Atkins frozen meals - Page 2

myyellowstang · 01-17-2013, 04:53 PM

It's not so much about stopping the losing. My body won't tolerate that much fat in one sitting, makes me nauseous. I can do about 8-10 grams before I start to get that icky "I shouldn't have done that" feeling. Both a good and a bad thing. Keeps me in check, but it sometimes sneaks up on me too.

But then that's one of the differences between the VSG and RNY - fat and sugar intolerance.

Chrissykin · 01-17-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by myyellowstang

It's not so much about stopping the losing. My body won't tolerate that much fat in one sitting, makes me nauseous. I can do about 8-10 grams before I start to get that icky "I shouldn't have done that" feeling. Both a good and a bad thing. Keeps me in check, but it sometimes sneaks up on me too.

But then that's one of the differences between the VSG and RNY - fat and sugar intolerance.

I have had a few episodes of nausea and/or dumping so I know where your coming from.

Mysstwalker · 01-17-2013, 05:00 PM

We need to remember that these are lowcarb meals. When doing lowcarb, without the surgery, fat is your friend and is one of the reasons why eating lowcarb is delicious and satisfying. They don't take WLS eating style into account because we aren't who this targets. For me, I do fine with fat and my surgeon has never restricted fat, even right from the start. We focused on protein and carbs.

Chrissykin · 01-17-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mysstwalker

We need to remember that these are lowcarb meals. When doing lowcarb, without the surgery, fat is your friend and is one of the reasons why eating lowcarb is delicious and satisfying. They don't take WLS eating style into account because we aren't who this targets. For me, I do fine with fat and my surgeon has never restricted fat, even right from the start. We focused on protein and carbs.

Mine as well, I just had a nutrition meeting yesterday and they preached about carbs.

myyellowstang · 01-18-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mysstwalker

We need to remember that these are lowcarb meals. When doing lowcarb, without the surgery, fat is your friend and is one of the reasons why eating lowcarb is delicious and satisfying. They don't take WLS eating style into account because we aren't who this targets. For me, I do fine with fat and my surgeon has never restricted fat, even right from the start. We focused on protein and carbs.

Very true.

But still, fat doesn't sit well with me so it's not about restricting it for weight loss reasons. I just don't wanna feel like @ss lol. I wish they would have had these several years ago!

I just have a hard time figuring out WHY some of them are so high in fat. Are they purposefully adding fat to them...? The turkey with herb gravy and green beans has 23 grams of fat, but where is it coming from? Just the gravy?

Maryposa · 01-18-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by myyellowstang

Very true.

But still, fat doesn't sit well with me so it's not about restricting it for weight loss reasons. I just don't wanna feel like @ss lol. I wish they would have had these several years ago!

I just have a hard time figuring out WHY some of them are so high in fat. Are they purposefully adding fat to them...? The turkey with herb gravy and green beans has 23 grams of fat, but where is it coming from? Just the gravy?

Atkins is anti low-fat. They say it's not high fat, per say (claim is that it's "moderate" fat), but fat is promoted for various reasons. They probably add either butter or oil to the green beans, and the gravy probably has heavy cream.

MzMelissa · 01-19-2013, 04:52 PM

Hi all I love these for on the run, the hardest times I have had low carb or when I didn't have time to cook ahead, now I have an alternative and with my band they are the perfect size...

Maryposa you are looking amazing I must say : ) I have been on and off here for years and always been inspired by you.

Maryposa · 01-19-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MzMelissa

Hi all I love these for on the run, the hardest times I have had low carb or when I didn't have time to cook ahead, now I have an alternative and with my band they are the perfect size...

Maryposa you are looking amazing I must say : ) I have been on and off here for years and always been inspired by you.

thanks, that is so nice to hear!

you are doing great!

myyellowstang · 01-20-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MzMelissa

Hi all I love these for on the run, the hardest times I have had low carb or when I didn't have time to cook ahead, now I have an alternative and with my band they are the perfect size...

Maryposa you are looking amazing I must say : ) I have been on and off here for years and always been inspired by you.

Agree! And I think we need a new pic!

Maryposa · 01-20-2013, 12:18 PM

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Agree! And I think we need a new pic!

Funny you should mention that, although I don't plan to use it as an avatar, I plan to take some pics that I can actually share today... I've been photo journaling my recovery from surgery, but not in a way I can share lol

BEE · 01-24-2013, 07:46 PM

They are high in fat because you don't count fats on Atkins... just very low carbs...

Maryposa · 02-13-2013, 05:04 PM

I noticed that the crustless chicken pot pie says on the box that it is a 9 ounce ... is that true, or does it include the weight of the plastic tray? If it's really 9 oz of food, this is easily two meals for me... I still get full quickly on dense food like chicken. Today I had 2.3 ounces of sirloin and most of one serving of "just for one" caulilower in cheesey sauce and I felt full... not just satisfied, but uncomfortably full. Anyway, was just wondering if that included the tray weight or not... anyone know about such things?

myyellowstang · 02-14-2013, 08:06 AM

It's usually just the serving weight, not the tray. But 9 oz would easily be two maybe three meals for a post op. Of course pot pie is far less dense than sirloin so a lot of the weight might be the "juice" and the crust too - which typically post ops can eat more of.

myyellowstang · 02-14-2013, 08:06 AM

I haven't seen them in my area yet btw.

Maryposa · 02-14-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by myyellowstang

It's usually just the serving weight, not the tray. But 9 oz would easily be two maybe three meals for a post op. Of course pot pie is far less dense than sirloin so a lot of the weight might be the "juice" and the crust too - which typically post ops can eat more of.

good point about the sauce and any water/ice, there is no crust on those though.

myyellowstang · 02-14-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Maryposa

good point about the sauce and any water/ice, there is no crust on those though.

oh duh! Atkins!

BEE · 02-15-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrissykin

My Walmart had a bunch of different ones tonight. I bought one of each and am having the crust less chicken pot pie tonight. I really like it but I think I will be able to get two meals out of one.

I also enjoyed it but I don't find it that filling. I also tried the beef merot and again was not full. I couldn't find the chili or any of the others. Shelves were almost bare. A new WalMart opened near me and I am going to see what they have.
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01-24-2013, 07:46 PM	#41
BEE Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lauderhill FL Posts: 3 Gallery: BEE Stats: 217/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 18, 2013	Atkins Frozen Dinners They are high in fat because you don't count fats on Atkins... just very low carbs...

02-13-2013, 05:04 PM	#42
Maryposa Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 6,748 Gallery: Maryposa Stats: 355/181.0/155 169.4 VFT! WOE: Weight loss surgery (VSG) + Low Carb + Exercise Start Date: 1998; Restart May 2007 @355; WLS March 2010	I noticed that the crustless chicken pot pie says on the box that it is a 9 ounce ... is that true, or does it include the weight of the plastic tray? If it's really 9 oz of food, this is easily two meals for me... I still get full quickly on dense food like chicken. Today I had 2.3 ounces of sirloin and most of one serving of "just for one" caulilower in cheesey sauce and I felt full... not just satisfied, but uncomfortably full. Anyway, was just wondering if that included the tray weight or not... anyone know about such things? __________________ 10 sizes lost, 1 or 2 to go! See my weight loss progress on youtube! my youtube channel for my post-op weight loss surgery (VSG) journey

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01-17-2013, 04:53 PM	#31
myyellowstang Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 13,880 Gallery: myyellowstang Stats: 286/142/135	It's not so much about stopping the losing. My body won't tolerate that much fat in one sitting, makes me nauseous. I can do about 8-10 grams before I start to get that icky "I shouldn't have done that" feeling. Both a good and a bad thing. Keeps me in check, but it sometimes sneaks up on me too. But then that's one of the differences between the VSG and RNY - fat and sugar intolerance.

01-17-2013, 05:00 PM	#33
Mysstwalker Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamilton, KS Posts: 604 Gallery: Mysstwalker Stats: 501/170/140 WOE: Banded RNY - high protein/mid-level carbs baby! Start Date: Silastic ring RNY - 1/30/08	We need to remember that these are lowcarb meals. When doing lowcarb, without the surgery, fat is your friend and is one of the reasons why eating lowcarb is delicious and satisfying. They don't take WLS eating style into account because we aren't who this targets. For me, I do fine with fat and my surgeon has never restricted fat, even right from the start. We focused on protein and carbs.

01-19-2013, 04:52 PM	#37
MzMelissa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kyle, Tx Posts: 1,542 Gallery: MzMelissa Stats: Highest: 434 restart 343/263/180 WOE: wls, low carb Start Date: Aug 15, 2010	Hi all I love these for on the run, the hardest times I have had low carb or when I didn't have time to cook ahead, now I have an alternative and with my band they are the perfect size... Maryposa you are looking amazing I must say : ) I have been on and off here for years and always been inspired by you.

02-14-2013, 08:06 AM	#43
myyellowstang Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 13,880 Gallery: myyellowstang Stats: 286/142/135	It's usually just the serving weight, not the tray. But 9 oz would easily be two maybe three meals for a post op. Of course pot pie is far less dense than sirloin so a lot of the weight might be the "juice" and the crust too - which typically post ops can eat more of.