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[hollyanna]

Hi all! I have been on the induction phase for 5 days, and have lost 15 lbs. Is this normal? I imagine it is water weight. I am smiling anyway. Started and #260 and now #245...and it is my TOM.

My weight has bothered me for a long time and I can't wait to melt!!

I also can't wait to meet many of you.

[imagood1]

hi and welcome -- congrats on your loss ... everyone is different but many people loose 10% of their weight on induction - it's hard to say if you are "normal" but if you don't loose any more on induction don't be too upset!!

make sure you're eating foods on the acceptable food list & drinking at least 64 ounces of PURE water (nothing added) daily. Here is a little info that may be helpful.

Exercise is not an option – it is mandatory ….. don’t say you can’t - start today! Most of us aren’t active before Atkins – but once you get going you’ll find it’s so easy to carve out some time each day to walk, run, swim find something you like and just do it!

Atkins bars and shakes are NOT acceptable during induction – they are made with non-induction ingredients and cause stalling in many people – you can use them further up the Rungs but not to begin with. Also remember - if it’s not on the acceptable food list – it doesn’t go in your mouth!

Here is a thread that will give you loads of information to be able to follow the plan correctly. (BEFORE you begin the Atkins Nutritional Approach...)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-approach.html (BEFORE you begin the Atkins Nutritional Approach...)

Here is a little more information you'll need:
Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html
http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/RecipesPage.html

www.fitday.com get a free membership and track your daily food intake. Track NET CARBS daily … and also use the journal, for your daily moods, etc….it’s a great tool to help you.

Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

Crystal Lite, sugar free drinks of any kind are not acceptable – PURE water is the only thing that count toward your daily water intake.

After your 64 ounces 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 (causes weight stall in many people)
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

Good luck on your journey.

[chinadoll]

Hi Hollyanna, a lot of what you have lost is probably water but you are also losing fat too. Sounds like you may be one of the lucky ones that is not metabolically resistant. Good for you on your jackrabbit start. You should definitely follow up on the great leads Carole has put in her post, and since you seem to lose easily, don't be afraid to move up the rungs. Glad you found us.

[hollyanna]

Thank you both for your warm welcome. I have been lurking for a few days. This forum is so inspiring.

take care,

[chinadoll]

Yes it is!