I have been doing Atkins for 50 days now and have only lost a few pounds. I have never cheated however I do eat out a lot and am not always sure what is in the sauces or salad dressings. Tomorrow I am going to try the macadamia nut/cream cheese suggested by Dr. Atkins. I must say I feel a lot better, have a lot more energy, and look a little better too. In June I weighed 205, in September 196 and today 188. Any body have any advice for me? I love reading the posts.

Hi gigi,

I moved your post to the Introduction Forum, since it's your first post.

Can you give us some idea of your daily menu, including how much water you drink?

I too, have problems when I eat out a lot. I think it may to do with the wide variety of food that you can eat in a restaurant and rarely eat at home. There may not be hidden carbs, but I have a hunch that it slows you down to have a wide variety of proteins in your system at once.

Karen

This is a great place for info and support. When I have eaten out I usually stick with broiled meats, ceasar salads no crutons, deep fried chicken wings or pork ribs that dont have the sauces on them. I do have most of my meals at home so it is easier for me to control. There are many recipes on here so U should be able to find lots to eat. Good luck with this new way of life, its sounds like U are on the right track.

Karen...

Could you explain this please? Are you saying that eating eggs, cheese, fish and beef in a single day slows you? I'm curious...

Marlaine

Yeah Karen, I was going to ask what Marlaine just asked you. That's very intersting. It's easier in the kitchen,too I might add.

Hi, Thanks for your welcomes. I was also wondering if it is not a good idea to vary my menu too much during the day.

My typical day is

Breakfast--sausage and cheese omelette or high protein drink

Lunch--salad with hamburger patty and cheese

Dinner--Salad with steak or chicken or fish or hamburger

I also have been eating a lot of cheese for snacks and sometimes those high protein, low carb bars which I just read are not a good idea.

I drink 80-100 oz. of water a day.

Any new advice? Do you think I should do a one day fast?
Do you think I should do the macadamia nut/cream cheese deal that Atkins talks about in his book?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

gigi many resaurants use MSG it may slow you down

Also you may want to cut back on the cheese.

It looks like you and I are about at the same place right now. Maybe we could help each other out.

Where do you live in New Jersey? I have a son in Madison. He works in Newark.

How many days have you been doing atkins?

Gigi