[jjm2111]

Good post. I started Atkins in late November and lost 20 lbs. The only thing about Atkins w/ me is that I eat fruits and veggies w/ little regard to carbs, and if I do strenuous excercise for multiple hours (like snowboarding all day) I eat w/out regards to carbs at all.

[carlo3b]

Great for you my FRiend, I love snowboarding as well, and when I dry out.. I love to eat

LowCarb Poached Eggs over Asparagus Spears with White Sauce

• 10 oz thin and tender fresh asparagus
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 Tbs. soy flour
• 2 c half-and-half
• 8 lg. eggs, poached
• salt and pepper to taste
• grated Parmesan, Romano, or shredded mild Cheddar cheese

1) Trim asparagus and remove firm stems. Steam until softened.
Prepare white sauce.
2) In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add flour; blend well.
3) Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
4) Align asparagus in a lightly buttered shallow baking dish. Arrange cooked, drained eggs over the top of the asparagus then pour white sauce over eggs.
5) Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cheese.
Bake eggs at 400° for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly browned...Enjoy!. . :o)
Serves 4.