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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 2:56 pm
Sounds like a vitamin supplement to me. I wouldn't recommend taking any "diet pills." They usually have caffeine or similar type ingredients that may affect your sleep. I don't think they really make much difference either. You should really never be hungry if you do this diet right.
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Grumpy
Member
02-08-2004
| Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 10:18 am
Hello everyone! I am starting to feel better, so I thought I'd see how all my Atkins buddies are doing. Not1, You are doing so good! Keep it up! Your DH hasn't seen you yet, right? Outta town? He will be so surprised!! Fab, hang in there, you are doing fine. I personally like the Atkins shakes. I haven't tried EAP ones. But they do seem to be more filling if you drink them cold. I don't get that. But I also am extremely sensitive to cold beverages and food. For example: When we go out to eat, if I get water, it has to be room temperature. Milk, or soy milk, has to be warm, Ice cream has to be melted a bit so I can eat the creamy melted part... Except for the Atkins Bars, those are ok.?. And ABSOLUTELY NO ICE in anything. Weird? We all are in our own way. I have some good news. I am out of the 190's.
I am trying to drink more water, plain, but it seems to really bother my tummy and gives me a headache. Well, thats what i was feeling like when I drank a few bottles, 16 oz, the other day. And was better with my flavored water and sf koolaide. But I am with Jhezzie on this one.
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Ktbb
Member
08-10-2003
| Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 12:48 pm
I have a question for all you Atkin experts out there. On the Atkins diet you are not suppose to have any sugar. If you look at the label on frozen veggies there is sugar. Does that mean they add it, or that it is naturally in the product? Can you eat it or do you have to stick with fresh veggies only? Please help I'm so confused!!
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 1:58 pm
Unless they are in some kind of sauce, it probably is a natural sugar. What specifically are you talking about? If it contains carrots, there is definitely sugar in that.
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Ktbb
Member
08-10-2003
| Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 2:20 pm
For instance in broccoli under ingredients there is only broccoli, but when it is broke down there is 2 grams of sugar. Are we allowed to eat that?
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 2:33 pm
Yes, that is natural. I think 1/2 cup is about 4 gms of carbs with 2 gms fiber. Don't worry. These good veggies give you the fiber you need.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 4:27 pm
I hit 43 lbs and now it doesn't seem to want to come off, I guess I am at a plateau or what ever they call it but it is depressing. I just want to keep on losing but the scales aren't moving. I am still doing all the same things, any hints. I read up earlier about getting enough fats, but I do use butter and I eat cheese so what else can I do. I am starting to get frustrated but willtry and hang in there.
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 11:21 pm
Hiya. Is anyone Somersizing? I'm having an unexpectedly hard time this time around and am digging through my SS books. Obviously, something's getting in my way, so I am going to try another path. Same principle with controlling blood sugars and insulin issues, just a different approach. And, I still hate water. Blechh...
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 6:07 am
I miss eating carrots! 
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 11:00 am
You can eventually add some carrots to your diet. They do have some carbs, but they also contain some fiber too. The reason they are sometimes considered a no no is that they have a high glycemic index, which causes an insulin spike.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 12:24 pm
We have switched over to the GI diet, since the Atkins plan has us at a plateau toooo darn long. The fruit was also a big reason specially with spring coming!!http://www.gidiet.com/
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Not1worry
Member
07-30-2002
| Monday, March 22, 2004 - 3:25 pm
YAY!!! I did it! 25 lbs. and Dh is home in 1 day. What timing. I had originally thought I'd just do this diet for a few months while he was gone, then forget about it when he returned. Now I can't see ever going back to the way I used to eat. I plan to take a few days off and enjoy the seafood alfredo at Red Lobster and some belated bday cake. After that, I'll behave until our Disney trip next month. I'm mentally preparing myself to gain about 10 lbs. back after that trip, but I hope it won't stay. I loved going through my closet this weekend and pulling out the too big clothes!
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 4:32 pm
Does anyone know of a salmon pattie recipe that is low carb? Thank you.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 6:18 pm
1 can salmon (wild) 1 Egg whole 1 chives chopped dash salt dash pepper 1 tsp butter or coconut oil(virgin) In a bowl mix salmon, egg, chives, salt and pepper together. Form into patties. In skillet over medium heat melt butter. Cook patties 8-10 min per side.
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 9:05 am
Dahli, thank you so much! I am making this tonight, pending obtaining the coconut oil.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 9:24 am
I think she meant olive oil.
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 9:31 am
{{{{{{Not1}}}}}}}}}}} that is so great! I wasn't doing so good on Atkins and stopped, but lately I have been thinking about giving it another go. I am so glad to hear that your DH is home safe! Your kidlets must be jumping out of their pants! And don't worry about gaining too much on your trip-you will be doing plenty of walking! P.S. Eat LUNCH at the Blue Bayou (the one that is inside the pirates of the carribean) and eat a monte cristo sandwhich for me! 
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 11:53 am
You can use butter or coconut oil, for cooking I prefer coconut as it has been shown to assist with sluggish thyroid. The reason I avoid using olive oil for cooking is that heat can cause it to develop trans fats... it's great for using unheated of course and one of the healthiest oils around. But coconut (virgin) does not 'transform' when heated.. HTH.
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 2:50 pm
If I have one slice of pizza, will I ruin the flow of the diet...I mean, I know it is bad, but is it really bad?
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Grumpy
Member
02-08-2004
| Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 6:13 pm
Not1, YOU DID IT!!!!! I knew you could! That is so great. Dahli, If you use coconut oil, does it make your food taste funny? I'm not much of a cook, and never heard of coconut oil. Deesandy, I know you aren't supposed to eat the crust. But you "can" have the toppings. I wouldn't trust it, I make my own pizza: plate of 2/3 cup mozz. cheese a lotta peperoni and other toppings you like Walden Farms Marinara sauce heated up in microwave for 1 or 2 min. YUMMY!!!
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Grumpy
Member
02-08-2004
| Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 7:04 pm
Hey, does anyone have a good recipie for cream cheese icing? I got a carrot cake for me on my sons birthday, I got him a regular cake, But my cake didn't come with icing . any ideas?
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Cancunkid
Member
10-01-2003
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 7:44 am
Hi everyone! I am back! I didn't run out on you just took a break and then started my doctors target diet which while it is low carb is not nearly as low carb as Atkins. It has really helped me since I had not really lost anything after the first month on Atkins. This morning I am down a total of 32 lbs since January 10th. I have actually had to retire some pants, no shirts yet but hopefully soon. Congrats Not1! Glad your DH is back, that makes your joy double.
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Cancunkid
Member
10-01-2003
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 7:50 am
Whoops forgot.... Grumpy try 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup splenda you can add a tablespoon of sour cream if it seems too stiff or make it with 3 oz cream cheese and an oz of butter for a buttery taste Also wanted to let everyone know about a site I found called www.calorieking.com They have counts on everything including about every restaurant chain out there. Including a lot I have never heard of but their food sounds good. I was quizzing myself trying to guess what would be my best choice at each one without knowing anything other than what the name of the dish implyed, interesting sometimes I so chose the right item sometimes I was horrified to see the counts on the foods.
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Grumpy
Member
02-08-2004
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 6:07 pm
Cancunkid! Hey, it's so nice to read you again! What diet did your Dr. put you on? Is there a name? I'm glad you lost! Thanks for the recipie.
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Cancunkid
Member
10-01-2003
| Monday, March 29, 2004 - 9:15 am
Hi Grumpy! Actually she calls it a target approach which is between 20-25 gms fat 50 to 70 of protein and 50-100 carbs although if I am really hungry I can go up to 120 of protein so it is still basically high protein and low carb but I think it is probably more like South Beach than Atkins. She has a website www.drwells.info the nice thing is they also have a kitchen where you can buy all kinds of foods they make up. The cheesecake is wonderful and I love the breakfast strudel and apple strudel. I can get recipes for anything they make so I can make it at home which is also nice but I am lazy about cooking sometimes. I had been so down about not losing any weight I had lost so much that first month on Atkins then nothing for over a month I didn't want to even post after a while I was so mad and sad. I went to Dr. Wells because I have a friend who has lost 70 lbs with the diet and the medications (Wellbutrin for cravings and Phenterimin if you want for the boost personally it makes me to crazy) I am thrilled to have lost 35 lbs although I am STILL pulling clothes out of my closet that don't quite fit. No wonder my closet is so packed all the time. I am hoping to be down a total of 70 lbs by the 4th of July. My final goal is a just too huge to think about but I have lost about 23% of my total goal now. Wow that looks really nice in print! Atually Dr. Wells isn't my regular doctor. He is thrilled I am losing weight. He is cheering me on and said he used to weigh 275 lbs in med school now he weighs about 180. He says everyone just has to find what works for them and I think mine is no more than 2 to 3 months on any diet then switch it up. I can stick to anything for about 2 months then I get bored so by the end I hope to be a wealth of knowledge about many diets. I am going to keep it all low carb though since my last blood test 2 weeks ago showed my glucose up at 112!!!! I was shocked but he didn't seem too worried about it. Everything else looked better and normal. My HDL is never normal. Glad to be back. Sorry I couldn't get past myself to be more supportive while I wasn't losing. Hope everyone has a great week this week. I am happily not busy until Thursday. Sweet relaxation.
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