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Old May 22nd, 2009, 09:19 AM
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Default Re: argh help with menu

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Originally Posted by laura1986 View Post
i was going to try and create a menu with foods i like and show the menu here and if its ok to go and buy the foods and begin. im stuck on day one. i cant think of anything to eat without carbs.
Many of the foods you listed do have carbs: lettuce, eggs, cucumber, bacon (maybe), cheese, mushrooms. I believe you don't have the book, but here is the list of foods acceptable during Induction: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What foods can be eaten on Induction?). Print it and take it with you when you go shopping. There are 55 vegetables on the list, so there is no reason to limit yourself to lettuce, cucumbers and mushrooms. Then you have many meats to choose from -- poultry, fish, shellfish, red meat -- so there are tastier options than bacon and canned tuna, imo. There are also many fats, avocados, olives, cream, etc.

You can find the Rules of Induction here: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What are the Rules of Induction?) Read them carefully before building a menu.
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From the menu you gave, it's hard to say if you're doing it right or not. We would need to know quantities too.

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but to me i think id be starving dont know what else to add?
You will not be starving. Don't forget that Atkins is a high fat diet, with approximately 65% of your total calories coming from fat during the Induction phase. The fiber from vegetables will fill you up during meals, while the fat will keep you satisfied between meals. Also, if you are hungry or six hours have passed since your last meal, then you should eat.

You might be hungrier during the first few days, but after you get into ketosis, your appetite will be reduced.
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