Hello Everyone. I have joined with all of you looking for some support. I have been on the atkins diet for about 2 weeks and have lost 10 pounds. I do ok by myself, but thought with some encouragement I could do better. So I am looking for any and all help that you can offer. I need new menu items, mine are getting boring.

Thanks,

hi and welcome
i have been on the adkins for two weeks as of today. and im feeling great, i have lost 9 lbs my kids are also on it and they are losing as well. this is a great place to get support and find out information. good luck ....................................tammy

Welcome

You might try posting a typical day's menu, and others can offer suggestions on adding new and exciting foods. There are a lot out there, so you shouldn't get bored too easily.

There is also a recipes section on the main forum page, that offers many quick snack ideas, as well as your main meals.

All the best,

Hi and welcome to the forum!

Speaking as a veteran, it does get easier, and truly becomes a way of life. Now that's not to say that I haven't indulged in carby goodies once in a while along the way, but I was very good in the beginning and had tremendous results. Once I started getting close to goal I would allow myself treats like a slice of pizza (crust and all! ) because I knew that I was under control. I feel great now, and I know that I am in control of food, and that food no longer controls me. I no longer obsess about food, I don't get sluggish from sugar highs and lows, and that ultimately gives me more time and energy to spend on other things. Overall I feel great.

Your best bet to spice up your menu plans is to check out the list of LC foods in your Atkins book and maybe choose some new vegetables to try in a stir fry or something? Or even steamed with butter? Or maybe try out a new seasoning? The low carb recipes link at the top of the page may give you some ideas too!

I hope you get all the great results that I have!!

All the best,

KC