Atkins... ski holiday, catered chalet... what do I do?

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Marcus - 10 Jan 2004 19:46 GMT

Arghhh help!

I have just started Atkins and am going into my second week of
induction. Problem is that I have also just booked a ski holiday this
week in a catered chalet for the end of the month (would be my 4th
week of Atkins). Not thinking about it at the time, I now realise I
may have an issue with the food that is served up since it always
appears to be carb overload in the form of bread, rice, pasta,
potatoes, etc etc. It's also France so I doubt there will be much
alternative at lunchtime.

I am in two minds as to what to do.
1. Do I make life a nightmare for myself and the people I am going
with, and the chalet staff and try to stick to Atkins?
2. Or do I give in and eat as normal given that I'll be getting around
6hours of exercise in every day?

If I take option 2, what can I expect to happen? I've heard reports of
the same tiredness I experienced going into induction. Also reports of
bad things happening with your stomach/guts etc. Should I gradually
change, try do half and half, or what?

If anyone else has had a similar dilema I would love to hear what they
did.

Marcus

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Teeb - 10 Jan 2004 20:58 GMT

I can't imagine there wouldn't be some meats and vegetables available..
salads.. try not to get yourself quite so uptight over it and just "go with
the flow". You're only a few weeks in.. and while I know it feels good to
last even that long, I really cannot see the harm in blowing it if you have
to and starting over once you get home. Relax and enjoy your vacation!!

Teeb

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John - 10 Jan 2004 22:02 GMT

Think lunch salads, dinner steaks and breakfast omelets. Leave all starches
on the plate.

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Anne Lurie - 10 Jan 2004 22:46 GMT

Marcus, how about choice #1 -- *without* making life hard on the rest of
the group, ask the chef to make sure there will be some Atkins-friendly
food; after all, there must be some incredibly yummy cheese in France!

Anne

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Pamsta - 10 Jan 2004 23:22 GMT

>Marcus said

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Hi Marcus.

I suggest you try to stick to the plan as reasonably as possible,
perhaps taking with you some foods/beverages that will help. Does the
room you are in have a refrigerator? If not take along a cooler with
cheese, perhaps lunch meats and pepperoni, and whatever else you
prefer within plan. When dining at the catered affairs, concentrate on
the veggies, usually salads served, at least in my world, and take
larger portions of what you are allowed and small (or none) of what
isn't within plan. Although you probably won't be "perfect" on plan,
you will be not eating all the old carbs as you probably used to and
keeping the damage to a minimum. Call this a "planned variation" or
"planned cheat" and enjoy yourself! If you happen to go overboard,
that is ok too, don't despair, get back with it we'll be here for you!

Pam
295/246/199 1st goal

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Lee B. - 11 Jan 2004 02:37 GMT

I'd try to go closer to #1 than #2, although I think that it can be done
without making it a nightmare. Is there a way to call/contact/email the
chef of the chalet and explain your dietary needs, maybe mentioning that
your WOE is medically necessary, prescribed by a doctor (well Atkins did
prescribe it, although maybe not to you personally <G>). I'd think
they'll want to make you happy. With a little guidance maybe they can at
least offer some low carb choices like green veggies.

That said, my approach on trips and vacations has been not to try to
lose weight, but to maintain the status quo and not gain. It's less
stressful that way. I've never skied, but wouldn't that burn up a bunch
of calories? That should help you keep on track, too.

Have fun!

Lee

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