New to the whole process

[powerbait]

Hey all... just stumbled apon these forums and from what I am reading it is an incredible bunch of people and a great support forum. My problem has been I've always been overweight all my life.. some points I was a lot less than others ( due to sports etc ) but I'm at the point in my life @ 25 years old that I finally want to control this and get back to feeling good.

My profession is both good, and bad considering. I am a chef.. and while I am able to make anything that I want and follow a low carb diet to the T is very easy for me due to the resources I have and just being able to make everything at work and take the time I need... on the other hand.. we have the negative which is being around a ton of sugars and carbs...

I've really just started atkins and I do like the whole process it is easy and your meals are still great. My problem is.. I can get through the day no problem at all.. it just seems to be around 8-9 pm that cravings for something sweet hit me... is there anything that i can do to help control these cravings to start.. I mean it's pretty rough when I'm at work surrounded by sugar and it hits me.

Thanks in advance.

[Rob]

Powerbait - welcome! I'm posting a link to the Dessert section of Lowcarbeating. You'll find a lot of possibilities for something sweet like cheesecakes. make them in muffin tins and freeze some at home and at work.

Desserts

If you're good at portion control you can make nuts with a sweet glaze. personally i would eat as much as i made. Here's an example in this LINK

Being a chef I'm sure you can tweak any of these recipes to your satisfaction and use them as a springboard for many other recipes.

[powerbait]

thanks a ton for the info!

[Goddess]

You might want to check out some cookbooks, too, for ideas. I love George Stella's recipes in particular, and as a Chef, you would probably find his story especially interesting, too. Very inspirational!

It's funny sometimes that when we crave sweets, we think some veggies and ranch is gonna take care of it. When I'm craving sweets, I try to make some LC ones. Much easier than to fight the tide, and leaves me feeling satisfied.

Congrats on taking the reins now, when you're young. Makes it easier. Good luck to you!

[QueenMama]

Hi, Chef! When I need a sweet fix, I make the One Minute Muffin, in the Low Carb Cooking section. I make it with cocoa, and sometimes use peanut butter for the fat. If I really need more sweet, I top it with a drizzle of Walden Farms chocolate syrup. That usually takes care of the craving.

Hope we can help you along, you're taking the right steps for your health. Welcome aboard!

[hdyhouse]

An easy fix for a sweet craving is a can of one of the fruit flavored Diet-Rite sodas. 0 carbs, and 0 calories. I like the tangerine and black cherry flavors best.

[powerbait]

hey all and thank you for the welcome, and also all the info. I appreciate it

[teelbee]

Just offering my own welcome. Hey, maybe you can point us to some good recipes or techniques - we like to read about new ideas in the LC Cooking forum!

I also think you'd enjoy the Stella family story - how two chefs lost hundreds of lbs together and forged a whole new career (books, TV, catering on cruise ships).

http://www.stellastyle.com/

[powerbait]

teel I would be more than happy to give any pointers or recipes that I work with / have come up with, you can get a hold of me directly or in the next few days when I have time I will deffinatly share, also thank you for the welcome.

-Justin

[M'Lady K]

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Okay newbie - where'd you go? It's been 16 days since your last post.

I'm selfish. I wanna know how you're doing and what recipes you've come up with!!! :silly:

Nah, actually I'm just wondering if you've stuck it out? And, if you're still happy with your choices?

If the answer to either of these questions is "no," then hurry back here because other people on this board CAN help!!

~K