Any Atkins Induction!

[LadyChurchill]

I usually nuke them between 40 and 60 sec. They fluff up nicely and it's just so much easier than pulling out a pan because I can eat them right out of the bowl.
I think tonight I'm going to fix pork chops and whatever else I can think of. And, yes, I am blond (tried a different color in the picture, didn't like it, went back to blond).

[COLOR="Blue"]The Blonde Miracle Diet

An overweight blonde consulted her doctor for advice. The doctor advised that she run 10 miles a day for 30 days. This, he promised, would help her lose as much as twenty pounds.

The blonde follows the doctor's advice, and, after thirty days, she was pleased to find that she'd indeed lost twenty pounds.

She phoned the doctor and thanked him for the wonderful advice which produced such effective results. At the end of the conversation, however, she asked one last question:

"How do I get home, since I am now 300 miles away?" [/COLOR]

Well, guess I'll go check and see what my cats are up to. They're being very scarce at the moment

I'll check back in later. Don't go away......

Mary

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by Chrislukey

I'll never look at butter the same way again, or a lost pound
brocolli bake looks yummy!


Diana- Movie night isn't romantic(I wish). it is family night where I get some movies and I make a bunch of snack foods and we all eat in front of the tv. It is fun I like spending the time with my son he is getting so big that soon he won't even be home on weekends.

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Ahh! That's sweet!!
The grade school across the street from me is having their annual carnival. My sister is going to participate in one of the booths. Her kids go to school there too. So I'll probably mosey on down there and what's happening!

Rachel, I get them from glitter graphics webiste. You can find all kinds of things there!!! [/COLOR]

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by LadyChurchill

I usually nuke them between 40 and 60 sec. They fluff up nicely and it's just so much easier than pulling out a pan because I can eat them right out of the bowl.
I think tonight I'm going to fix pork chops and whatever else I can think of. And, yes, I am blond (tried a different color in the picture, didn't like it, went back to blond).

[COLOR="Blue"]The Blonde Miracle Diet

An overweight blonde consulted her doctor for advice. The doctor advised that she run 10 miles a day for 30 days. This, he promised, would help her lose as much as twenty pounds.

The blonde follows the doctor's advice, and, after thirty days, she was pleased to find that she'd indeed lost twenty pounds.

She phoned the doctor and thanked him for the wonderful advice which produced such effective results. At the end of the conversation, however, she asked one last question:

"How do I get home, since I am now 300 miles away?" [/COLOR]

Well, guess I'll go check and see what my cats are up to. They're being very scarce at the moment

I'll check back in later. Don't go away......

Mary

[mac24312]

HI all!
Another LC day gone here in VA. Its was in the 80s today and back in the 60s tommorow. I didn't do bad on LC today...My TOM monster didn't show his way with Chocolate Today. Here was my menu for today:

Breakfast:Hamburger Fried with 2 eggs..1/2 ounce of cheese and 1 Tsp of Heavy cream and hot sauce
Lunch-Hamburger with Farmers Cheese with 1 bacon slice and 1/4 cup of Cottage Cheese
Supper-2 Grilled Fish Cajun Fillets

Mike is off now till Tuesday so I will be scarce for a few days. Will try to check in when I can. Everyone please have a great LC weekend !!


HUGS
Christina

[Determinedtolose]

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Hi Christina!! I hope you have a great weekend too!!! I should get that thing shipped out to you on Monday!!

I didn't do so good on my eating. I had an Atkins bar for breakfast and lc ice cream for lunch. For dinner, I'm making that thin and crispy cheese pizza with some turkey pepperoni.
I hope it's good! Have you or anyone tried it?

Talk to you all soon!!![/COLOR]

[LadyChurchill]

Pizza made with pepperoni....hmmmm. You'll have to let me know how it works. I'll try to get on later this weekend but my hubby is home (works out of town during the week) so I'm going to spend some time with him.

If I don't get back on, have a terrific weekend everyone.

TTFN

Mary

[LadyChurchill]

Ok, that last one was a complete mess. Obviously I did something wrong. Oh, well, I'll worry about it later lol.

[backatitagain40]

hi everyone!!! Just wanted to say hello and see how great everyone was doing...and by the looks of it everyone is doing fantastic!! Miss you guys...been working like a dog and it is definatly affecting my will power...haven't cheated yet...but boy oh boy.. I have come close.. Haven't been on a scale this week, feel pretty good just exhausted ...My davinchi syrups came today and can not wiat to mess around with them... I just got caught up on the posts and you guys are the best!!! Been laughing for the last half hour!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend and we all stay on plan ... Be well!!

[chucyc]

This is really interesting. I'm not sure if you guys have heard about it yet: German man suffering from incurable hunger - Telegraph

[Chrislukey]

Diana that pizza is good that's what we had for dinner last night. So easy too I tried the vegetable crusts but they never turned out quite right for me. But this was perfecto. Hope you had fun at the carnival those things are so fun for the kids. Don't fret about what about what you ate at least it was low carb

chucyc that ariticle was facinating as I was reading I thought wow he is lucky never gains a pound but then you read on and realize he is always hungry...that would be horrible.

Well, I am still weighing everyda and driving myself crazy But I did measure yesterday and I lost 1 1/2 inches off my abdomen. I always gain there last and lose there first I am a pear. I can't wait til it starts coming off the hips and thighs!

Menu
B oopsie french toast bacon
L salad
D we are going to a wedding today I promise I will eat only friendly foods...no cake but I WILL be having a few drinks....
I am really excited to go I love weddings. This is a girl who grew up next door to us(until we moved) she was 8 when we moved in...so happy to see her grown and getting married. so , I won't be on anymore today the wedding is at 1 then at 4 we have to going to mass (my son is altar server) then the reception at 5. So you all have a great LOW CARB weekend and will see you on Sunday

[mac24312]

Morning all my LC friends!!

Hope you all have a great weekend. I am feeling some better today. My TOM is finally setting down some and my weight is still the same. Maybe I will lose a pound or so after he leaves on Tuesday.

I will not be on alot the next few days. With hubby off this weekend and our Anniversary being on Monday we are going to spend some time with our son. We are going to Ruby Tuesdays Monday for our 11th year together. Gas being so high and our son being still young(3) it better we do that right now. I did print me out a menu so I can see all they have LC that way I wont go off plan when we eat there. I will eat my LC Chocolate Mayonnaise cake on Monday and then freeze the rest of it for later. I do deserve one treat on that day..lol

Not hungry the AM..that is good! Here is what I have planned for my menu today as of right now.

Weight 138.5
B- 2 sausage patties
L-Hamburger and cottage cheese
S-Smothered Pork Chop or Meatloaf..need to make one cause I got ground beef running out today.Salad and Brussels Sprouts.

Suppose to be in the 60s with showers the next couple of days here in VA. Will be on when I can this weekend.

Everyone please have a safe and wonderful LC weekend!
Luv Ya all and HUGS
Christina

[Determinedtolose]

[COLOR="Purple"]Hi Ladies!

Glad to hear everyone is doing great! I may not be on here too much either, DH and I are going to watch the Suns/Spurs game soon. I'm going to make some lc munchies for us as we watch.

Hi Christina, have a great Anniversary weekend! I hope you and Mike have a a great time together!!!

Hi Chris, that's awesome on you inches!!! I love losing inches, it makes us look smaller!! Have a great Saturday!!

Hi Lin, Oh I hope you make some good things with your syrups! I just love them!!! I hope you have fun whatever you do today!

Hi Mary! I hope your weekend is going great so far! Gonna miss the jokes! LOL!! Have a wonderful day!!!

Hi Rachel, have a super Saturday!!!

Hi Kisha, have a great Saturday as well!!

Hi Chucyc, Hi Rena, Hi Jaimie!! What are you Ladies up to today? I hope you all have a great weekend too!!!

Ladies, let's stay on plan and get some good losses over the weekend!!

Love Ya's!!![/COLOR]

[LadyChurchill]

Good morning everyone! Had a couple of spare minutes so thought I'd pop in and see how everyone was doing. I know a lot of you have pets so I wanted to share this with you. I'll be back later. Have a blessed day everyone.

[COLOR="Navy"]The 10 commandants - From a Pet's Standpoint
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you get me.

2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.

3. Place your trust in me.

4. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, entertainment and friends. I only have you.

5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.

7. Please don't hit me. I can't hit back, but I can bite and scratch and I really don't want to do that.

8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right foods or I've been out in the sun too long or my heart is getting old and weak.

9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old.

10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say "I can't bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there.

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[Determinedtolose]

[COLOR="Magenta"]Hi Mary!
Awww, that makes me want to cry!!! I love that!
In fact, yesterday I felt so bad for my little guy. He was trying to go poo and he just couldn't. I was outside watching him and he kept moving from one spot to another and I thought, what's going on with him! So I gave him a little mineral oil to maybe help him go, but I realized that it was half way out and that he just couldn't get out.

I didn't know what to do, so I took the water hose and hosed that area off and all the poo started to come off. I was so mad because DH gives him tons of treats that he does not need and I keep telling him that. So I threw all the crappy stuff away and now I'm heading to Petsmart to get him so good food and nutritional treats for him.

I wanted to cry for him because I did not like seeing him that way. He's okay now, and we gave him a bath, so he's nice and fresh.

What you posted made me think of all that. We love our little guy and we spoil him as if he was our child. And we need to think about his other well-being as well. We do, but even more!!

Thank you for posting that!!! [/COLOR]

[mac24312]

HI!
Mary..I love that..When we got home yesterday evening my beagle dog had started to have her puppies..she is a outside dog and was having trouble. Mike stayed out in the rain with her for as long as he could before we got a bad storm with hail. She had 1 puppy that died because she had it outside her dog house in a hole and I believe the hail and water got to him but we have 4 that lived!! Anyone want a beagle pup? They are SO cute. I hope they make it as we have homes for 3 of them and 1 of them is mine.

It is miserable here today. Its suppose to be cloudy and rainy all week. My author is really hurting me today...I can hardly walk across the floor. This damp weather will hurt you every time with that.

I stayed on Plan yesterday and my weight is the same. I am staying on plan today so far. I just made 2 meatloaves. I regular for DH and one induction one for me. I added LC Barbecue Sauce instead of Catsup and it smells good. I have 1 head of broccoli and one of Cauliflower I want to use and dont know what to do with it. I dont want to make Cleo's crust..didn't even use the last one I fixed..I am going to make the crispy cheese one next time. Give me some ideas on what to do with a head of Cauliflower and a head of Broccoli?

Got to go for now. Catch you all later Sometime today. Post Menu later!
HUGS
Christina

[pinkgirl]

hi all i started Atkins Induction on wednesday,think it is going well so far,apart from my breath,lol,just poped in to say hi,

[Chrislukey]

Hello Ladies

We had a great time at the wedding. Actually too good! I am still a little hung over It was worth it though. Danced alot and just had fun.

I know alcohol isn't supposed to be a part of induction but it never stalls me so I went for it. In fact I was down another 2 lbs. today...but I'm not claiming it because I think it will go up again the loss is probably just dehydration from drinking.

Mary thanks so must for your post. I am truly devoted to my girl. She is a rescue dog I got right after my mom passed away and I just love her so much. I can't even imagine life without her now.

Diana Hope your puppy is ok now. Hope you had fun at the game.

Christina hope you had a great anniversary weekend.

Hi to everyone else and pinkgirl good to have you here!

Menu
B-2 oopsie pancake style
L -salad with avocado and radishes and of course bacon
D -smoked sausage and green beans

Talk to you all later!

[LadyChurchill]

Hello again all you wonderful ladies.....

First, let me present my latest funny:

[COLOR="Blue"]"A Woman's Prayer:
Dear Lord, I pray for: Wisdom, To understand a man , to Love and to forgive him , and for patience, For his moods. Because Lord, if I pray for Strength I'll just beat him to death"
[/COLOR]
I'm not sure about the rest of you but there are days.........

Right now I'm just getting ready to do some ironing so that my hubby can get packed up to leave again tomorrow morning. At least there's something decent on TV to watch while I do this. I sure miss living in Egypt. There I had all my ironing done for about $2.....

Here's another yummy recipe:

[COLOR="Blue"][COLOR="Purple"]Halibut with Pine Nut and Parmesan Crust

Serves 4

Take advantage of halibut season using this recipe.

* 1/2 cup pine nuts, coarsely chopped 120 ml
* 4 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 60 ml
* 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil 15 ml
* 1 clove garlic, minced 1
* 1 Tbsp. olive oil 15 ml
* 4 6-oz. (165-g) halibut filets 4
* salt to taste

Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Combine the pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic and olive oil. Place the halibut filets on a baking sheet and season with salt. Pat the pine nut mixture onto the halibut, pressing lightly to make it adhere. Bake in the middle of the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the fish is opaque all the way through.

Carbohydrates per Recipe: 11.64
Carbohydrates per Serving: 2.2
Carbohydrates per serving, minus fiber: 1.9
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[Crystalmoon]

Hi everyone Im a newbie to lowcarbing & this board, just bought DANDR & a 1973 copy of Atkins. Will start reading tonight....shall i start with the 1973?
I will be starting induction this week once Ive read about it.
welcoming any tips you can give me

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by pinkgirl

hi all i started Atkins Induction on wednesday,think it is going well so far,apart from my breath,lol,just poped in to say hi,

[COLOR="Magenta"]Hi Pinkgirl! Good for you on going on Aktins!!! Oh and the dreaded breath! LOL!! I don't think it's supposed to be that bad, actually, Atkins say's it's supposed to be kind of sweetish.
I hope you do well on Atkins, and see a big loss!!!
Come by anytime!! [/COLOR]

Originally Posted by Crystalmoon

Hi everyone Im a newbie to lowcarbing & this board, just bought DANDR & a 1973 copy of Atkins. Will start reading tonight....shall i start with the 1973?
I will be starting induction this week once Ive read about it.
welcoming any tips you can give me

[COLOR="magenta"]Hi Crystalmoon! Yes if you have any questions, please feel free to come here and hang out with us. You can start with 73, it's a little different than DANDR, but the both are affective!
I hope you have much success on it as we all have!!


Hi Christina! Ahhh, for the puppy that didn't make it! I'm sorry!! I love beagles, they are so cute and adorable!! I'm glad you got homes for the others, if I lived near you, I would probably take one!
Meals sound good!! What is an author, you said it was hurting you? I hope you start feeling better soon!!

I just made caulflower and broccoli in one of those steam bags it came in and I had made some butter with minced garlic, 2 tbsp lemon juice, salt and pepper and drizzled some of that on them. I had a fish fest and made that to go with the fish I made for lunch and it was good on the veggies too!

I made some mussles with a white wine sauce and we ate that with our fish. It was so good! I'll be eating fish all week, no meat if I can help it. I'll also be making the tuna and crab muffins for the week.

Hi Chris, I'm glad you had fun at the wedding, I would have had fun too! I love going to wedding! It's been along time since I've been to one actually.
Yes, my little guy is okay, thanks!! We took him to Petsmart to go buy him so nutritious treats and some food. He knew were we went and as soon as we got home, he started doing his little dance on his hind legs because he knew he got some treats!
I told him he had to eat his food first. He ate some, but knew about them treats!! Spoiled brat!!


Hi Mary, oh I'm going to have to copy that joke and post it for some ladies I talk to who were having a men bash last week!! They'll get a kick out of that!

Your recipe sounds great too! I just had tilapia for lunch just now! I may have to try that during the week.

Ironing for 2 bucks! Wow, that's a great deal. I don't like to iron and rarely don't. Mainly because I don't have the room to set up my board. I don't mind ironing and watching tv, but no room.

Well, I'd better go, I'll try to check on you all later!!!

Love Ya Ladies!!![/COLOR]

[mac24312]

Authur is Arthritis...I just forgot how to spell..lol..Its just been really bad today.

Hi again all!..not many post today..everyone is so busy. Here was my menu for today:

B- 1 Sausage Cake
L-1 hamburger and cottage cheese
S-1 piece of bacon..1 sausage..1 bite of Cauliflower and Broccoli bake and 1 piece of my LC Mayonnaise cake.

Not really that much...not that hungry...Just felt like snacking today. Hope it moves scale down instead of up after TOM is over. I am wanting some more fish this upcoming week also Diana. May have to stop at Walmart and pick me up some on the way home from Ruby Tuesdays tommorow night.

The puppies are ok right now..just need to keep a check on them.

Welcome to our new members!

Later all and HUGS
Christina

[Determinedtolose]

[COLOR="Blue"]Oh! LOL!!! I got ya now!!!

I just got done with my lunch/dinner. I hope I don't get hungry later.

Here's my menu,

B- 2 servings of cleos' bread sticks, actually 2 small squares
L- tilapia, halibut, steamed mussels, cauliflower and broccoli, in butter, garlic and lemon.
Water, coffee,
Snack or dessert. What sounds good!!

I'm just being lazy today! I got my dishes done and most of my laundry don too! I cleaned, rearranged my spare bedroom where the kids play there video games and now I'm taking it easy!!

What are you up to![/COLOR]

[mac24312]

We have been cleaning house, washing dishes, and cooking. I cooked 2 meatloaves today..1 regular for DH and one induction for me and My Loaded Broccoli and Cauliflower again this time with Cajun Spice added. It dont sound like you have been lazy to me g/f! I know I have..this rainy weather is keep me stiff and sore..I just feel so tired today too. I have about 12 steps to get down into the basement and I had to go down to get something from our 40 year old refrigerator today and I had to craw back up them! Teach me to crave my LC sweets again!! LOL

Do you like the breadsticks?

Well..I guess I better go and see what Brandon is doing..I will be on and off all evening also! Catch you sooner than later g/f!
HUGS

[Determinedtolose]

I think I'm going to take a nap. I've been feeling tired lately and have been taking naps. That's unsual for me!!?

I"ll check back with you later!!!

[lorettahd]

Hello Ladies,

I haven't posted in a few days because I've been trying to read all the posts. My word this thread doesn't stand still, I still haven't caught up. But anyway I hope everyone is doing okay. I of course cheated this weekend again and have to start all over. The thing is a I need to loose at least 7lbs in the next 2 weeks, how am I going to do this? I have a function to attend and the outfit I'm wearing has been altered and I can't gain a pound but losing a few would make it look that much better. Please help! Do you think I can obtain this goal if I ABSOLUTELY don't cheat. The weekends is what's getting me, but I want to look sooooo nice when I go to this function. Please offer up some suggestions, I'm open to anything except STILLMANS, tried it and didn't like it. Tell me what you think girls...............

[mac24312]

Yes..7 lbs can be done..for me it took alot of walking on my treadmill..a hour a day 5 days a week to lose that in about 2 weeks when I was losing..i am stalled now but not able to walk.Cheating will only set you back and if you determined to lose this weight in 2 weeks you can do it on strict induction and walking. Hope this helps!!

HUGS and Welcome!
Christina

[lorettahd]

Originally Posted by mac24312

Yes..7 lbs can be done..for me it took alot of walking on my treadmill..a hour a day 5 days a week to lose that in about 2 weeks when I was losing..i am stalled now but not able to walk.Cheating will only set you back and if you determined to lose this weight in 2 weeks you can do it on strict induction and walking. Hope this helps!!

HUGS and Welcome!
Christina

Thanks Christina, for answering me back so quickly. Can you tell me exactly what you mean when you strict induction because what I think is strict may not be what you are saying. Is it true that I need to eat a lot of fat to have a good weight loss?

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Loretta!

Which Atkins are you doing? If you're doing A72, then Induction is this:

The Diet Revolution Rules (Level One)
1. Don’t count calories (so why are so many counting them?)
2. Eat as much of the allowed foods as you need to avoid hunger.(see, no limit)
3. Don’t eat when you are not hungry.
4. Don’t feel you must finish everything on your plate just because it is there.
5. Drink as much water or calorie free beverages as thirst requires. Don’t restrict fluids… but it is not necessary to force them either.(It doesn't say anything about 1/2 your body weight in water)
6. Frequent small meals are preferable.
7. If weakness results from rapid weight loss, you may need salt.
8. Everyday take a high-strength multivitamin pill.
9. Read the labels on “low-calorie” drinks, syrups, desserts,. Only those with no carbohydrate content are allowed.

The First Life-Changing Week, eat nothing that is not on the list.
Meat: Steaks, Corned beef, Lamb chops, tongue, Hamburgers, Bacon, Any kind of meat in any quantity—except meat with fillers such as sausage, hot dogs, meatballs, most packaged “cold cuts”

Fowl: Duckling, Turkey, Chicken, Anything with wings, No stuffing

Desserts: Gelatin with artificial sweeteners (e.g., D-Zerta )

Condiments: Salt, pepper, mustard, horseradish, vinegar, vanilla, and other extracts; artificial sweeteners; any dry powdered spice that [i]contains no sugar

Drinks: Water, Mineral water, Vichy, Club soda; Beef or Chicken broth, bouillon; Sugar free diet soda; coffee*, tea, decaffeinated coffee
---------*Special note on caffeine and Diet Cola. Because most heavy people have some hypoglycemia, coffee, which contains caffeine, should be limited to six servings a day (cups). If you know you have low blood sugar, better limit it to three.

Fish: All fish, including canned salmon, tuna; any kind of seafood, including oil-packed and smoked, except oysters, clams, muscles, scallops, and pickled fish

Eggs: Boiled, fried, scrambled, poached, omelet – any style and without limitations(another NO LIMIT)

Salads: Two small green salads a day (each less than one cupful, loosely packed) made only of leafy greens, celery, or cucumbers and radishes. Dressings with vinegar, oil, salt, dry spices, herbs, grated cheese, or anchovies. Or else a sour pickle in place of a salad. Plus… green olives.

Butter & Mayonnaise Fats: Butter, margarine (head New Diet Revolution & eat no margarine with trans fatty acids), oils, shortening (not such a great idea), lard & mayonnaise (fats have no carbohydrates).
Juice: Juice of one lemon or lime

Cheese: Four ounces a day of any hard aged cheese. No cream cheese or cheese spreads.

Heavy Cream: Four teaspoons a day. (Cream has less carbohydrate than milk – so don’t use milk)

Diet Revolution Salad Material: Celery, Chicory, Chinese Cabbage, Chives, Cucumber, Endive, Escarole, Fennel, lettuce, Olives (Green or Black), Onions, Pickles (Sour or Dill), Parsley, Peppers, Radishes, Scallions, watercress.

[Determinedtolose]

DANDR induction is this:

Acceptable Foods

These are the foods you may eat liberally during Induction:


All fish including,
tuna, salmon, sole, trout, flounder, herring, sardines

All fowl, including
chicken, turkey, duck, goose, cornish hen, quail, pheasant

All shellfish including,
oysteres, mussels, clams, squid, shrimp, crabmeat

All meat including,
beef, pork, lamb, veal, ham, venison

All eggs, including
scrambled, fried, poached, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, deviled, omelets

*Oysters and mussels are higher in carbs than other shellfish, so limit them to four ounces per day.

**Processed meats, such as ham, bacon, pepperoni, salami, hot dogs and other luncheon meats—and some fish—may be cured with added sugar and will contribute carbs. Try to avoid meat and fish products cured with nitrates, which are known carcinogens. Also beware of products that are not exclusively meat, fish or fowl, such as imitation fish, meatloaf and breaded foods. Finally, do not consume more than four ounces of organ meats a day.

OTHER FOODS THAT ARE ACCEPTABLE DURING INDUCTION
Cheese
You can consume three to four ounces daily of the following full-fat, firm, soft and semisoft aged cheeses*, including:

cheddar
cow, sheep and goat cheese
cream cheese
Gouda
mozzarella
Roquefort and other blue cheeses
Swiss

*All cheeses have some carbohydrate content. The quantity you eat should be governed by that knowledge. The rule of thumb is to count 1 ounce of cheese as equivalent to 1 gram of carbohydrate. Note that cottage cheese, farmer’s cheese and other fresh cheeses are not permitted during Induction. No "diet" cheese, cheese spreads or whey cheeses are permitted. Individuals with known yeast symptoms, dairy allergy or cheese intolerance must avoid cheese. Imitation cheese products are not allowed, except for soy or rice cheese—but check the carbohydrate content.

Vegetables
You should eat 12-15 net carbs a day of vegetables. These salad vegetables are high in phytonutrients and provide a good source of fiber:

alfalfa sprouts
daikon
mushrooms
arugula
endive
parsley
bok choy
escarole
peppers
celery
fennel
radicchio
chicory
jicama
radishes
chives
lettuce
romaine lettuce
cucumber
mâche
sorrel

Other Vegetables
Within the 12-15 net carb daily vegetable requirement, these vegetables are slightly higher in carbohydrate content than the salad vegetables listed above, but they also provide important nutrients and add variety to your daily food intake:

artichoke
celery root
pumpkin
artichoke hearts
rhubarb
asparagus
chard
sauerkraut
bamboo shoots
collard greens
scallions
dandelion
snow peas
bean sprouts
dandelion greens
spaghetti squash
beet greens
eggplant
spinach
broccoli
hearts of palm
string or wax beans
broccoli rabe
kale
summer squash
Brussels sprouts
kohlrabi
tomato
bean sprouts
leeks
turnips
cabbage
okra
water chestnuts
cauliflower
onion
zucchini

If a vegetable, such as spinach or tomato, cooks down significantly, it must be measured raw so as not to underestimate its carb count.

Salad Garnishes

crumbled crisp bacon
grated cheese
minced hard-boiled egg
sautéed mushrooms
sour cream
Spices
All spices to taste, but make sure none contain added sugar.
Herbs
basil
garlic
rosemary
cayenne pepper
ginger
sage
cilantro
oregano
tarragon
dill
pepper
thyme

For salad dressing, use oil and vinegar or lemon juice and herbs and spices. Prepared salad dressings without added sugar and no more than two carbs per tablespoon serving are also fine.

Acceptable Fats and Oils
Many fats, especially certain oils, are essential to good nutrition. Olive oil is particularly valuable. All other vegetable oils are allowed, the best being canola, walnut, soybean, grapeseed, sesame, sunflower and safflower oils, especially if they are labeled "cold-pressed" or "expeller-pressed." Do not cook polyunsaturated oils, such as corn, soybean and sunflower oil, at high temperatures or allow to brown or smoke.

Butter is allowed. Margarine should be avoided, not because of its carbohydrate content, but because it is usually made of trans fats (hydrogenated oils), which are a health hazard. (Some nonhydrogenated margarines are now available.)
You don't have to remove the skin and fat from meat or fowl. Salmon and other cold-water fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Remember that trying to do a low-fat version of the Atkins Nutritional ApproachTM may interfere with fat burning and derail your weight loss.

Artificial Sweeteners
You must determine which artificial sweeteners agree with you, but the following are allowed: sucralose (marketed as Splenda™), saccharin, cyclamate and acesulfame-K. Natural sweeteners ending in the suffix "-ose," such as maltose, etc., should be avoided. However, most sugar alcohols have a minimal effect on blood sugar and are acceptable.

Saccharin has been extensively studied, and harmful effects were produced in the lab when fed to rats only in extremely high doses. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed saccharin from its list of carcinogens, basing its decision upon a thorough review of the medical literature and the National Institute of Science’s statement that there is "no clear association between saccharin and human cancer." It can be safely consumed in moderation, meaning no more than three packets a day. Saccharin is marketed as Sweet'n Low™.

The Atkins preference, however, is sucralose (Splenda™), the only sweetener made from sugar. Sucralose is safe, noncaloric and does not raise blood sugar. It has been used in Canada for years, and the FDA approved it after reviewing more than 100 studies conducted over the past 20 years. Note that each packet of sugar substitute contains about 1 gram of carbohydrate, so don’t forget to include the amount in your daily totals.

Acceptable Beverages
Be sure to drink a minimum of eight eight-ounce glasses of water each day, including:

Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

Additionally, 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 carbohydrate content)
Decaffeinated or regular coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda™); be sure to count the carbs
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories")
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
* Caffeine can cause cravings or blood sugar spikes with some people. If you’re one of them, you should drink only decaffeinated beverages. If you don’t have a problem with caffeine, you may drink one or two caffeinated beverages a day, because evolving research indicates there may actually be health benefits to a limited amount of caffeine. However, if you have a true caffeine addiction, it will be best to break it during Induction, because any food addiction can cause problems if it isn’t taken care of. Once you’ve broken the addiction and moved on to OWL, you can carefully try adding caffeinated beverages back into your food intake, as long as it doesn’t trigger the addiction again.



Special Category Foods

To add variety, each day you can also eat 10 to 20 olives, half a small avocado, an ounce of sour cream or three ounces of unsweetened heavy cream, as well as two to three tablespoons of lemon juice or lime juice. But be aware that these foods occasionally slow down weight loss in some people, and may need to be avoided in the first two weeks. If you seem to be losing slowly, moderate your intake of these foods.

Convenience Foods
Although it is important that you eat primarily unprocessed foods, some controlled carb food products can come in handy when you are unable to find appropriate food, can’t take time for a meal or need a quick snack. More and more companies are creating healthy food products that can be eaten during the Induction phase of Atkins. Just remember two things:

1. Not all convenience food products are the same, so check labels and carbohydrate content. (See the Online Store for Atkins brand products.)
2. While any of these foods can make doing Atkins easier, don’t overdo it. Remember, you must always follow The Rules of Induction.

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