[LeanLioness]

Ok, I am the first to advocate eating whole, fresh foods. However, I do believe the Atkins shakes (NOT the bars) have an appropriate place in this WOE.

For instance, I get up at 3:00am and need to have something on my stomach with in 30 minutes of waking, says Dr A. in the book (2002) version. I don't like to eat food at that time of the morning.

Yes, I do have a protein shake until my stomach can handle food.

Also, I have TMJ issues and may have to have surgery on my jaw. That means a liquid diet................Protein shakes will be my best friend as I will throw up if I would blend up steak and salad for a shake.

If you step foot in my kitchen, you will see nothing but real, whole, fresh foods. Except for the shakes.

I have no issues with having 5 shakes a week as my breakfast.