Induction Day 2

[suppers25]

Hi,
Today is my second day on induction and I don't feel bad at all.
I've done my own modified version of low carb many years ago, but always felt hungry, but I haven't experienced that so far.
I read the Atkins Rev. Book and started on my journey yesterday, can't believe how much I can eat and still lose weight.
Start weight 248
Mid Goal 200
Goal 150

[chinadoll]

Usually days 3 and 4 are the worst but it passes quickly. Fingers crossed you will be spared. Glad you are reading the book. It really does help so much!

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board!

If you follow Atkins as written, you will lose your cravings and not be hungry! That's the beauty of this way of eating!

Good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress!

[Tinkabell]

Hello, im on day 2 aswell! Keep at it..im just trying to keep myself busy x

[sham]

Welcome.You will soon become a super fan of the diet no calorie counting gorgeous food and dont have to think of fat content.Your carb cravings will disappear and appetie will decrease compared to before how many benefits are they in this diet and mostly you will lose weight.All the best.

[imagood1]

Welcome - as long as you follow the plan as it's written you'll do fine. So many people follow their own plan and call it "Atkins" which is why so many have a bad image of the plan. Good luck to you - I wish you much success. Here is some info to help get you started.

We follow the 2002 edition of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) - reading the book will give you all the information you need plus will explain the science and reasoning behind each step of the plan. Starting this plan without reading the book would be like taking a test without ever reading the material – it doesn’t make sense to not give yourself the best possible chance of succeeding. If you can't find a copy locally www.half.com and www.Amazon.com have them pretty inexpensively – mine was under $5.00 with shipping.

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