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  • #1

    Just an idea...

    Ok…I know this is probably not a good idea but I was thinking…always dangerous, I know. Anyway I was wondering what you guys think of having an atkins shake for breakfast, another for lunch and then an atkins friendly dinner. And a couple of atkins snacks throughout the day. Just an idea…I am hardly ever hungry but I LOVE the shakes so this would be prefect for me. I figure it would cause stalls but you never know…It might just be the jump start I need to get outta my current stall.
    Kristy Started Atkins for the 3rd time on 09/01/07

    I am allergic to Carbs - I break out in Fat!


    Female 30 5'3 - was 190...now 135...goal 120 (maybe 115)...My last 15 pounds LOVES me!


    Mini Goals - stop weighing every day and restart my slim in 6 workout







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  • #2
    Re: Just an idea...

    The only way to know how it will effect you is to give it a good try, say for a week. BUT, here is a few things to consider before you do:

    1. Atkins shakes have been known to stall folks.

    2. The shakes are made of tons of chemicals, and probably aren't that healthy.

    3. Shakes are an artificial way of losing weight, you probably won't be eating two shakes a day to maintain, it might make it harder to transition back to regular eating and not gain back some of the weight.

    4. Those shakes are darned expensive, at least around here!

    5. If you have a bad reaction to them or get too hungry it might lead to bingeing. Also, if the experement fails, you will have lost a week or more of potential weight losing using the regular method. You need more then a few days experement to honestly gauge how this method is working.

    But again, the only way to know for sure is to try it. It's your body and your choice, one week out of the rest of your life probably won't hurt you. Just make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. :P


    Date Started Atkins: 7/16/05 - Present day
    Currently in Maintenance
    SW: 185 lbs
    GW: 130 lbs
    CW: 129 lbs

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    • #3
      Re: Just an idea...

      Uhm...just say no to the shakes, hold on to eating the real food...even if it's just small snacks, keep up your water and exercise, and I bet your body will finally get adjusted in it's own time to show you some amazing results. However, I must say I saw a few folks go up a rung or two when they stall...meaning not eating more than your carb limit, but just eating different foods. You're so close to goal that indeed your body's probably adjusting

      Hang tight! You CAN do it!

      April 2007: 212
      Today: 190:D :walking
      1st Goal 189
      Goal: 165




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      • #4
        Re: Just an idea...

        Well, if I can add my 2 cents worth...I did almost what you are talking about. Shake for breakfast, atkins bar (chocolate mocha crunch- yummy) for lunch and an atkins legal supper. Did that 1 week and ended up losing the same thing as when I eat normal foods. Just ended up hungry cause the shakes just dont fill me up. (the bars on the other hand make me really full). So if $ is a concern, eat real food! Cause the others are right...those bars and shakes get expensive...
        F44yrs young 5'7" SW172/CW152/GW140
        restart date december 08, 2009!
        1st mini-goal: 160 lbs - reached Jan 05, 2010
        2nd mini-goal: 155 lbs - reached Feb 02, 2010
        3rd mini-goal: 150 lbs
        4th mini-goal: 145 lbs
        GOAL : 140 lbs :chillpill:dancingba:dancing:

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        • #5
          Re: Just an idea...

          I think that you'd have a tough time meeting your calorie requirements. The shakes are 150-160, the bars under 200. Doubtful that your evening meal would contribute 1000+ calories.

          I like my shakes. I'm not a big breakfast person. I'll have a cup of decaf with heavy cream in the morning. About 10, I start to get hungry. I'll drink a shake and be good until lunch.

          Good luck with whatever you decide to do!


          Restart -10/18/2009 - 204.6 lbs (UGH!!!)
          Goal 1 - under 200 - met 10/19/2009
          Goal 2 - 190 - met 10/25/2009
          Goal 3 - 180
          Goal 4 - 170
          Goal 5 - 160
          Goal 6 - 150
          Goal 7 - 140
          Goal 8 - 135
          Goal - To zip up current pants without sucking it in-10/25/09
          Goal - To need a belt/roll waistband of current pants
          Goal - To wear the next size down - 11/13/09
          Goal - To wear the next size down - without a muffin top!! 11/18/09
          Goal - To wear 'those' jeans (ya know - the ones in the back of the closet, hidden under a winter coat)
          Day 13 - wine free/ cheat free

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          • #6
            Re: Just an idea...

            Kristy, what rung are you on?

            The shakes contain soy ingredients which are not legal until rung 6 of OWL. Once you reach this rung (or are already there) you may try incorporating the shakes into your diet to see if they cause stalls or gains.

            My advice is to stick with REAL food, but the choice is yours once you get to the appropriate rung!
            START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
            RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
            F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY

            Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41

            Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
            GLUTEN-FREE since 10/08

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            • #7
              Re: Just an idea...

              Originally posted by julirama723
              Kristy, what rung are you on?

              The shakes contain soy ingredients which are not legal until rung 6 of OWL. Once you reach this rung (or are already there) you may try incorporating the shakes into your diet to see if they cause stalls or gains.

              My advice is to stick with REAL food, but the choice is yours once you get to the appropriate rung!
              I am still on induction...I just started a new thread on the main forum cause my reply became long and rambling and well you will see...
              Kristy Started Atkins for the 3rd time on 09/01/07

              I am allergic to Carbs - I break out in Fat!


              Female 30 5'3 - was 190...now 135...goal 120 (maybe 115)...My last 15 pounds LOVES me!


              Mini Goals - stop weighing every day and restart my slim in 6 workout







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              • #8
                Re: Just an idea...

                funny, I JUST opened my first Atkins shake ever (a friend at work insisted I try it) and it's so YUMMY! Who woulda thought!?!
                I hope it doesn't mess me up...

                But Kristy, I say try it...You'll never know how your body handles it until you do it, right? Once you move from induction of course.
                ♥Started Atkins on December 8th, 2005

                Officially Re-Focusing on 12-28-09.

                Was, Am, Will be: 280/222/175ish.
                Started Dec 2005 and lost 105 lbs by mid 2006, maintained loss for the most part until 2009...then really let go & gained some back... lol

                so:
                Restart Progress:
                12/28/09 ~ 235.1
                01/04/10 ~ 229.0
                01/11/10 ~ 229.0 Grrrrr....
                (Induction= only 6lbs but lost 10 inches! yay)
                01/18/10 ~ 227.4
                01/5/10 ~ 226.8
                02/01/10 ~ 222.6

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