Re-starting induction aug 17th......anyone wants to join?

[Valinerya]

End of day 2 here as well... stuck tight to the plan!

Tomorrow is day 3! I can't believe I'm actually DOING it!

[Tania123]

Hello group,

Eisakkha- sorry for the confusion!

Kathie68 - i have the same problem. when i drink the next day i am on a carb binge altogether. I have weakness for grilled sandwiches with lots of cheese (my mouth just started watering as i even type it..lol)

Yesterday i made lots of tuna+egg salad with green peppers and green onions. It actually tastes pretty good. I guess i am going to eat it for breakfast couple of days this week. But i like the idea of ham roll ups. Thats my next option. Thanks kerri.

Someone asked a question about why choose Atkins over South Beach. Personally i feel south beach confuses me....it has a lot of options for carbs and also it has restrictions (Eg. no chicken thigh and legs, no butter).......so i am often hungry and i overdose on carbs......i feel it works like a low calorie diet....which never works for me.

As far exercise is concerned, I had a hard time doing cardio this morning.......45 mins spinning and 15 mins of elleptical machine.....but i did it(yaay!).......the headache is back again......does exercise give u headache on Atkins......anyone had a similar experience?

I am scared of the weekend.....whenever its friday night, i feel i have to reward myself or something.....and i am down 3 glasses of white wine.....then the binge triggers....and the entire weekend becomes a carb binge.....GOT to stop this weekend.

Hope we all stay strong.

[Tania123]

Guys,

What can i say? i made a blunder.......i had a tablespoon of chickpeas with my salad.....have i stalled my induction??

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by Tania123

Guys,

What can i say? i made a blunder.......i had a tablespoon of chickpeas with my salad.....have i stalled my induction??

No, you haven't "stalled" your Induction. The end results (when you determine your metabolic resistance) might be slightly skewed, but you will definitely keep losing weight.

Ditch the chickpeas until you reach OWL Rung 6 and finish your 14-day Induction by following the rules in the book.

Don't forget to take body measurements too. Happy losing!

[kathie68]

OK, I am on Day 2.....I did great yesterday. I actually did a nice walk too....My legs are achy already, is that normal? My hardest time is the evening. I work until 9pm then come home and the munching begins....I am going food shopping today, so I will be prepared. Good luck everyone....I am determined!

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by Tania123

As far exercise is concerned, I had a hard time doing cardio this morning.......45 mins spinning and 15 mins of elleptical machine.....but i did it(yaay!).......the headache is back again......does exercise give u headache on Atkins......anyone had a similar experience?

Kudos to you for exercising! It's not the exercise that's causing the headaches, but the "Induction flu". It takes your body some time to adapt from using glucose as fuel to using fat, so for (typically) 1-2 days you will feel a bit crummy. Hang in there and you'll feel great soon, and likely have more energy than you had before starting Atkins.

I am scared of the weekend.....whenever its friday night, i feel i have to reward myself or something.....and i am down 3 glasses of white wine.....then the binge triggers....and the entire weekend becomes a carb binge.....GOT to stop this weekend.

It's okay to reward you, not only on Friday night, but even every day. With every "legal" bite you take, you are rewarding yourself with better health and a slimmer figure. That is the kind of reward you need (and might be different from what your brain asks for), not something that will make feel guilty, disappointed, frustrated and that will likely interfere with your weight loss and even throw you off Atkins. You can also reward yourself with a nice bath, a good book, a fantastic Atkins-friendly dinner, some new clothes for the slimmer you, a movie you always wanted to see, etc.

Write down why you want to do Atkins, write down your goals, plan your success and how you are going to deal with temptations (they will never go away; you are the one that needs to learn how to resist them). Drink water so that you don't confuse thirst with hunger and have some "legal" snack with you at all times, wherever you are. Read the book. Know the why's and how's of Atkins. And if you ever stumble, just hop back on Atkins with your next bite.

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by kathie68

OK, I am on Day 2.....I did great yesterday. I actually did a nice walk too....My legs are achy already, is that normal? My hardest time is the evening. I work until 9pm then come home and the munching begins....I am going food shopping today, so I will be prepared. Good luck everyone....I am determined!

It's pretty common. As I told Tania, it takes some time until your body has enough fatty acids, more mitochondria and the chemicals it needs to effectively get energy from fat. In terms of physical performance, most people feel better after the first 1-2 weeks. Make sure you take your vitamins and choose nutritious foods.

Good for you to plan for your "night munching" issue. If you are not hungry, try not to snack unless absolutely necessary (i.e. the point where you go, "Oh boy, I'd gonna eat a whole chocolate bar if I don't eat that cheese stick now!"). Understand why you are "munching" and try to come up with a strategy rather than continue a bad habit, even if it's low carb foods you are eating. You might find this article from Psychology Today useful: I Don't Want to Be a "Night Eater" | Psychology Today

[Tania123]

Georgiana - Thank you so much for your support. You are truely awesome. Appreciate this so much.

Wht kind of supplements is one supposed to take on Atkins? Currently i am taking multivitamin at night. What is the use of L-carnitine? Does anyone have a clue? Should i be taking it since i am exercising?

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by Tania123

Wht kind of supplements is one supposed to take on Atkins? Currently i am taking multivitamin at night. What is the use of L-carnitine? Does anyone have a clue? Should i be taking it since i am exercising?

I am only taking a multivitamin and have no problems exercising. Some people take essential oils or chromium in addition to their multivitamin. You should discuss with your doctor to see if you need additional supplements. You might need extra iron or potassium.

L-carnitine only needs to be taken if you are having trouble losing weight. Carnitine has a role in fat metabolism --- it is used in the transport of fatty acids across the mitochondria membrane. Unless you are carnitine deficient, taking L-carnitine will not help. And you can also find carnitine in foods, beef being the richest in it.

[kerri]

Well I have already messed up.... I wanted a steak for lunch and so I went to Ruby Tuesdays and got my steak and 2 veggies no potato and I was so happy..When I got home and opened the box it had some onion rings on the steak and YIKES I ate them..Wow were they good..Now I feel so guilty..My carbs will be about 30...
Tomorrow will be a new day...