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Courtney26

Start Weight:	(12 Jan 08) 230.0 lb
Current Weight:	(08 Nov 08) 195.0 lb
Goal Weight:	170.0 lb

following: Atkins
performance: losing 0.2 lb a week

Hi! My name is Courtney. I've been fat my entire life and have come to love myself as it is, however after a recent physical and over endudging over the holidays I've decided to get back on Atkins. The last time I tried the diet I lost 60 lbs. I have since gained 10 lbs back. I've been dieting since Middle School. I'm tired of diets but I do it for health. "Fitting in" is no longer one of my concerns. The idea of communicating with people with similar goals is exciting. Ohh.. my brother is getting married in December '08 and being a hot bridesmaid would be a bonus!

FatSecret member since: 12 Jan 08

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Courtney26's cookbook

cals: 736kcal | fat: 61.10g | carbs: 9.54g | prot: 36.59g

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Cream cheese and sausage stuffed hot peppers.

cals: 171kcal | fat: 12.09g | carbs: 9.70g | prot: 7.58g

Cheesy Spicy Cauliflower Bake

An Atkins substitution for Mac and Cheese that can also be made with broccoli.

cals: 291kcal | fat: 20.38g | carbs: 2.49g | prot: 23.67g

Fried Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella fried cheese sticks with pork skins.

cals: 164kcal | fat: 7.25g | carbs: 2.42g | prot: 23.20g

Baked Tilapia

Tilapia coated with light mayo and seasonings - a great way to enjoy fish.

cals: 580kcal | fat: 46.39g | carbs: 5.27g | prot: 33.77g

Ragu Meatloaf

This meatloaf has the flavors of an Italian ragu.

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Questions to all other low-carb dieters...
I too have a family member that is in the medical field. She is constantly telling me how horrible a low carb life style is for the heart. What she wasn't prepared for the first time we spoke of this was the fact that I have read the Atkins book in it's entirity. The example that really struck me that I found in the book was the reference to cavemen. They were not exposed to refined sugars and carbs so saw few problems with obesity and diabetes. I also remember the point that was made that there is a direct coorelation between the induction of said foods and the obesity/ diabetes epidemic throughout the world.

Although I think it's pitiful that anyone should have to defend a diet that is working for them, I do believe that being educated on your diet of choice will fend off the naysayers.

posted 13 Aug 2008, 14:43

Guar / Xanthan
I have lots of recipes that call for guar or Xanthan. Where can I find this? One cook book that I have recommends that you keep it in a shaker near the stove to thinken sauces without the use of flour.

posted 26 Jul 2008, 11:34

Vanilla shakes
The raspberry shake sounds even better than the vanilla ones I have been drinking in the morning! I will definatley try it this weekend.

I'm glad to hear they are not used as meal replacement. I thought my hunger a few hours after having my shake was due to my incredible appetite ( my appetite is an uphill battle). I will try a cheese stick to hold off the hunger until lunch time.

Have you made your raspberry shakes in advance? I get up really early (4:30 am) for work and I can't imagine having to run the blender at that hour. Perhaps I can mix it up the night before?

posted 03 Mar 2008, 12:55

Vanilla shakes
Are the Atkins shakes intended to be used as meal replacement or a snack? One in the morning for breakfast doesn't seem to curb my appetite until lunch. Maybe it will just take a few days to get used to.

posted 03 Mar 2008, 09:39

New Here
Welcome Dee! You can definatley leave the dinner table full on the Atkins Diet. Best of luck you and the hubby!

posted 02 Feb 2008, 18:04

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08 November 2008

I had a birthday dessert last Saturday that set me back a bit. I don't feel one bit guilty. It was sooo good...lol

on diet Atkins losing 0.2 lb a week

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02 October 2008

I am tired of the plataeu and extremely slow decline! I've been on the eliptical every night this week + last weekend 15.5 miles on that bad boy since ...

on diet Atkins losing 0.5 lb a week

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