newbie needs advice!!

[tiger]

hi,
i am just starting atkins today (induction) and desperately need advice on a current adiction to crystal light ice tea. i usually drink 2 quarts a day. i also like an occasional diet coke and am wondering if these are ok or if i need to limit them.
also, is parmesan cheese allowed during the induction period?
thanks!

[blueberrylady]

Crystal light is not allowed on induction and neither is diet soda. You should be drinking at least 64 ozs. of plain water, which you will get used to after a short time. I know it sounds hard to do but you can break your addiction, after all, that's the purpose of induction!

Parmesan is allowed but must be counted in your 4 ozs. of cheese daily.


Good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress!

[tiger]

thanks for the quick response. i think i can handle that. would you know if there are any tools that can be down loaded on the computer to calculate the carbs similar to weight watchers points.
i know where to find all the carb amounts and add up, i just thought it would be a good tool to use to see it on a spread sheet.

[stacy3477]

Hi and good luck!

Most people use FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal, but I think the downloadable version costs money. The online version is free!

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome -- stay away from the shakes and bars (they are NOT legal on induction) - eat a variety of foods, get your fats, carbs and protein in daily, drink plenty of pure water (nothing added), take your supplements and exercise...it's really that easy. Read the 2002 DANDR book so you know what you’re doing.
Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of this page http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/

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

Crystal Lite, sugar free teas, sodas, latte’s, smoothies – don’t count – PURE water is the only thing that counts toward your daily water intake. Now is the time to make changes – stop using these products. If you need a “flavor” in your water float a lemon or lime slice on top of your water

Check the recipe sites also - they are very helpful and will help make your meals so much more enjoyable.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
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