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To help our ADBB members, we would like to have a board devoted solely to our most frequently asked questions. In an effort to find the best way to navigate through this FAQ Board, we have grouped the many questions into different "phases" of the Atkins diet (Induction, OWL, etc.). You will also find "General", as well as, "How To" questions on this board. Please scroll down and simply click on the topic you are seeking an answer to. We hope this way of navigation will help speed up the process of finding answers to your most frequently asked questions. If you still have questions then go to the forum that you feel would give you the best answer.

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ATKINS AT A GLANCE (Atkins at a Glance)

INDUCTION QUESTIONS:

WHAT ARE THE RULES OF INDUCTION? (What are the Rules of Induction?)
WHAT FOODS CAN BE EATEN ON INDUCTION? (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)
WHY SHOULD I DO A CLEAN INDUCTION? (Why should I do a "clean" Induction?)
HOW LONG CAN I STAY ON INDUCTION? (How long can I stay on Induction?)
WHAT IS INDUCTION FLU? (What is the induction flu?)
WHAT ARE NET CARBOHYDRATES? (What are Net Carbs?)
WHY SHOULD I BE DRINKING SO MUCH WATER? (The Importance of Water)
WHAT IS STARVATION MODE AND WHY SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT IT? (What is starvation mode?)
I AM CONSTIPATED, WHAT CAN I DO? (What can I do if I am constipated?)
I AM HUNGRY AFTER EATING DINNER, WHAT CAN I HAVE?? (I am hungry after dinner...what can I eat?)
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TEST WITH KETOSTIXS? (When is the best time to test with ketostix?)
MY KETOSTIX ARE TOO DARK/LIGHT, WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? (Questions about ketostix color)
WHAT ABOUT SUGAR ALCOHOLS? COUNT THEM OR NOT? (What are Sugar Alcohols?)
A "MUST READ" FOR NEWBIES! 40 EXCELLENT TIPS! (A "MUST READ" for Newbies... 40 excellent tips!)
WHAT NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SHOULD I BE TAKING? (What nutritional supplements should I be taking?)
WHAT ARE THE PHYSICAL SIGNS OF BEING IN KETOSIS? (What are the physical signs of being in ketosis?)

ON-GOING WEIGHT LOSS QUESTIONS:

WHAT ARE THE RULES OF OWL? (What are the rules of OWL?)
WHAT ARE THE LEVELS OF THE CARB LADDER? (OWL Carbohydrate Ladder)
WHAT IS MY ACE/CCLL? (What is my ACE (CCLL)?)
HOW DO I DEAL WITH STALLS AND PLATEAUS? (How do I deal with stalls and plateaus?)
WHAT IS BMR, AMR and BMI? (BMR, AMR and BMI)
WHAT IS BASAL METABOLISM? (What is Basal Metabolism?)

GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT ATKINS:

WHAT IS TRANS FAT AND WHY SHOULD I AVOID IT? (What is trans fat and why should I avoid it?)
DO YOU NEED MOTIVATION? (Do you need motivation?)
WHAT IS FLAXSEED AND WHY SHOULD I USE IT? (What is flaxseed and why should I be using it?)
CAN I EAT ATKINS ADVANTAGE BARS? (Can I eat Atkins Advantage Bars?)
CAN I DO ATKINS AS A VEGETARIAN? (Can I do Atkins as a Vegetarian?)
EXERCISE! HOW, WHEN, AND WHERE DO I FIND THE TIME? (Exercise..How do I find the time?)
WHY SHOULD I USE FITDAY? (Why do I need to use FitDay?)
CAN MY SCALES BE LYING TO ME? (Why the scales can lie)
WHAT FOODS CAN I HAVE THAT ARE AROUND FIVE CARBS? (Updated Power of 5 per Atkins Web Site)
CAFFEINE, TO USE OR NOT TO USE? (Caffeine...to use or not to use?)
CAN I EAT YOGURT ON ATKINS? (Can I eat yogurt on Atkins?)
NICOTINE AND ATKINS (Nicotine and Atkins)
PREGNANCY, NURSING, TRYING TO CONCEIVE, AND ATKINS (Pregnancy, Nursing, Trying to Conceive, and Atkins)

GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS BOARD:

Technical Tips for Using This Board
ADBB User Groups and Supporting Member Status
WHAT DOES THAT ABBREVIATION MEAN? (What does that abbreviation mean?)
WHERE DO I GET THE WEIGHT LOSS GRAPHICS? (Where do I get the weight loss graphics?)