Maintenance @ 50grams of Carbs

Meal Plans & Recipes

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Day 1 Day 2
Morning Open-Faced Steak Sandwich  *
* 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Atkins Morning Start Breakfast Bar with steak and tomatoes  *
3 tomato slices
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 Atkins Morning Start Breakfast Bar
* 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Afternoon Roast Beef, Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad  *
*1 1/2 cups cucumber, chopped or sliced
* 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Chicken Cordon Bleu with salad  *
2 cups mixed salad greens
6 cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp. Atkins Sweet Dressing
*1 cup sliced mushrooms
* 1/2 small orange
Evening Beef Kabobs  *
* 2/3 cup cooked asparagus
*3 tbsp. pecan halves
*3 tbsp. sesame seeds
Chicken and Cucumber Salad with bread  *
1 slice Atkins Bread
* 1/2 cup peeled and chopped avocado
*3 tbsp. walnuts
*1 oz. shelled sunflower seeds
Snack Shrimp Salad With Tomato  *
Canadian bacon with vegetarian cheese and celery
3 oz. Canadian bacon
3 1/2 oz. vegetarian cheese (soy or rice cheese)
1 large celery stalk
Day 3 Day 4
Morning Creamy Asparagus Omelet  *
* 1/3 cup honeydew melon
Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Canadian bacon  *
1/2 slice Atkins Bread
1 tsp. unsalted butter
2 oz. Canadian bacon
* 1/2 medium tangerine
Afternoon Grilled salmon salad
7 1/2 oz. grilled or broiled salmon filet
1 1/4 cups cucumber, chopped or sliced
4 cherry tomatoes
3 small olives
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 tsp. balsamic vinegar
* 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
* 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Grilled Turkey Burger with salad  *
1 cup mixed salad greens
2 cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp. Atkins Sweet Dressing
*1 cup sliced mushrooms
* 1/3 cup honeydew melon
Evening Herbed Grilled Pork Chop and zucchini salad  *
2 fresh radishes
4 cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp. Atkins Sweet Dressing
1 fresh medium zucchini
*1 1/2 cups cucumber, chopped or sliced
*3 tbsp. sliced almonds
*1 oz. shelled sunflower seeds
Open-Faced Grilled Burger and Cauliflower Salad  *
*4 tomato slices
*3 tbsp. sliced almonds
*1 oz. shelled sunflower seeds
Snack Open-Faced Tuna Sandwich  *
Open-faced turkey and cucumber sandwich
1/2 slice Atkins Bread
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped or sliced cucumber
3 1/2 oz. deli turkey
Day 5 Day 6
Morning Turkey sausage and tomato toast
5 1/2 oz. turkey breakfast sausage
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tomato slices
1 slice Atkins Bread
Tuscan Scrambled Eggs with Canadian bacon and tomato  *
4 oz. Canadian bacon
1/3 medium fresh tomato
* 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Afternoon Open-faced ham and chicken sandwich
2 1/2 oz. deli ham
2 1/2 oz. canned chicken
3 oz. Swiss cheese
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 slice Atkins Multigrain Bread
*6 baby carrots
* 1/2 small orange
Spicy Barbeque Pork Chops with salad  *
2 cups mixed salad greens
4 cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped or sliced cucumber
2 tbsp. Atkins Sweet Dressing
*6 baby carrots
* 1/2 small orange
Evening Open-faced turkey and Gouda sandwich
6 oz. deli turkey
2 oz. Gouda cheese
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 slice Atkins Multigrain Bread
*1 medium carrot
*3 tbsp. walnuts
*1 oz. shelled sunflower seeds
Turkey Stir Fry with Bok Choy  *
* 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
*3 tbsp. sliced almonds
*3 tbsp. sesame seeds
Snack Roasted Chicken Salad  *
Tuna and cherry tomatoes
5 1/2 oz. tuna, packed in oil
7 cherry tomatoes
Day 7
Morning Turkey Rolls and Atkins Orange Cranberry Muffin  *
1 Atkins Orange Cranberry Muffin (from mix)
* 1/2 small orange
Afternoon Turkey Burger with Avocado and salad greens  *
2 cups mixed salad greens
2 tbsp. Atkins Sweet Dressing
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
*1 small plum
Evening Pan Fried Fish with tomato-onion salad  *
5 cherry tomatoes
1/2 medium onion
1 1/2 tbsp. Atkins Sweet Dressing
* 1/2 cup peeled and chopped avocado
*10 macadamia nuts
*1 oz. shelled sunflower seeds
Snack Vegetarian cheese toast with olives
1 slice Atkins Multigrain Bread
5 oz. vegetarian cheese (soy or rice cheese)
2 black olives
Recipes
Shrimp Salad With Tomato*   
5 oz. small, fresh or frozen shrimp
1 1/2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 medium fresh tomato
1 green onion
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add shrimp and boil until shrimp turn pink. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic powder, and pepper; Chop tomato and onion and place in a salad bowl. Add shrimp to salad and toss with mayonnaise mixture until well coated.
Beef Kabobs*   
1/2 small onion
1/3 bell pepper
1 clove garlic
2/3 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. white wine
1 tsp. thyme
1/3 cup fresh mushrooms
6 1/2 oz. beef, loin cut
Rinse and cut beef into cubes. Cut onion into small wedges, pepper into 1-inch squares, and mince garlic. In a deep dish, combine oil, wine (or white vinegar if you prefer), garlic and thyme; add beef, pepper and onion to dish; toss to coat and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Alternately thread beef cubes, pepper, onion, and mushrooms onto skewer(s). Grill or broil; turn after 4-6 minutes, and continue for another 4-6 minutes, until done.
Open-Faced Steak Sandwich*   
6 oz. steak
1/2 tbsp. Atkins Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade
1 slice Atkins Bread
Season steak with Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade. Spray grill rack or nonstick skillet with cooking spray. If using the stove, heat skillet on medium-high heat. Cook steak for about 3-5 minutes, then turn it over and cook until desired inside color is reached. Serve on top of toasted bread.
Roast Beef, Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad*   
2 cups mixed salad greens
7 oz. sliced, deli roast beef
1/2 cup chopped or sliced cucumber
1/2 cup peeled and chopped avocado
2 cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp. Atkins Sweet Dressing
Rinse and chop salad greens and tomatoes. Slice roast beef into strips. Combine all ingredients and toss with dressing.
Chicken and Cucumber Salad*   
6 oz. boneless roasted chicken thigh with skin
2 fresh radishes
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 1/4 cups cucumber, chopped or sliced
1 tbsp. Atkins Sweet Dressing
Chop chicken into bite size pieces. Rinse and finely chop radishes. Mix chicken with radishes, mayonnaise and mustard until well blended. On a plate, layer the cucumber slices and top with chicken salad. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
Chicken Cordon Bleu*   
8 oz. boneless chicken breast
1 oz. deli ham
1 1/2 oz. Swiss cheese
2 tbsp. olive oil
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse and pat dry chicken breast; place on separate cutting board and make a horizontal slit through the thicker side, cutting almost to opposite side. Open breast to form two flaps. Place ham and Swiss cheese on one side of chicken breast, leaving 1/4-1/2 inch" border depending on size), then fold over filling. Season breast with spices if desired, and drizzle it with olive oil ; place on baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes turning once half way through cooking, until browned on the outside and cooked through.
Steak*   
4 1/2 oz. steak
Season steak with spices as desired. Spray grill rack or nonstick skillet with cooking spray. If using the stove, heat skillet on medium-high heat. Cook steak for about 3-5 minutes, then turn it over and cook until desired inside color is reached.
Herbed Grilled Pork Chop*   
8 oz. lean, boneless pork chop
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. dried rosemary
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2/3 tbsp. olive oil
Preheat either grill or broiler. Rinse and pat dry the pork chop; set aside. Mix olive oil with spices on a small platter; rub pork chop with spice mixture to coat. If possible, cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate and let stand for about 15-20 minutes for flavors to permeate the chop. Grill pork chop approximately 6-8 inches from heat source for 5-7 minutes per side or until inside is no longer pink. Serve.
Creamy Asparagus Omelet*   
2 large eggs
2 tbsp. heavy cream
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup cooked asparagus
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 oz. Gouda cheese
Whisk eggs with heavy cream and season with black pepper; add cooked asparagus. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet to medium high and add egg mixture. Cook until omelet is set.
Open-Faced Tuna Sandwich*   
4 oz. tuna, packed in oil
1/2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/4 medium fresh tomato
1/2 slice Atkins Bread
Drain tuna and flake; mix with mayonnaise and seasonings of your choice until well blended. Rinse and slice tomato. Serve salad on bread with tomato slices.
Creamy Scrambled Eggs*   
3 large eggs
3 tbsp. heavy cream
Lightly whip eggs together with cream. Over medium heat, spray non-stick skillet lightly with cooking spray and add scramble egg mixture until set.
Open-Faced Grilled Burger*   
7 oz. ground beef
1/4 medium onion
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 slice Atkins Bread
Chop onion. In a medium sized mixing bowl, blend onion with ground beef and black pepper. You may add any herbs or seasonings to taste. Form beef into a patty. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook burger patty 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve on Atkins bread.
Cauliflower Salad*   
1/2 cup fresh cauliflower
1/2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 green onion
1/4 packet of SPLENDAŽ sweetener
Wash and trim cauliflower; cut into bite sized florets. In a microwave safe dish, add water to cauliflower and cover. Microwave about 3-5 minutes, or until crisp tender, stirring halfway through cooking time. Allow cauliflower to cool. Rinse and chop green onion. In a small dish, blend mayonnaise, lemon juice, Splenda sweetener, black pepper, and chopped green onion. Add mayonnaise mixture to cauliflower and mix thoroughly.
Grilled Turkey Burger*   
8 oz. ground skinless turkey breast
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 oz. cheddar cheese
1 slice Atkins Bread
Mix ground turkey lightly with Worcestershire sauce and spices to form patty. Grill or broil about 5-7 minutes on each side; top with cheese and cook for about 1 more minute until cheese melts. Serve open face on top of bread.
Roasted Chicken Salad*   
4 oz. boneless roasted chicken thigh with skin
1 cup mixed salad greens
3/4 cup chopped or sliced cucumber
1 tbsp. Atkins Sweet Dressing
Rinse and dry greens. Thinly slice chicken. Top greens with sliced cucumbers and chicken; lightly toss with dressing. Serve.
Spicy Barbecue Pork Chops*   
9 oz. lean, boneless pork chop
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. hot sauce
3 tbsp. Atkins Barbeque Sauce
2/3 tbsp. olive oil
Rinse and pat dry the pork chop. Blend the barbecue sauce, chili powder, and hot sauce in a shallow dish. Coat the pork and marinate for about 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet to medium high heat. Drain the pork, but reserve the marinade; brown both sides for about 3 minutes each. Add the marinade, bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and cook for about 3-4 minutes more until the pork is cooked through. Serve immediately.
Turkey Stir Fry with Bok Choy*   
8 oz. boneless & skinless turkey breast
1/2 medium red bell pepper
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 cups chopped bok choy
3 tsp. canola oil
1 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 tbsp. Atkins Hoisin Sauce
1 tbsp. Atkins Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade
3 tbsp. white wine
Rinse and cut turkey into thin strips. On a separate cutting board, rinse and chop pepper and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces; rinse, dry and chop bok choy; set aside. Heat canola oil to medium high in a nonstick skillet; stir-fry turkey for 4-5 minutes; remove turkey from skillet and keep warm. Add sesame oil to the skillet and stir-fry bell pepper and mushrooms for about 2-3 minutes. Add turkey, bok choy, hoisin sauce, teriyaki sauce and wine and stir-fry for 2-4 more minutes until mixture is well mixed and heated through out. Serve.
Tuscan Scrambled Eggs*   
3 large eggs
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3/4 tbsp. olive oil
Whisk eggs with black pepper. Heat oil in nonstick skillet to medium high heat and scrambled eggs until set.
Pan Fried Fish*   
6 oz. fillet of fish of choice
1/4 cup white wine
3/4 tbsp. olive oil
In a non-stick skillet, heat olive oil on medium high. Rinse fish, pat dry and pan fry about 2 minutes on each side, or until slightly golden. Add wine and cook 2-4 more minutes until wine is evaporated. Make sure fish is cooked before removing from heat.
Turkey Burger with Avocado*   
8 oz. ground skinless turkey breast
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup peeled and chopped avocado
1 slice Atkins Bread
Mix ground turkey lightly with Worcestershire sauce and spices to form patty. Grill or broil about 5-7 minutes on each side. Top with avocado and serve open face on top of bread.
Turkey Rolls*   
2 1/2 oz. deli turkey
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 1/2 oz. shredded cheese
Spread mayonnaise on turkey slices and divide shredded cheese evenly on top of each slice. Roll slices and serve.
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