starting induction

[lason]

i'm taking the plunge and starting induction tomorrow morning. i got some eggs and bacon for breakfast (couldn't find any sugar or nitrate free bacon). i'm going grocery shopping tomorrow so i'll stock up on other induction foods. i'm also going to get back on my bike and try to ride daily. here goes nothin'...

[Elsie150]

Good luck! NO bacon if it has sugar in it. Have an omelet instead. Dedicate yourself to a clean induction for 2 weeks. You are worth it!!

[lason]

where does one find sugar free bacon?

[jaybee007]

I usually go to the local butcher for my bacon because it isn't cured in any sugars and isn't as salty.

[lason]

i don't think i can afford to do that

[lason]

well, i had 3 pieces of bacon. have i done myself in?

[lason]

i also had a cup of regular coffee with 3 tablespoons half and half and 5 packets of aspartame

[jaybee007]

Butchers are not that much more expensive and at least you know what you're eating
Aspartame is not a good sugar substitute, choose splenda instead. If you like it a lot then go to your local grocery store and buy the box which ends up cheaper. Straight cream for your coffee is the best choice because milk has sugar in it. No worries, once you get used to the routine, it'll flow naturally..

[Razzle39]

I am only on Atkins for one month and I am amazed at how much my taste and portions sizes have changed. If you follow the plan to the letter and do a clean Induction you will find this diet is not expensive as you dont eat large portions. I found www.fitday.com to be an excellent tool to find out if I was eating under the 20 grams of carbs. You want to limit all sugar so you dont promote an Insulin spike in your body. Sugar in any amount will limit your ability to acheive Ketosis. Cafiene can create cravings in some people, but if your like me and refuse to give up coffee Switch your half and half for heavy cream (sugar in half and half). I was a person who always needed 3 packets of splenda in each cup of coffee. We are only allowed three packets of splenda a day. I have actually given up the sweetners and I dont even miss them.
There is so much info on this site you cant fail! I look forward to reading about your progress.

[lason]

ok, i'll give splenda and heavy cream a try. i'm going grocery shopping later today so i'll get some.