Vegetarian need help with meals

[elite78]

Hi Everyone,

I'm on Day 4, and am tired of eggs at this point. I am vegetarian, I eat eggs. I'm really having a tough time with meal planning.

I eating the 20 carbs, but not getting enough protien.

Also, is it okay to eat the Morning Star Veggie patties during Induction?

Please help!!

Thanks

[not2late]

Tofu is legal on Induction.

[killerbombshell]

Those fake meats are a little sketchy during induction; I think since they're highly soy based you might want to wait until you move onto OWL and stick, like Megs said, to tofu. Those patties also are fairly high in carbs, need some sort of sauce to cover the taste, and are generally sort of gross. I'm not a vegetarian but I'm not crazy about meat and can't cook it well so I will occasionally use these as a good way to get protein. I'm working through a package of Burger Nuveaus from Trader Joe's at the moment.

[not2late]

Also, after the 14 Days are up, you might want to consider moving into OWL so that you will be able to add more variety/nutrients to your meals.

[loser4life]

I tried eating no meat before on this diet, honestly I just don't care for it(meat) much. I did find though when I was eating the mornignstar grillers, bacon strips, and sausage links (YUMMY) that I don't think I was getting enough protein/fat, my percentages were not good and it slowed me down tremendously. Good luck! I know what it is like to be sick of eggs

[2big4mysize]

we have a stickie for vegetarians in the FAQs with an email from Dr Atkins staff with foods you can use in your induction like bocca burgers and such that he used to treat his vegetarian patients. Missy90 is our vegetarian expert and a big loser herself. PM her for any help you might need.

[sadie@136]

Best of Luck elite..
i wonder how u will manage this though
i have elimintaed eggs/chicken due to bird flu and i am finding it so hard to keep on track.
i admire your persistence

[Lady66]

I am also vegetarian. You should try the Morning star farm products, just go to the website and there is a section that says net carbs, and it shows you all the meals with low carbs. They are so good! There are hot dogs, burgers, etc, and they really taste great!

[Elizellen]

Just check the list of ingredients as for any other food to make sure you dont get any with 'illegal' stuff in them!

[loser4life]

I agree- I am a mornignstar farms girl! I don't care much for boca products!