Starting Induction tomorrow, Monday June 1

[Kila Lee]

Hey everyone!
Looks like everyone's been busy... (few posts).
end of school, lots of activities, maybe?

Today:
1/2 protein bar 1 carb
2 cups of coffee w/cream & splenda
a few cashews
4 pieces of bacon
water, water, water
cup of chicken broth
pizza toppings (a little marinara sauce... no, no)
prawns w/ cocktail sauce (the sauces are going to kill me, I need to be stricter.)

sugar-free chocolate pudding w/ 2 Tablespoons of cream cheese sweetened w/one packet splenda w/crushed almonds on top and 3 Tablespoons creamer over the whole thing (my treat for the day)

I am thinking I went over my 20 carbs today... need to be more strict and write everything down for the rest of these 14 days. I can feel that I probably am no longer in ketosis...

bought some good steaks to kick me back into things!

Hope everyone is well and hello to Kristee!

[Katkins]

Hi everyone and welcome Kristee - glad you're joining us on induction. It's tough, but pays off in the end!

Kila, your menu sounds ok except for the protein bar, cashews and almonds and pudding. Even though it's sugar free, only the foods on the list are allowed.

Army, Fage, protein shakes and flax seed are also not on the list (for induction). You're probably "ok" with the kielbasa, but many processed meats have sugar and nitrates in them. For some people it's not a problem, but for others it will cause a stall. I don't know anything about Candida, but I noticed a thread on here about it - maybe you can find a little more info there. I hope you're feeling better real soon!.

I was up almost half a pound today, but I didn't walk yesterday and I didn't drink enough water either. I was better today, but not much. I think I will have to jump on the treadmill before I go to bed, and have another bottle or two of water. See ya tomorrow, everybody!
Kat

[Terra2721]

Entering into week 2, I am down 6 pounds! I continue to measure and weigh EVERYTHING as well as work out!

[huff576]

Going to follow your thread guys. Nice jobs on the induction everyone. Going to reinduct today. Have been trying unsuccessful for sometime. Last year induction and exercise stripped some nice poundage away.

[Kristee]

Does anyone else find it really hard to eat breakfast? I have never really been a breakfast person. When I had to take tylenol or something I would eat a piece of toast or a banana but now thats a no no. I know on Atkins you shouldn't skip meals but the thought of eggs or meats in the morning make me feel sick. I just can't manage to get myself to eat in the morning. Any suggestions?

[Kila Lee]

okay, so i just had eggs and went grocery shopping. I have lots of protein. Yeah!

Plan on eating prawns for lunch and avocado w/mayo.

maybe a small salad.

hope to actually exercise today. my energy level is picking up. I have lost almost 4 lbs. Want to get into ketosis tonight.
Sounds like you have a treadmill at home, Kat! that's what i need!

[Armystolehim04]

Originally Posted by Kristee

Does anyone else find it really hard to eat breakfast? I have never really been a breakfast person. When I had to take tylenol or something I would eat a piece of toast or a banana but now thats a no no. I know on Atkins you shouldn't skip meals but the thought of eggs or meats in the morning make me feel sick. I just can't manage to get myself to eat in the morning. Any suggestions?

Protein shakes! I used to have a really hard time eating in the morning too.It seems to be easier to drink something in the morn,atleast for me.Or you can make what people call Egg creams here if you don't want to shell out for protein.

I've only lost 1lb in 6 days.That's better than not gaining weight but i usually lose a lot more lbs than that.I'm pretty sure i've got Candida just waiting to hear from the DR which i prob won't hear from until tomorrow.It explains the non-weight loss,fatigue and muscles aches.
My menu yesterday:
B-Pumpkin w/fage and a little davinics
D-Fajitas minus tortillas

Wasn't really hungry yesterday hope everyone has a good day.

Flax seed is allowed on induction.Dr.Atkins advices the use of flaxseed during induction to help with constipation.Everything in a Protein shake is allowed he just doesn't come out and say no protein shakes.The atkins shakes on the shelves are protein shakes.I need to eat Fage because of the probiotics to battle the Candida in my stomach.Candida is an overgrowth of yeast in the stomach caused by either too high of carbohydrate intake/birth control/ or too much cheese.Its a whole other things too.All these food are legal for me,it may be different for everyone else.

[Kristee]

AH yeah I have the atkins shakes but I read somewhere might have been on the package that it wasn't a substitute for a meal. But if I can get away with drinking one of those instead of eating breakfast.. that works for me. I've been finding that i'm skipping breakfast then have something quick and easy for lunch since i'm usually too busy to fix a decent meal then by the evening i'm pretty hungry. I really want to switch that around a bit. So that I'm eating more earlier in the day and ending the day with a smaller meal. Doesn't help one bit that I'm coming in here and reading the induction porn thread late at night Lol.

[swimjfd]

Hi all. I started induction on Wed. 6/3/09. I know a lot about this diet but have never stuck with it for long. I love to exercise, but have spent too much time swimming long slow distance for many decades that, although I am sure there is some cardio benefit, my body has surely acclimated to that form of exercise. I have also lifted weights off and on, currently back on after a 9 month hiatus. I am currently combining the Body for Life regimen (46 min. weight lifting every other day alternating with a 20 min. high intensity aerobic work out (walking/jogging) with the Atkins diet. So far, so good, 5 days into it this time, but I am not going to watch the scales. Some slight muscle cramping has occurred, but I am told to drink more water. Just wanting to receive (and give) support here. Thanks. I shall return.

[MrsStephanie]

Hi all. Today is day 4 of induction for me. I actually felt like getting up and going to the park with the family. I have made the decision to take on this diet change and am excited to see more results like today! This AM ketostix showed dark red and my first trip to the scale since the start of induction shows a 6 lb. loss. I have never been sucessful in any weight loss program, but I have high hopes for the atkins diet and so far it appears to be working. I am finding lots of contradicting opinions on diet sodas, icecreams made with splenda, sugarfree jello and puddings. I have strictly stuck to 1 gal water daily and have only consumed meats and eggs, spinach, celery, some broccoli, a few mushrooms, a few chunks of cheddar cheese and beef jerky. I look forward to the support the site has and will frequent back to give feedback and whatever support I can give!

[Katkins]

Wow, things have sure changed since I bought my Atkins book! Sorry for sounding like a know-it-all - I was just going by "the book" which obviously does not list the same foods as the website. When I started this diet years ago, there was the list and only the list - no processed foods whatsoever. Now I see that everything Atkins makes and sells they list as approved for all levels including induction. There is a disclaimer that these products should only by used when access to "real" food is limited. I wouldn't want to waste half my daily carb allotment on a protein bar if I didn't have to. But I acknowledge now that anything goes. And I certainly understand how difficult it is to eat in the mornings - sometimes that's the only thing that will work.

Personally, I am going to do a two week (maybe more) induction the old fashioned way and hopefully get a jump start on my weight loss. Then I'll consider adding things as necessary. Again, sorry for runnin' my mouth without reading the up to date facts. Good luck next week, everybody!
Kat

[atkinsdieter09]

I started on June 1st as well but there were a few things I didn't realize I couldn't have such as carrots which may have kept me from starting completely clean. It is day 8 and I am down about 4 1/2 - 5 lbs. Doesn't seem noticable on myself but seeing the lower number on the scale is definitely encouraging! I hope it keeps up!
Good luck to yourself and everyone else! :-)

[Casey10]

Hi
I'm new to this site and realize I can't seem to post my password?
I started Atkins a few days ago. My friend told me she ate pepperoni & chicken wings as snacks instead of pretzels and crackers. I realize pepperoni doesn't agree w/ me. I need to stick to the basic diet and get started. I got very tired feeling and am sure it was the pepperoni.
Hope I can find this site again and keep up w/ the new ones on the diet.
kgillis3@nycap.rr.com

[Casey10]

Hi
I see recipes that call for Low Carb Bread. Can you find that in the grocery store? Or do you order that on this site?
kgillis3@nycap.rr.com

[Armystolehim04]

Katkins,
When i first starting doing Atkins i used the bars,but it seemed like i relied on them too much!The shakes are okay but i can make a much better shake for the same amount of carbs at home nutritionally & tastewise much better.Plus i know whats it in it.I hate that they put Maltitol in their bars.I've heard many people stall on them.I try to stay away from pre packaged foods,the preservatives have always make me sick!I've given up the protein shakes at this point because i have extreme nausea and almost can't eat.I'm almost positive i was experiencing a die off.I got the red bumps people talk about.

I really haven't been losing weight.I really think its because of the candida.I've lost one lb and i suppose thats fine because i haven't gained weight but its getting frustrating.Atleast i know i can't cheat because i'll be in a world of hurt!.Im having a hard time just eating veggies at this point it seems eating at all.I stopped working out for a bit because of the body aches i was getting.I could hardly get out of bed!I'm just happy to be feeling much better at this point!

Oh i am registering dark purple on the ketosis strips!Weird!

[clemmaur]

Hi everybody! I have a question . . . I think I may be losing too much weight too quickly. I mean, I have lost, by what I just checked on my scale, 12 lbs. 12 lbs in a week! Is that really safe? I have even been eating some stuff I shouldn't, like peanut butter and aspartame. Should I maybe add in some carbs? I don't have headaches but I am very tired in the evenings. And since that is my time to work out, I usually skip that and go to bed. So I don't think that is very healthy?
I don't know if I should stick with it and probably not lose much this week or start adding a little more into my diet. I know it is low calorie too, because my appetite is pretty much nil. I am forcing myself to eat at mealtimes plus two snacks.
Any input appreciated!

Maureen

[Terra2721]

Day 8- 177....started at 185.....Very excited to be down 8lbs!

[MrsStephanie]

Originally Posted by Terra2721

Day 8- 177....started at 185.....Very excited to be down 8lbs!

Congrats on your mini accomplishment...every step counts! Keep up the good work!

[huff576]

Keep up the good work ladies.

I wanted to comment on LC dieting: try as hard as you can to stay away from artificially sweetened things. It wreaks havoc on your diet. Use them if you cannot kick the cravings, but do so sparingly. I find that when I down too much diet soda or have one of the "sugarfree" chocolate, my declining scale weight comes to a quick halt (like Armystolehim04 said, maltitol can cause a stall). The first couple of days SUCK. I have been through this a few times now and know that after 3-4 days, my cravings for sweets drop to nothing. Be warned though, eating just a little high sugar food as a cheat can lead to more small cheats that eventually return you to old habits. I have been battling my old habits and small cheats now since February.

Today's induction was rough. Had some HEAVY cravings for any carb about 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM tonight. I did give in and have two diet sodas today to keep my cravings from leading me to real high carb foods and wrecking my progress. Tomorrow I am hitting a buffet with the family so it is going to be do or die for this latest round of induction. Luckily this buffet has lots of great low carb options. Only issue is passing the desert buffet on the way by to get to those options. BTW - I make my own low carb meals from scratch. If you are looking for great variety, check out Eating Stella Style. He is a professional chef that lost over 200 lbs on Atkins and came up with great recipes. I have both books and my family even likes the low carb dishes I make from that book.

Old habits die hard. One thing I have learned on this diet is there is no shame in restarting the diet (like many vets, I've lost count). So often a bad day will leave me raiding the pantry for something quick to eat, and usually it is high carb foods like crackers and cereal. I am trying to combat that by having foods ready to go in the freezer that are Atkins approved and quickly prepared for those kind of days.

Bottom line is this diet works great for me. I can drop pounds, I can sustain, and if I want to keep the loss consistent or speed it up, something as simple as walking for one hour a day seems to do the trick. I have found though, that after a few months, I had to change my exercise routine to keep the weight dropping.

[huff576]

Originally Posted by Terra2721

Day 8- 177....started at 185.....Very excited to be down 8lbs!

Terra - you've had a real nice decline since '07. Keep up the good work!

[Katkins]

Wow, you young gals are kickin' my butt! Eight pounds in eight days! 12 pounds in 12 days! I lost 2 1/2 pounds in a week and it took everything I had! You are smart to be taking care of this now, because when you get old like me, it's WAY harder. KUTGW!!

Huff, I know what you mean about how one little cheat, a single chocolate for example, can lead to the whole box and craving more. So far I have beaten the cravings for sweets. It's tough, but I just made sure I didn't have anything in the house.

Army, I don't know anything about Candida but I sure hope it's something that can be cured in a hurry. That sounds awful! Hoping you heard back from your doctor and are on the mend soon. I pretty much stick to home prepared meals, too. That way I KNOW.

Casey10 and Atkinsdieter09, I would highly recommend getting the Atkins book, or at the very least, reading the information on the website. Low carb bread can be added later on, but is not allowed on induction. Carrots can be added back later as well. The key is keeping your ratio correct - 65% fat, 35% protein and 5% carbs. Don't use any low fat salad dressings or mayo - those are the opportunities to up your fat intake without having to eat a stick of butter This isn't a high protein diet, it's a high fat diet.

Well it's way past my bedtime - see you tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be a pound lighter!

Kat

[johnny31]

Originally Posted by Terra2721

Day 8- 177....started at 185.....Very excited to be down 8lbs!

Woo hoo! You're doing great. How many inches did you lose?

Originally Posted by clemmaur

Hi everybody! I have a question . . . I think I may be losing too much weight too quickly. I mean, I have lost, by what I just checked on my scale, 12 lbs. 12 lbs in a week! Is that really safe? I have even been eating some stuff I shouldn't, like peanut butter and aspartame. Should I maybe add in some carbs? I don't have headaches but I am very tired in the evenings. And since that is my time to work out, I usually skip that and go to bed. So I don't think that is very healthy?
I don't know if I should stick with it and probably not lose much this week or start adding a little more into my diet. I know it is low calorie too, because my appetite is pretty much nil. I am forcing myself to eat at mealtimes plus two snacks.
Any input appreciated!

Maureen

Could you post a few menus? Otherwise it's hard to make suggestions. Dr. Atkins considered up to 1 lbs per day to be a healthy weight loss rate, except during the first days of Induction, when one typically loses a bit more (because water weight is lost too).

Did you use to be tired in the evening before Atkins? I'm wondering if it's something that has to do with your schedule more than it has to do with Atkins. Also be aware that fatigue could be a symptom of blood sugar instability (there's a test on pages 150-151 of DANDR 2002), so you may need to eat something.

Originally Posted by Armystolehim04

I really haven't been losing weight.I really think its because of the candida.I've lost one lb and i suppose thats fine because i haven't gained weight but its getting frustrating.Atleast i know i can't cheat because i'll be in a world of hurt!.Im having a hard time just eating veggies at this point it seems eating at all.I stopped working out for a bit because of the body aches i was getting.I could hardly get out of bed!I'm just happy to be feeling much better at this point!

You might have an intolerance to yogurt that messes up with your weight loss. However, if you have Candida, there are ways to get rid of it without eating yogurt. I cleared up mine without having yogurt and my weight loss restarted. You might want to look into that... I know it's terribly frustrating dealing with Candida and not seeing the weight loss you would expect from Atkins, so if there are ways to eliminate foods that may slow down your weight loss rate even more, I'd say it's worth a try.

Originally Posted by Casey10

Hi
I see recipes that call for Low Carb Bread. Can you find that in the grocery store? Or do you order that on this site?
kgillis3@nycap.rr.com

Did you just start Induction? Low carb bread is only allowed later in the program. As a substitute, you can make Atkins Revolution Rolls. These can also be used as buns for burgers.

Originally Posted by atkinsdieter09

I started on June 1st as well but there were a few things I didn't realize I couldn't have such as carrots which may have kept me from starting completely clean. It is day 8 and I am down about 4 1/2 - 5 lbs. Doesn't seem noticable on myself but seeing the lower number on the scale is definitely encouraging! I hope it keeps up!
Good luck to yourself and everyone else! :-)

Congrats for the pounds lost! Did you take body measurements too? Mirrors can be big liars.

Originally Posted by Armystolehim04

Protein shakes! I used to have a really hard time eating in the morning too.It seems to be easier to drink something in the morn,atleast for me.Or you can make what people call Egg creams here if you don't want to shell out for protein.

Or maybe soup?

Everything in a Protein shake is allowed he just doesn't come out and say no protein shakes.The atkins shakes on the shelves are protein shakes.

Those chemicals used in the Atkins shakes don't help clearing up Candida at all. Processed meats are bad for that too.

Originally Posted by Kristee

Does anyone else find it really hard to eat breakfast? I have never really been a breakfast person. When I had to take tylenol or something I would eat a piece of toast or a banana but now thats a no no. I know on Atkins you shouldn't skip meals but the thought of eggs or meats in the morning make me feel sick. I just can't manage to get myself to eat in the morning. Any suggestions?

Soup, veggies with dip, cream cheese muffins, avocado, cheese, flax/cheese crackers (in DANDR 2002, 1 tbsp of flax per day is what is recommended as a fiber supplement unless you are having troubles with constipation)...

[Mfit4Me]

[COLOR="Magenta"]Hi everyone,

Well glad I stuck to this. I was getting a little frustrated. I had lost 4 pounds then gained 2 (didn't know why). I added a little more fat and walla, jumped on the scale today and had a 3 pound swish. Today is day 8 for me.[/COLOR]

[swimjfd]

Day 6 and got my first inquiry about whether I had lost some weight from a person who hasn't seen me in a month. I try not to be a scale watcher, so affirmations like this are a real "day maker!" Missed my aerobic work out yesterday but did 45 min. of weight lifting, lower body, per the Body for Life regimen. Everything in society is food porn! So far, I have not given in to temptation.

[Armystolehim04]

I came off induction and am limiting my carbs but eating much more than induction levels.Something about being that low is making me really sick.I couldn't eat at all.I tried to eat and i couldn't even swallow the food.Once i ate i'd throw up or the other way TMi im sorry.Once i got to eating higher carbs i feel better.My dr wants me to switch to south beach in the mean time i am going to exercise and limit my carbs.I need to get the book first! I don't know if its Candida i doubt it now because i kept getting worse.My dr said something about my blood being too acidic.He's pro low carb so i have no idea what he's talking about. hope everyone is doing well!

[Kila Lee]

Well, haven't posted for awhile. my dog died on Sunday and it has been hard. had her 10 years. needless to say, i had chocolate that day...

but i have been back on since monday. i have lost 6 lbs. since we started but my ketosis stix are not showing up much.

but i am thankful for a 6 lb. loss...
i need to start exercising this next week now that my energy level is back up.

[Katkins]

Oh Kila, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. I've lost a few pets too and I know how devastating it can be. We get so close to them - they're part of the family. This made me cry, but read it anyway - it's very good <Rainbow Bridge>

I got some bad news myself yesterday - my mother in law was diagnosed with breast cancer. I don't know if I have mentioned it before but my husband died suddenly last October, and now with her sick, it's been very difficult for me. I was just starting to come out of the fog of losing him, and now this. But she has a very positive attitude about it, so I will try too.

The scale was down another 2 ounces today - 178.6. Slowly but surely. I only walked a little over one mile today, but will go again tonight with my neighbor. See you tomorrow!
Kat

[johnny31]

Kila, sorry to hear about your dog. But congrats for getting back on track and for the 6 lbs lost! I wouldn't worry about the color of the ketostix...

Kat, good for you to stay positive. I'm sure it's the best way to support your MIL.

Originally Posted by Armystolehim04

I came off induction and am limiting my carbs but eating much more than induction levels.Something about being that low is making me really sick.I couldn't eat at all.I tried to eat and i couldn't even swallow the food.Once i ate i'd throw up or the other way TMi im sorry.Once i got to eating higher carbs i feel better.My dr wants me to switch to south beach in the mean time i am going to exercise and limit my carbs.I need to get the book first! I don't know if its Candida i doubt it now because i kept getting worse.My dr said something about my blood being too acidic.He's pro low carb so i have no idea what he's talking about. hope everyone is doing well!

Did you get a complete medical workup recently? Your body should be able to regulate the blood pH unless you have a kidney problem (which Dr. Atkins also warned about in DANDR) that doesn't allow your kidneys to eliminate the surplus hydrogen ions or unless you have lung problems, diarrhea, dehydration... Also, did you discuss with your doctor what vitamins & minerals you should be taking? Inadequate intakes of magnesium, zinc or phosphorus can also affect your blood pH. Infection can also lower the pH, so blood acidity can be an indication you are having a Candida problem. Anyway, all these are problems that have to be sorted out regardless of the plan you are following. Personally I'd try the KISS before changing diets, but if you decide to follow South Beach, good luck to you.

[Kristee]

Hey how is everyone doing? Everyone still hanging in there? I checked yesterday and have lost 10 lbs so far. Yesterday was my weakest day so far but I hung in there. I had went to a Native American Pow Wow and if anyone has been to one i'm sure they know about the famous Fry Bread that they use for Indian Tacos or you can get the bread topped with Strawberries and Whip Cream. That was Soooooo tempting! My mother kept saying oh come on one taco isn't going to ruin things just might set me back just a bit but I can get back on track. I held off and thought if she got one then I might have just one little bite but she didn't get any while I was there so all was good. they also had Tri tip sandwiches that smelled incredibly delicious. I left before temptation got the best of me. :-) I felt on top of the world after that. If I can resist that I can resist anything! ... well maybe not a Fair Corndog. I'll have to cross that bridge when I come to it. haha

[Katkins]

Good for you Kristee! I should be so strong....I am down exactly two pounds in two weeks and am quite disappointed. But starting fresh again this week and going to step up the exercise. Gotta lose two pounds a week for the next eight weeks. I'm on a mission!
Kat