New To the Board

[Yumi]

Hi my name is Sandy,

After searching for info on the atkins diet, I came across this board and I am soooo excited. I have tried atkins before but always gave up after a few days. I need lots of support and motivation, and after reading a bit on ADBB the people seem so nice and helpful. I feel confident that I found a place that can help me on my journey.
I do have a question that I have been dying to find out an answer for. Whenever I read about the induction period and the 12-15 net carbs, I find a contradiction, sometimes it says to only have 2-3 cups of lettuce or one cup of acceptable veggies, but that is really below 12-15 net carbs. When I'm on the atkins advantage site and read there menu for induction it incorporates a lot more vegetables, I also read one of Atkins books and it said the same about having no more then 2 cups of lettuce and 1 cup of vegies. Im so confused and I really want to follow the diet exactly. If anyone can give me an answer I would really appreciate it.

[sillygirl]

Hi Sandy! Welcome to the board. It's 2 cups of salad veggies AND one cup of other veggie daily during induction! Salad veggies being lettuce, celery, cucumber, peppers etc and other veggie like broccoli, cauliflower, greens, etc.

[Jace]

Welcome to Sandy!

You've come to the best possible place for support...best of luck and hope to see you around the boards! If you need anything just give a shout.

~Far la bella figura!

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Sandy!

Ditto what Silly said about the cups of veggies/salad. Also, your total carbs don't all come from the veggies (though most should). You get others from eggs, cheese, cream etc. If you don't quite make the full 20 that's ok. Many do induction averageing around 14-17 carbs per day.

[Erin68]

Hi Sandy! Welcome!

This site is so motivational and supportive... you'll love it here! Start yourself a journal in the journal chats too, it really does help! You'll make some new friends and get lots of support!

Good luck, I'll be lookin forward to seein your progress as ya go!

[MrsTessa]

Oh how I love my veggies! Welcome to the board. This place is great!

[skinnyinside]

Hi Everyone,

I am new to Atkins (day 4), and new to the board. I am so excited to be here! My sister started Atkins one year ago, lost 30 lbs. and STILL has it off!!! Can I eat sugarfee jell-o on induction? Thanks, Donna

[skinnyinside]

[quote=skinnyinside]Hi Everyone,

I am new to Atkins (day 4), and new to the board. I am so excited to be here! My sister started Atkins one year ago, lost 30 lbs. and STILL has it off!!! Can I eat sugarfee jell-o on induction? Thanks, Donna

[dreamof145]

Hi skinnyinside! So happy to have you join us! The motivation and encouragement here is plentiful. There's lots of action going on with challenges, journals, motivational stories/photos (Loser's Lounge) and warm friendly people to share the ride. Jump on and have fun!

[skinnyinside]

Hi Becky,
Thanks so much for your motivating words. I am so impressed by your pictures...WOW!!
Donna