good morning ladies,
I'd love some help with some low carb tricks. My little brother is getting married in a month, and while I'm not in the wedding, I will be taking pictures So, besides getting my butt in gear, I need to help my body along.

I've done low carb before, but had a hard time with it. I just wasn't creative enough and got REALLY bored. I also want to be healthier this time, not just live off of eggs and bacon. Instead focus on lean proteins, and tons of veggies, basically get the diet benefits of low carb without the health risks.

Do any of you have meals you really enjoy that are low carb and healthy? I'm open to all suggestions and I really like all kinds of foods.

ETA: I just wanted to add that this isn't a "crash diet" or anything like that, I don't have crazy weight loss expectations. I just want to feel better by the wedding and I know that just a few pounds can make a real difference in confidence for me. I want to feel healthy and attractive and right now I just feel like junk

DH's doctor just told him that he needed to lose a little weight and when he asked how, she said "limit your carbs - 3 per day, pig out on veggies, limit your red meat - 4 times per week, eat fish/chicken/pork and the weight will melt off". So, even though I've started him on a WW mealplan with point allotments, now I have to incorporate limited carbs and meats as well. The good thing is that both carbs and red meat are really high in WW points anyway so that works too! LOL.
My advice? Become a salad freak. Aside from that, here's some things I've done to limit carbs but still make filling meals. Sub fruit/veggies in for chips/pretzels for lunches or snacks. Use pita pockets or tortillas instead of bread for sandwiches (make wrap out of tortilla). Stuff chicken/tuna salad into a hollowed out tomato instead of putting it on bread. Make open-face sandwiches, using one slice of bread vs two. If you're craving pasta, instead of spaghetti, try manicotti. One or two manicotti are filling, once you stuff them (lots of veggies/chicken!) and you don't eat nearly as much pasta. If you do eat pasta, go with the high fiber/whole grain, as it is better for you and not as empty and processed. Pair everything with a side salad. (It's a good thing you like all kinds of foods - hope you like salad! lol) I make a really yummy stuffed zucchini. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, hollow out with spoon. Drop in boiling water for a couple minutes. Cut up various veggies (tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, etc) and saute (oil spritz pan) til somewhat tender. Sometimes I add chicken into the boat, or make a small chicken breast to eat with it. Mix in some garlic, salt, pepper. Stuff boats. Sprinkle with parmesan. Heat through til bubbly. Mmmmm

If you do want some carb snacks, pick baked chips, air-popped popcorn. According to WW points, a serving of baked tostito tortilla scoops (15 chips) and 1/2 c salsa is only 2 points (salsa is 0 pts). I'll post more as I come along them.

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I agree with everything she said! Also, limit your carbs to early in the day! That is when you are burning more of them off!!!