Atkins Support Group

Anybody here consume a fair amount of heavy whipping cream that is also lactose intolerant? If so, any do you take anything to ease or get rid of the symptoms?

Hello!
I know this is the 2nd time you've asked us this question; I was hoping someone else lactose intolerant would have a solution, but I did some looking on the internet and I found a link to someone that uses coconut milk as a replacement: http://www.thewholegang.org/2010/02/easy-gluten-and-dairy-free-whipped-cream-recipe-gluten-free-progressive-oscar-dinner-party/
Also, I read silken tofu works well, too, but not for whipping. I'm not sure of the supplements people take...lactaid comes to mind. Also, not sure where you are located, but in the UK and Ireland there is something called Pritchitts Millac Gold that is low lactose cream...just google it!! Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!

Oh, another Atkins-basher. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/321061-proper-macro-nutrient-balance I just LOVE them. :mad:

This guy is almost not worth talking to. He's one of those that tried it, couldn't commit, failed, and now is an Atkins-hater, because he didn't give the program a chance.

I read the thread and didn't even respond because people always assume what Atkins is without reading the book. Obviously, if this person had done Atkins correctly in the past they would have known it isn't a high protein diet. Dr. Atkins didn't say to eat a pound of bacon and cheese a day and you will lose weight, he recommends whole, healthy foods and fats. Why do people not understand that carbohydrates are immediately turned into sugar in the body. And the whole "diabetics are not advised to practice a low carb lifestyle" just about pushed me over the edge. I hate when people spout so much misinformation. I don't bash the Primal diet, Hcg, etc. becasue I know absolutely nothing about these diets and I would be misinforming someone if I did. End rant, lol.

UGH I'm so disappointed in my breakfast. I was running late for work and just picked up a bottled protein shake. It's called Lean Body To Go. It has 1g net carb and 17g of protein. It has sucralose in it. Don't know if that is an acceptable sweetener. I'll have to check the list. Even though it is low-carb, I feel like something like this is not a good choice. SIgh. I'll just have to do better for lunch and dinner.

On another note, does anyone have any recommendations for a good digital scale? I have a two year old Homedic that gives me a different weight everytime I step on it, even if it is just seconds apart. I kind of want to kill it. Anyway, I'm willing to spend up to $50. I have a 20% off coupon for Bed Bath and Beyond, so I'd like to buy it there. Thanks

Just wanted to share: I hadn't lost an ounce since August 5th and was REALLY Getting frustrated...I am in OWL and was going through the rungs (veggie, dairy, nuts ) and was ready to start berries yesterday when I posed a question about my LACK of weight loss on the Atkins BB. Lo and behold I was doing OWL incorrectly!! Color me stupid, but I thought each time you introduced a new food you ADDED 5 more carbs to you intake. Um, nope. I got it all straightened out, did it correctly yesterday with just extra veggies and reward= .5 pounds lost. Guess my body knows what it's doing...even if I don't!! Bummer is I wonder if my CCL is gonna be a measly 40 grams of carbs....:(

Congrats on the loss! Perhaps it was just the combination of the "new" foods and the extra carbs? 40 would be awfully low.

I have a Tanita that I love- can't remember how old it is. I went to Bed Bath and Beyond (with my coupon, too!) this spring and got the WW scale that tells you waer weight, bone mass, etc. Weird thing is the Tanita tells me my weight and bodyfat with what I assume is amazing accuracy, but the WW scale for some reason registers me POUNDS heavier!! Needless to say, it's hidden in the cabinet under the sink....

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I have a Tanita that I love- can't remember how old it is. I went to Bed Bath and Beyond (with my coupon, too!) this spring and got the WW scale that tells you waer weight, bone mass, etc. Weird thing is the Tanita tells me my weight and bodyfat with what I assume is amazing accuracy, but the WW scale for some reason registers me POUNDS heavier!! Needless to say, it's hidden in the cabinet under the sink....

I'll be looking into the Tanitas then. Good thing I asked because I have never heard of that brand before. I probably would have just skipped over it for a more recognizable brand.

Oh, and I won't go to BBB without a coupon. I love that store but it is a bit pricey for my liking. I must say that the Scent of The Month sale they have for Yankee Candles is what keeps me coming back. The sale and the $5 off coupon combined makes for a sick deal. I'm kind of a bargain *kitten* lol. And an even bigger Yankee Candle *kitten*!

Tanita FTW!!!! I've had mine for over ten years. I picked up mine from the same store but I don't recall if I used a coupon then or not. I've very happy with it.

Do you all eat even if you are not hungry? That's the pitfall I ran into years ago with Atkins. I would eat a decent breakfast and then not be hungry for the rest of the day.

This morning I had scrambled eggs with tomato, bell pepper, onion, ham and cheese plus 7 small strawberries. That was 4 hours ago and I'm still full. I'm not ready for lunch even though it's lunchtime.

Yes, you have to eat even if you aren't particularly hungry imo. At least I have the best results and feel the best when I regularly eat. It doesn't have to be a full meal, snacks like nuts or cheese sticks work well too.

I know exactly what you mean about post-breakfast though. I had a 2 egg omelet with couple of slices of cheese and half an avocado in it (cooked in 1.5 tablespoons of butter to get the fat up) and it is now 1:30 pm here and I'm really not hungry at all. I'm going to go get a salad though because I know my body is hungry even if my brain isn't. YMMV.

Do you all eat even if you are not hungry? That's the pitfall I ran into years ago with Atkins. I would eat a decent breakfast and then not be hungry for the rest of the day.

This morning I had scrambled eggs with tomato, bell pepper, onion, ham and cheese plus 7 small strawberries. That was 4 hours ago and I'm still full. I'm not ready for lunch even though it's lunchtime.

Yes, although to be honest, it's not that often that I'm not hungry at meal time. Not stomach-gnawing hunger, but I'm usually ready to eat when the time rolls around. It might have something to do with the fact that I've gotten my body used to eating small meals every 3-4 hours.

It's definitely better to eat at least a little something even if you aren't hungry. It'll sometimes kick start your appetite but it'll also prevent you from getting to that point where you are suddenly starving and end up eating whatever is handy or buying fast food or something from the vending machine.