Snacks: only twice a day?

[bragi]

In New Atkins for a New You, I read that I should aim to eat three meals per day, with two snacks.

Is it very important to only eat five times per day? Or can I "graze," as long as I follow the diet, and stay within my carbs, etc.?

Thanks!

[JulieB]

Re: Snacks: only twice a day?

You can graze, as long as you eat fat or protein with your carbs in order to avoid blood sugar spikes. The number of meals/snacks is not mentioned in DANDR (the book we go by on this board) except to say not to go more than 6 waking hours without eating.

[bragi]

Re: Snacks: only twice a day?

Hi Julie,

I was just looking at Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2003, updated edition), and one of the rules (the first one, in fact) says "Eat either three regular-size meals or four or five smaller meals." I wasn't sure how literally to take that

I'll take your word for it, whatever you say, since it looks like you've achieved some amazing weight loss! Congrats!

[JulieB]

Re: Snacks: only twice a day?

Hmmm, looks like it is time for me to re-read the book!

I am not a grazer...I have had too many problems with snacking & eating when not hungry (before Atkins), so I generally eat 3 meals a day & have a small!! snack if very hungry between meals, but I am pretty sure that grazing is OK, I think other people on this board have had success eating more often/grazing.

[CalicoPrairie]

Re: Snacks: only twice a day?

bragi---I think the crew here goes by the 2002 version. That might be the reason for the discrepancy between what you are reading and what JulieB is saying.

[bragi]

Re: Snacks: only twice a day?

Kristi/Julie,

Can you give me a link to the exact book you all have?

Thanks!

[CalicoPrairie]

Re: Snacks: only twice a day?

Ok, I can't find the EXACT book that I have because it's probably a different print.....only it says 2002 and so does the one in this link:

Amazon.com: Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, Revised Edition (9781590770023): Robert C. Atkins: Books

Here's a photo of my book though, if that makes life easier:

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Snacks: only twice a day?

The 2002 hardcover is fine ... the printing may be 2003, but the copyright is 2002.

[cleochatra]

Re: Snacks: only twice a day?

In New Atkins for a New You, I read that I should aim to eat three meals per day, with two snacks.

Is it very important to only eat five times per day? Or can I "graze," as long as I follow the diet, and stay within my carbs, etc.?

Thanks!

I'm not down with that action. I say eat when hungry and stop when satisfied. I wouldn't artificially force five mini meals per day unless you're truly hungry.