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Originally Posted by zoomom
any hints/suggestions or help is welcome.
Welcome zoomom! That's wonderful you have done so well.
I'm not sure if you have this already, but "The Atkins' New Diet Revolution" is a very good book to have, and it's around only $5.00 and well worth that. He answers all the "what if's" "why's" and "how to's" of eating out, what to do around tempting foods, health issues, well just every situation; it's got everything you need to know for this diet.
Planning is the biggest way to keep control. Some of the ideas I have followed that have worked are keep a "pocket full" of Macadamia nuts in your pocket when around these tempting foods, at a wedding, holiday, workplace, or party.
Even mixed nuts are better than eating the goodies. We eat them in the car, so we don't want to buy candy bars,chips, etc. When you see something you can't have, pop a macadamia in your mouth; They are very filling.
Also, cheese is a handy food to have around, like single serving String Cheese. Salami or pepperoni can help in a pinch.It's amazing, just a few pieces, and you're full.
At a party, even if you have to eat something off of stage 2, 3 or 4 of the food list, do that rather than eating the goodies. You may eat more carbs than you are allowed at the time but they will be allowed carbs, and you won't be thrown off kilter from eating the wrong foods and won't have to start over. I think there is a substitute for everything, and if not, eat more of an allowed food to fill you up. There's a lot of recipes in this book, along with recipes on atkins.com., there are great recipes here on this forum as well.
Just guessing, if your husband is not liking the diet, he may not be eating enough. Let him get full on foods off the "free'' Induction list. He also should really give it two weeks to fully kick in. That's really not that long to see if one wants to make a life time change. This is explained in the book.
My husband is on Atkins' with me too which makes it much easier to plan and cook, and for both of us, it works to have a plate of Atkins recipe ribs in the refrigerator, or chicken, beef, pork, whatever you like. When following this diet, it's amazing how just one or two bites of meat will fill you up. "Dr. Atkins' Quick and Easy New Diet Cookbook is the companion the the New Diet Revolution." We always have nuts, a variety of cheeses, pepperoni home made cream cheese spreads made, and there's lots of appetizers you can make ahead of time. Don't use seasonings, catsup, tomato pastes or sauces other than what is allowed in your stage. Stay away from sugars. Atkins' has yummy "Coconut Cookies" you can bake with just .9 grams of carb per cookie, 20 cookies in the batch.
Have variety of dinners for him. Be creative with crustless pizza, taco salad, home made Atkins salad dressings, crustless cheesecake. The creamed chicken with mushrooms taste just like a meat pie, minus the crust, and the Stirfried Pork with Water chestnuts is great if you want Asian flavors. Make him the Atkins' Garlic Dill meatballs. There are also cream sauces for meat dishes. Omlettes make a nice meal or snack with little or no carbs.
Lastly, one more important thing to me, is for me to check in here for all the support and understanding you need. This makes a difference in how I stick to it. Well, I've gone on forever, LOL so hopefully something here helps you out.
Hope to see you in the daily chat thread.
zoomom! The first 3 days are always the hardest. What is hubby grumbling about? Maybe we can help with what he feels he's missing (besides the goodies 
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What kinds of hints/tips were you looking for? Come on over to our weekly chat board and ask away!! Everyone here is great and someone will be able to offer advice &/or suggestions! We've all BTDT!!
and WTG on the weight loss! You're doing awesome!! Definitely watch the days off....because it's harder to jump back on the LC wagon. I'm not saying don't take days off..just be careful to get back on track after!
