So You're Thinking Of Starting Atkins
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Jim
Big Boy
Yes Eddie, that is what I meant mate. You should be having 3 mugs of chopped green leaf salad veggies a day basically. I don't think you are eating too much. I'd add in lamb chops, pork chops or pork steaks, beef etc.... There is a recipe section, and as I mentioned before take a look at people diary's or the what are we eating today threads. 
Lady Marmalade
Bad girl warning...
Hi Eddie, your portion sizes seem okay to me. Obviously everyone is different and men can get away with eating more than women, but if it help you to get an idea of portion size I would typically have:
brek - two or three eggs with two or three bacon OR sossies OR smoked salmon; or a two or three egg omelette with whatever filling
lunch - about 150g of cooked chicken, or a standard tin of tuna, with about 1 cup (250ml sized cup) of salad veg
dinner - chicken: usually 2 breasts or 3-4 thighs/drumsticks depending on size; a largish steak; 2 fillets of fish; 2 pork chops/steaks; 2 lamb steaks or 3-4 lamb chops; 2 burgers with cheese topping; 3 sossies. With 1-2 cups veggies from the allowed list.
Those are my typical portion sizes, others may vary but I hope that gives you an idea of how big your meals can be.
Atkins says to eat until you are satisfied but NOT until you are stuffed, so I guess your own belly would be a much better guide!
brek - two or three eggs with two or three bacon OR sossies OR smoked salmon; or a two or three egg omelette with whatever filling
lunch - about 150g of cooked chicken, or a standard tin of tuna, with about 1 cup (250ml sized cup) of salad veg
dinner - chicken: usually 2 breasts or 3-4 thighs/drumsticks depending on size; a largish steak; 2 fillets of fish; 2 pork chops/steaks; 2 lamb steaks or 3-4 lamb chops; 2 burgers with cheese topping; 3 sossies. With 1-2 cups veggies from the allowed list.
Those are my typical portion sizes, others may vary but I hope that gives you an idea of how big your meals can be.
Atkins says to eat until you are satisfied but NOT until you are stuffed, so I guess your own belly would be a much better guide!
British_Claire_84
Gold Member
Hi Jim
I started Atkins about a week and a half ago. Can you tell me whether I am eating right things.
B. Bacon or sausages with Scrambled egg.
L. Salad with chicken, ham or tuna
D. Gammon and eggs or 2 burgers with cheese and salad
Snacks. Jelly and whipped cream
Drinks. Diet pop and cordial
Speak soon
Laura
Hate to say it guys n gals but me thinks Eddie is a lady (Laura)
British_Claire_84
Gold Member
Goes with the job Jim
Hi and welcome Laura
Hi and welcome Laura
slimJO40
Member
hi everyone, id just like to say hello, i started on the atkins on monday. i want to lose about 6-7 stone and i think short of sewing my mouth up this is the only way i will be able to do it. i did the cambridge diet at the beginning of last year and lost around 4 stone only to put it all back on again, :cry:so i am back to square one,and disgusted with myself as i have just let myself go.on a positive note i have just got on the scales today and have lost 2 pounds in just 2 days i know your not supposed to keep jumping on the scales, but i think it helps to know the plan is working at this early stage
and i think short of sewing my mouth up this is the only way i will be able to do it. i did the cambridge diet at the beginning of last year and lost around 4 stone only to put it all back on again, :cry:so i am back to square one,and disgusted with myself as i have just let myself go.on a positive note i have just got on the scales today and have lost 2 pounds in just 2 days i know your not supposed to keep jumping on the scales, but i think it helps to know the plan is working at this early stage
British_Claire_84
Gold Member
Hello Jo, welcome huni!! Good luck and well done on losing already We're a friendly bunch here so feel free to chat to us anytime x
We're a friendly bunch here so feel free to chat to us anytime x
British_Claire_84
Gold Member
Welcome and Good luck Valerie
