I am truly a fool

[inhisgrip]

Hi Andy... I know EXACTLY how you feel. I too lost 70 lbs. on Atkins (went from 350 to 270) and gained it all back within a year! Now I'm back to get it back off. We both know it works so we CAN do this. Keep us posted on your progress. Oh and consider starting a journal in the "journal chats" section. It's a great way to keep in touch with fellow atkineers and get advice and encouragement along the way. Happy Losing!

[apastuszak]

Well, it's been 2 months since I last posted and I restarted the diet, officially yesterday. Been munching on Macadamia nuts today. Had a big lunch of chicken salad, and been drinking my water. I need to go out and get some vitamins. Can anyone recommend something cheaper than the Atkins brand of vitamins?

[cleochatra]

I hate to be the patootie who tells you this, but macadamias aren't legal for induction. It's ok, though! It's just temporary. Put them away for now. This early in the game, especially, you should be looking for crunchies elsewhere, like a dill pickle or a celery stick!

Welcome back!

[mslili]

are KetoStix something that we should ALWAYS use? or is it just something to let us know How Well we are doing during Induction? im kind of wondering which is better... the KektoStix or the Scale... i see that ALOT of you dont like to weigh yourself... Today is my 5th day on the Induction Phase and i feel Great! and my KetoStix are tuning Purple... im in the MODERATE-40 range on the scale on the bottle, which i HOPE is Good... i havnt cheated once! Yippee!!! this really seems so simple when you really just put your best foot forward and take it 1 day at a a time... i only have these questions today... KetoStix or Scale... which one is better? and should i use the Stix daily or...???????????? THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP YOU GUYS!!! YOUR ALL GREAT FRIENDS!!! Lili...

[ValidRouge]

Andy, welcome to ADBB! This is THE place on the web if you want to do this thing right.

mslili--I use both the scale and the ketostix...both are just measuring tools and to give me an approximation. Don't let either of them rule your world. Stick to the plan, use them as a guide and you'll do fine.

[sillygirl]

Originally Posted by apastuszak

I need to read the 2002 version of the book. The one I had from the 90s did not have that information.

Welcome to the board! Absolutely go purchase the 2002 DANDR. Lots have changed, and this book makes things very clear! Good luck on your journey!

[apastuszak]

Originally Posted by cleochatra

I hate to be the patootie who tells you this, but macadamias aren't legal for induction. It's ok, though! It's just temporary. Put them away for now. This early in the game, especially, you should be looking for crunchies elsewhere, like a dill pickle or a celery stick!

Welcome back!

Macadamias not good for induction? Why not. They have 3 carbs in them, 2 of which are fiber. I would think they're better than peanuts. Now you're going to make me re-read the chapter on induction...

[sillygirl]

Originally Posted by apastuszak

Macadamias not good for induction? Why not. They have 3 carbs in them, 2 of which are fiber. I would think they're better than peanuts. Now you're going to make me re-read the chapter on induction...

You can have nuts soon enough. It's important to go up the carb "ladder' in order, by re-introducing foods, nuts being one of them, one at a time. Please see this link: Carb Ladder

[lanmaam]

Welcome back to Atkins. Best of luck to you.



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