Whats like a daily layout with Atkins? Like breakfast lunch and dinner what can you eat? What do people eat? What other Atkins tips do you have?
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For breakfast its like a couple slices of turkey bacon and two eggs.  Lunch is about 4oz. of meat and some green veggies and a salad.  same for dinner.  Drink lots of water.  You can eat 3 regular meals or 6 small meals.  Stay away from sugars and carbs.  Try not to eat fried foods either.  Soda have to be diet and only drink one a day.
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Since breakfast is suppose to be your most important meal of the day, I eat anything I want.  Fruits, yogurt & granola, whole wheat toast w/ peanut butter on it, cereal & milk, even an egg!  Once a week Ill have a slice of bacon, the idea is to give yourself variety, so you dont fall back into bad habits.  I go light for lunch, like salads, or cottage cheese, or crackers & cheese, (minimal amounts)  then meats and veggie for dinner, low carbs...  Lots of water to cleanse and detoxify!  I counted my calories!!!
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I wouldn't be concerned yet unless you feel bad/weak.\nThe Atkins Diet definitely works.\nBut it's good that you know it's bad for you. When you don't eat Carbs (your body's first used energy source) your body tells itself that you are starving, so it switches to burning protein and fats (including your body's fat stores which is why the diet works so well.) Your body does need carbs again eventually though. If you do the Atkins Diet more than once in your life or for more than about 12 weeks, you can cause slight but permanent brain damage.\n\nAnd you can definitely survive on one meal a day, but it slows your metabolism (another form of your bod's starvation compensation) so you aren't burning as many of the calories you are eating. This is ok for now but it may be difficult to speed your metabolism back up later, which is a big reason people bounce back to their old weight after dieting.
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I strongly recommend the Atkins Advantage bars.  They have the same nutrients as eating a meal and fall into the calorie range you're looking for.  I'm not a lunch person so have had one daily for the last three years.  I've tried other brands and always come back to Atkins.  My favorites are chocolate peanut butter, s'mores, almond brownie and chocolate decadence.  The new caramel line isn't as filling and doesn't have the staying power of the original bars.
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On the low-carb forum that I'm a member of, there are lots of people who were in your situation, including their doctors/trainers/dieticians not believing them when they said that they were following the plan faithfully.  Some people simply can't lose on a low-fat/high-carb diet.\n\nLow fat worked for me when I was younger, but as I aged I found that I was gaining weight despite eating healthy and being active.  Then I discovered low-carb and I've lost 40 lbs so far and my health has improved overall.\n\nWhat could it hurt to try it?  Research is now proving that low-carb is a safe and healthy lifestyle.\n\nCheck out the forum, there's lots of people there who are very supportive and helpful.  We're following a variety of low-carb plans, so we don't always agree, but you'll get a variety of opinions there and lots of guidance and support.  Do your research, pick the plan that you think would work for you.  There are also sections for research and media articles on low-carb, a "war zone" where we have our arguments, a buddies and challenges section, a recipe section and areas for the different plans and for specific health concerns.  There's even a section especially for newbies.\n\nhttp://forum.lowcarber.org/\n\nGood luck!
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I always weigh first thing in the morning on Sunday mornings. ... Well, fourth thing. I always use the bathroom, brush my teeth, and get down to just a t-shirt and my underwear before weighing. ... This is the time of day when you won't have eating and drinking counting against you. And it is always good to weigh in the same clothes (or nothing if you prefer). You don't want to suddenly gain 3 pounds one morning just because you have on your cozy fluffy pajamas.\n\nI got a lot of great tips at www.tbfinc.com . Unfortunately, their free membership offer is over. Several of the tips could be considered "common sense" ... stuff like not to eat stuff with a lot of sugar or calories. Other tips that were new ideas to me included to do your workout before a meal instead of after, like in the mornings before breakfast. If you work out too soon after eating, you are only using up what you just put into your body. Work out a while before meal time, and your body will use what it already had stored from previous meals. Another was to eat until you are just satisfied - not full. Your stomach will get smaller and it will take less food to fill it. \n\nOf course, I am guessing that you have already heard that it is best to eat several small meals throughout the day. And there will always be those fads like the no carb diets. I believe in the "everything in moderation" theory. Everything can be good or bad for you depending on how much you eat.\n\nI have had some successful dieting ventures in my days. I need to work out a new plan though because my old ones don't work with my current school and work schedules. Still, they may help you. Here are some things I was doing at a time when I was loosing 2-5 pounds a week:\n\nChoose a time a few hours before bed time. After that time, allow yourself only healthy foods. For example, after 4pm I would only allow myself about 2 ounces of lean meat, one piece of fresh fruit, and all the vegetables I wanted. I tried to just eat vegetables, but if I simply wasn't in the mood I would allow myself fruit or meat. I also only allowed myself to drink water after this time. ... If I really needed something with some flavor in it, I would squeeze the juice of a lemon into my water or make some tea. \n\nAnd if I had a craving for junk food after lunch time, I would try to wait and see if it passed. If in the morning I still had a strong craving for junk food, I would have it with my breakfast the next morning. (I can't tell you how many times I started the day with a chocolate cupcake, peanut butter, and a cup of milk and still lost weight!) I could usually keep the cravings for junk food down by making sure I had something sweet in the day. Most mornings I would have strawberry banana juice, a banana shake, or pancakes with light syrup for breakfast. (tip: I made my banana shakes by letting bananas get VERY ripe, freezing them, then putting them in the blender with low-fat milk. It was usually naturally sweet enough that I didn't need much, if any sugar. ... Bananas that weren't so ripe required a lot of sugar.)\n\nThere are some other things that I think are good tips even though I have gotten a lot of negative responses from others. One of them is to keep a few packs of gum handy... minty, cinnamon, and something sweet. It seems like chewing a piece of gum sometimes cuts back on cravings when it isn't a good time for me to eat. And you probably also already know about stuff like getting enough sleep, brushing your teeth, bathing on a daily basis, etc... (hey, you asked for health tips!) And don't forget to get some fresh air and sunshine on a daily basis (or as close to it as the weather will permit) \n\nI hope this helps some.
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dont listen to the first reply............everything is so loaded with carbs, it sucks...carbs are the enemy and you should always try to eat as few as possible, any doctor will tell you the same....it dont mean starving yourself or eating only meat, not at all........you should not go on any diet fad or program, the only thing you need to do is cut the sugar and eat as few carbs as you can...this dont mean spending money on expensive low carb crap....just do this......make sure you drink AT LEAST 8 glasses of water a day, buy yourself one of those 32oz water jug things and drink 2 daily...also, when you go to serve yourself, just serve like normal then take half off the plate and put it back, or if your at a restaurant, when you get your order, put half in a too go box before you eat, even if its fast food or sumthin........save it for later....exercise is good too but i know it sucks to do it and its hard...but if you dont then you dont, just do the other stuff.....if you live in a house then get a dog so you can take em for walks and walk yourself too...................if only i could follow my own great advice!!
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Buy the book if you're really interested in doing it.  It's got a section that tells you all of the sorts of things that you can eat that you probably thought you couldn't.  For instance, in the second and third stages you can have whipped cream and in the third you can have berries.  \n\nBut for the sake of just answering the question, here's a list.  (This isn't all of the foods, only the things I can think of off the top of my head.)\n\nMost nuts, peanut butter, beef, poultry, fish, pork (no honeyed ham, there's sugar in it) eggs (I think 3 equals 1 carb so go nuts)  cheeses, vegetables... etc.\n\nThe only thing you can't have is sugar.  That means for the most part no fruit and certainly no candy or things like that.  Milk is okay in the later stages but it's best if you can find a low carb alternate which is actually very good.  No bread or pastas.\n\nThere are alternatives on the market for the things that you're going to miss.  They sell low carb pasta and breads.  It's best if you can get used to pitas instead of loaves of bread though because they're much lower in carbs and low carb bread isn't very good.  They also make low carb ice cream and candy.  Sugar free candy is best.  There's plenty of tasty gums out there already suger free.  Careful with sugar free candies and even low carb candies however.  Read the packaging.  Most contain malitol which is not good for most peoples digestion systems.  It'll make you sick... (And that's as much detail as I'll go into.)  \n\nI highly recommed the book if you're truly interested.  It gives you all sorts of ideas.  Even if you don't want to read the part about how your body is going to react and such.  (Which you should just for the informative bit and to know what's going to happen to your body and when.)  I personally have used this diet and lost over 60 pounds.  Be careful with it, if you're going to do it, you should do it right otherwise you could really hurt yourself.  Yes, you could actually lose a lot of weight eating just pork rinds and slim jims on this diet.  (Really!)  But it's not healthy at all.  You still need a well balanced diet.  Veggies, lean meats and cheeses should make up the bulk of your diet.  It's not all bad.  I mean, when's the last time you went on a diet and could eat a cheeseburger?  (Uh, minus the bun of course.)  \n\nOh, which reminds me, most all spices and condiments are definitely on the list of foods you can eat.  Ranch dressing is naturally very low in carbs.  Also mustard (not ketchup), mayonaisse, pickles, dill relish (not sweet) these are all fine.  So a hot dog, no bun, relish and mustard is just fine.  Same with a salad with cucumbers and green peppers with ranch dressing.  It's about accessorizing your meal!
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Cut the carbs and sugars way down and you have the Adkins diet. Call it whatever you would like, the body stores exess carbs and sugars as fat. As long as the body is getting excess carbs and sugars it never uses any of the stored fat. \n    On this diet you can eat all the eggs bacon and lean meat etc that you can handle and you will drop weight like crazy as long as you restrict carb and sugar intake from things such as bread, pasta and obviously soda pop etc. It is always recommended to consult with a doctor before commencing any diet plan so I recommend that you do so.
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Not the safest way to go but Very low carbs, no sugar bread rice potatoes gravy fruit, just straight protein and some veggies You'll drop it quick www.atkins.com  trimspa.com again not a lifestyle change but read up on these sites and see what you think.
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I've done the atkins diet, heres what it includes:\nThe Promise:\n\nIn 2 1/2 months you should lose 52 pounds. \n\nThe Rules:\n\nYou must drink eight 8oz. glasses of water daily (64 oz. total per day). \nAt any meal you may eat until you are full. \nYou must eat the minimum listed at each meal. (yep, this diet list the minimum you should eat). \nYou cannot eliminate anything from the diet. Especially the bacon at breakfast and the salads. You must eat the bacon and salads. These combinations of food burn the fat, omitting one part of the combination will cause the whole thing not to work. \nThe grapefruit or fruit juice is important because it acts as a catalyst that starts the burning process. Don't add or reduce the amount of grapefruit or juice. \nCut down on coffee, it affects the insulin balance that hinders the burning process. Try to limit to 1 cup at meal time. \nDon't eat between meals. If you eat the suggested foods you will not get hungry. \nYou can fry food in butter and use butter generously on vegetables. \nDo not eat desserts, breads, and white vegetables or sweet potatoes. \nYou may double or triple helpings of meat, salad or vegetables. \nEat until you are stuffed. The more you eat the more weight you will lose. \nStay on the diet 12 days, then stop the diet for 2 days and repeat. \nDiet Plan:\n\nBreakfast: \nEither 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened) \n2 eggs any style \n2 slices of bacon \n\nLunch: \nEither 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened) \nSalad with any dressing \nMeat any style and any amount\n\nDinner: \nEither 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened) \nSalad with any dressing OR a red or green vegetable cooked in butter or spices. \nMeat or even Fish any style cooked any way. \nCoffee or Tea (1 cup)\n\nBedtime Snack: \n8oz. glass of tomato juice or 8 oz cup of skim milk. \n\n\nIn the first week you would have lost 10 lbs. I dropped 3 pant sizes off this diet.
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i personally would not recommend this diet. any diet that asks you to cut out any main food like carbs etc should nit be used. Just cut out bad starchy carbs like white bread, white rice etc and eat granery bread or rye bread, brown rice etc and have smaller portions.\n\nYes i did lose alot of weight in two weeks from Atkins but i also fell really ill with it, i had no energy, i constantly felt sick and cold, and i found i couldn't face eating anything after a while. The things Atkins get you to eat like cheese and eggs and meat every day are themselves in the long run not good for you. you are also not allowed to eat fruit for a while or certain veg which is maddness!!! I really would not reccomend doing it!
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My wife lost almost 100 pounds on Atkins.  The first 3 weeks were tough, but then she had an easier time.  If you go on Atkins, buy the book and follow Dr. Atkins advice to the letter.  It's not a cheap diet.  It's very dangerous if you don't take all the proper vitamins, etc.  She lost 30 to 40 pounds in the first couple of months.  It was amazing.  I feel like the luckiest man in the world - I have a new, more beautiful, happier, healthier wife.
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Actually, I do not believe Atkins is a good diet to be on.  I've seen friends who lost a lot of weight on it, but then started developing weird body odors and constipation (among other problems) probably because of the excessive fat and protein they are taking in.  I believe that when you choose a "diet" to go on, be sure it is something that you can live with for the rest of your life.  Why not look into a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and a lot of exercise?
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Low carb is the answer to not being hungry.  It offers natural appetite suppression.  This doesn't apply to "new" Atkins with all the high carb junk you can now eat or South Beach after week 2.\n\nThere are many diet website with free plans.  Take your time and do a search. Read up, decide what will work best for you.
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Here is the BEST, easiest starting info.  \n\nBut check your library, they all have TONS of books on how to do ATkins, and other books filled with just recipes!\n\nhttp://www.everythingatkins.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=25419&view=next
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Eat when youre hungry!  I dont understand how people can starve themselves... That being said, dont stuff yourself when you eat.  Eat until you're full.  Make sure you drink a full 8oz WHILE youre eating.  Chew every bite as if it might be your last.  This will make you get full faster and eat less.  You should eat every 2-3 hours.  Make sure youre drinking water all day as well.  Keep lots of snacks at your desk and try to avoid eating more than one at a time and less than 2 hours after the last one.  Things I keep at work: soy chips, raw almonds, yogurt, kashi dry cereal, weight control oatmeal, Pria (energy/protein bars).  That way I can eat what I feel like.  Keep it to only serving (I actually count out the chips I can eat and put the rest of the bag away before I start).  You should find yourself eating 5-8 times per day.  Make sure youre getting at least 1000 cal per day (visit www.thedailyplate.com if you dont want to keep track of your cal yourself).  Most importantly, remember that a "diet" should be a lifestyle change.  Don't do anything you can't stick with long term or you'll see all the weight you lose just come back.