No Interest in Food, Recipes, and Menus

[OuterBanks]

Re: No Interest in Food, Recipes, and Menus

After 3 months and 39 lbs lost, I have also found that I've lost interest in most foods - that's not to say I don't enjoy what I do eat, it's just that I've found that lean meats, fish, and poultry with a side of veggies is all I want. Someday that may change, but for now my food choices fit my lifestyle and I'm extremely happy with the results.

[madismama]

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Your lucky that you feel that way. I have been on Atkins for 3 weeks and I miss a lot of my old foods. I wish I could get rid of certain cravings. Last night I found the Blue Bunny frozen sweets at the grocery. I was so excited to see that I could have an ice cream chocolate bar with only 5 carbs. It was delicious!

[sallyseachange]

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I think that right now your "liberation" from dwelling on food too much is a good thing. It'll help you move forward on your weight loss plan. However, I wouldn't be surprised if, when you move up the OWL rungs and get nearer goal, your interest in food doesn't return. By this time, you will most likely have gotten into some great new eating habits and will be able to control any obsessive behaviours regarding your diet.
This too is a good thing, to my way of thinking. After all, food is one of the great pleasures of life and it would be a shame to miss out on that pleasure for more than just a passing phase.

Happy further Atkineering!

[JulieB]

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I was so excited to see that I could have an ice cream chocolate bar with only 5 carbs.

Umm-that really isn't allowed on induction - only things on the list of acceptable foods for induction are allowed.

[Slapshot]

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The interesting thing for me, meal-wise, is how eating this way since March has lowered the bar in what gets me really excited. For example, last night I made taco-in-a-bowl with seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, salsa and shredded lettuce. It was heavenly because it was different. 6 months ago, that meal would have been very "Meh" in my repertoire of Chinese food, pizza, fast food, etc. In other words, while I'm eating much differently/less/better than I was before, when I do eat, it is much more exciting and enjoyable.

[chinadoll]

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I agree with Hopin. I actually lose better in the weeks where I go 3-4 hours between big snacks/meals rather than three meals spaced further apart. Must keep the metabolism stoked more for me.