[C P]

Hi Sarah,

Give it a few days - as you get further into induction the food cravings/obsession improve - well they did for me, and it seems to be a pretty general rule that if you stick to a clean induction, then the hunger/cravings etc., lessen. Anyway, planning your meals is a good thing, as it keeps you right in control during this crucial two weeks. When your new book arrives you'll be able to swot up on the details. I'll admit that when I did my two weeks induction this time (third and final time around for me on Atkins) I didn't worry about my percentages too much until the end of the day when I entered them into Fitday just to see how they came out. I stuck to the induction rules with plenty of variety in my veggies and my protein, and found that most days they came out in/near the correct ratios, just from doing that. I have read on here that the percentages were not a Dr Atkins 'thing,' but figures that were arrived at by analysing the eating plan to see how it divides up on a typical properly followed, induction day.

Now I'm on OWL I have to be more vigilant, by checking the carb content of new foods, and gradually increasing my carb count, but even so, I have found that if I can't get onto Fitday before the evening, that when I put in my details, the ratios are generally in line with what they should be. Yes, keep an eye on the protein, definitely, so that doesn't go too high, but I'd say don't get too hung up if one day your figures are 63/32/5 and the next day they are 70/25/5, as long as you are following the induction rules. (If I'm wrong then I'm sure someone will be along to tell us, and I'll happily stand corrected, LOL)

I've still got a stack of Slimming World mags - I'm planning to go through them and keep some of the recipes, as I think a lot of them will be pretty good if adapted to use full fat products instead of low fat. After years of buying the mag I now have to consciously walk past it on the news stands - it's almost like a physical pull towards it when I see it! Weird how eating habits and the things associated with eating can so dominate your life when you are battling with weight, isn't it?

I'm guessing you haven't told your SW leader that you are following Atkins instead?

CP