Starting Atkins today..

[Rose426]

I tried it before but I only lasted one day lol. I need to prepare my meals ahead of time to be successful. What do you gals eat for breakfast? Any quick lunch ideas are greatly appreciated also.

[Ramra]

I always have sausage and eggs for breakfast.

For lunch, tuna salad mixed with red peppers and cucumber is pretty good. Or maybe some grilled chicken and cheesey broccoli.

When I'm particularly lazy, or I just have the munchies, pork rinds do the trick.

[4myloves]

I usually have a small order of chicken gizzards from the local gas station! When I get burned out on them, I'll have a chicken strip or a couple of Quest bars until I'm back in the mood for them!

Gizzards--YUM! (If they're cooked right!)

[StephanieM]

I like eggs in a variety of styles for breakfast, bacon if I have time as well.

For lunch I'll make a salad with bacon crumbled up in it, or cut up a green pepper into four pieces and pack it with tuna and mayo and put cheese on top. Or if I don't have time, some pepperoni with a couple pieces of cheese and cut up veggies on the side.

Edit to Add: Welcome as well! We'll have to come up with a new challenge after VDay with all the new people coming here!

[Lyla]

Eggs + spinach, or
Eggs + mushrooms, or
Homemade eggs and tuna bread + mayo, ham, cheese and lettuce

always coffee + splenda

[aud]

Haven't tried these yet - just found - but think these would make a great breakfast?

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/diner_potatoes.html

DINER "POTATOES"
1 pound fresh cauliflower, shredded
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 small onion, minced, 2 1/2 ounces
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste *
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cold butter

Mix the cauliflower, melted butter, onion and cheeses in a greased 9x9" or 7x11" baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the cream and dot with cold butter. Bake at 350º for 40-50 minutes until crusty and brown.

Makes 4-6 servings
Can be frozen

* I think that 1 teaspoon makes them a little bit too salty. I'd start with 1/2 or 3/4 teaspoon.

Per 1/4 Recipe: 384 Calories; 33g Fat; 16g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 6g Net Carbs
Per 1/6 Recipe: 256 Calories; 22g Fat; 11g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 4g Net Carbs



This came from a recipe that called for real hash brown potatoes. I substituted shredded cauliflower and cut back a bit on the butter since cauliflower wouldn't absorb as much liquid as potatoes. I think these would be nice for breakfast or a brunch. They remind me of hash brown patties with cheese.

Main site:

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/side_dish_recipes.html