Foods to Avoid?

I'm starting on a little diet here and I'm wondering if you all can
help me out. I've got pretty bad eating habits. I drink lots of
carbonated drinks (Coke/Pepsi), eat lots of sandwiches (bread) and eat
lots of pasta. So I've already started to cut down on everything, but
I need help identifying which foods are bad. I'm more or less trying
the low carb diet. I'm trying to cut out the bread (I only eat whole
wheat anyway) and the pasta. But because I'm so used to eating bread
and pastas, I don't know what else to eat. I know fruits and veggies
are good as well as meat, but what else can I get for a little
variety.

Like tonight for example, I had a small steak and some boiled broccoli
and cauliflower. Is that good? The thing is I know I'll probably be
hungry after my walk tonight, but I don't know what to eat that late
that is light.

Should dairy foods be avoided all together? I looked at my
mini-wheats cereal and it looks like there's a load of carbs in that.
Can you guys give me some examples of good food to eat so I don't get
bored with this too fast? Also, what should really be avoided?
Thanks.

Avoid foods that have carbs.

--
Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW


"Jumpin' Jack Flash" wrote in message
m...
I'm starting on a little diet here and I'm wondering if you all can
help me out. I've got pretty bad eating habits. I drink lots of
carbonated drinks (Coke/Pepsi), eat lots of sandwiches (bread) and eat
lots of pasta. So I've already started to cut down on everything, but
I need help identifying which foods are bad. I'm more or less trying
the low carb diet. I'm trying to cut out the bread (I only eat whole
wheat anyway) and the pasta. But because I'm so used to eating bread
and pastas, I don't know what else to eat. I know fruits and veggies
are good as well as meat, but what else can I get for a little
variety.

Like tonight for example, I had a small steak and some boiled broccoli
and cauliflower. Is that good? The thing is I know I'll probably be
hungry after my walk tonight, but I don't know what to eat that late
that is light.

Should dairy foods be avoided all together? I looked at my
mini-wheats cereal and it looks like there's a load of carbs in that.
Can you guys give me some examples of good food to eat so I don't get
bored with this too fast? Also, what should really be avoided?
Thanks.

Avoid foods that have carbs.

--
Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW


"Jumpin' Jack Flash" wrote in message
m...
I'm starting on a little diet here and I'm wondering if you all can
help me out. I've got pretty bad eating habits. I drink lots of
carbonated drinks (Coke/Pepsi), eat lots of sandwiches (bread) and eat
lots of pasta. So I've already started to cut down on everything, but
I need help identifying which foods are bad. I'm more or less trying
the low carb diet. I'm trying to cut out the bread (I only eat whole
wheat anyway) and the pasta. But because I'm so used to eating bread
and pastas, I don't know what else to eat. I know fruits and veggies
are good as well as meat, but what else can I get for a little
variety.

Like tonight for example, I had a small steak and some boiled broccoli
and cauliflower. Is that good? The thing is I know I'll probably be
hungry after my walk tonight, but I don't know what to eat that late
that is light.

Should dairy foods be avoided all together? I looked at my
mini-wheats cereal and it looks like there's a load of carbs in that.
Can you guys give me some examples of good food to eat so I don't get
bored with this too fast? Also, what should really be avoided?
Thanks.

Avoid foods that have carbs.

--
Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW


"Jumpin' Jack Flash" wrote in message
m...
I'm starting on a little diet here and I'm wondering if you all can
help me out. I've got pretty bad eating habits. I drink lots of
carbonated drinks (Coke/Pepsi), eat lots of sandwiches (bread) and eat
lots of pasta. So I've already started to cut down on everything, but
I need help identifying which foods are bad. I'm more or less trying
the low carb diet. I'm trying to cut out the bread (I only eat whole
wheat anyway) and the pasta. But because I'm so used to eating bread
and pastas, I don't know what else to eat. I know fruits and veggies
are good as well as meat, but what else can I get for a little
variety.

Like tonight for example, I had a small steak and some boiled broccoli
and cauliflower. Is that good? The thing is I know I'll probably be
hungry after my walk tonight, but I don't know what to eat that late
that is light.

Should dairy foods be avoided all together? I looked at my
mini-wheats cereal and it looks like there's a load of carbs in that.
Can you guys give me some examples of good food to eat so I don't get
bored with this too fast? Also, what should really be avoided?
Thanks.

"Jumpin' Jack Flash" wrote in message
I'm starting on a little diet here and I'm wondering if you all can
help me out. I've got pretty bad eating habits. I drink lots of
carbonated drinks (Coke/Pepsi), eat lots of sandwiches (bread) and eat
lots of pasta. So I've already started to cut down on everything, but
I need help identifying which foods are bad. I'm more or less trying
the low carb diet. I'm trying to cut out the bread (I only eat whole
wheat anyway) and the pasta. But because I'm so used to eating bread
and pastas, I don't know what else to eat. I know fruits and veggies
are good as well as meat, but what else can I get for a little
variety.

Like tonight for example, I had a small steak and some boiled broccoli
and cauliflower. Is that good? The thing is I know I'll probably be
hungry after my walk tonight, but I don't know what to eat that late
that is light.

Should dairy foods be avoided all together? I looked at my
mini-wheats cereal and it looks like there's a load of carbs in that.
Can you guys give me some examples of good food to eat so I don't get
bored with this too fast? Also, what should really be avoided?
Thanks.

Suggestion #1 - Check out a low-carb book from your library. It will clear
up a lot of the mystery about what you should eat.

Suggestion #2 - try searching the internet for low carb recipes. There are
tons of fantastic meal ideas out there.

Suggestion #3 - read more posts here, they can be very helpful. You might
also want to look for the FAQ and Saffire's weekly tips.


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"Jumpin' Jack Flash" wrote in message
I'm starting on a little diet here and I'm wondering if you all can
help me out. I've got pretty bad eating habits. I drink lots of
carbonated drinks (Coke/Pepsi), eat lots of sandwiches (bread) and eat
lots of pasta. So I've already started to cut down on everything, but
I need help identifying which foods are bad. I'm more or less trying
the low carb diet. I'm trying to cut out the bread (I only eat whole
wheat anyway) and the pasta. But because I'm so used to eating bread
and pastas, I don't know what else to eat. I know fruits and veggies
are good as well as meat, but what else can I get for a little
variety.

Like tonight for example, I had a small steak and some boiled broccoli
and cauliflower. Is that good? The thing is I know I'll probably be
hungry after my walk tonight, but I don't know what to eat that late
that is light.

Should dairy foods be avoided all together? I looked at my
mini-wheats cereal and it looks like there's a load of carbs in that.
Can you guys give me some examples of good food to eat so I don't get
bored with this too fast? Also, what should really be avoided?
Thanks.

Suggestion #1 - Check out a low-carb book from your library. It will clear
up a lot of the mystery about what you should eat.

Suggestion #2 - try searching the internet for low carb recipes. There are
tons of fantastic meal ideas out there.

Suggestion #3 - read more posts here, they can be very helpful. You might
also want to look for the FAQ and Saffire's weekly tips.


--
Spring
LC since 1/1/04
260/208/170
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/spr...=/55b8&.src=ph
Size: 24W / 14 / 10

You're doing the right thing. Grains, potatoes, things like that are good
to avoid.

Just as an anecdote, I was watching on the History Channel the history of
the cattle industry in the US. Being a Texan, I was naturally interested in
that. At one point, they mentioned that ranchers would feed the cattle
grain to fatten them up.

I think that works with people, too.

My diet primarily consists of meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and certain
vegetables, just as spinach, broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, and so on.
I take vitamin supplements and also sugar-free Metamucil for the fiber
content, since I lost my "regularity" after I started this.

This is just the path I've found in my lifestyle change. Everyone is
different, and your path might be completely different. Hang in there,
there is no direct recipe for a low-carb lifestyle, For instance, I never
eat past 8pm. I have promised myself that if I really need something to eat
later, it will be a can of soup, usually cream of chicken, and then if I'm
STILL hungry, I can have whatever I want. I've only had the soup maybe a
half-dozen times, and never wanted anything after that.

It's mostly about whatever works for you.

You're doing the right thing. Grains, potatoes, things like that are good
to avoid.

Just as an anecdote, I was watching on the History Channel the history of
the cattle industry in the US. Being a Texan, I was naturally interested in
that. At one point, they mentioned that ranchers would feed the cattle
grain to fatten them up.

I think that works with people, too.

My diet primarily consists of meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and certain
vegetables, just as spinach, broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, and so on.
I take vitamin supplements and also sugar-free Metamucil for the fiber
content, since I lost my "regularity" after I started this.

This is just the path I've found in my lifestyle change. Everyone is
different, and your path might be completely different. Hang in there,
there is no direct recipe for a low-carb lifestyle, For instance, I never
eat past 8pm. I have promised myself that if I really need something to eat
later, it will be a can of soup, usually cream of chicken, and then if I'm
STILL hungry, I can have whatever I want. I've only had the soup maybe a
half-dozen times, and never wanted anything after that.

It's mostly about whatever works for you.

You're doing the right thing. Grains, potatoes, things like that are good
to avoid.

Just as an anecdote, I was watching on the History Channel the history of
the cattle industry in the US. Being a Texan, I was naturally interested in
that. At one point, they mentioned that ranchers would feed the cattle
grain to fatten them up.

I think that works with people, too.

My diet primarily consists of meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and certain
vegetables, just as spinach, broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, and so on.
I take vitamin supplements and also sugar-free Metamucil for the fiber
content, since I lost my "regularity" after I started this.

This is just the path I've found in my lifestyle change. Everyone is
different, and your path might be completely different. Hang in there,
there is no direct recipe for a low-carb lifestyle, For instance, I never
eat past 8pm. I have promised myself that if I really need something to eat
later, it will be a can of soup, usually cream of chicken, and then if I'm
STILL hungry, I can have whatever I want. I've only had the soup maybe a
half-dozen times, and never wanted anything after that.

It's mostly about whatever works for you.

Jumpin' Jack Flash wrote:
:: I'm starting on a little diet here and I'm wondering if you all can
:: help me out. I've got pretty bad eating habits. I drink lots of
:: carbonated drinks (Coke/Pepsi), eat lots of sandwiches (bread) and
:: eat lots of pasta. So I've already started to cut down on
:: everything, but I need help identifying which foods are bad. I'm
:: more or less trying the low carb diet. I'm trying to cut out the
:: bread (I only eat whole wheat anyway) and the pasta. But because
:: I'm so used to eating bread and pastas, I don't know what else to
:: eat. I know fruits and veggies are good as well as meat, but what
:: else can I get for a little variety.
::
:: Like tonight for example, I had a small steak and some boiled
:: broccoli and cauliflower. Is that good?

That's appropriate, yes.

The thing is I know I'll
:: probably be hungry after my walk tonight, but I don't know what to
:: eat that late that is light.
::
:: Should dairy foods be avoided all together?

Avoid milk....use cream, cheese (in limited amounts), eggs, butter, etc.

I looked at my
:: mini-wheats cereal and it looks like there's a load of carbs in that.
:: Can you guys give me some examples of good food to eat so I don't get
:: bored with this too fast? Also, what should really be avoided?
:: Thanks.

Eat some celery, a boiled egg, a tablespoon of nut butter (no sugar added),
a small piece of cheese, etc. Or have a very small salad, piece of chicken
breast, a few nuts (be careful with nuts), etc.