Some questions for a day 1 newbie

[htanguay]

Hi guys

I have decided to start Atkins today. This is actually my second time around. The first time I lost about 30 pounds, but I cheated often. I have made a commitment to myself to do it right this time! I just had a couple of questions.

I had read a post about deli meat-salami- and now I can't find it. For induction is deli meat such as salami ok. It contains 1 g carbs for 1 ounce, but there is less than 2% of things like corn syrup/sugars. If this brand is not okay, is there one that is?

For people that had a lot of weight to lose, did you do better doing induction for the 14 days and then going into OWL or was it better staying on induction for longer. I am a pretty picky eater so I feel I might do better with more options for foods faster, but I don't want to cheat myself of the benefits.

Also, is there a specific spot to find out information about the boot camps and the challenges that I see on peoples posts?


Thanks for your help and the great board!

Heidi

[not2late]

Originally Posted by htanguay

Hi guys

I have decided to start Atkins today. This is actually my second time around. The first time I lost about 30 pounds, but I cheated often. I have made a commitment to myself to do it right this time! I just had a couple of questions.

I had read a post about deli meat-salami- and now I can't find it. For induction is deli meat such as salami ok. It contains 1 g carbs for 1 ounce, but there is less than 2% of things like corn syrup/sugars. If this brand is not okay, is there one that is?

I tend not to eat alot of processed foods due to the sodium content. Too much sodium for some folks makes them retain water---which isn't a good thing for our hearts.

Otherwise, try to find a product with the lowest carb. Remember, that the nutritional info on the package is only accurate for the listed serving size.

For people that had a lot of weight to lose, did you do better doing induction for the 14 days and then going into OWL or was it better staying on induction for longer. I am a pretty picky eater so I feel I might do better with more options for foods faster, but I don't want to cheat myself of the benefits.

After your 14 days, you look up the amount of weight you lose in the metabolic resistance chart in Chapter 13 of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 2002 ed. From that you can help determine if you would like to stay on Induction longer or move onto OWL.

Also, is there a specific spot to find out information about the boot camps and the challenges that I see on peoples posts?


Thanks for your help and the great board!

Heidi

There is a Boot Camp info forum and a Challenges forum on the board. You need to scroll downwards on the main page.