Starting Atkins today..
 

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. :)

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.

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!)

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!

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

always coffee + splenda

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