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Chew parsley (eww, I know), sugarless gum, drink loooots of h2o. And apologize...maybe.

C'mon, in Day 2 your resolve HAS to be better than Chucky Cheese's yucky pizza!! Now if it was Romeo's, I'd understand...J/K. Anyway, eat before you go!! I know when I'm in ketosis sometimes it's a struggle TO eat, not to abstain!! If you think you can't make it fry up some (legal) pepperoni before you go and also some…

Media Specialist here!! I've run school libraries and taught computer lab for 5 years now. Up til last school year it was always in elementary buildings, but last year and this year it's middle school (grades 6-8) I'm doing Atkins, have lost 10 pounds and counting and want to get to 140. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my job and am…

I'm on Atkins and right now at about 35 carbs a day...I move up 5 more each week. Anyway...why just chicken? If it's not a dietary necessity, try some other meats. Beef, fish, pork, etc. How about eggs for breakfast? Scrambled, hard boiled, quiches, casseroles , you name it they're tasy. The hardboiled ones are good for…

Since it IS up to us- why don't you leave your negative comments ELSEWHERE. This is an Atkins support thread. Furthermore, with one pound lost, you could probably just keep your opinions to yourself and listen and learn a little more. Guess you're saying all the bodybuilders who cut carbs to lean out are walking around…

Yes, CVS and Walgreens are great. I no longer pay more than 50 cents for toothpaste, floss and stuff. I get toothbrushes free and all toiletry items greatly discounted. afullcup, wildaboutwags, totallytarget and iheartcvs are also excellent sites.

Isn't there a difference between thet couscous(es)? I think Israeli couscous is the pearl version, while Near East isn't Does yours look like little balls or little grains?

I'm a couponer and shop at GE!! Here are some sites that will do the work for you: couponmom dot com, ohcherrypicker dot com, sistersshoppingonashoestringdotcom etcetera. That way you can just see what you want, clip the coupon and go!

I used to enter it as calisthenics...not completely accurate, but that IS what body weight exercises are. The other thing you can do is try to keep track of how many of each exercise you do...a total pain!

Hey! You know after 2 weeks when you enter the OWL (ongoing weight loss) phase you can add back in dairy and fruits, right?? Might want to take a second look if you're interested in a re-do!! :)

So sorry to hear about your loss! At times like this our worries seem so trite: what to eat and/or not to eat...Wishing you strength, blessings and peace in the days ahead.

Oh honey- this is not a stall! A stall is several months with no pounds lost or inches...! You guys are doing great. When I get frustrated I break my losses down per week. Remember 'typical' weight loss jargon is that you only lose two pounds per week MAXIMUM, you are well exceeding that! Even if you don't lose for 2 more…

Oops, I flip flopped it. The 30% IS for protein, 65% fat.... sorry.

If you are serious about giving it a whirl, I suggest you grab the book for it to make sure you're doing it 'right' and not just someone's adopted version....that way you can know all the ends and outs, suggestions for if you get stuck, etc. Instructions are very important, and of course we'd all be here to help as much as…

...but I didn't want to change the ratio of the carbs....it's supposed to be just 5%...I was changing the #of grams of carbs....

Question about goals on MFP: I'm really only keeping track of carbs, fat and protein and alternately fiber, potassium and sodium. Most important to me is carbs and that I keep the carb, fat and protein ratio accurate as far as atkin's goes (5%, 30%, 65%, respectively) My problem is that now I'm allowed 30 carbs per day…

If I were you my first step would be journaling- I'm sure you already keep a food diary here, but journal your emotions or hunger level. Perhaps something you're eating is triggering hunger or cravings. Like some people find yes, they can eat 80g carbs per day, and berries, but melons trigger hunger/cravings. If you don't…

Have you tried marksdailyapple.com? It's a great place to start for all things primal...

How about your egg white in a tortilla with cheese and salsa? Or Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of nuts?

This was in one of the newer atkins books: whip 2 tbs heavy cream with 1 tbs. Baking cocoa and 1 packet splenda. OMG the best 'chocolate mousse' around!

I honestly can't tell you, but feel free to look at my food diary. Its low in potassium and shockingly, sodium as well.

OMG tried it this morning and LOVED it! Especially with butter; I can't wait to try the variations of it. I need to mix it a little more, though cause I had some eggy bits. However, I mixed it and was like, This isn't going to work. It looks yucky. How's a minute in the microwave gonna help?? Well I took it out and it had…

Thank you!! I will definitely try it!!

Wow- so much MISinformation here! In the day of the wide world web, we can't research a lifestyle change thoroughly before we throw out what we "HEARD" a way of eating is about?? Amazing. Atkins focuses on REAL food and lower carb living. Yes, the first 2 weeks are hard. After that, you GRADUALLY add in more carbs week by…

I'll all for the right foods doing the job as well, but I'm in induction! :( no meal of any kind for me, even flax.

So glad you answered this. I'm not as 'regular' as I was Pre-Atkins. What kind of metamucil? I see Dr. Atkins recommends psyllium husks- that sounds really nasty- is it available as pill? I made the mistake of buying Metamucil Clear and Natural Inulin Fiber- little did I know that Inulin is the same thing that I can't cope…

Good for you! I debated the Paleo/Atkins routes with myself, but really the shunning and/or limiting of eggs and dairy scared me away. I LOVE the fact that you can have so many veggies and fruits, though!! I need to lose a lot of weight, though, so I went with Atkins for quick results, and more control which my carb cravin…

I didn't know lite salt had potassium in it!! I should get some... I've been really worried about my potassium levels- I'm not even getting half of what I should be according to MFP and I have a history of arryhthmias that I don't want to aggravate. I was thinking of a supplement, but salt with it already in there sounds…

When I went camping I had a pitcher of Crystal Light Appletini mixed with Whipped Vodka, and also their Margarita mixed with- tequila, of course!! Only calories was the alcohol!!