Starting Induction help and support!*updating everyday*

[jas_cuzzie]

hi all
i'm 19 years old turning 20 in Dec
my stats are 5'2' 121 lb
I'm a university student, so i spend most of my time sitting through lectures and tutorials

because of my bingeing, i've gained 10 lbs in 3 months. SIGHHH
i need to start afresh to lose the 10 lbs to 110lbs.
though my ultimate goal weight is 102lb. (so that means about 10-20lbs)
I need the support, because I'm afraid i'll go nuts on this diet and give up eventually..
I'll be updating everyday, so I hope you all can help me through this. and check back at this post!

i have some questions though, hoping you all can answer me:
1) I'm sick of counting calories, is it possible to not count calories for the moment, but just focus on keeping it within 20g carbs a day? however do note that i walk about 30mins 3days a week + 40min on the stationary bike 4 days a week
2) How much do you think i can lose per week?

another impt qns:
i don't cook, so basically i eat out.
on the Induction phase, can i eat foods like yakitori, BBQ chicken wings, roasted chicken, sashimi, etc.
what are some foods that can be found conveniently outside that is allowed?
thanks everyone!

[Elizellen]

Hi Jas

I am glad you managed to post here

Restricting calories is not a thing most of us need to do especially when starting induction, so concentrate on getting up to 20 net carbs, mostly from your veg and you should be fine!

Congratulations on planning to exercise from the start

When you say 'I don't cook' do you just mean you don't want to cook or that this is impossible for you to do? It will be much easier (and cheaper) to stick to plan if you can cook or at least assemble meals yourself from basic un-processed foods. You can buy bagged lettuce and other salad ingredients and put them in the fridge or pack in a cooler bag to take with you when out and about.

Make sure you read the list of allowed foods for induction and maybe print out the wallet sized one in the thread at the top of this forum so you can refer to it when needed. Then you just order food that is on the list!

If you are going to be relying on eating out you are going to have to get used to asking questions when you order to make sure sauces and marinades etc do not contain sugar or starches, so you need to make sure you have your list of what is allowed with you to refer to and not choose off-plan foods or dishes with off-plan ingredients.

Many catering outlets rely on buying in pre-prepared foods so might need some determined badgering on your part to go out and actually look on packs to see what ingredients have been used. You will have to decide if they are telling you the truth when they say "no sugar in this" or whether they are just saying it to pacify you.

Some people find they need to stress that they might become ill if dishes do contain things like sugar and starches to make sure they are taken seriously by the waiting staff.

You might find that the dishes you mentioned do contain sugar or have been dipped in flour or batter, even roasted chicken might have been either coated or injected with a sugar solution, so ask to see labels if doubtful.

Ordering plain steamed or boiled vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower or green beans (or other veg from the 1-cup list) and adding a dollop of butter yourself is better than ordering a prepared dish where you dont know what they have used for the sauces. Plain grilled meats/chicken/fish should be OK as long as the chef hasnt added his own 'secret' ingredient which might be sugar or flour etc.

'Green salads' are usually OK as long as they havent added baslamic vinegar or croutons or carrots etc, you just need to be firm with the waiting staff as to anything you do not want to eat. I often take my own salad dressing so I know what is in it.

I hope this is of some help, but do look into being able to do some cooking for yourself, as this way of eating is much easier to do if you can!!