Tomorrow is Day 14 of Induction!

[Cerwindel]

Well everyone.. I have come a long way.. I feel like a different person, and its been an interesting journey!

So far I have lost over 10 LBS.. And my clothes really are loose.. I think since I have a ton to lose, I will be moving to Extended induction!

Some notes and suggestions :

I did supplement a Atkins shake or Bar in here and there.. Did not stall me 1 bit. However Id like to note, Id never consume more then 1 Bar and Shake per day, and usually they were on days where I was stuck at work and needed to eat. Id suggest if you MUST use them, limit them to no more then 1 every 3 days..

My Induction flu symptoms ended approx on day 7.. So expect on day 3ish through 5 to have the HEAVY flu, and lingering effects till day 7..

I also managed to COMPLETELY cut out all Caffiene, not a single drop in 13 days.. I feel fine without it!!

Also I completly eliminated ALL SODA.. I was a soda nut before, 3-5 Diet cokes a day, or a Rockstar energy drink in morning and 4-5 diet cokes later.. Now.. NONE, Zilch, Zip, and I have MORE energy!

Drink water.. Then more water.. Then when you think your stomach is overflowing with water.. DRINK SOME MORE.. 100-110OZ is what I recommend.. More if you are in Week 2 and workout!

Lastly, read those labels! Some things have those hidden carbs in them, keep it under wraps and you will succeed!

One last thing.. Exercise AFTER day 7, if you try before it intensifies your Flu symptoms and can send you into a feeding frenzy! Wait the 7 days for the detox then right promptly on day 8, Hit the treadmill! Exercise has been much easier without the sugar, and I feel less tired when I run! Exercise is NOT AN OPTION!

Otherwise... Im outtaaa here to extended forum!

Hasta La Vista!

-C

[blue996]

Congrats on your success! You may find as you have less weight to lose that the bars and shakes will stall you.

[bigapple34]

Congrats!! I am on day 7 of induction and have lost 7 pounds! I am glad you mentioned the "flu" lasting about 7 days... i still feel like crap and was wondering if it would ever end. The only thing is that have been excercsing like crazy. I am sure that is why i have lost so much weight, and why my flu has been so intense at times. Congratulatios on the loss and let us know how extended induction goes!!! Keep up the good work!

Michele

[Cerwindel]

Originally Posted by blue996

Congrats on your success! You may find as you have less weight to lose that the bars and shakes will stall you.

I do agree, they could stall you.. However I have 3 other family members that have lost on atkins, most on Maintenence now, and they used them having no issues.. I think where people get stalled is they eat them daily, Subbing 1 or 2 things in Once every 3-4 days should not stall you. Avoid them if you can, but dont give up hope if you had some.

[cruisergal]

Congrats on your weight loss. But I agree that Atkins shakes & bars, are "red flag" foods, that could cause stalls at any time, especially during induction period. Maybe if you don't eat them, you could possibly lose more weight? So just be careful, they could become addictive!