My name is Barb ... I'm a carboholic

[barbiedoll4j]

I've just started the diet, I'm in day 4. I've lost a few pounds already, but feel like crap and could use some help.

[imagood1]

Hi Barb -- what you are experiencing (feeling like crap) is part of the induction process - your body is getting rid of all the "crap" you've been putting into it all these years so you are having to pay the price. In a couple days it will pass and you'll start feeling better than you have in years.

Congratulations on starting a wonderful way of life and way of eating! Make sure you are eating only foods on the acceptable food list, are drinking AT LEAST 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added - ice is acceptable but nothing else), and you are doing some form of exercise daily.

I don't know if you've seen these links but they will help - especially the recipe sites. There are so many great meals you can make so you never get bored so make sure you vary what you are eating! Good luck - if you need anything all you need to do is ask!

The Rules of Induction can be found here:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6782 (What are the Rules of Induction?)
The Induction Acceptable Foods List can be found here:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781 (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)


Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Daily Menus
Sugar Free Sheila's Atkins Low Carb Induction Friendly Recipes!
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html (Never ending induction recipes)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...pes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)

This is from the "Read before you start" post

Be sure to drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

Additionally (after your 64 ounces daily), you can have the following:

Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label)
Club soda
Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three tablespoons a day; note carb content)
Decaffeinated coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda); be sure to count the carbs (may cause a stall in weight loss)
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame)
Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added)
Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three tablespoons

*Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine. Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases.

[niko772]

Welcome Barb and I'm sorry you feel so awful. The good news is that it's almost over with. Before you know it, you'll be feeling absolutely fantastic...full of energy and bouncing all over the place. Hang in there and know the "flu" won't last too much longer.

[barbiedoll4j]

Feeling better today. I was busy with dog training and didn't have time to think about how I feel. Also forgot to eat lunch ... yikes!

[atkinschicagogirl]

Great going! I know how u feel! I have met my mini goals, which turned into big ones! I work out sometimes twice a day for 40 minutes, dancing. I have lost a total of 25 pounds since May 11, so that's a month! Good luck to you too!

[sham]

Its harder at the beginning as your changing your eating habits keep going you'll get used to the diet and won't miss your carbs as your appetite decreases drink plenty of water too.

[barbiedoll4j]

Things are much better these days. Thanks for the advice and encouragement!

[sham]

Glad things are getting better for you hang in there .

[brenced7]

hang in there partner!

[brenced7]

you are a carboholic..only because you say you are! power of the tongue over the body honey!