Still losing

A lot of people don't like the low carb diets or way of life but for me it seems to be working.  I started this low carb journey (Atkins) on April 15 and by May 15th I had lost almost 20 pounds.  I'm not hungry and I'm drinking a lot more water.  It's a higher fat, higher protein and lower carb plan.  I'm not saying it's for a lot of people but for me it's working so far so that is what I"ll continue to follow.

So what does one eat?  Lots of meat no fruits and limited veggies.  For lunch I have a small salad and some meat.  Sometimes it will be tuna salad on top.  Sometimes it is a hamburger or chicken or whatever.

Basically I am cutting out starches, sugars (although artificial sugars are allowed in limited quantities and not aspartame) and limited caffeine.  I'm trying to stay around 20 carbs a day.

Today I might make Alice Springs Chicken.

ALICE SPRINGS CHICKEN

4 boneless chicken breasts
8 pieces bacon, coarsely chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Season the chicken with the seasonings of your choice; grill until just done. Keep thechicken warm. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms and garlic in butter, seasoning with salt to taste. Cook until the juices have evaporated. Place the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet. Top each piece of chicken with 1/4 of the mushrooms and bacon, then with the shredded cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Makes 4 servings

I think this could be frozen

Per Serving: 356 Calories; 20g Fat; 40g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs