hi everyone...

[sillygirl]

Welcome to the board Tonya! Do what others have said, don't think of it as a "diet", it's a way of life eating naturally! I wish you much success.

[2much2loose]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the welcome. Have run into a slight problem and if anyone could help I would appreciate it. I am having trouble testing possitive with lipostix. The first 3 days I was having some caffine. I just bought decafe coffee to see if maybe that is the problem. I use splenda in my coffee and I love diet coke. I don't mind caffine free cola but, I probably should cut back on those as well. I mean I know that artificial sweetners can sometimes cause problems too.I am drinking my water. I also want to ask about suggestions for a vitamin I should take.Today I have eatten nothing but protien. I am hopping that maybe that will kick something into gear. I still weigh the same too. I know I should not look at the scale for 14 days but, that one is difficult for me. Well any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tonya

[sillygirl]

Hi Tonya! You should be eating more than just protein. You should be eating 2 cups of salad veggies as well as one cup of other veggie every day for the first 2 weeks! Maybe go to Review my Menu and post a couple of days worth of foods you've eaten. Hidden sugars maybe? Other hidden carbs? I doubt the caffiene will keep you out of ketosis, but possible.

Lots of us use www.fitday.com to track our daily food intake. If you plug in your foods for the past few days perhaps it will help to determine if something is amiss.

[2much2loose]

Hi its me again. I have been eating the salads and veggies but, in the book it says, if you have trouble reaching Ketosis, that you should take away the salad and veggies. Only eat protien until your stick turns lavender then you can add the salad back. Well, that is where I am at. Thanks for the web sight. I will go there next. So much to learn. Oh I am sure I will figure it out soon enough. Oh, 1 more thing are the Atkin bars allowed in the induction phase. well thanks again...Tonya

[sillygirl]

You should keep eating the veggies at least the first 14 days. Then decide if you need the fat fast method. You're only day four and your body needs to adjust to this way of eating. Don't panic yet, complete the 14 day induction and see where you're at then. The veggies are very important, and they wouldn't be the culprit this early in the game.

Keep in mind Atkins is a corporation and wants you to buy their products. In general, most of us advise against the bars. Regardless of deducting fiber grams of carbs, if the bars say 18 carbs and 2 net carbs, guess what, you're eating 18 carbs. It's much better to eat whole, natural foods over processed ones.

[2much2loose]

okay I will. I will try it like it says. Am I supposed to be keeping track of the calories I am eating? Well thanks I hope I am not bothering you.
Thanks

[sallyseachange]

You don't need to keep track of calories on induction but... you must eat only to satisfy your hunger, no more. If you do that and watch the carbs you'll be fine. Keep up with your 2 cups salad and one cup acceptable veggies; they're so important. You need those vitamins!
Hang in there and it'll happen, you'll see.

[Scooterjam]

Welcome aboard Tonya. Yeah, I agree with what everybody else has said, remember it's not a diet, it's a way of life. Excellent job on skipping the Valentine treats...back in Decmember I was giving myself high fives when I made a huge gingerbread house and didn't eat as much as a jelly bean! Drink your water! Lots of it, I swear that it 70% of the battle sometimes, but the success is much worth it! Keep us posted on your Journey.

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