my plastic surgeon gave me clearance to low carb it again ... YAY... (it's the only thing that REALLY works well for me)...

sooooo... if low carbing it works well for you, come join in this thread.

what works for me is...

- dont worry about calories (though i rarely go above 1200)

- dont worry about fat

- keep carbs about 10% (max)

Monday:

b - atkins caramel shake

l - 2.5 oz tuna w/ mayo, HB egg and grated parmesan cheese

s - atkins caramel shake

d - 1.25 pieces steak umm (ick), 1 pc mozz cheese, 1/4 cup mushrooms sauteed in butter & 1 wing (tequila lime)

I am so impressed with so many of you who actually cook breakfast. I am a non cooker.

Breakfast low carb slim fast

1/2 lunch south beach frozen meal.

It has chicken with some sort of spaghetti sauce on it

and broccoli.

dinner protein drink made from water EAS protein powder and

sugar free raspberry syrup.

I had 10 almonds at work.

Ok I did a little better today...

B-Slim Fast Low Carb Shake

L-6 Wings 1/2 container of Ranch

D-2 Wings & 2 small porkchops less than 3oz before cooking

60oz of water so far:thumbup:

I went to the Y on the treadmill for 45 minutes. Burned 276 calories...

Now I gotta fit in some veggies. What are good low carb veggies???

broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, asperagus

High carb veggies are corn, peas and carrots.

I really want a piece of bread, but I didn't do it. Today was a hard day.

B- 1/2 ham and cheese omlette

L- Salad w/ baked salmon

S- Atkins shake/salad

D- tuna salad on lettuce

Today.....

edamame, chicken soup, peppermint white mocha from Starbucks, water, water, water

Pretty darn good, except that starbucks bit. OOPS

Today.....

edamame, chicken soup, peppermint white mocha from Starbucks, water, water, water

Pretty darn good, except that starbucks bit. OOPS

Starbucks in my weakness too!!! It does not help that they are on every corner!!!!

Yesterday

B: 1 egg, 1/2 low carb tortilla

L: 2 chicken tenders, mushrooms

D: 1 chicken thigh with capers, 8 oz almond milk

so far today...

B: 1 eggs, 1 slice turkey bacon

birdee, and starbucks has SOOOOOO many carbs. Even with my starbucks I stay under on calories, but those carbs kill me. They don't help my sugar cravings a bit either.

birdee, and starbucks has SOOOOOO many carbs. Even with my starbucks I stay under on calories, but those carbs kill me. They don't help my sugar cravings a bit either.

LOL!!! I know!!! What's the skinny lattees all about. I have seen them advertise, but I have never tried one, are they low in carbs? I sure hope so...If not....it'll be just a splurge day...BTW!!! Peppermint white chocolate Mochas are my favorites!!!! LOL!!!

Ok...Low Carbers does anyone worry about fat? My calories, carbs and Proteins are where they need to be....but my fat is a little high. Should I be concerned. Is there a range where fat should be....

I had cauliflower with cheese sauce and a steak and cheese sandwich(2 steak ums) with cheese...no bread.

Everything is OK with this meal as far as carb, calories, and Protein goes....just wondering about that fat?

Let me know your thoughs!!!

Thanks!

the ONLY value i worry about is carbs (and i do make sure i get in 60+ protein)... the others, i dont look at ...

I try to watch the fat. I don't go nuts counting fat grams but I will choose something that has lower fat even if it adds carbs, such as skim milk.

I am glad there is no star bucks here. The nurse at our support group is always saying that the people who have trouble are those that choose to drink their calories.

Today my plan is: Atkins bar for Breakfast

chicken salad for lunch

Protein drink for dinner

B: 4 oz lean ham

L: 4 oz tuna/light mayo 2 tbls

My plan for dinner: 1/2 cup brocolli and pork loin

S: cottage cheese

The scale hasn't moved this week but it will (at least that's what I say when I'm talking to myself)

Checkin' in, Ya'll...

b-coffee w/Equal, sausage jerkey stick

l-pepperoni slices, cheese

d-two weiners and 1/2 cup chili

snack: sugar-free vanilla pudding (6 carbs)

chai tea

I had a better day today. I think I'm finally adjusting to the low-carb diet. I felt satisfied and didn't really have those cravings. I also had a lot of energy today. It's been a while since I've felt this good.

B - 2 eggs w/ 1 slice ham 1/4 c salsa

L - Atkins shake

D - 3 oz salmon w/ salad