Ok, let me start by saying that I personally prefer NOT to use shakes as I prefer whole foods. That said, if I were out and couldn't find whole foods to eat ... well, just saying.
Anyway, I've read on here repeatedly that shakes are not allowed on Induction. One gal even posted she felt she had been lied to by Atkins Nutritionals because she was led to believe they were acceptable on all levels.
So, I've been reading the book - just like I'd never really done Induction before, I'd never really read the book before
Every time Dr. A says use flax it is with shakes - even in Induction. Fast forward to chapter 18 which is jump-starting your weight loss. In there Dr. A gives a one week Induction menu that a person can follow. And low and behold he includes (as snacks only) carb controlled shakes. (BTW, he also has sugar-free jello on there).
So, I'm not trying to argue with anyone, but I really need to understand what is at the root of the descrepancy.
Thanks for indulging me here.
BTW, page 226 in the book, first page of chapter 18, makes it clear he is talking to the person just starting, not the person who has been on Atkins for awhile.