Lets get the SKINNY on the Atkins Diet

CookingWithCarlo.com ^ | Oct 4 2003 | Carlo3b Dad, Chef, Author

[carlo3b]

Please add me to your Ping List!

You are now one of the few, the proud, the getting Skinny... LOL

[nycgal]

Please add me to your Atkins ping list.

[nycgal]

Please add me to your Atkins ping list.

[Elkiejg]

Check my profile page to see what I look like now.

I did and you look GREAT!! Congratulations. You're a fantastic ad for Atkins and give me hope.

[tom paine 2]

I've been on the diet since January, I have lost 50 pounds. I have about 10 pounds to go until I reach the weight I was in college. I like how you gradually lose the weight.

[carlo3b]

Please add me to your Atkins ping list.

We did it twice... *<]:o)

[carlo3b]

I keep running into people that are doing this diet and haven't read his book. I really think it needs to be stressed that the book must be read. My sister came very close to dying because she was doing this diet and not taking supplements.

I am so sorry to hear about your sister, and I hope she will be OK soon, but you raise a good point.

This diet and all diets are complex, and they take into account a variety of different angles. Atkins especially has pitfalls that muct be guarded against, and only studying the complete function of the lifestyle can one avoid the problems.. we will hope tp hear back from you soon about your sister's recovery..

[CathyRyan]

Could you put me on the ping list? Thanks! :)

[SBprone]

My spelling and your jokes: a race to the bottom.

[Teacher317]

I just finished week 6. I basically stayed on induction for 3 weeks, then moved forward. I'm 5'10, was 185 in 1997, then a torn ACL ended my running, but not my caloric intake. In 2002, I hit 230. In August 2002, I started controlling my intake (smaller portion sizes, less fast food, water replaced soda and milk), and got down to 215, where I hit a wall that lasted for 4 months. I started Atkins on August 24, and am now 196. I seem to be at another plateau, here. I lost 15 in the first 3 weeks, and only 4 since, even though I've added fewer carbs than the diet allows per week!

It's funny how everyone seems to have a strong opinion of Atkins. Most of the detractors seem to have either never been on the diet, or have their own diet to push. Most of the proponents seem to have been on it, or had a close loved one who was.

[carlo3b]

LOLOLOL

[carlo3b]

You are on my list woman, I'm going to keep, am eye on you.. :)

[stanz]

I never said it was a no-carb diet. An excess of protein is the problem I have with it.

[CajunConservative]

I never said it was a no-carb diet. An excess of protein is the problem I have with it.

After the first two weeks your protein consumption will level off. At least mine did. I eat a about 4-6 oz maximum per meal, just a regular portion of meat/protein source balanced with non starchy veggies, a small portion of whole non refined carbs and a good fat. That's all I can eat. This way of eating suppresses the appetite naturally, which is what most of us who find success on this plan have needed.

[carlo3b]

 
Filets Mignons Blue Cheese with BaconFor each serving:

• 1 slice bacon
• 1 filet mignon, cut about 2 inches (5 cm) thick
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

1) Fry the bacon in a skillet over high heat until almost crisp.
Drain on paper towels and wrap around the side of the filet mignon, attaching the ends with a toothpick.
2) Season the filet with salt and pepper and saute in a little bacon grease until browned on both sides.
3) Transfer to a preheated 450F (230C) oven and roast to an internal temperature of 125F (50C) for medium rare, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Top with the blue cheese and roast until the cheese begins to melt.
Allow to rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.

[MarkL]

You are now one of the few, the proud, the getting Skinny... LOL

Thanks! The key word is getting! I'm still really fat, although I'm down from REALLY, REALLY fat! lol.

Mark

[carlo3b]

This will help you.. it's the right thing to do .. keep us up to date.. check in from time to time when the process becomes boring.. I have a few special recipes when that happens to keep your interest.

[rmgatto]

http://my.webmd.com/content/article/29/1728_63032.htm?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}

I've been there, done that, didn't work long term. A medical study FYI by reputable researchers. Good luck to all in keeping it off for the long haul.

[cyborg]

Well I'm in the same boat... but being fat is better than being REALLY tremendous, as in mall shopper spandex fat.

[CathyRyan]

I did not get a ping for this thread. Keep up posting these Low Carb threads with your fabulous recipes and I will find you know matter where you hide. ;)