Trying Dr. Atkins No Carbs As A Vegetarian

[Kf6vci]

Hi All,

I read Dr. Atkin's book and trust that liposis is what I want.

Has anyone followed this through?

I'm thinking of eating lots of egg-white with vegetables and Som Tam without the rice...

Cheers,

Chris

[Lost in LOS]

I did it and lost 1/2 a US pound every day and ate like a pig. if you follow it carefully you will be fine but you cant do it half and half because all that fat will kill you. noooooooo carbs. read it carefully, many vegetables have sugar, [beets, corn, peas etc]. you can have all the meat, cheese, eggs, salads etc and as long as you dont have anything sugar with it] [pasta, bread, pastry, etc] it will burn off all of the fat and more. add a slice of bread and all that fat will go to your belly and heart

tell them mai wan [not sweet] for your somtom as there is a lot of sugar in it

Edited October 26, 2009 by Lost in LOS

[tominbkk]

I'm thinking of eating lots of egg-white with vegetables and Som Tam without the rice...

Cheers,

Chris

Agreed, tell them mai sai ngam tam in the som tum.....lotsa palm sugar otherwise. Better off to have some larb moo or nam tok and a big plate of cabbage. Also, have the whole egg, the fat satiates and on low carb that's all good. Best to go to a site that has recommended food lists and work it from there. Do it right and you lose plenty.

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The following are allowable foods on the Induction Phase of the Atkins Diet. For foods with carbohydrate, limit total intake to 20 grams of net carbs.

Protein Foods

Most protein foods, such as meat, seafood and eggs, have little or no carbohydrate. However, there are some things to watch out for. Check out Protein Foods on a Low Carb Diet for details.

Vegetables

The bulk of the carbohydrate in the diet comes from vegetables. It is important to know the carbohydrate counts of the vegetables you are eating. 12-15 grams per day (not counting fiber) should come from vegetables. Low Carb Vegetable List

Cheeses

Most cheeses have less than a gram of carbohydrate per ounce, but check labels carefully, as some have more. Atkins allows 3-4 ounces per day during induction. Cream cheese included, but specifically not cottage cheese, farmer's cheese, or other fresh cheeses.

Fats and Oils

People embarking on the Atkins eating plan are cautioned not to attempt to do a low-fat version of the diet. Adequate fat content is vital to the success of the diet. Atkins advises eating a balance of natural fats, and no trans fats at all. Here are some of the things Atkins says about fats and oils:

• Eat plenty of cold water fish and other foods containing Omega-3 fatty acids (but if pregnant be aware of FDA guidelines about fish consumption).
  
• Olive oil, especially those labeled virgin or extra-virgin, should be emphasized.
  
• For stir-frying, canola, peanut, and grapeseed oil are recommended, especially if "cold-pressed" or "expeller-pressed".
  
• Avoid corn, soy, safflower, and sunflower oil except in small amounts, and not heated (these have high amounts of Omega-6 polyunsaturated fat). Again, cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oils are recommended. [Note from Laura: sunflower and safflower oils are now available made from seeds bred to have high levels of monounsaturated fat, and low levels of polyunsaturated Omega-6 fats. These are usually labeled "high oleic".]
  
• When choosing mayonnaise, choose regular full-fat mayonnaise, preferably using the guidelines above for types of oils used.
  
• When choosing salad dressings, the same rules apply, and watch for added sugars.
  
• Butter and other sources of saturated fat (e.g. coconut) are acceptable, but again should be eaten in balance with other fats.
  
• Don't use margarine unless it is trans-fat free.
  

Beverages

Water is the vastly preferred beverage. Atkins advises 8 8 oz glasses per day. If you are hungry and it isn't a mealtime, try drinking water first - you might just be thirsty. Soda water or carbonated water with sugar-free flavorings are OK. Do not drink any beverage with sugar in it, including juice and cider. Herbal teas, or decaffeinated coffee or tea are good choices, although some people can get away with drinking caffeine (you have to experiment to see if it triggers cravings or slows weight loss). Diet sodas sweetened with sucralose (Splenda®) are acceptable. Clear broths are usually very low in carbs (but, as always, read labels).

Special Additional Foods

Small daily amounts of the following foods can be added (count the carbs):

• 2-3 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice
  
• 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream or one ounce of sour cream
  
• 10-20 olives
  
• half a small avocado
  
• controlled-carb convenience foods, such as low carb snack bars
  

Extra Fiber

Atkins recommends psyllium (the main ingredient in Metamucil® and other fiber supplements) and flax seed meal for more fiber.

Sugar Substitutes

Atkins prefers sucralose (Splenda®). Small amounts of saccharine (such as is in Sweet N Low®) are acceptable. Note that the powdered forms of these sweeteners have added carbs, usually 1 grams per packed. Where to Find Liquid (No Carb) Sources of Sucralose (Splenda®)