It seems to be hard for me to eat enough protein, here's a sample menu: any ideas???? Any ideas for snack other than all those low carb treats????? I need to simply avoid those if possible because they seem to cause me to crave more..just want to get back to the basics here. The low carb goodies are ok for special occasions but are too tempting for me and I fiind myself reaching for those when I'm hungry for convenience: Here is just a few days worth: I've been trying to cut out the Advantage bars, ice cream and low carb yogurt. I'm a big snack eater :( I've tried eating pumpkin seeds and macadamia nuts as snack but I can't limit myself and they cause fluid retention. Oh and I drink lots of water....! I know I eat enough, maybe too much, but I'm still always hungry.

breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled, decaf coffe with splenda and cream, 3 slices of turkey bacon.

mid morning snack: Dannon carb smart yogurt

lunch: tuna salad with carb options mayo on lettuce or maybe a in a low carb wrap

midafternoon snack: Atkins advantage bar with carb countdown milk

dinner: steak, green beans, salad, 1 slice low carb bread with butter and
salad.

nightly snack: 1/2 cup carb smart icecream



Breakfast: 3/4 cup Atkins: Blueberry Harvest cereal with carb countdown milk, coffee, cream and splenda

midmorning snack: mock pumpkin cheesecake (cream cheese with 100% pumpkin and splenda packet)

lunch: hamburger patty minus bun, small salad

snack: diet rootbeer with splash of half and half

dinner: grilled chicken, brocolli and salad

evening snack: sugar free jello with whipped heavy cream




Breakfast: Atkins Cinnamon raisin bagel with butter

mid morning snack: hormel pepperoni with pepperjack cheese melted together

lunch: egg salad on lettuce

afternoon snack: pork rinds

dinner: stir fried shrimp, salad, cauliflower

evening snack: 3/4 cup blueberry morning cereal without milk

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myangelcorinne :o

IT looks good to me--getting a good number of veggies, I would drop the bars and snack things--continue iwth the yogurt and milk. Have you tried the shakes instead of the bars--if you are a person who needs the convenience of things--the shakes are a beter choice than the bars. Try a slice of deli roast beef wrapped around a coupe of tablespoons of cream cheese for a fantastic protein filled snack! Have a serving of chicken hot wings (unbreaded have a bout 3 gs of carbs in them), add meat to your salads--1-2oz only will add up in the protein column without adding too many calories to your day! I keep chicken salad/ tuan salad/egg salad around all the time for snacks and breakfast quickies. If youa re out of induction--try 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, plain yogurt with a vfew berries of some type added for flavor--mmmmmmm!

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Ditto Huskers.

It seems you're eating too many lc "things" like bars and cereal and bagels.

Getting back to basics is a great idea. Believe me, I know what you're going through. This year has been a bit of a struggle for me as I keep wanting to try all the new lc products (not to mention experiment in the kitchen) but when I do these things, I don't lose as well.

To really get moving quick and easy in the weight loss dept, I have to keep it VERY simple.

MEATS - FATS - VEGGIES and that's it

No carb countdown milk, no tortillas, no ice cream bars, no cereal, etc. None of that EXTRA stuff.

For snacks, I try to stick with a small handful of nuts or a chicken leg, deviled egg, couple of spoons of tuna salad, some olives, a piece of cheese, a few sliced veggies with blue cheese, etc.

Really focus on the meat and/or fat thing for snacks. They will fill you up and not cause cravings later.

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Great advice!!!! I'm going to stick with the basics...I'll probably save more money on groceries too since I won't be buying all the lc extra's. Thanks!!!

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myangelcorinne :o

Yes... sticking to the basics has worked great for me... all the low carb extras simply put money in some rich dudes pocket...lol.

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some easy snack ideas...

celery stuffed with cream cheese or peanut butter

cucumbers or bell pepper strips dipped in sour cream and chives

nuke some leftover veggies (I usually try to make extra at dinner so I have leftovers) and cover the hot veggies with a slice of cheese or some grated cheese (you can buy it pre-grated)

hard boiled egg (cook a 1/2 dozen or so at a time - they keep well in the frig)

ham and cheese roll up

cucumbers with little squares of sliced cheese

olives

cheese sticks

reheated cauli mash (something I like for breakfast instead of hot cereal)

If taking the time to cut up veggies is an obstacle - and I know it can be - see if your grocery doesn't sell some pre-cut veggies in the produce or deli section.

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start weight: 176/goal range: 137-134/now: 138
Reached goal in Aug. 2003 - 4rd year of maintenance.