Not craving carbs, but sick of meat and eggs

**IrishIrish** · June 19, 2009, 06:43 PM

Re: Not craving carbs, but sick of meat and eggs

Are you eating any veggies?

Do you eat anything besides beef, pork and eggs?

**Slapshot** · June 19, 2009, 06:45 PM

Re: Not craving carbs, but sick of meat and eggs

I made scrambled eggs for breakfast and had to force myself to finish them. This despite being noticeably hungry. Although I've had eggs pretty much every day for breakfast for three weeks, this wasn't so much boredom as just the feeling that what I was eating wasn't what my body needed/wanted. That's the best I can describe it.

Has anyone experienced anything like this?

I hit the "egg wall" at about 3 weeks, too. Thankfully, this thread saved my mornings: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...breakfast.html

**Slapshot** · June 19, 2009, 06:47 PM

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Where did you order the beef from? I'm not a fan of Whole Foods' hypocrisy (e.g. "organic" lettuce packaged in plastic and put on a diesel chugging 18 wheeler from a mega farm in California across the country),so I've been exploring my options.

**Redmen62** · June 19, 2009, 06:48 PM

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I edited the original post to indicate that yeah, I eat as many vegetables as I can squeeze in to the carb limit. By far the hardest thing for me so far has been restricting my vegetable intake to 2 cup/1 cup (now plus 5 grams).

I actually ate a lot of vegetables before startign Atkins, so I'm sure my veggie intake has dropped since starting, but I eat as many as OWL allows me.

As for proteins I eat Beef, Pork, Chicken, Lamb, Salmon, and I'm picking up some bison tomorrow. Beef is a good portion of my total protein intake (and will likely stay that way given my cow investment) but I think I get as much variety as can be expected.

**Redmen62** · June 19, 2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by Slapshot View Post

Where did you order the beef from? I'm not a fan of Whole Foods' hypocrisy (e.g. "organic" lettuce packaged in plastic and put on a diesel chugging 18 wheeler from a mega farm in California across the country),so I've been exploring my options.

Have you read The Omnivore's Dilemma, by chance? I just finished the chapter on "Big Organic", and your comment sounds just like what I learned there.

I'm fortunate enough to have a local producer of organic, pastured, humanely treated beef (they also sell chicken, pork, lamb, turkey). They don't sell outside of my home province though (which is a good thing, imo), and I'm guessing you're not posting from Saskatchewan

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**Slapshot** · June 19, 2009, 06:54 PM

Re: Not craving carbs, but sick of meat and eggs

Originally posted by Redmen62 View Post

Have you read The Omnivore's Dilemma, by chance? I just finished the chapter on "Big Organic", and your comment sounds just like what I learned there.

I'm fortunate enough to have a local producer of organic, pastured, humanely treated beef (they also sell chicken, pork, lamb, turkey). They don't sell outside of my home province though (which is a good thing, imo), and I'm guessing you're not posting from Saskatchewan

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Yes, I've read all of Pollan's books. Great reading. Just ordered Food, Inc., too, which came out last month. He contributed to that, too.

I figured you had a local source for the beef but wanted to make sure there was no mail order option I was missing..... Sounds awesome.

**chinadoll** · June 19, 2009, 08:19 PM

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Moving to rung two will open up other alternatives--soft cheese like ricotta for eggplant rollatini, cheesecake for dessert, more dairy to make creamy soups and sauces, yogurt which can be subbed for sour cream in tortilla-less fajitas. Why not move up to the next rung?

**neutronnorman** · June 19, 2009, 08:23 PM

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Consider ostrich fillets (The Mignon type). Maybe a good sushi bar or shell fish...

**loser4ever** · June 19, 2009, 08:25 PM

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with the eggs maybe try making crustless quiche. you can out almost anything in it so it kind of masks the taste of the egg.. with the meat, experiment with different seasonings, spices and herbs, (sugar free of course) you'd be suprised how different and better it can taste if you mess around with it a bit,,, make up a sauce for your meat, or try a cooking method that you've never tried before. the other day, i made a pork roast, and i put a mixture of spices on it, then wrapped it in bacon.. i cooked it wrapped in foil for 12 hours at 150 F and for the last 1/2 hour turn up the oven to 400F and unwrap it to crisp up the bacon.... oh wow was it ever good.. it would be good to do in a slow cooker as well... the bacon gives it such an amazing flavour,,, and if you want you can even remove the bacon after and its still just as yummy...
sorry im rambling now, haha good luck... if you want any recipes, you can message me

good luck

**moniegail** · June 19, 2009, 10:12 PM

Re: Not craving carbs, but sick of meat and eggs

i think just about everyone at one point of time hits the "egg wall " as slapshot called it. i know i definately hit it often, but i like the mock danish for breakfast, the cream cheese and cinnamon helps hide the taste of the eggs- Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

i think chinadoll makes a good point about moving up another rung. it definately opens up your food choices.

best wishes
moniegail

**ldyj** · June 19, 2009, 11:03 PM

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Find a low carb pizza recipe and give up the beef for one night! I know what you're saying - I just can't do beef more than 1 or 2 times a week myself. But usually when I don't think I can eat yet another protein meal, it's because I just want comfort food, thus the pizza suggestion. If you climb to the rung where you can have whey protein, you can make pancakes or dutch baby for breakfast. And, remember, you don't HAVE to have eggs for breakfast, you can have pizza then, too!

**theredhead** · June 20, 2009, 09:20 AM

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If you haven't checked out Linda Sue's wonderful recipe site, you can find it here: Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home. I'm sure you'll find some things that look good.

**LageNomAi** · June 20, 2009, 09:35 AM

Re: Not craving carbs, but sick of meat and eggs

Originally posted by ldyj View Post

Find a low carb pizza recipe and give up the beef for one night! I know what you're saying - I just can't do beef more than 1 or 2 times a week myself. But usually when I don't think I can eat yet another protein meal, it's because I just want comfort food, thus the pizza suggestion. If you climb to the rung where you can have whey protein, you can make pancakes or dutch baby for breakfast. And, remember, you don't HAVE to have eggs for breakfast, you can have pizza then, too!

This post resonated with me as I've always assumed that when I hit the egg wall (or meat wall, for that matter), it's comfort food I'm seeking.

Can you please post the pizza recipe? I'd love to see it! Thank you!

**Sherikie** · June 20, 2009, 10:42 AM

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I dif know how u feel!! eating the same foods gets tiring....linda low carb site has lots of recipes to try

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