Anck - just to chime in here with my own humble opinion. It is very important not to skip meals. I know a lot of folks just can't eat breakfast until they have had a change to wake up, so they tend to eat a small one, but it is critical to eat enough - otherwise, you end up slowing your metabolism down and (body goes into starvation mode) and that is counter productive. Again, I encourage you to get the Atkins book and read it - this suggestion has been made several times, for good reason, too. It will arm you with the important knowledge that you need to make this WOE a WOL.

Keep us posted!

Jen
175/129/120

Thanks, y'all.

Go ahead, critique away, that's what I posted it for...

The jerky and pork rinds yesterday were a "gone to town and grabbed something to eat in the car" food. I usually don't eat jerky, although I do eat pork rinds about every other day on average. I should've thought more clearly about it and went to Hardee's for their low carb burger, which I do like, and to make it not so messy, I could get NO condiments on it.

Does lettuce not count as a veggie?

While I am losing, I'm not losing like I'd like to be.

OK, more veggies, more actual proteins, not prepackaged, and less sodium injected foods.

OK, I can do this....

What kinds of low carb treats are there that can be made ahead, not refrigerated, that I can carry with me?

I am guilty of skipping meals... often.

I have read Atkins book all the way through once and then bits and parts several times for referencing, but currently it's misplaced.

Here's today's menu so far:

Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, chopped with butter, a little horseradish-mayo and a litte cheddar cheese, 2 mugs coffee with cream and Splenda

(Each mug of coffee I mention has a tablespoon of real cream and 2 packets of Splenda.)

Snack: 1 tbsp peanut butter

Lunch: big salad: lettuce, fresh spinach leaves, red bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, 1 boiled egg, ranch dressing, sprinkled with sea salt and cracked pepper.

another cup of coffee

Supper: another big salad: lettuce, fresh spinach, onion, muchrooms, celery, cheddar cheese, blue cheese dressing.

Snack: celery stalk with peanut butter

another cup of coffee
1 large glass diet coke
2 large glasses water

Ta,
Anck-su-Namun
221/206/130ish
5'8" size 16

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Your menu is looking much better!

I hope you eat a lot of veggies for dinner!

Smiles

Peace, Joanna
Atkins since 12/3/03
299/261/130

Ta, I think your menu is just about where it should be.

I don't know if I missed this somewere, but don't forget to drink your water.

Started Atkins on 9/20/03
235-->185; 150 goal