Hi everyone, Well today is exactly 7 days since I started Atkins and I'm down 6 lbs. and my waist is an entire inch smaller! I find it hard to believe but there it is. Yogourt is the food I miss most but I'll add it back in a few weeks.

I must say that this forum made all the difference. In fact, I don't think it would have happened without you guys. Thanks so much. I particuarly love reading the journals. My job has very long hours and I haven't time at work to check in. I don't think I have time to write my own journal except once or twice a week. Is that ok? I work 6 days a week and often 12 hours a day.

Bye for now and the best to everyone. Hang in there, Nancy

You have done GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!What a weight loss!!!

Don't you just love how much better you feel! And to lose a whole INCH in your waist, Way to go Girl!!

Here is a dessert recipe I made today, and it is very very good, and might help you with missing yogurt.

1 envelope of gelatin
2 cups of heavy cream
8 packets of sugar substitute (I only used 3 of Splenda)
1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp. of vanilla extract

Lightly oil 6-6oz. custard cups. In small bowl sprinkle gelatin over 3 TBLSP cold water and let sit 5 min. Meanwhile, combine in medium sauce pan heavy cream, 1/2 cup water,sugar sub. Bring to boil over med. heat. Remove from heat, add gelatin mixture and vanilla , stir until melted.

Pour into custard cups, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 3 hrs.

Carbs - 3.5 grams
Net Carbs - 3.5 grams
Protein - 2.6 grams
fat - 29.5 grams
Calories - 283

If you use vanilla bean, make sure you scrape out seeds before you bring mixture to a boil.

It is very very yummy!!!!!
Can add almond or coconut flavoring instead of vanilla.

This recipe is for 6 servings.

And the nutrition value is per serving!

Try It!

Sandy

I know exactly what you mean, Nancy. It's so great just knowing we aren't alone. Have you checked out the "Hot Links" thread in Newbies Questions? Scads of questions asked and answered there.

judy

Hi Sandy, I'm sort of in a daze. Thanks for your kind words and terrific recipe. I'll make it tomorrow and let you know how it goes.

About a year ago I went on a strict lo-cal, low fat etc diet. I was starving all the time and since I have a super active job I couldn't stick to it. I lost 1 lb in 2 weeks and gave up. Atkins is sensational. I really feel that I'm eating a healthy diet for the first time in years. Sure I miss the junk food but not nearly as much as I thought I would. In fact, I'm stunned that it has been such an easy first week, and am looking forward to next spring when I reach my goal. Nice talking to you and keep the recipes comming. Nancy

Sorry Jude, where are the Hot Links, can't seem to find them. Thanks Nancy

That's the only problem with this site--it's so big that sometimes it seems like a maze to us newbies! Anyway, here's "Hot Links"

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthre...&threadid=28939

judy

Hey Sandy, that recipe looks delicious (and easy to make). Did you find it on the site? If not, you should post it in the Recipe section for sure.

judy