Hi! I know that Atkins is HARD for vegetarians, and some people say it’s BAD for you in general. I want to do a little jump start to losing these 10 pounds asap! I want to lose maybe 5 by January 8 for my birthday, if not more! How would I do this Atkins 5 day jump start? What would I eat as a vegetarian. And what can I not eat??? Are raw veggies ok for a snack or are they too high in carbs?
Thanks everyone!
Low carbing for a week is a great way to jump start weight loss. It helps bring your appetite down. It’s only for a short period of time, so it really should not put your health in danger.
Eggs, cheese, tofu, nuts, natural unsweetened peanut butter will be important. Soy-based veggie burgers like Boca are also low carb. Check the label and deduct the fiber grams from the total carb grams (fiber doesn’t count toward your carb limit).
In general, green veggies are low carb. String beans, broccoli, anything leafy, zucchini, etc. Low carb veggies come in other colors as well, but that’s a long list!
Avoid most root veggies, beans (other than string beans) and all fruit and grains. You can add back whole grains later during your diet.
When you snack, eat some protein with or without veggies. Don’t snack on just veggies alone. A handfull of nuts, a hard boiled egg, a piece of string cheese, etc. If buying flavored tofu products, check the carb count on the label. Tofu itself should be fine, but some of the pre-cooked types are flavored with sugar.
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