Atkins Advantage Shakes Routine

[Karla1960]

where do you buy your shakes? I want a good deal!! I'm thinking walmart!

[homestretch]

I got mine at Target. I have not looked at Wal-Mart. Mine were on sale for 4.99 a pack. The only flavor I have had is the Chocolate Royale and it is quite yummy.

[delynmonet]

Originally Posted by homestretch

Today marks my second week on the Atkins shake routine. I stumbled a bit yesterday evening and ate a few things that I wish I would not have but I am right back on track this morning. I have come to accept that before my TOM comes I have a day when I could eat a box truck full of food! Once I get that day out of the way I can move on. I walked three miles this morning even though I wanted to stay in bed. Hope everyone has a good week!

. . . that if you fall, you can AND WILL GET BACK UP AGAIN!!! We're proud of you Homestretch - TOM always causes some strange things (and cravings) to happen. Now that you are back on track, you'll keep moving forward.

I found that when I had TOM (a version of it anyway - I'm on the depo and am pre-menopausal) the water and salt made the scale go up a few notches - but not to worry because the numbers came back to normal within a few days!

[homestretch]

Del - Thanks for the advice. I certainly am not going to quit just because of a little setback since I really like this plan. I hate the TOM cravings and every month I seem to cave into them. My hormones seem to win out! I will be glad when this week passes.

[homestretch]

Hi everyone! I am on my second day of my second week of the shakes routine! I still love how easy this is. Today I have to go to work, take one DD to swimming lessons and the other to a friend's house and not having to prepare a bunch of food makes it so much easier. I am still dealing with the PMS and that is never fun but I feel like I am in a better place today.

Here is my plan for the day:
B: Atkins shake
L: Atkins shake
S: Roast beef with Mayo
D: Chicken breast/salad
Exercise: Jog and lift weights

Have a happy!

[Karla1960]

What is your favorite flavor of shake, and is the best brand atkins?

[homestretch]

At Target all they had was chocolate royale and vanilla. I do not like vanilla so I have only had the chocolate royale and it is awesome. I have noticed on other threads that people drink all kinds of different shakes from GNC and I have tried a few different whey protein shakes but I find many of them to be too sweet. The Atkins shakes are creamy and not overly sweet which I like.

[homestretch]

I know this falls under the category of too much info but my TOM came today. I am so thankful that I can be done with the cravings and major case of the crabs for 3 weeks! I am celebrating the small stuff

[homestretch]

Today is Wednesday and here is my plan for the day.
B=Atkins Shake
L=Atkins Shake
S=Deviled Eggs
D=Roast Beef and green beans
Today is my day off from exercise.
Have a good day!

[Karla1960]

I got the atkins chocolate royale shake, it's really yummy! I also got the vanilla, but I'm not crazy about it. Walmart only had 3 flavors. Maybe I will look online. I've tried the strawberry, but didn't really like it.
I am one pound away from losing 10 so I am really motivated to keep this going and maintain my weight!!

[Deeda]

I have been reading this thread. It is interesting. I think I will stock up on shakes this weekend and give this method a try. Should I expect to be really hungry and annoyed the first few days/week? I have been doing LC for almost 16 weeks. I have lost 30 pounds but I want to lose 30 more. I have been "slipping up" too much lately and I need to get back into "weight loss" mode. The shakes idea seems promising, I just don't know if it will be enough to get me through the day.

[homestretch]

Originally Posted by Karla1960

I got the atkins chocolate royale shake, it's really yummy! I also got the vanilla, but I'm not crazy about it. Walmart only had 3 flavors. Maybe I will look online. I've tried the strawberry, but didn't really like it.
I am one pound away from losing 10 so I am really motivated to keep this going and maintain my weight!!

The shakes are really yummy aren't they? I am glad to have company here because sometimes I feel like I am talking to myself! I made a commitment that I would post to the thread daily even if I posted alone after all I am doing this for myself. I would like to try the caramel shakes that others have mentioned but have no idea where to find them.

[homestretch]

Originally Posted by Deeda

I have been reading this thread. It is interesting. I think I will stock up on shakes this weekend and give this method a try. Should I expect to be really hungry and annoyed the first few days/week? I have been doing LC for almost 16 weeks. I have lost 30 pounds but I want to lose 30 more. I have been "slipping up" too much lately and I need to get back into "weight loss" mode. The shakes idea seems promising, I just don't know if it will be enough to get me through the day.

I have not been hungry or annoyed while using the shakes. For me it was a relief to not have to try to figure out what I was going to eat and prepare it. Losing 30 pounds in 16 weeks is amazing, you have done a great job. Maybe the shakes will give you the discipline that you are seeking right now. I know that they worked well doing that for me. Keep me posted on how you are doing with it.

[DJnatalie]

I did this for about a week a couple of weeks ago...only I did the breakfast bar, shake for lunch, and then dinner (usually shrimp or a broccoli/beef stir fry thing)...and I found that it gave pretty good results and is pretty easy when you don't want to have to worry about food all of the time (or just convenience) - strawberry was horrible in my opinion but the vanilla and the chocolate are

[homestretch]

DJ~Glad to hear that the routine got you results! I have not tried the bars in years but back when I did they tasted like paint.

Today may throw me a curve ball but nothing major. I am taking my kids out to eat this evening. The cool thing is that they really do not like fast food so I should be able to get steak or chicken. I just finished my 3 mile walk in the steamy MO weather. Here is my plan for the day:

B: Atkins Shake
L: Atkins Shake
D: Steak and salad????

Have a good day!

[Karla1960]

Where can I find lactose free shakes?

[DJnatalie]

Originally Posted by homestretch

DJ~Glad to hear that the routine got you results! I have not tried the bars in years but back when I did they tasted like paint.

now that you mention it, they really kind of do! I used to sort of just eat it without thinking about it but now haha

[homestretch]

Originally Posted by Karla1960

Where can I find lactose free shakes?

I would try GNC if you have one in your area.

[homestretch]

Originally Posted by DJnatalie

now that you mention it, they really kind of do! I used to sort of just eat it without thinking about it but now haha

Wow I thought maybe they changed the recipe! Funny what we will consume in the name of weight loss. However, I find the shakes to be quite tasty!

[Aceber]

I went to Walmart today and looked for these shakes. They did not have the Atkins ones. They had Slim fast chocolate royal. Are these the same?

[delynmonet]

Originally Posted by Aceber

I went to Walmart today and looked for these shakes. They did not have the Atkins ones. They had Slim fast chocolate royal. Are these the same?

No, I can't say they are the same. The carb count, sugars, fiber, etc. most likely are different. Atkins has 1g of carb . . . which the carbs/sugars are a major factor in Atkins plan for weight loss.

I used to drink Slim Fast Shakes many years ago - then when my metabolism slowed down, my doctor told me that one of the reasons Slim Fast was no longer working for me was that it had a high level of carbs - and my body was not breaking down carbs the same. I don't know what the numbers on Slim Fast are now but you can go to atkins.com and check the nutritional information for Atkins Advantage Shakes.

[homestretch]

Originally Posted by Aceber

I went to Walmart today and looked for these shakes. They did not have the Atkins ones. They had Slim fast chocolate royal. Are these the same?

I got mine at Target if you have one in your area. Our local WalMart will special order items if you ask the manager.

[homestretch]

Yessssssssssssssss! I reached 167 today and I am dancing in front of the laptop. My TOM has made the scale bounce around a couple of pounds this week but today I seen a loss a gain. It is so odd how I know that it is the TOM making the scale go up but it put me in crisis mode. That scale can really mess with my brain. I have lost 4.5 pounds since I started the shake routine and I am very pleased. I sometimes forget how much difference 4-5 pounds can make in my clothes and on my body. I do not want to forget that again! These pounds have eliminated my muffin top and gotten me back to being a perfect size 10. My fat tends to settle right in my belly and it is not too attractive.

Here is my plan for the day:
B: egg white and whey powder pancakes w/Walden Farms syrup
L: Atkins Shake
S: Atkins Shake
D: Not sure but probably meat/steamed veggies/salad

Have a happy and successful day!

[delynmonet]

Congrats, Homestretch on the 4.5 loss and size 10 fit!!!

Yes, TOM brings total ups and downs when it comes to the scale - I kept a journal for comparison purposes - when I saw a sign of TOM, bloating, water retention - I already knew that the scale was going to read extra poundage (which is not real) - in a few days or so, I was back to normal. So, I can always look back and see the differences between real weight loss and false weight gain . . . I don't freak out about it and I can work with the weight loss journey better.

Anyway, keep on keeping on!!! I am proud of you . . . WOOO HOOOO

BTW, I just had an Atkins Advantage Shake for breakfast . . . I am soooo hooked on the chocolate!

[homestretch]

Hi Del! You're so right about the TOM thing. I wanted to make sure I posted about it here so that