~patches~ wrote:
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
> When I was on Atkins and lost 40 pounds my typical daily menu went
> > something like this:
> >
> > BREAKFAST
> > Omelette OR
> > Plain yogurt sweetened and flavored with DaVinci coffee syrups
> > (sugar-free)
> >
> > LUNCH
> > 1/4 head of iceburg lettuce
> > Olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning dressing
> > Chicken breast, hamburger patty, etc.
> >
> > DINNER
> > Steak, pork chop, chicken breast, etc.
> > Fill the rest of the plate with a huge mound of broccoli
> >
> > SNACKS
> > Deviled eggs
> > Mozzarella cheese sticks
> > Beef jerky (sugar free)
>
> Hey Carol, here's a couple of my observations on your menu. I'd avoid
> the flavouring for the yogurt since I like plain yogurt and I always
> make sure it has active bacteria.

But *I* don't like plain yogurt. LOL! I use Splenda-sweetened,
deliciously flavored "syrups." And I add them about one minute before
eating the yogurt.

> I'd nix the iceburg lettuce in favour
> of a lettuce with more nutrition - romaine, mesclun.

I do add romaine when I can afford it. Lately, I've been adding plenty
of spinach.

> A lot of times I
> like just a splash of fresh lemon juice on salad instead of any kind of
> dressing.

That sounds good! I'll try it!

> Beef jerky should not have any sugar added so I'm not sure
> where you are getting sugar free but would assume you are using a
> commercial variety. Beef jerky is cheaper and quite easy to make in the
> comforts of your own home using your oven and it tastes better too

We have a food dehyrator that we haven't used yet. I'd love to make my
own jerky, since most of the commercial brands use sugar. There's a
place online that does sell sugar-free jerky, but I know I can make it
at home at a fraction of the price.

> I don't see a lot in the way of fruits, veggies, or fibre, so I'd be
> increasing all of those.

The salads I eat are enormous. They fill a serving bowl. Like the
kind you serve mashed potatoes in. I eat either broccoli or spinach in
my omelettes, spinach in my salads, and a mountain of broccoli at
dinner. I buy it frozen, in 5 pound bags.

I also love sauteed cabbage. We're buying some tonight, as a matter of
fact. Raw, not sauteed. ;o)

As for fruits, South Beach is a lot more open-minded than Atkins. When
I complete my first two weeks, I can start eating an apple a day, if I
wish. And I wish!

Thank you for all your helpful tips. My next salad will have lemon
juice on it. )

Carol

~patches~ wrote:
>
> A lot of times I
> like just a splash of fresh lemon juice on salad instead of any kind of
> dressing.

I just tried it, and it's fabulous! Thanks, patches! )

Carol

On 6 Jan 2006 19:07:14 -0800, "Damsel in dis Dress"
> wrote:

>
>~patches~ wrote:
>>
>> A lot of times I
>> like just a splash of fresh lemon juice on salad instead of any kind of
>> dressing.
>
>I just tried it, and it's fabulous! Thanks, patches! )
>
>Carol
>
You can use a splash of plain extra virgin olive oil. It's
surprisingly tasty on its own, and just a splash is "allowed".

Kathy in NZ

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> ~patches~ wrote:
>
>>A lot of times I
>>like just a splash of fresh lemon juice on salad instead of any kind of
>>dressing.
>
>
> I just tried it, and it's fabulous! Thanks, patches! )
>
> Carol
>

No problem I think the lemon juice really brings out the flavour of
the other veggies without overpowering them or adding extra calories.

In article >,
~patches~ > wrote:

> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
> > ~patches~ wrote:
> >
> >>A lot of times I
> >>like just a splash of fresh lemon juice on salad instead of any kind of
> >>dressing.
> >
> >
> > I just tried it, and it's fabulous! Thanks, patches! )
> >
> > Carol
> >
>
> No problem I think the lemon juice really brings out the flavour of
> the other veggies without overpowering them or adding extra calories.

That is SO true!!! :-)

I'll do the lemon juice thing, and just a teensy bit of Bragg's liquid
aminos (an unfermented soy sauce) for some added oomph.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
> I'll do the lemon juice thing, and just a teensy bit of Bragg's liquid
> aminos (an unfermented soy sauce) for some added oomph.

Use the lemon juice very, very sparingly.

Carol

In article .com>,
"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> >
> > I'll do the lemon juice thing, and just a teensy bit of Bragg's liquid
> > aminos (an unfermented soy sauce) for some added oomph.
>
> Use the lemon juice very, very sparingly.
>
> Carol
>

Oh wait! That post DID come thru! :-)

And like I said, lime works too......
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

Carol,
I also found this:

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OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:

> I'll do the lemon juice thing, and just a teensy bit of Bragg's liquid
> aminos (an unfermented soy sauce) for some added oomph.



Use the lemon juice very, very sparingly.

Carol

I hope these two help.
Cheers,
Nancree

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
>>I'll do the lemon juice thing, and just a teensy bit of Bragg's liquid
>>aminos (an unfermented soy sauce) for some added oomph.
>
>
> Use the lemon juice very, very sparingly.
>
> Carol
>

The amount of lemon juice is likely a matter of choice. I usually use
about a tbsp of lemon juice.

nancree wrote:
> Carol,
> I also found this:
>
> " 58. Damsel in dis Dress
> Jan 8, 7:15 am show options
>
> I hope these two help.
> Cheers,
> Nancree

They certainly do! I didn't know what to think when my posts stopped
showing up.

Whew!
Carol

nancree wrote:
> Carol,
> I also found this:
>
> " 58. Damsel in dis Dress
> Jan 8, 7:15 am show options
>
> I hope these two help.
> Cheers,
> Nancree

They certainly do! I didn't know what to think when my posts stopped
showing up.

Whew!
Carol