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Originally Posted by 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. |
Hi Leanlioness,
TMJ is certainly a reason to turn to protein shakes when needed, I totally agree. My concern is when people substitute them primarlily for whole foods in order to achieve weight loss and good health when they can actually eat whole foods.
I'm sorry you've had to go through TMJ, I know it to be very painful indeed.
All the best to you!
Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs.
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 251 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160