first week

[cazxx1]

i have been on the induction for a week and lost 5 pound but already im struggling on what to eat i know i can have chicken fish all other meats but apart from veg or salad what else can i eat to go with them thanks

[cleochatra]

Hi caz! You'll want to look at this link for some more ideas of what you might try with what you've already been eating.

Also, print and use this to help for quickie decision-making:





Congratulations on your loss so far!

[Isabeau]

Congratulations! Along with the links Cleo's given you, do yourself a favour and get the book. Really, it's the only way to maximize your success.

[Arielle]

congrats on your weight loss so far, I've just finished my first week too (a re-start), I had some slips, but overall, I'm feeling good. Good luck on your second week.

[tabekat]

I tried lots of new recipes when I was doing induction. This is a great website with induction friendly recipes. I especially liked the chicken/sausage casserole

http://users3.ev1.net/~fontlady/

Off the top of my head...

pork chops - a whole batch made ahead for easy carting and snacking
of course the mock danish - with a dab of unusual flavorings, like cherry
salmon patties made with 2 eggs and a can of salmon
tuna fish patties made with 2 eggs and a can of tuna
cut up jicama for snacking on front of the tv
pepperoni slices nuked with a mozerrella cheese stick on top
scallops grilled with butter, garlic, lemon, and bacon
oyster stew
hamburgers grilled with mushrooms and a slice of swiss
raw veggies - i liked turnips, green peppers, radishes, cabbage
boiled eggs and bacon slices
mini omelets baked in a muffin pan
beef jerky
meat balls
cauliflower rice

After induction I added spaghettic squash which is a fabulous substitute for pasta. In fact, I prefer it.

Keep going. As you adjust to ketosis your cravings for other foods will fade and you will find yourself craving the Atkins staples.