http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/ For all beginners of the Atkins Diet. This forum will help you along your first 14 days of the Induction Phase. Note: We are strictly by the book in this forum (DANDR - 2002). en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/ Atkins Diet Atkins Diet Bulletin Board Forum discussion about the Atkins Diet from http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com Atkins Diet Bulletin Board admins@atkinsdietbulletinboard.com Atkins Diet no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83083-induction-flu.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:39 GMT I'm on day 3 of induction. I"ve been really good and kept to plan. Yesterday I was fine but this morning I woke up with a sore throat and achy body. I'm tired and feel a little run down. Should I be worried or is this induction flu? Thanks in advance.

oh yeah! Before I forget. I'm drinking loads of water. I'm eating veggies and trying to lower my coffee/caffeine intake. ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction MustReadFaster http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83083-induction-flu.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83073-my-road-back-atkins.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:39:29 GMT I am not a newbie at this WOE, although the first few times around I obviously looked at it more as a 'diet' than something I'm going to do to change my old habits and my future...I looked at it as a start and an end.

I got pregnant and gained a TON of weight, I mean I ate everything, cookies, bagels, candy, chips, cheetos, pizza....GOD I love pizza...ANYWAYS, I just ate and ate and my body right now is showing what eating everything in sight will do to a gal. I ballooned from 145lbs in 06 to after giving birth weighing in at 215...

which is where I'm at now...I actually lost about 20 lbs, working out, trying low fat....which failed miserably b/c i gained it all back.

none of my clothes fitting didnt do it for me, I made excuses, "I had a baby, I'm allowed to be this big" I blamed it on my PCOS 'I have a disorder thats why I'm this big its hard for me to lose weight" and with both of those being parts of my life...nothing made me fly so quicker back towards my old WOE than when someone mentioned this guy I knew liked me...now I have a b/f and a child so I wasn't worried nor interested in that or him, but the real thing was that it is a known fact I guess (I didnt know this at first) that he likes big women...now not to knock any bbw's out there but sometimes when you gain you don't see urself for as big as you truly are...and at THAT moment of realizing this, I was like 'wow, he is attracted to me because I am fat. wonderful"

Sometimes its the little things in life that can make you look at urself and say "I gotta do this for me"


and ladies that was it lol.

sorry for rambling on, forgive me? :tongue: ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction Every1LuvzAngie http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83073-my-road-back-atkins.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83072-vanilla-extract.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:47:14 GMT is it allowed on Induction?? I see tons of recipes for induction that call for it....so I went out n bought some organic vanilla extract and I do not want a homemade breakfast shake tomorrow to throw me off....help!! is it allowed on Induction?? I see tons of recipes for induction that call for it....so I went out n bought some organic vanilla extract and I do not want a homemade breakfast shake tomorrow to throw me off....help!! ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction Every1LuvzAngie http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83072-vanilla-extract.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83065-need-some-reenforcement-please.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:38:50 GMT 2 week induction done today - down 7 lb. Somebody please assure me that I will keep on losing...planning on extended induction cause I feel so good. 2 week induction done today - down 7 lb. Somebody please assure me that I will keep on losing...planning on extended induction cause I feel so good. ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction lcardwell http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83065-need-some-reenforcement-please.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83047-splenda.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:55:37 GMT Hey there,

I cannot get hold of Splenda at any kind of reasonable price here is SA, any ideas what I can use in it's place, what kind of thing should I look for or be careful of when looking?? ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction Gnimpish http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83047-splenda.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83045-first-7-days-done.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:04:51 GMT I'm not sure how much one should lose but I've lost 4.4lbs in the first week.
I must say I was expecting more as I have so much to loose and I have stuck to the rules 100%, could it just be a slow start?
I'm feeling a lot better though, more energy for sure so I suppose that should be the up side :) ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction Gnimpish http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83045-first-7-days-done.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83035-sudden-low-energy-day-8-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:11:29 GMT First week was great for me. For the first time in a long time, I didn't feel like the slave of food. My energy level was high, I did an one hour brisk walking everyday. Just when I was thinking how great this diet has been to me, from day 8, I experienced a sudden drop of energy. I felt weak and sleepy.
Is this normal? What should I do?
Thanks ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction tankcandy http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83035-sudden-low-energy-day-8-a.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83027-few-questions-started-monday.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:00:59 GMT I have a few questions, if you can give me your feedback. I have the New Revolution book. Read it through, and re-reading it again now - and I have the food list.... but was surpised to not see green/string beans on the list. And a question regarding cool whip - is the sugar free acceptable? ... I have a few questions, if you can give me your feedback. I have the New Revolution book. Read it through, and re-reading it again now - and I have the food list....
but was surpised to not see green/string beans on the list.

And a question regarding cool whip - is the sugar free acceptable?

Also - ricotta cheese.... i have some recipes that call for ricotta, but wasn't positive on that type of cheese.

Thanks for your help.
I do feel great after these 2 1/2 days. ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction Trixie69 http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83027-few-questions-started-monday.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83024-hi-again.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:27 GMT I keep drifting back to Atkins.:rotfl: My name is Mary Ann. My weight has held at 178 for about a year now. I've tried the gym (which I like) and was told to eat the good carbs. I did, and I gained 10 lbs.:bang: I went to the weight loss clinic and lost nothing. I've decided to try Atkins again, because I know that it works. My biggest dread is Thanksgiving. It's probably not the best time of the year to begin a low carb life style.:spin: hopefull, I can get this weight off for good. ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction odirish http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83024-hi-again.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83023-me-eat-celery-yeah-right.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:34:29 GMT And...give up my diet pepsi for water? What?? And give up my chips and chocolate?? Crazy! :eek:

A week ago, this would've been my reaction but today, I'm munching celery with vigor and drinking crazy amounts of water and no snacking on chips or chocolate. In fact, I don't even WANT those things! :D

I haven't stepped on the scale yet, but I'm so thrilled with these changes already!

And best of all....NO IBS!!! :icon_joy:

I was using FitDay to calculate my carbs and I noticed that I'm actually consuming fewer calories than I was on low fat diets and I feel full and satisfied during the day. No headaches, no hunger pangs, no lightheadedness. Amazing! ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction Sims http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83023-me-eat-celery-yeah-right.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83007-out-ketosis.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:14:35 GMT For the past week, I have been sick. I went to the doctor and found out that I have bronchitis, a double ear infection, and a "touch" of the flu. I was giving a cough medicine to help me sleep and help with my cough. It took me out of Ketosis! What do I do? Start back on induction? ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction Bazie http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83007-out-ketosis.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83003-day-two-down.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:29:21 GMT And all is going well. However, does anyone know how many carbs cough syrup has in it? I am sick and have been taking it twice a day. I have kept my carbs way low though, so I bet I am okay.

Breakfast was bacon & herbal tea with Truvia

Snack: Pork skins

Lunch: Tuna fish on a bed of salad and tomatoes

Snack: Pork skins

Dinner: Crustless hamburger/broccoli quiche

Snack: Herbal tea with Truvia


I am up to 72 oz of water today, still adding to it

Now, I do not see the pork skins on the acceptable foods list, so I guess I will have to scratch them. They were such a good thing to give me that salty crunch.

Time to find another snack to eat. ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction Ellie Mae http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/83003-day-two-down.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/82986-oh-no-i-think-i-messed-up.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:22:33 GMT Last night for dinner I made myself some steak fajitas and sauteed mushrooms. I ate an entire pound of baby bella/cremini mushrooms. (To be fair, it didn't look like much after they had cooked down.)

Anyway, this may sound weird but, my body feels like I cheated! I just don't have that fat-burning feeling that I usually have. I thought mushrooms were allowed on induction.

I am only a few pages into Dr. Atkins' book, so I haven't gotten that far yet. Also, I would check to see if I am still in ketosis, but I used my last test strip yesterday.

I really didn't want to mess up this time around. Any thoughts?

Edited to add: I also have not been partaking in any beverages other than water and decaf coffee with heavy cream and splenda. No diet sodas or Crystal Light. ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction kifl1981 http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/82986-oh-no-i-think-i-messed-up.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/82982-how-do-i-divide-up-these-veggies.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:28:11 GMT Example~ One cup of (non-salad veggies) peppers is 149g I believe. The green squash is 113g. What if I want to eat both? How do I make a full cup using grams if the squash is more? Example~ One cup of (non-salad veggies) peppers is 149g I believe. The green squash is 113g. What if I want to eat both? How do I make a full cup using grams if the squash is more? ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction kac1 http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/82982-how-do-i-divide-up-these-veggies.html no http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/82980-hi-im-new-just-starting-out.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:38:58 GMT :spin:
Hi Im Livvy and just found this site, just been re-searching Atkins and ended up here, there seems to be loads going on at this site, so bear with me,#
Ok Day 1 of induction I am 126 lb (9 stone 3) and only 5,1"
so would like to get to 116 (8 stone 4) or 118 (8 stone 6) before christmas, so thats 10lbs, lookinbg on this site it looks easy enough....................but I love a drink , so thats my downslide!, and also, just to confirm, its not just meat/veg forever, as read somewhere friuts and low carb bread can be added when maintenance, is this correct, and also where do we put daily menus!

Day 1
B Baby bell, 2 slice ham/mayo
L Cheese omlette (1 oz cheese) 2 eggs
2 bacon, 1 tomatoe, 3 mushrooms
D Chicken leeks/cabbage/mushrooms cooked butter

will add snacks later ]]> Atkins Diet 14-day Induction lilly1970 http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/82980-hi-im-new-just-starting-out.html no