Atkins advises not to go for more than 6 hours without eating. I think it's OK to skip a meal every now and then, but it's not OK to not eat as a method of weight control.


That's entirely up to you. If you find it triggers you to want more carbs, I would stay away from it. Some people have a response to it and some don't. A better choice with the apple would be a piece of cheese. Peanuts are carbs so your matching a carb with a carb.

I also don't think it's necessary to keep your calories so low because it will eventually work against you. The important thing is to find the balance with fat, protein and carbs. You can still have small, snacky meals with more fat. For most people, fat is what makes Atkins work so beautifully.

Karen