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[iantheace]

Ok so this is me:




Starting today and need to lose roughly 35 lb's. ( im 225 lb's). A few questions though, atkins book didnt answer these!

Doner kebab meat, is this 0 carb as u might expect or is there a secret additive that makes me lose it.

Smoking: Can you smoke while on atkins? im a light smoker (smoke about 10 a week) and menthols

[Desertthorn]

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Kebab meat should be zero carb.
No, you absolutely can't smoke on Atkins
Well, actually, I don't think it will do anything for the diet, but since I quit smoking after 30 years, I think everyone should quit.
Glad you joined AND posted a picture. Welcome

[kellygirl2]

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Hi, Ian, I wish you much success with your new lifestyle. You will find a great source of encouragement and great ideas to go forward with your goals.

Look forward to reading your posts and seeing your progress.

[jsj0305]

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Welcome!! You have got some nice hair! Wish mine looked that good.

Anyhow, I smoke...and I AM planning on quitting, but I havr to tell you, I don't think I could have gotten through induction if I had quit smoking then. For me, I can't give up sugar AND smoking...have to do them one at a time. You might notice though, that you get lightheaded when you do smoke. I have no idea why, but this has happened to several people I know.

Good Luck with your journey!! Can't wait to read some of your posts!

Stephanie

[alpha_wolf_1966]

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Best of luck in your efforts ian. Good to have you here with us, and I agree about the smoking. It's time to quit.

[presidentholmes]

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Kebab meat!!! Yum!!!
Haven't had that in aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages! Wonder how I can get some without the bread. Hmmmmmmmmm, guess I'll just order the normal thing and throw away the bread.
Man, what a great idea, I'm all excited now! LOL
I'll get that for my din dins tomorrow.
Kebab meat deffo 0 carbs and surprisingly high quality meat!

[cleochatra]

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Hey! Welcome to ADBB!

[presidentholmes]

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That sounded so good that I had kebabs that night! Delicious!

[dreamof145]

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Hi Ian. So happy that you've decided to join us and live a healthier life-style. I look forward to hearing about your success in your future posts!!

[MotherOfGizmo]

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In case anyone in the US is wondering, Doner Kebab meat is what we call Gyro meat in the US

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%B6...3.B6ner_kebabs

[Richt]

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Kebab meat should be zero carb.
No, you absolutely can't smoke on Atkins
Well, actually, I don't think it will do anything for the diet, but since I quit smoking after 30 years, I think everyone should quit.
Glad you joined AND posted a picture. Welcome

It depends where in the world you are. Donner kebab meat in England is NOT lo carb, from research that I have done in the past Donner kebab meat is packed full of fillers. Just like our "british" sausages.

I dont know whether the original poster on this thread is english or not, I am just adding some info.

[Sheshy]

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Hi Ian and welcome to !

If you're interested, here are a couple of links to the Journal Chat...
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=31

and Journal Stat...
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=94

Hope to see you around!

[2big4mysize]

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welcome to ADBB

to answer your donner kabob question the book did tell you you have to read the ingredient label so ask the folk where you want to buy them what they are seasoned with or injected with if they don't know ask to see the box the meat came from. Having a food allergy is great for getting the answers i need to know for my Atkins. if the ingredients in your meat are Atkins acceptable then your meat is acceptable if not it isn't there are no blanket answers cause everybody fixes it just a little different

[chezza]

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Most kebab shops ( here in NZanyway) don't mind putting the kebab meat and salad in a a container, like those meal polystyrene containers. I just say I can't have the bread and they are usually happy to help. Best of luck on your weight loss Ian