Help! going into starve mode! Are these legal to eat during induction?

[liv]

Yes you have to read labels. Stuff with sugar (honey etc) has to be avoided.

Originally Posted by Heiricka

That is what's so confusing to me. You can have 2 cups of veggies from the salad list and 1 cup of veggies from the other list or the 3 cups of salad. I am confused about that because what does he mean by when you're hungry, eat until you're satisfied? What if the satisfaction goes over the 3 cups of veggies?

Erica

No you should limit yourself to those veggies. If you are still hungry - things like boiled eggs (deviled eggs), pepperoni, left over meats, a cream cheese treat are good to fill you up. Remember to have fats with your meals throughout the day so that you stay satisfied better. But if you do get hungry - just eat.

[ELCID]

you guys are great!!! THANK YOU ALL!

[chinadoll]

I think your hunger is being triggered by the beans and hidden sugars. I also think you are not eating enough of the things you should be eating.

Here is a sample from my day:

BFAST: 2 scrambled eggs and two slices of bacon

LUNCH: chef's salad with lettuce, 2 oz each ham, turkey, cheese and a boiled egg with oil and vinegar dressing and 6 black olives

SNACK: 2 slices of american cheese cut into squares and microwaved for a minute or so to make them into crispy crackers.

DINNER: 8 oz steak or two pieces chicken (barbequed with a vinegar marinade and spices only) steamed green beans tossed with fried mushrooms, and a small green salad.

EMERGENCY AFTER DINNER SNACK: 1 tablespoon cream cheese or a diet rootbeer with 2 tablespoons cream and a dash of vanilla (rootbeer float)

I am posting this whole day so you can see how much you can eat and see that the veggies are important. I can't imagine being hungry with this much food. Hope this gives you some ideas.

[gman]

You can budget some snacks along with meals in fitday.com. Plan on some turkey or roast beef or broccoli, whatever you like and what fits where you are at, i.e. Induction. You can plan your shopping also. This supports the book's point to clean out your kitchen and have only the right foods on hand. Water is great too since it satisfies the urge to eat/drink while doing things, plus you need to get your share of water.
What are you doing for exercise? Once you are off the sugars and then get into exercise, you will find staying on the program - including feeling like you are not starving - is easier.
Glenn

[Adena]

Elcid --

You've already received answers to your orginal question... no beans, no buttermilk. Do make sure you get in enough veggies -- ideally something at every meal. Dr A recommends 20 carbs during induction -- not as few as possible. I know it's tempting to do what's easiest (or tastes best), or to think that "less (carbs) are even better," but try hard to follow the plan as written. It will pay off, I promise. If you're still hungry, have more protein. OH, and DRINK more WATER! Celery is good for hunger -- relatively low carb, crunchy, and it takes a while to eat. HB eggs (with salt or made into egg salad) are good fillers, too.

I know you haven't gotten the book yet; the stickies are a good resource in the meantime. But if you want to be someone who is SUCCESSFUL on Atkins (not "low carb," but ATKINS specifically, GET IT SOON! I picked up a copy for $.99 on Ebay, plus a few dollars shipping. Make sure you get the 2002 edition.

Best of luck!