[chiloe]

I finished my two week induction yesterday!
I have felt so many benefits already.
- much steadier blood sugar levels- no energy crashing or shaking and headaches if I get hungry
- I have more energy and stamina to get through the day -super important to me and top reason for doing Atkins
-cravings for sugary foods are gone
- my hips were always aching and that has stopped
-because of my higher energy level I am taking an interest in more things again.
-no brain fog
- enjoying eating healthy foods - I find it empowering
- discovering how much I really do like veggies and experimenting with new combinations
- losing 8 pounds in two weeks and I know I've lost inches too but have not measured since starting
-clothes are feeling less snug

I might stay on induction awhile longer as I am enjoying it and not feeling deprived.
I never thought I'd be eating cauliflower everyday and loving it!
M-m-m- creamy cheesy cauliflower - the pumpkin with butter and cream is delicious too - these are my new comfort foods at dinner - a little bit of both with some meat and a few other raw veggies or olives/pickles and I'm happy as could be

Found a good mustard too for variety to dip my meat into sometimes.
It's Maille Provencal - it is dijon with red peppers pureed in it.
Very tasty!