I am on Atkins, day three. I have been faithfully trying to eat only 3 cups of lettuce per day, how important is it to keep to the only 3 cups?

The world as we all know it will END if you do not eat exactly three cups . . . KIDDING! If an extra cup of lettuce gets you through the day then by all means go for it! If you are going to eat a little extra then vegys are the way to do it. Ever seen a fat rabbit? <grin> And good luck on your weight loss.

I always ate more than 3 cups a day and it never slowed me down.

Jenn

Lettuce is so low in carbs that it is almost a 'free food'. You'd have to eat about 3 heads of Romaine or iceberg to do much damage.

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Seriously though, just like everyone said don't worry about having too much lettuce.

I find as long as I am under my 20 net carbs a day its ok to eat more lettuce/salad.....I love salads and it can be great variety food as you can add bacon etc.....Hope this helps.....Good luck!!!

no problem with salads, i like the spinach salads, also use alot of it in omlets... i wouldnt worry about the carbs in lettuce at all. i never have. lc junk foods like the shakes, candy bars, ice creams. are things to watch out for.. good luck