I can't believe the difference!!

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  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    i tried atkins and did well until i went back to normal life, totally my issue, but i wanted to share a few things that i really enjoyed on atkins.

    steakumms on top of a garden salad with cheese and balsamic vinegar

    cordon bleu rollups-grill chicken swiss and ham rolled around the chicken

    maybe you would like these too

    i wish you all the best

    It sounds like you did well on Atkins!! Why not climb the carb ladder and add in those whole, natural foods??? It is a complete lifestyle change and I am struggling financially because my DH eats what I eat and then some, LOL...................so grocery bill is through the roof. Fresh vegetables and fruits are EXPENSIVE!!!! Trying to go organic with free range chicken, eggs, and grass fed beef is even more expensive!!!

    I do know a couple of people that have done atkins that do eat a little off plan for a meal or 2, then jump right back on.

    I am going to try some of those you mentioned, except the Cordon Bleu one, as I don't care for blue cheese...........:sick:

    I don't think there is blue cheese in the Cordon Bleu - just ham, chicken and SWISS cheese. :flowerforyou:
  • LovelyLady1977
    LovelyLady1977 Posts: 428
    Wow. I can't believe it either! I sw your picture and I thought it was a new member. Then when I clicked the profile I really noticed that name and went... OMG Lioness!!! Holy Sh**!

    Amazing difference.

    Be gentle on yourself with that Atkins, I have heard some scary stuff about staying on it too long- but as a jump start it can't hurt :wink:

    I have done it before...............

    I know a few people that are maintaining with Atkins and they are doing GREAT!!! Atkins is one of the most healthy ways to eat and make lifestyle changes with if DONE CORRECTLY!!

    Most people try to stay on induction and that is where the problem lies, it is done incorrectly, then gets bashed because of it. There is a science behind it and it really works.

    There is nothing wrong with Atkins if you follow the carb ladder up and add in your veggies, fruit, nuts, etc............grains in limited quantities are the last to be added in near maintenance.............I am trying to get my eating plan all organic, free of chemicals, antibiotics in meats, etc............It is hard to do because of expense.

    My Doctor put me on Atkins because I am diabetic and that is the only thing that puts my blood sugar and blood pressure in check. I will be off all meds by summer time.

    I am on limited exercise due to rehabbing injuries incurred in a car accident over the summer.

    I just completed Atkins Phase 1 (Induction) and I am moving into Atkins Phase 2 either tonight or over the weekend...........I have to go grocery shopping as I am looking forward to adding in yogurt, strawberries, raw almonds and zucchini into my eating plan this week.!!!

    OMG, I am sooo glad to yet another person who understands how to do Atkins the correct way. There is so much misinformation floating around that people misunderstand and get the wrong idea about it. Done properly, Atkins can be a great way of eating. Way to go, girl! You look GREAT and are doing an AWESOME job!
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    OMG, I am sooo glad to yet another person who understands how to do Atkins the correct way. There is so much misinformation floating around that people misunderstand and get the wrong idea about it. Done properly, Atkins can be a great way of eating. Way to go, girl! You look GREAT and are doing an AWESOME job!

    Thanks for the compliments!!!

    There are a lot of people that merely eat meat, eggs, and cheese with no veggies and not following the carb ladder and say that they are doing Atkins!!! That is not how I eat.

    Yes, I see the low-fat mantra is still alive and kicking, LOL.....................it is as bad as the good old boy network, LOL.......................

    I understand why they keeping touting the low-fat, high carbage mantra and it is to keep doctors and the Big Pharma in business.....................

    If everyone started eating the way you do on Atkins, South Beach or any of the other controlled lifestyles, there would be so much less disease and illness!!!

    People don't understand that fat is natural, processed sugar is not................low-fat foods have added sugar to keep a similar taste as their full fat counter parts......................so they are still consuming so many empty calories by eating those 100 calorie snack packs. I find them a total joke.

    Give me a salad and some grilled chicken with full fat ranch dressing ANY DAY!!!!
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