“I have been overweight my entire life, but I realized just how obese I had become when attending a water park with my two young daughters. After years of yo-yo dieting, I would lose weight but then gain it back. With Atkins, the weight has come off and stayed off! It took me about a year and a half to lose 110 pounds, and I went from 260 pounds to 150 pounds...”

Q  I take a multivitamin, but I'd like to make a bigger effort in getting the nutrients I need from whole foods as well. What should I be eating?
A  Optimally, it would be great if you could get all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients you need from the whole foods you consume every day, but sometimes a multivitamin is a necessity as well. With that being said, here's a little rundown of the key nutrients...

Cold Roasted Tomato Soup
This refreshing rustic soup is something like gazpacho. Roasting the tomatoes gives it a slightly sweet, slightly smoky flavor.

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Portobello Burgers with Blue Cheese Sauce
Make this simple but tasty snack at the beginning of the week and stash in your home and/or office refrigerator for a quick, salty bite when you’re hungry in between meals.
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