Day 8

[yessi]

Hi guys day 8. I started at 189.5 now i am at 184. my tounge has a funny unusual feel....however i have no urges for carbs, i mean at times i wish i could eat some cake, but im good. how long does the kenosis process last? can i drink crystal light? it has o carbs?

[chinadoll]

Ketosis lasts well into the RUNGS. It is the process that makes your fat burning work so well. The tongue thing may be the aftertaste that seems to stay in your mouth on Atkins. Crystal Light has aspartame and that stalls people. Dr Atkins advises not to use aspartame. Pure water is the drink that will take the weight off. You are limites to 3 servings of sweetener a day total. You should also refrain from all sweet tastes if you want to break your addiction to sweets.

Please know that if a product states 0 carbs it can have up to .99 carbs per gram so these 0 carb items can add up through the day.

[imagood1]

Keotsis is the state in which we loose weight so hopefully it will last a long time for you.

As far as crystal light it may have 0 carbs but it's full of chemicals and aspartame (not allowed). You need to learn to read the full label not just the carb numbers - just because it says 0 carbs does not mean it's allowed OR good for you.

Ingredients: citric acid, potassium citrate, maltodextrin, aspartame (sweetener), magnesium oxide, contains less than 2% of natural flavor, lemon juice solids, acesulfame potassium (sweetener), artificial color, yellow 5 lake, BHT (preserves freshness). Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine.

In place of this you can pour a glass of water, squeeze a slice of lemon or lime into the water and if you need some sweetness add a packet of splenda - however this does not count toward your daily water -- if you don't add splenda it would count. You are allowed 2-3 Tbsp of lemon or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce and is counted toward you daily carb total) and 3 packets of splenda sweetner per day - but each packet counts as 1 carb toward your daily carbs.

We follow the 2002 edition of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) - reading the book will give you all the information you need plus will explain the science and reasoning behind each step of the plan. Starting this plan without reading the book would be like taking a test without ever reading the material – it doesn’t make sense to not give yourself the best possible chance of succeeding. If you can't find a copy locally www.half.com and www.Amazon.com have them pretty inexpensively – mine was under $5.00 with shipping.

Exercise is not an option – it is mandatory ….. don’t say you can’t - start today! Most of us aren’t active before Atkins – but once you get going you’ll find it’s so easy to carve out some time each day to walk, run, swim find something you like and just do it!

Atkins bars and shakes are NOT acceptable during induction – they are made with non-induction ingredients and cause stalling in many people – you can use them further up the Rungs but not to begin with. Also remember - if it’s not on the acceptable food list – it doesn’t go in your mouth!

Here is a thread that will give you loads of information to be able to follow the plan correctly. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...tion-faqs.html (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)

Here is a little more information you'll need:
Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html
http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/RecipesPage.html

Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

Crystal Lite, sugar free drinks of any kind are not acceptable – PURE water is the only thing that count toward your daily water intake.

After your 64 ounces you can have the following:
Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label)
Club soda
Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three Tablespoons a day; note carb content)
Decaffeinated coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda); be sure to count the carbs (causes weight stall in many people)
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame)
Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added)
Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three Tablespoons
*Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine.
Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases

[imagood1]

Here is something else you should read:

Rules of Atkins

Memorize the following rules as though your life depends upon it. In fact, it does.

1. Eat either three regular-size meals a day or four or five smaller meals. Do not skip meals or go more than six waking hours without eating.

2. Eat liberally of combinations of fat and protein in the form of poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs and red meat, as well as pure, natural fat in the form of butter, mayonnaise, olive oil, safflower, sunflower and other vegetable oils (preferably expeller-pressed or cold-pressed).

3. Eat no more than 20 grams a day of carbohydrate, most of which must come in the form of salad greens and other vegetables. You can eat approximately three loosely packed cups of salad, or two cups of salad plus one cup of other vegetables (see Acceptable Foods).

4. Eat absolutely no fruit, bread, pasta, grains, starchy vegetables or dairy products other than cheese, cream or butter. Do not eat nuts or seeds in the first two weeks. Foods that combine protein and carbohydrates, such as chickpeas, kidney beans and other legumes, are not permitted at this time.

5. Eat nothing that isn't on the Acceptable Foods list. And that means absolutely nothing. Your "just this one taste won't hurt" rationalization is the kiss of failure during this phase of Atkins.

6. Adjust the quantity you eat to suit your appetite, especially as it decreases. When you're hungry, eat the amount that makes you feel satisfied, but not stuffed. When you're not hungry, eat a small controlled carbohydrate snack to accompany your nutritional supplements.

7. Don't assume any food is low in carbohydrate instead, read labels. Check the carb count (it's on every package) or use a carbohydrate gram counter.

8. Eat out as often as you wish but be on guard for hidden carbs in gravies, sauces and dressings. Gravy is often made with flour or cornstarch, and sugar is sometimes an ingredient in salad dressing.

9.Avoid foods or drinks sweetened with aspartame. Instead, use sucralose or saccharin. Be sure to count each packet of any of these as 1 gram of carbs.

10. Avoid coffee, tea and soft drinks that contain caffeine. Excessive caffeine has been shown to cause low blood sugar, which can make you crave sugar.

11. Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day to hydrate your body, avoid constipation and flush out the by-products of burning fat.

12.If you are constipated, mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husks in a cup or more of water and drink daily. Or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat bran on a salad or vegetables.

13.At a minimum, take a good daily multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron.

Extra Cautions:

Stay away from diet products unless they specifically state "no carbohydrates." Most such foods are for low-fat diets, not controlled carbohydrate plans.
The words sugarless, sugar-free or "no sugar added" are not sufficient. The label must state the carbohydrate content; that's what you must go by.
Many products you do not normally think of as foods, such as chewing gum, breath mints, cough syrups and cough drops, are filled with sugar or other caloric sweeteners. They must be avoided.
Be wary of prepared salads at salad bars or deli counters. For example, cole slaw or even tuna-fish salad may have been prepared with sugar

[yessi]

thanks guys. you have been very supportive.

[Slapshot]

Originally Posted by chinadoll

Please know that if a product states 0 carbs it can have up to .99 carbs per gram so these 0 carb items can add up through the day.

Really? Thought it was .49 on this...?

[Slapshot]

Ok, I was curious, so I looked it up: XVI. Appendix H: Rounding the Values According to FDA Rounding Rules

It the count is .49 or less, then it can say zero-carb.

If it's equal or greater than 1.0 g, then it gets rounded to the nearest number. So, 1.49 would be rounded to 1.0 and 1.51 would be rounded to 2.

[liv]

Originally Posted by Slapshot

Ok, I was curious, so I looked it up: XVI. Appendix H: Rounding the Values According to FDA Rounding Rules

It the count is .49 or less, then it can say zero-carb.

If it's equal or greater than 1.0 g, then it gets rounded to the nearest number. So, 1.49 would be rounded to 1.0 and 1.51 would be rounded to 2.

Wonderful. Thanks for looking that up. I've always wondered what the rule was for carbs. So if something has less that 5 calories you can say it has zero? That explain those PAM things. Because you can always reduce serving size to make things fit