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Old May 6th, 2009, 09:28 AM
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Default Re: HELP! Weight loss has slowed :-(

Rung 1 is 5 additional net carbs of veggies - not strawberries and certainly not carbquick - that isn't allowed until further up the rungs. Do you have have acceptable food list and are you only eating foods on the list (not if you are eating strawberries & carbquick).

If you are experiencing constipation flax is recommended or psyllium seed (Metamucil) if additional vegetables don't help. Try raw veggies as opposed to cooked vegetables - cauliflower, broccoli, something other than salad veggies may help.

How much cheese do you eat daily - how many sweetners - caffeine consumption - any soda or crystal light? That may be causing the slowing of your weight loss. It would also be what we refer to as PISS Post Induction Stall Syndrome...keep eating foods on the acceptable food list, and your weight will move after your body adjusts to the new weight.

How much pure water do you drink each day? The 2002 DANDR book says 64 ounces of pure water daily - I drink much more than that to hydrate my muscles and keep everything moving in and out of my system.

You might want to go to the Rate My Menu forum, post your daily menu and see if anyone can find something you are overlooking. First you need to eat only allowed foods and see if that helps for a couple days.

Rules of Induction:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6782 (What are the Rules of Induction?)
Induction Acceptable Foods:nIF IT'S NOT ON THE LIST IT DOESN'T GO IN YOUR MOUTH
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781 (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Daily Menus
Sugar Free Sheila's Atkins Low Carb Induction Friendly Recipes!
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html (Never ending induction recipes)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...pes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)
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