My first 2 weeks

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On monday morning, after my first two week I did weight myself.
I lost a little over 5 kilos (11 pounds), but since TOM is here I guess
I can say I lost a little more than this.

I did cheat!! On the first week I ate endive once because I was just so sure it was on the veggie list that I didn't check twice. I also had 3 days (in the first week) with 4 tablespoon of cream instead of 3. Otherwise, I was a good girl.

I feel great. Only the 3 first days were a bit more difficult, but since then I just feel great. No cravings, no feeling down in the afternoon as I use to, I sleep better, I don't feel bloated.

Negative point? Honestly I cannot find anything bad about the 2 first weeks. I eat great food, don't feel deprived and hungry all the time. The only thing I can say I really miss, is the milk in my coffee (I use cream, it's not the same).

I will continue induction for the next two weeks because I won't be at my main home all the time. Since I know exactly what I can eat now it will be easier than introducing new things right now.

Good luck everyone!!

[Georgiana]

Congrats for the 11 lbs!

Endives are on the Acceptable Foods List for Induction. They are part of the salad veggies. Here are the lists (the ones on atkins [dot] com are different than the ones in DANDR): http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)

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Hmm, I don't see them in my book (I do have the 2002 version) maybe they have another name for endives?

Anyway I'am glad I can have them then, tonight I am going to make braised endive rolled in ham with a cream and cheese sauce!!!

[Georgiana]

Chapter 11, page 125?

Below is the list from my book. Check the second item in column 2.



This is the book cover:

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This is the one I bought:
Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution: The No-hunger, Luxurious Weight Loss Plan That Really Works!: Amazon.co.uk: Robert C. Atkins: Books

The first page read "first published in the USA in 2002"

I have a little less choice than yours in the salad list.

From now on I'll use the list published here on the forum.

[Georgiana]

Oh, that's the book the guys in the UK have. It's also called chicory. I think in the US they sometimes use chicory to mean frisée. (?)

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong....

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Thank you Georgina, I should have asked this question before!
I love endives and kinda missed it the past 2 weeks.