Am i doing this right?

[Lastfailure_xo]

Im on my fourth day of induction and ive been eating a lot of pork rines, chicken, macadamia nuts, cream cheese, butter, cream, and provolone cheese(witch contain 0 carbs), once a day i will have a 2 carb advantage shake,OH and one peice of stride gum a day witch have less then 1 carb.

Is this type of food okay for induction so far or should i be eating more of a variety?? help!

I cant tell if im in induction yet and its frustrating :/
(Not feeling to much cravings, had a headache on day one and was sleepy, now feeling a bit energized but not sure if its because of ketosis?)

Alsoo, does the atkins work for everyone's weight?
like as long as you have fat stored on you will it work?
Also, Ive lost 5 pounds so far but i dont know if its waterweight?

And does this diet work for everyone as long as you have fat stored on you? Is their a limit to how far the diet will take you?


Thanks all for your time.

[Elizellen]

Hi Mandy

Welcome to our ADBB family

Do you have a copy of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution? In it is a list of the allowed foods for induction which you will see includes 3 cups of vegetables, which should supply 'most' of your net carbs.

If you don't have your own copy you will be able to find the basic rules on this thread
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...tion-faqs.html (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)

A few things I spotted in your menus that are not according to the rules are
Nuts are not allowed till later on your Atkins joiurney (third level/rung of the second phase of Atkins.
You didnt list any veggies
Most of us avoid the shakes except for 'emergencies'.

Congratulations on losing those first few pounds - after the first few days Dr Atkins said we would start to lose fat as well as the initial 'woosh' of water that people lose when they start any diet. So you have probably got there now and are losing fat!!

Keep up the good work, add your veggies, drop the nuts and maybe the shakes and drink your water and I am sure you will be able to lose any excess fat you have at present.

[Lastfailure_xo]

Eizellen,

Thanks! Its starting to make more sence now. I need to eat more veggies and cut out the processed foods. Btw, congratulations on losing so much weight, you look great!