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The book says we can eat eggs "liberally." Does that mean we don't count the carbs in them? I think I read that one egg has .8 carb grams or something. So how literally do I interpret "liberally"?
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NO, we count all carbs. It means you do not have a limit on the number of eggs you can have it it takes a 6 egg omelette today to satisfy your hunger then you can have it but you do need to count all the carbs in everything veggies spices, herbs, cheeses condiments, eggs and anything else that might have some.by the book atkinseer
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Dr. Atkins believed that it was relatively difficult to eat too many eggs, as they are very filling.
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OOh Juli your so lucky and on the right diet then...I knew a guy whose fav. food was omelettes and he went low carb and dropped 150lbs really fast...I'm too lazy to make omlettes so I am into boiled eggs with mayo...lazy girls deviled eggs..lol
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I often eat an omlette for both breakfast and lunch...I could live on them! there so versitile and easy to make!Jen, 39, F
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All the sources I've just looked up seem to say .4 - .6 carbs per large / extra large egg. Theoretically, then, for induction, could one make three 2-egg omelettes for meals throughout the day, dividing their cheese and veggies between them and eating their salads inbetween those meals?Comment
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You are making me hungry I think I will have an omlette for my dinner tonight. With all the trimmings. Thanks for the inspiration.sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o
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LOL...I didn't realize eggs had carbs!
Oh well, I usually eat them for breakfast anyway.
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Dr. A said to eat eggs liberally. I get sick of eggs if I eat them daily. I need a break from them.
You all should try farm fresh eggs. They are 100% better than store bought. You just aren't living until you've watched a chicken lay an egg, picked it up washed it, cooked it and eaten it! I LOVE living on a farm!!!
Originally posted by Antrel
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Valentine's Day Goal: 185 lbs
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I make a great omleteOriginally posted by julirama723
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Just so you know. Dr. Atkin put guidelines on eggs of 4-5 daily.Bren
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Hmm...must have been a change in the 2002 edition. I hate to say it but I have only checked this one out from the library. Tried to buy it on Ebay, then the guy sent me the wrong thing...need to buy it! Sorry about the mess up, but he did say liberally in 1999 edition.
Originally posted by Bren
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Happily Married American Atkineer!(translation, males, please NO PMs asking for my help, please ask the board for advice, thanks!)
I have lost:
107 Pounds
16" from my chest
17" from my waist
12" from my hips
G-Mom's Challenges...
End of September (Kid's B-Days) Goal: 215 lbs MET
Christmas Goal: Under 200 lbs
Valentine's Day Goal: 185 lbs
Next Summer's Goal: 175 lbs!Comment
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I don't recall that limit either -- it's certainly not in the 32 instances of eggs in the book (so there Bren :>). Even the mathematical limitation considering the majority of your carbs should come from veggies limitation would be closer to 12 (7.2g) or 13 (7.8g of Carbs). IMO, if you are below a dozen eggs per day, you should be fine if not a little boring with your menu choices. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.
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