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Costacat
| Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 6:34 pm
Not1, here's a hint to get coconut from the shell. Turn on your oven to about 300 degrees (F) and preheat. Put the coconut in the shell on a rack for about 7 mins. Remove, wrap in a cloth and whack with a hammer. It should split into three pieces. And another tip, use a clam knife to pry pieces off that may stick to the shell. I used to always buy a fresh coconut, split it, and store the coconut sans shell with the coconut "milk" in a ziplock. Then I'd take my vegetable peeler and peel slices into my morning yogurt 'n fruit or on top of a salad. Just the right amount of sweetness!
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Not1worry
| Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 7:33 pm
Costa, thanks for the tip! The fresh coconut was delicious, it was just so much work! I noticed when I could get a big chunk out of the shell, it had the brown skin from the shell on it that tasted a little bitter. Does it do that if you heat it? Plus, my coconut didn't really have milk, just watery stuff. Azriel, I didn't even think about the freezer section! Thanks.
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Costacat
| Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 8:38 pm
Not1, that "milk" is not really coconut milk at all; it's just coconut juice. But I use it to store the chunks of coconut in so they stay moist. To make real coconut milk, you have to finely grate and press the coconut. And that brown skin? You can either use a peeler to peel it off, or eat it. I usually peel it off, since it looks better without it. It doesn't come off any other way, that brown skin. IMPORTANT!!!! I think I forgot to tell you to poke holes in all three eyes and drain out the juice BEFORE you heat the coconut! (Otherwise it might explode!!) It can sometimes take a bit to drain, so I usually just upend the coconut over a large mouth coffee cup.
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Not1worry
| Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 8:40 pm
Costa, yeah that might be important! I do NOT need exploding coconuts! It is kind of funny to imagine though. Excellent idea on freezing and storing it all. Thanks! I'm looking forward to more macaroons. If anyone wants the recipe, I'll post it.
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Llkoolaid
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 5:56 pm
Please post it, my husband is going crazy for something sweet.
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Not1worry
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 7:58 pm
Does he like cheesecake, LLk? If so, 2 Tbsp of cream cheese, 2 Tbsp whipped cream, 2 Tbsp sour cream. Whip it all together and pop it in the freezer for 10-20 minutes. Cheesecake pudding! I add a teaspoon of dry sugar free jello mix for a little color and flavor. I will find that macaroon recipe and copy it here.
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Abby7
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 8:53 pm
I heard on the news (here in Los Angeles) today (Health Report KCAL9) that people on Atkins diet should cut down on the meat. Apparently, some people are eating more meat than Atkins diet intended originally. Because this diet has become so popular, they just wanted to make this clear. Sorry, can't be more specific...that's all that was said (the report was also vague).
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Costacat
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 9:37 pm
Abby, I posted a link to an article (see my post Sunday at 8:09 am). I think this article was also in the NYT this weekend.
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Konamouse
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 10:14 pm
His books have never before suggested there needed to be a "limit" on meat or cheese or fat. Re-reading the first few chapters in his diet book(s) you will find he remarks that there are only limits on carbs, and calories don't count. But if you stop losing weight, he instructed the reader to go back to the induction (20g/d) phase - again, count the carbs, not the calories. Course, this is the same author who was often quoted that his dog knew more about nutrition than any registered dietitian. So, what do I know? 'squeek'
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Costacat
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 10:19 pm
Kona, apparently there's been a "reissuing" of the book that places more emphasis on "healthy fats." Not having read either edition, well, I can't speak to it. I did hear on the news this a.m. that the Atkins folks are saying this SPECIFICALLY so that their "diet will be more accepted by mainstream doctors and dieticians." And considering what dogs eat... oh heck, I won't even GO there!
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Dahli
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 1:24 pm
Trans fats, high fructose corn syrup and such are the hidden evils in so many processed foods. The other thing to look for that are better choices are free range or grass fed protein sources... so many animals are fattened up on grains which just passes on the bad fats to us!
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Boberg
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 9:06 pm
Please visit www.atkins.com for atkins response to what has been in the news lately and get the truth...The book I have been using says to eat till satisfied, not to stuff yourself, and the daily food plans obviously indicate you should use some control over how much you eat but you are suppose to eat IF you are hungry.
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Boberg
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 9:08 pm
Anyone interested in Atkin's low carb products like Advantage Bars and Shakes please check out the prices at Walmart..at my Walmart they are lower than what Atkins.com sells them.
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Llkoolaid
| Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 11:14 am
I just bought the Atkins banana nut mix cause my husband was craving sweets. I got them at GNC, they were not cheap, I will check out Wal Mart even though I hate the place.
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Maris
| Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 11:20 am
Ll, the akins products are very expensive but my GNC has a membership thing where if you buy the products in the first week of the month you get a 20% discount. I load up on the first week of the month.
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Cancunkid
| Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 6:49 pm
Hi everyone. So happy to see my favorite site has this thread! I am on day 13 of induction. I notice everyone is craving milk but I have found that heavy whipping cream is a great milk replacement. You are allowed 2 tablespoons during induction per day. I pour it in diet A & W root beer once a week for a root beer float. I also mix it with sugar free jello because I think jello is just too sweet now and it makes it kinda creamy like a lifesaver cream saver. Also wanted to let everyone know about Aunt Lizzies Zero carb cheese straws! These are fantastic! I got them oddly enough on Amazon.com. They are similar to Cheez its. All my Atkins buddies and I are addicted to them. Induction is going well for me even though I have had coffee 4 mornings so far 16 lbs.
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Boberg
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 7:08 am
Cancunkid...congradulations on your success! and thanks for the tips...How has the 13 days been for you? How have you felt? Noticed any changes in your cravings or lack there of? I am on day 17 and choosing to stay in the induction phase also..I have lost only 8 lbs..high resistance to weight loss here..so your 16 pounds is fantanstic...low resistance there! My husband who is doing Atkins also lost 16 pounds so far..also low resistance and he has not started any exercise program..the scale has not changed for him in the last 3 days though I suspect he is doing more than 20 carbs/day and I know every evening after dinner he has a Advantage Bar just to feel like he is having a dessert.... Llookaid how is it going with you and your hubby?
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Cancunkid
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 8:43 am
Thanks Boberg! Congratulations to you too, always hard to diet with men they seem to shed it so quickly. I have a lot to lose and lost 12 lbs in the first 4 days and have now settled in to about a half pound a day just like you so you probably are just much smaller to start with. You are doing great! I feel really good. Had insomnia for the first week (cleaned my closet) and a bit of heartburn but other than that I have energy and can feel I am not at maximum density any longer. I am able to walk 3 miles without dying. I have tons of good fakes for about any craving. If you want to know some let me know what you are craving. My current favorite for breakfast is cheese danish -danish. Take cream cheese and whip it with an egg some lemon juice and splenda bake at 350 for about 8 minutes and it tastes like the cheese part of a cheese danish or cheesecake. It is allowed on induction too. Personally I am sick of meat! Been on every diet from Optifast to low low fat and this is the first one where I am not hungry.
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Cancunkid
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 8:59 am
I lied I have had a craving for peanut butter! On Friday when my induction is over nuts and nut butters are coming on board! Had breakfast out yesterday with a friend and while we ate eggs and bacon her husband was eating a belgium waffle with peanut butter and syrup! It was only the peanut butter I really wanted.
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Not1worry
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 9:20 am
Okay, Cancun, that cheese undanish sounds really good, but I'm a little confused. What do you cook it in? How much Splenda and cheese per egg? I've been stuck for a week now! I haven't lost more pounds and I feel like I'm working hard. I hate it when that happens. I stay motivated when I am losing, but when I stop losing my cravings get severe. Sort of like, "Well, I'm not losing any weight anyway, I might as well have this bagel."
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Cancunkid
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 11:00 am
Not1Worry they say you will have weeks where you don't lose a thing but your body is adjusting and that might just be the week you get into those smaller jeans. Or so they say they being my sister and brother-in-law who have been on Atkins for about 2 years both on maintaince both at least 50 lbs lighter. I use about 2 oz of the cream cheese I would guess and one medium egg a packet of splenda and a squeeze of lemon. I bake it in a baking pan just kinda shape it a bit. Now my sister puts hers in a baby muffin tin. She does the whole block of cream cheese and two extra large eggs she uses torani sugar free syrup in english toffee flavor and of course she puts pecan meal on the bottom for crust because she isn't on induction. I think it makes 16 for her. Oh don't forget the Pam spray first otherwise you are picking them out in bits. Just kinda play with the totals if you have too much egg you can make a crepe out of the mess too. Make sure you are eating enough fat! It is your number one friend in keeping cravings away. We are all so used to cutting fat that is the hardest thing to remember.
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Boberg
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 12:45 pm
All those craving milk...I have not tasted this yet because I am choosing to stay on induction for a while long..but..I found a low carb store today that has a low carb milk called LeCarb..only 4gms carb per glass...anyone in the Houston area it is on Bay Area BLvd.
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Llkoolaid
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 6:18 pm
That is great Boberg, I suppose I will be able to get it in Canada in about 10 years. I am jealous. I am doing great, I am at 14 lb lose and have 2 more days to go for my 2 weeks. I am staying on this stage for a while longer, I am not having any trouble on it so I think I will stick it out. I got groceries today and bought tons of fish, that seems to satisfy me the most. I am still craving a glass of cold milk and a piece of dark toast. Funny the things you miss.
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Not1worry
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 8:14 pm
It is funny the things you miss. I thought I'd be dying for my breakfast cereal. But it's the sweet things. I passed a display of Good N'Plenty candy the other day and about fell over with craving. Mmmmm....comfort food.
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Boberg
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 9:40 pm
Llkoolaid..do a search on the internet for Le Carb...they have a web site and I would post it but don't know how to post links here yet.
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