http://www.atkins.com/Program/Phase-2.aspx Dietary Approaches to Lowering Cholesterol --------------------------------------------------- Fiber Phytosterols - whole grains, fruits, and some cholesterol-lowering margarines like Promise Omega-4 fatty acids - fish ============================================================================== Every Day ------------ oatmeal one fruit tuna one watery veggie (cucumber, lettuce, etc.) soup, meatload, etc. ============================================================================== I need to make sure to have lots of the 'right' foods around. And, like before, take them like medicine. It works. That way I'm full enough all the time to not be tempted by junk. Put long, narrow container (without lid) on bottom shelf of fridge to set containers of already chopped up veggies in. Ready to go when I want to cook or make tuna. Granny always acted like cucumber was a waste of money, no real nutrition, just water. But, it's also one more thing to eat to keep me out of trouble. One more thing to give me something to munch on and fill me up, that is harmless to eat. cabbage & chili/ranch-style beans lettuce - largely filler, but good still. And, makes a simple sandwich mure more satisfying Cut up cucumber, apples, oranges could go in baggies in the front of my blue container apples, oranges, cucumbers zucchini, cabbage, sweet potatoes lettuce, bell pepper, onions We need to keep mayo, mustard, Italian dressing, eggs Clean out fridge Find container(s) for bottom shelf Clean out and arrange pantry