14-Day Atkins Meal Plan: Day 2

The Atkins diet is one of the most popular and debated low-carb diets, especially effective if your aim is to lose weight. The theory behind it is that you can eat as much protein and fats as you like, as long as you stay away from high-carb foods. That being said, our meal plan is for Atkins 40, which, as the name suggests, limits the carb intake to 40 grams a day.

DAY 2

Breakfast:

Blended smoothie with 200 mL water, 75 mL orange juice, 30g vanilla flavored whey protein, 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract – 179 kcal

Snack:

1 hard boiled egg – 78 kcal

Lunch:

Taco salad with 80g lettuce, 60g ground beef, 30g shredded cheddar cheese, 1 diced tomato and ½ sliced avocado, topped with 1 Tbsp sour cream and juice of 1 lime – 456 kcal

Snack:

Meat/Cheese roll-ups with 2 slices prosciutto and 2 slices provolone cheese – 210 kcal

Dinner:

½ medium baked sweet potato topped with 2 slices chopped bacon, 1 Tbsp sour cream and 1 Tbsp fresh chives – 293 kcal

Daily total:  1,216 kcal

Shopping list:

Also need to have:

Vanilla extract

Wake up to this yummy orange creamsicle smoothie, with whey protein for staying power. Lunch is your anchor meal of the day today, a Mexican fiesta of a salad loaded with all the things you love about tacos — namely meat and cheese! While avocado is on the scene to provide nutritional bona fides. Then a quick and easy dinner brings your day to a close, featuring a vitamin and mineral laden sweet potato at its center.

 The information provided herein is for informative purposes only. Please consult your physician or health care provider prior to starting the Atkins Diet or any other diet for that matter.