which will make my carbs only 12.2

So if I already have my 3cups of veggies, can I still add more?

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Does this menu look ok?

>>Most days I can hardly get breakfest down, and egg whites are not heavy and bacon is an easy nibble.>>

Is it because you're not hungry?

>>And the 4oz. of cheese was an oops I meant to put four slices off a block.>>

Ok.

>>So if I am only doing net carbs then I guess I am even more off, since my fiber is 4.7g. which will make my carbs only 12.2

So if I already have my 3cups of veggies, can I still add more?>>

There's ways to get the 12-15 net carbs from vegetables and still keep it to 3 cups. You can look at the 2nd list.

I would be less concerned with the cups limit than I would be with undereating in carbs.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Does this menu look ok?

It will be really helpful to YOU if your Fitday is accurate ... so you should correct the cheese.

[madpea]

Re: Does this menu look ok?

Is it because you're not hungry?

Yes, most morning I can't even stand the smell of food, so ya, not all that hungry, but I have been just eating anyway.

Thanks for your help, I didn't think I should worry to much about the cups, and carbs are what rerally matter, but I'm just trying to follow the rules the best I can.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Does this menu look ok?

>>most morning I can't even stand the smell of food,>>

Maybe have something cold? A portion of leftover dinner?

>>not all that hungry, but I have been just eating anyway.>>

You don't have to eat the moment you get up ... I'm generally up for about an hour before I eat.

Some people have a "snack" when they get up ... and then a more real breakfast a few hours later (but before lunch).

You just don't want to skip "breakfast".

And ... as time goes on, your hunger may change.

>>I'm just trying to follow the rules the best I can.>>

A good goal for us all!

[liv]

Re: Does this menu look ok?

If breakfast is an issue perhaps you could try egg cream - very nutritious,
We discussed it here

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-extended-induction/70337-eggnog-shake-breakfast.html

You could experiement a bit with more dense vegetables - rather than just salad to get that count up a bit. And remember to add in fats. It should be around 65% of daily calories.
I thought your menu was very clean - no sweeteners or franken foods . I like that.

[madpea]

Re: Does this menu look ok?

Thanks a lot ladies for both of your suggestions.

I will for sure be trying the egg cream breakfast!