Top secret atkins plan

[forbey]

Re: Top secret atkins plan

Every Tuesday I meet at a local Italian restaurant with a group of 20 to 40. They range from politicians, to contstruction works, to members of the local Roman Cultural Society.

I used to go for spaghetti and meatballs (to die for...literally!)

I started switching to a salad with an order of meatballs (2) with a little sauce and cheese and baked.

Two days ago, I got there and a couple I've known for years were sitting there eating meatballs sauce and cheese. Well not to look like I copied from them, I ordered a medium 3-topping pizza, with burger, black olives and sausage...easy on the sauce, hold the crust!

When it arrived, the wife asks what I ordered, then nudges her husband and says "that looks good!" The gentleman sitting next to me asks and then orders the same thing (different topings). The waitress says I'm creating a new fad for dishes and the gentleman said his was great and didn't leave him with the same stuffed feeling after eating all that crust.

Now, I am 6 foot 4, and larger than the average bear. I've also lost almost 70 pounds, so I have no problem when they ask what I'm doing to loose weight, blurting out "I'm doing Atkins!

I once told one of my brothers, who at the time was a practising vegetarian, that we could split a burger... I would eat the meat and cheese, he could have everything else!

forbey

[cleochatra]

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I tell people I follow a whole foods eating plan and enjoy grass fed meats, fish and fowl, delicious, organic fruits and vegetables, and meet or surpass the USDA food pyramid in all but the processed grains and sugars.

Then, when they want to know more and what I'm doing, I smile and simply say, "Atkins."

[forbey]

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If asked if the Atkins Diet is healthy. Ask them back if diabetes, high triglyderides, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and hardening of the arteries are healthy.

When they tell you the OBVIOUS no!

Show them your lab results, or better yet, ask to compare the changes in yours to theirs!

If my results in June or July are as impressive as the changes in the last testing after 1.5 months on Atkins (actually from last fall). I may just laminate them and hang them around my neck!

The only problem caused by telling others you are on Atkins, would be insecurity on our part. I've worked with my co-workers for 17 years. I have no problem telling them no thanks, or if they push it, to stuff their baked goods, where they're going to go anyway, only I would usually tell them to use a different path.

This morning a coworker brought in 2 big boxes of donuts and someone else brought in bagels and cream cheese. A year ago I would have heard the starting trumpet for the Kentucky Derby as I headed into the boxes for "my share." Instead, I pealed a couple of eggs, ate an ounce of cheese and 5 or 6 olives and realized those donuts and bagels can't effect my diabetes if I never eat them.

forbey

[sandislim]

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I'm an idiot, I've told everyone I know!!!!

I don't know why - I usually keep all my diets secret, but this time I outright told everyone and I couldn't stop myself. I usually say things like 'oh no I can't eat chocolate it gives me heart palpitations' - you know things like that are good. Or diahorrea (sp?) is another good excuse, excuses that are slightly embarrasing and quite serious at the same time usually shut people right up and they never mention it again!

But yea I told everyone. In a way it might actually help me stick to the diet... I was hoping though that I would lose a bit quicker - but I'm on this WOL for good so whats it matter how fast it comes off. (she says trying to convince herself)

[forbey]

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Honesty doesn't have to be blunt or cruel, just honest. If you get into the habit of lying about something as simple as your food intake, then you become a lyer. I don't find that as an exceptible alternative for me.

A trial lawyer would admonish you to answer the question and don't offer additional information that might be used against you later. As with Atkins, I find certain situations that require the additional information.

Someone asks me what am I doing to loose weight; all is needed is "Atkins." No need to necessarily expound on it unless asked. If they need further information, they will ask. I will gladly talk for the next few hours (it even cuts down on my food consumption!)

forbey

[2big4mysize]

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I'm an idiot, I've told everyone I know!!!!

I don't know why - I usually keep all my diets secret, but this time I outright told everyone and I couldn't stop myself. I usually say things like 'oh no I can't eat chocolate it gives me heart palpitations' - you know things like that are good. Or diahorrea (sp?) is another good excuse, excuses that are slightly embarrasing and quite serious at the same time usually shut people right up and they never mention it again!

But yea I told everyone. In a way it might actually help me stick to the diet... I was hoping though that I would lose a bit quicker - but I'm on this WOL for good so whats it matter how fast it comes off. (she says trying to convince herself)

good for you telling folk. Dr Atkins instructs us to recruit our friends, family and coworkers to be part of our atkins support network. Just be sure to let them know when you move from induction to OWL that you can now have other foods.

[atkinsgal08]

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>> I started switching to a salad with an order of meatballs (2) with a little sauce and cheese and baked.>>

My hunch is those meatballs have bread as a filler.

[forbey]

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>> I started switching to a salad with an order of meatballs (2) with a little sauce and cheese and baked.>>

My hunch is those meatballs have bread as a filler.

The meatballs were better than a large plate of spaghetti and meatballs. Haven't had them since before the new year. Now, by choosing to go with the pizza bowl, instead, I can choose to go with burger, mushrooms and black olives and cheese. I'm sure I still get a little sugar in the sauce, but I have him go easy on the sauce.

[JaxMama]

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Here is my theory when we can't necessarily control what is given to us:

I will choose a food, even if it has bread crumbs/starch if the amount of protein greater than the amount of carbs. So I think those meatballs had more protein than bread crumbs and therefore you probably felt more full after eating them. I obviously wouldn't do it every day but once in a blue moon, should be fine.

[forbey]

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Here is my theory when we can't necessarily control what is given to us:

I will choose a food, even if it has bread crumbs/starch if the amount of protein greater than the amount of carbs. So I think those meatballs had more protein than bread crumbs and therefore you probably felt more full after eating them. I obviously wouldn't do it every day but once in a blue moon, should be fine.

Nice way to look at it.

As I said, I figured meatballs sauce and cheese HAD to be better than spaghetti, meatballs, sauce and cheese (or spaghetti with no meatballs or even adding two breadsticks.)

The lesser of two evils scenario.

forbey

[JaxMama]

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Those meatballs and sauce won't be as bad for your diet as those bread sticks and tiramasu at the end of that italian meal. you've got to make the best of it and try not to get too upset with yourself.

[forbey]

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Those meatballs and sauce won't be as bad for your diet as those bread sticks and tiramasu at the end of that italian meal. you've got to make the best of it and try not to get too upset with yourself.

Eating the meatball plate never upset me. I relished every bite. Just cut them out while working out the carb thing.

Don't like Tiramasu, do darned sweet for my taste. (Not liking that much chocolate, just sounds wrong, but I didn't eat it when I was eating poorly, never mind when I'm trying to behave, LOL!

forbey

[Browneyedmelly]

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I tell everyone I am on Atkins.. I don't say I am eating no sugars, flours etc etc.. I look them right in the eye and tell them.. if they say something like oh that's the meat only diet, I just look at them like they have 10 heads.. however I do have to say that I never ever recommend the plan to anyone..One day I was waiting in line at the grocery store with tylenol and cough syrup for my sick kid.. and this women came up to me and handed me a card.. on this card it says "if you want to lose weight, ask me how... I will never ever forget the humility and embarrassment...When I go to my family's house for dinner, sometimes there isn't anything Atkins friendly, so I wait until I get home.. pisses me off, but I don't have that support.. so yes I never miss the chance to tell anyone who asks me I am on the Atkins wol....

[forbey]

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One day I was waiting in line at the grocery store with tylenol and cough syrup for my sick kid.. and this women came up to me and handed me a card.. on this card it says "if you want to lose weight, ask me how... I will never ever forget the humility and embarrassment...

God, that's like walking up to someone and saying "hey, Fat *ss, since you can't apparently plan your own life, for a price, I'll do it for you!"

Got to think up a snotty response for that one!

Something like getting a business card printed that says,

"Why thank you for the lovely offer... If you're to STUPID to realise how hurtfull your business card is... ask me and, for a price, I'll help you get your head out of your BUTT!

Problem is, they think they are actually being helpful and sympathetic.

In this case "sympathetic" is clearly shorthand for "pathetic simpleton".



forbey

[Browneyedmelly]

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Forbey...it really hurt my feelings and my instinct was to punch her in the mouth..I don't have the let it roll off your back kind of personality....that's why I never go up to anyone and tell them about Atkins.. unless they ask how I have lost weight and they tell me, tell me more..by the way I love love love meatballs.. can you send me some??? LOLOLOL....