Dairy Free Atkins?

[bikinidreams]

I was wondering if there was anyone out there who does a dairy-free version of Atkins. I love cheese and dairy products, and have a hard time limiting them to 3-4 oz per day. I usually do so, but I have always felt that it was part of the reason that my weight loss slows. Had anyone out there avoided them all together and seen positive results?

Thanks,
Kelly

[kibskix]

I have a serious love affair with pepperjack cheese. So I only allow myself to eat it one meal a day, maybe twice a week, and only an ounce or two, and I don't eat cream cheese at all, because its so easy to overdo it, especially if its sweetened with splenda and vanilla. I actually made a batch of that induction friendly cheesecake mix with the intention of just keeping it in the freezer for a now and then treat, and after licking on the spoon WAY too much I decided I didn't want it in the house! lol so I gave it away to my boyfriends parents.

[bikinidreams]

I know- I always want another serving! Do you eat 3-4 oz of cheese still, or less?

[SunnySmile501]

I love, love cheese, but do much better if I go dairy free. In all forms, dairy slows me down. Just the fact that you have so much trouble controling how much you eat of a certain food is an indication that it is a trigger food for you.

[kibskix]

nope bikini, I almost never eat cheese. in fact today is the first time i've had cheese in about 3-4 days

[Sarina D]

Originally Posted by bikinidreams

I was wondering if there was anyone out there who does a dairy-free version of Atkins. I love cheese and dairy products, and have a hard time limiting them to 3-4 oz per day. I usually do so, but I have always felt that it was part of the reason that my weight loss slows. Had anyone out there avoided them all together and seen positive results?

Thanks,
Kelly

Hi Kelly,

Yes, I am completely dairy free ONLY because I am severely allergic to all dairy.....I wish I could eat it, I look at all the options on Atkins being able to eat dairy and I drool!!!!

Having said that, I am quite happy eating the way I am and have achieved success.

All the best to you!
Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
Current weight – 220 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160