New-3rd Day on Induction

[gumby87]

Hi, everyone.

I just wanted to get in and introduce myself. I usually lurk on these type of boards, but I really want to get involved here. I have read so much already and gotten some great ideas to hopefully get to a good start.

I am feeling a bit "off" today and I'm assuming that it's due to my cutting down on the carbs. I am pretty foggy, tired, and generally unmotivated to do much today! I am hoping that this will soon wear off. I admit that I love, love, love pasta and potatoes and chips, etc.! However, when I eat those things I feel physically awful. I need to lose about 50 lbs. and I am committed to this way of eating. My husband is doing it with me, so I have some real life support.

I've been trying to figure out how to get my ticker working, but my brain is just not functioning right now. I will work on getting that and my stats up on my profile.

Thanks for reading the rambling and I look forward to getting to know some of you!

~Tammy

[somethings gotta give]

Hey there. Day 3 huh, take it one day at a time and keep on trucking! Once you get into "the zone" you won't be missing those foods believe it or not. I have 2 kids and a chubby hubby and I still feed them all those things and bake the brownies and the whoopie pies, don't even lick the spoon! This way of eating is great, takes your appetite down to a cool minimum. Give it a while and you will look back on your post and chuckle. (Glad to hear your husband is going to be with you along the way)

[somethings gotta give]

ps. our starting weights and are goals are almost identical, funny

[OzLover]

Welcome to ADBB gumby87. You'll find a ton of support & knowledge here so use it to your advantage. Come on over to Journal Chats & start your own journal to keep track of your Atkins journey. Here is a link
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...journal-chats/

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome –

It sounds like you are experiencing signs of the induction flu -- in a few days you'll be done with it and on to the better part of the plan!

Glad you decided to join us, you won't regret it. I hope you have read the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book -- it's best to have all the information you can have for the best success.

The recipe sites will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- check them out! Don't forget to eat enough vegetables (check the acceptable food list (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html) - eat enough vegetables - 2 cups from the first list and 1 cup from the 2nd list daily. Many of us use www.Fitday.com to track our food so we know what our carb totals are for the day. It's important you know what you are eating and how many carbs you are taking in each day.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
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Any and all questions can and will be answered - all you have to do is ask!! Good luck.

[gumby87]

Thanks for the responses. I am feeling better right now, but boy this afternoon was a toughie! I spent the afternoon getting induction recipes and ideas from here and Linda's site too. I have my menu planned out for the week. I'm going to make up a couple of quiches for us to eat on for breakfasts and then our lunches will consist of leftovers from dinner the night before. My husband isn't big on salads, so coming up with ideas for him is a bit challenging, but we will do it!

Thanks again for the warm welcome!

[chinadoll]

Planning ahead and making sure you have some variety are two key ingredients for success so you are doing terrific! Glad you are feeling better too.

[gumby87]

Yay! I finally figured out how to get my ticker working.

Amazing what I can do when I don't have a foggy head!

[pommychic]

Hi there!

My name is Andrea and I have just finished Day three of induction. I know what you mean about brain not working! I have felt really tired and not being able to concentrate since I started. It has only been today I have felt nearly normal! Have you felt nauseous at all? I have.

Apart from that, its going well. I have not felt hungry at all.

Let me know how you are getting on.

Take care

Andrea

[gumby87]

Hi, Andrea.

I am feeling so much better now. This is my 7th day and it's so much easier now. It's really amazing how I am not hungry between meals! Sometimes I think maybe I'm not eating enough, but I eat 3 meals a day with 2-3 cups of the approved vegies and plenty of protein and fat.

I joined the "Read the Book" challenge that starts on the 9th. Hoping it will help to keep me motivated.

I hope you're doing well with the plan.