INDUCTION STARTS MARCH 3RD!

lisa89 · 03-01-2008, 12:29 AM

hi everyone!...just wanted to let you know i start my 1st Induction march 3rd(this monday)...im very excited

and if you all would like you can start with me!...also im confused on cheese i cant find the part where it tells how much cheese is allowed(if there is a limit) How many ounces daily?...someone let me know PLEASE!

-T.T.

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 03-01-2008, 04:07 PM

Marking my spot.

aim in Fla*working · 03-01-2008, 06:24 PM

may I join?
I actually started induction today.

lisa89 · 03-01-2008, 06:36 PM

sure aim...i'd love for us to Induct together...(u know whats really sad is that because i knew i was starting induction on monday i ate some pizza and cheeecake(to get it the taste for it out of the way)!...horrible i know, with all those bad carbs in my system i know induction flu is going to be Terrible.

MissMinda · 03-01-2008, 07:49 PM

What is induction flu? I've been inducting since the weekend after Valentine's day

lisa89 · 03-01-2008, 08:41 PM

Its not an actual flu...but its the symptoms your body get when you have omitted or dramatically reduced carb intake all of a Sudden....usually its Headaches,Slight Dizziness,Crankiness,Overall BLAH feeling....ETC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissMinda

What is induction flu? I've been inducting since the weekend after Valentine's day

ILookHappy2 · 03-01-2008, 10:52 PM

I would like to join also I have been sitting at 190 for about 3 months and I need to get the scale moving again, I will start induction menu on 3/3!

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 03-02-2008, 05:56 AM

I am so glad all of you are joining in. Well, I said I was starting yesturday and I did. I rocked it untill dinner time and then as usual I failed miserably. So i will try and try again today.

aim in Fla*working · 03-02-2008, 06:53 AM

i have had induction flu all wekkend..in bed really with the achiest joints and muscles. THis time I am going directly by the atkins 72 book...No caffiene...right by the book..Day 2..I am rewarded with a .5 gain!
WTH?
we did eat crab legs and that totally swells me up with the iodine..BUT....i want/need the diuretic properties of this diet. I am fighting taking a diuretic.
stating weigh 136.
I was 126 two years ago(from my first Atkins experience in 98)
I quit smoking 05 and restarted in 06....
this time I quit in November and I have gained 5 pounds.I was 131.
I would like to be 125 by 4/18-My 40th b-day.

MissMinda · 03-02-2008, 07:19 AM

Ahh so that's what the achiness is from! I'm also quite cranky. Good to know what the source is.

lowcarborator · 03-02-2008, 09:15 AM

Hi all..
I'd love to join in with you on induction tommorow. I've been a real backslider since the holidays..followed by some medical stuff, steroid scripts. Time to get back on the wagon and get this excess off.
A few things I've never given up during induction in the past are coffee and splenda. I've used them without count, liberally most days. Hopefully if I do everything else by the book, I'll still lose at a good pace. I just cannot give up my java at this time, ain't gonna happen, kwim?
I am on steroids at the moment for a sudden hearing loss issue, and I cannot go off of them for another 2 weeks minimum. How much impact do you think this will have on the weight loss?

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 03-02-2008, 01:02 PM

It is all very normal. The things you are feeling and the weight gain.
.5 is nothing. Your weight can and will fluctuate 2-5 pound a day from morning to night.
Also, your body is going to go through withdrawels from sugar and caffeine. Headaches, nausea, body aches and pains are all what we call the "induction flu". Some get it some dont. Some say it lasts for days and otheres say it lasts for a shorter amount of time.
Remember that splenda does have carbs. 1 packet is 1 carb I think.
Stick it out and all shall pass. Drink water and eat your vegies.
I am starting over tomorrow the 3rd.

aim in Fla*working · 03-02-2008, 02:30 PM

i am doing it by the booka nd I will weigh in again wednesday.
I had better get some loss!
Dangit!

aim in Fla*working · 03-02-2008, 02:30 PM

and what sucks is induction 72 is like...i only get one cup of lettuce with 2 meals...
that is like a handful.

AlphaBeth1017 · 03-02-2008, 05:13 PM

I started induction on 2/18...after a few days I was down about 4 lbs..and very psyched...then, I don't know why, weight started creeping up...I think I was eating too many hidden carbs...Also, I did not eliminate caffeine...(Last time I did Atkins, I didn't eliminate caffeine at all and had no problem, so I didn't expect this)..Anyway, I'm re0inducted tomorrow...this time...caffeine free coffee for me...Also, I made my first batch of oopsies today and ate 3 with WF blueberry syrup...delicious...Oopsies will help my sweet tooth a lot!!!1
Ok...next thing is we're going to Puerto Rico in April and I am worried about blowing it..I really need this family vacation and don't want to obsess, but don't want to go off plan...What should I pack with me?? any suggestions welcome...thanks, Beth

skoolmarm729 · 03-02-2008, 05:20 PM

I started induction Saturday and would like to join as well. I did perfect yesterday and today-- but feel like crap

I hope this doesn't last long-- we'll see. I have my menu planned out for the next week. Wish me luck

aim in Fla*working · 03-02-2008, 05:52 PM

in atkins 72 he states that some people are going to have to quit caffiene but not all have a problem.
i had a head ache for 2 days and the caffiene i had tonight..the first in 2 days..took it away. and my achiness is gone from taking in caffiene...

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 03-02-2008, 05:59 PM

The headache and aches and pains are signs and symptoms of withdrawels. I did many things on Atkins 5 years ago that just are not working for me this time. Our bodies definatly change alot over a short period of time. I think everyone has to "tweak" thier plan which ever way works best for them. Good luck.

aim in Fla*working · 03-02-2008, 06:01 PM

can we please list menus?

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 03-02-2008, 06:10 PM

Sure, why not.

MissMinda · 03-02-2008, 06:29 PM

Today's Menu:
B: scrambled eggs with light sprinkle of mexican blend shredded cheese, bacon
L: pork loin medallions with some sauce hubby found in an Atkins cookbook
D: hamburger with strips of bacon and muenster cheese
S: cucumber spears
W: on my 6th cup

EDIT: Hubby and I are both sniping at each other and the kids a LOT today!

AlphaBeth1017 · 03-02-2008, 06:51 PM

B: 2 egg omelette with sprinkle cheddar and some broccoli

snack: Caribe queso blanco (from Costco) so....good, heated up in a pan

L: 1/2 cup spinach with garlic and oil and 1 slice

Cauliflower Pizza!! a few bites of broccoli salad (while making it for lunch tomorrow)

Dinner, Dessert/ Snack: another slice of pizza, 3 oopsies with Walden Farms blueberry syrup.

jjcanada · 03-02-2008, 08:53 PM

Hi Ladies!

I'm reinducting tomorrow. I have been eating unclean (... therefore dirty?) for the last two weeks and now, I am feeling very motiated to get through a 2 week induction starting tomorrow!

I'll be super glad to have your company and support!

lisa89 · 03-03-2008, 01:26 AM

Hi ladies Sorry i havent checked in!...im so glad to see so many people joining in!..it is 2:00 am right now but once i have my meals today i will let you all know what i ate(im so nervous!

...its my 1st induction so i guess i scared of the impending "induction flu"...but i have my vitamins and no matter what i will be tough with myself and stick it through!...How's Everybody doing??.....lets do it everyone i wanna see pounds dropping and waists shrinking

....oh these are the vitamins i will be taking does this sound about right?(Centrum,L-Glutamine,Omega 3&6,Calcuim,Magnesium)...Keep the posts coming and dont forget the menus!

-T.T.

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 03-03-2008, 05:28 AM

Good morning everyone! So today is the day. I am ready to stick it out. i know I am going to have a really hard time in the evenings. That has been my downfall lately, but I am going to fight it. I know I am going to be a crab for a while, hopefully not to long. Here is my food plan for today:

Breakfast: egg & Bacon (typical atkins meal

)

Lunch: possibly a salad or Broccoli and butter and cheese

Dinner: Chicken and a vegie.

Snacks: sugar free jello, pork rinds, cheese and salami...who knows?????

Water intake: at least 64 oz.

Supplements:
multi, calcium, flax, fish oil, red yeast rice, biotin. I think thats all of them, there may be 1 more.

aim in Fla*working · 03-03-2008, 05:37 AM

hi Jamie! Thansk for starting this thread!
i am actually doing induction for the first time ever 100%.
No caffiene etc.
I am having surgery on Friday but Thursday i do get to drink broth and have diet sprite

Today-I had 2 steak-ums for breakfast.
Lunch- I am having about a 6-7 oz steak with mayo.a pickle.
snack is a couple of cheese slices and then a pickle
in the 72 verios you are allowed a pickle instead of salad the first week.
Then next week I go up the carb ladder in increments of 5...more salad...more cream etc.
then the following 5 more.
etc.

ILookHappy2 · 03-03-2008, 05:56 AM

Good morning! I was up in weight this morning but I know it is due to eating crab legs yesterday it happens every time, this morning the scale was at 190.8 up from 189.6 so up 1.2

here is what I will be eating.

Breakfast: 2 eggs & 3 slices of bacon
Lunch: 2 steak ums with mayo a slice of cheese and pickle
Dinner: Steak and green beans.
If I need a snack I will eat sugar free jello
Water: 64 oz.-80 oz

aim in Fla*working · 03-03-2008, 05:59 AM

Ilookhappy..it always happens to me too with crab..always up a few lbs...
i might soak them nxt time i get them..I hear it helps with the salt.
Some say it is the iodine
No worries.
It will be gone in no time and then some.

03-01-2008, 12:29 AM	#1
lisa89 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: usa Posts: 888 Gallery: lisa89 Stats: 185/155/150 WOE: atkins -starting 3/3/08...WOOHOO Start Date: begins march 08'	INDUCTION STARTS MARCH 3RD! hi everyone!...just wanted to let you know i start my 1st Induction march 3rd(this monday)...im very excited and if you all would like you can start with me!...also im confused on cheese i cant find the part where it tells how much cheese is allowed(if there is a limit) How many ounces daily?...someone let me know PLEASE! -T.T.

03-02-2008, 06:53 AM	#9
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,421 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	i have had induction flu all wekkend..in bed really with the achiest joints and muscles. THis time I am going directly by the atkins 72 book...No caffiene...right by the book..Day 2..I am rewarded with a .5 gain! WTH? we did eat crab legs and that totally swells me up with the iodine..BUT....i want/need the diuretic properties of this diet. I am fighting taking a diuretic. stating weigh 136. I was 126 two years ago(from my first Atkins experience in 98) I quit smoking 05 and restarted in 06.... this time I quit in November and I have gained 5 pounds.I was 131. I would like to be 125 by 4/18-My 40th b-day. __________________ My URL http://www.myspace.com/96008551 smoke-free and proud Goal~ 127 <-----how I want to look again! 10/19/08-141.5 10/26/08-139.5 11/1/08-138.5 http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJour...ner=aim+in+Fla

03-02-2008, 01:02 PM	#12
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,814 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 193.5 as of 9-27-08 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	It is all very normal. The things you are feeling and the weight gain. .5 is nothing. Your weight can and will fluctuate 2-5 pound a day from morning to night. Also, your body is going to go through withdrawels from sugar and caffeine. Headaches, nausea, body aches and pains are all what we call the "induction flu". Some get it some dont. Some say it lasts for days and otheres say it lasts for a shorter amount of time. Remember that splenda does have carbs. 1 packet is 1 carb I think. Stick it out and all shall pass. Drink water and eat your vegies. I am starting over tomorrow the 3rd. __________________ Jamie 200.5, 199.5-3/3,194.5-3/5,190.5-3/10,188.5-3/20,215-6/16,196-7/27,193.5-9/27,190-10/06, 188-10/08 185.5-10/17

03-02-2008, 05:13 PM	#15
AlphaBeth1017 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 23 Gallery: AlphaBeth1017 Stats: 150/146/133 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2008	I'm re-inducting too..Also, I need advice on low carThbing on vacation! please help. I started induction on 2/18...after a few days I was down about 4 lbs..and very psyched...then, I don't know why, weight started creeping up...I think I was eating too many hidden carbs...Also, I did not eliminate caffeine...(Last time I did Atkins, I didn't eliminate caffeine at all and had no problem, so I didn't expect this)..Anyway, I'm re0inducted tomorrow...this time...caffeine free coffee for me...Also, I made my first batch of oopsies today and ate 3 with WF blueberry syrup...delicious...Oopsies will help my sweet tooth a lot!!!1 Ok...next thing is we're going to Puerto Rico in April and I am worried about blowing it..I really need this family vacation and don't want to obsess, but don't want to go off plan...What should I pack with me?? any suggestions welcome...thanks, Beth

03-02-2008, 06:29 PM	#21
MissMinda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 163 Gallery: MissMinda Stats: Size: 28/26/10 Ht: 5'9" WT:300+/283/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 18, 2008	Today's Menu: B: scrambled eggs with light sprinkle of mexican blend shredded cheese, bacon L: pork loin medallions with some sauce hubby found in an Atkins cookbook D: hamburger with strips of bacon and muenster cheese S: cucumber spears W: on my 6th cup EDIT: Hubby and I are both sniping at each other and the kids a LOT today! Last edited by MissMinda : 03-02-2008 at 06:30 PM.

03-01-2008, 04:07 PM	#2
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,814 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 193.5 as of 9-27-08 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	Marking my spot.

03-01-2008, 06:24 PM	#3
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,421 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	may I join? I actually started induction today.

03-01-2008, 06:36 PM	#4
lisa89 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: usa Posts: 888 Gallery: lisa89 Stats: 185/155/150 WOE: atkins -starting 3/3/08...WOOHOO Start Date: begins march 08'	sure aim...i'd love for us to Induct together...(u know whats really sad is that because i knew i was starting induction on monday i ate some pizza and cheeecake(to get it the taste for it out of the way)!...horrible i know, with all those bad carbs in my system i know induction flu is going to be Terrible.

03-01-2008, 07:49 PM	#5
MissMinda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 163 Gallery: MissMinda Stats: Size: 28/26/10 Ht: 5'9" WT:300+/283/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 18, 2008	What is induction flu? I've been inducting since the weekend after Valentine's day

03-01-2008, 10:52 PM	#7
ILookHappy2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 261 Gallery: ILookHappy2 Stats: 252/160/135 Now 226/185/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2005 Restart 07/05/2007	I would like to join also I have been sitting at 190 for about 3 months and I need to get the scale moving again, I will start induction menu on 3/3!

03-02-2008, 05:56 AM	#8
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,814 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 193.5 as of 9-27-08 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	I am so glad all of you are joining in. Well, I said I was starting yesturday and I did. I rocked it untill dinner time and then as usual I failed miserably. So i will try and try again today.

03-02-2008, 07:19 AM	#10
MissMinda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 163 Gallery: MissMinda Stats: Size: 28/26/10 Ht: 5'9" WT:300+/283/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 18, 2008	Ahh so that's what the achiness is from! I'm also quite cranky. Good to know what the source is.

03-02-2008, 09:15 AM	#11
lowcarborator Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 27 Gallery: lowcarborator	Hi all.. I'd love to join in with you on induction tommorow. I've been a real backslider since the holidays..followed by some medical stuff, steroid scripts. Time to get back on the wagon and get this excess off. A few things I've never given up during induction in the past are coffee and splenda. I've used them without count, liberally most days. Hopefully if I do everything else by the book, I'll still lose at a good pace. I just cannot give up my java at this time, ain't gonna happen, kwim? I am on steroids at the moment for a sudden hearing loss issue, and I cannot go off of them for another 2 weeks minimum. How much impact do you think this will have on the weight loss?

03-02-2008, 02:30 PM	#13
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,421 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	i am doing it by the booka nd I will weigh in again wednesday. I had better get some loss! Dangit!

03-02-2008, 05:20 PM	#16
skoolmarm729 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 786 Gallery: skoolmarm729 Stats: 5ft7in~292sz26/240sz20/188 WOE: Atkins-Induction Start Date: March 1, 2008	I started induction Saturday and would like to join as well. I did perfect yesterday and today-- but feel like crap I hope this doesn't last long-- we'll see. I have my menu planned out for the next week. Wish me luck

03-03-2008, 06:05 AM	#29
DolphinsOnMyMind777

03-02-2008, 05:52 PM	#17
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,421 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	in atkins 72 he states that some people are going to have to quit caffiene but not all have a problem. i had a head ache for 2 days and the caffiene i had tonight..the first in 2 days..took it away. and my achiness is gone from taking in caffiene...

03-02-2008, 05:59 PM	#18
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,814 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 193.5 as of 9-27-08 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	The headache and aches and pains are signs and symptoms of withdrawels. I did many things on Atkins 5 years ago that just are not working for me this time. Our bodies definatly change alot over a short period of time. I think everyone has to "tweak" thier plan which ever way works best for them. Good luck.

03-02-2008, 06:01 PM	#19
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,421 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	can we please list menus?

03-02-2008, 06:10 PM	#20
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,814 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 193.5 as of 9-27-08 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	Sure, why not.

03-02-2008, 06:51 PM	#22
AlphaBeth1017 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 23 Gallery: AlphaBeth1017 Stats: 150/146/133 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2008	Sunday Menu 3/2/08 B: 2 egg omelette with sprinkle cheddar and some broccoli snack: Caribe queso blanco (from Costco) so....good, heated up in a pan L: 1/2 cup spinach with garlic and oil and 1 slice Cauliflower Pizza!! a few bites of broccoli salad (while making it for lunch tomorrow) Dinner, Dessert/ Snack: another slice of pizza, 3 oopsies with Walden Farms blueberry syrup.

03-02-2008, 08:53 PM	#23
jjcanada Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 307 Gallery: jjcanada Stats: 150/141/130 5'9 WOE: healthy choices Start Date: every morning...	Hi Ladies! I'm reinducting tomorrow. I have been eating unclean (... therefore dirty?) for the last two weeks and now, I am feeling very motiated to get through a 2 week induction starting tomorrow! I'll be super glad to have your company and support!

03-03-2008, 01:26 AM	#24
lisa89 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: usa Posts: 888 Gallery: lisa89 Stats: 185/155/150 WOE: atkins -starting 3/3/08...WOOHOO Start Date: begins march 08'	Hi ladies Sorry i havent checked in!...im so glad to see so many people joining in!..it is 2:00 am right now but once i have my meals today i will let you all know what i ate(im so nervous!...its my 1st induction so i guess i scared of the impending "induction flu"...but i have my vitamins and no matter what i will be tough with myself and stick it through!...How's Everybody doing??.....lets do it everyone i wanna see pounds dropping and waists shrinking ....oh these are the vitamins i will be taking does this sound about right?(Centrum,L-Glutamine,Omega 3&6,Calcuim,Magnesium)...Keep the posts coming and dont forget the menus! -T.T. __________________ Atkineer for Life !! Atkins Does and Always will Rock My Socks !...185/155/150

03-03-2008, 05:28 AM	#25
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,814 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 193.5 as of 9-27-08 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	Good morning everyone! So today is the day. I am ready to stick it out. i know I am going to have a really hard time in the evenings. That has been my downfall lately, but I am going to fight it. I know I am going to be a crab for a while, hopefully not to long. Here is my food plan for today: Breakfast: egg & Bacon (typical atkins meal) Lunch: possibly a salad or Broccoli and butter and cheese Dinner: Chicken and a vegie. Snacks: sugar free jello, pork rinds, cheese and salami...who knows????? Water intake: at least 64 oz. Supplements: multi, calcium, flax, fish oil, red yeast rice, biotin. I think thats all of them, there may be 1 more.

03-03-2008, 05:37 AM	#26
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,421 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	hi Jamie! Thansk for starting this thread! i am actually doing induction for the first time ever 100%. No caffiene etc. I am having surgery on Friday but Thursday i do get to drink broth and have diet sprite Today-I had 2 steak-ums for breakfast. Lunch- I am having about a 6-7 oz steak with mayo.a pickle. snack is a couple of cheese slices and then a pickle in the 72 verios you are allowed a pickle instead of salad the first week. Then next week I go up the carb ladder in increments of 5...more salad...more cream etc. then the following 5 more. etc.

03-03-2008, 05:56 AM	#27
ILookHappy2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 261 Gallery: ILookHappy2 Stats: 252/160/135 Now 226/185/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2005 Restart 07/05/2007	Good morning! I was up in weight this morning but I know it is due to eating crab legs yesterday it happens every time, this morning the scale was at 190.8 up from 189.6 so up 1.2 here is what I will be eating. Breakfast: 2 eggs & 3 slices of bacon Lunch: 2 steak ums with mayo a slice of cheese and pickle Dinner: Steak and green beans. If I need a snack I will eat sugar free jello Water: 64 oz.-80 oz

03-03-2008, 05:59 AM	#28
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,421 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	Ilookhappy..it always happens to me too with crab..always up a few lbs... i might soak them nxt time i get them..I hear it helps with the salt. Some say it is the iodine No worries. It will be gone in no time and then some.