A couple of questions on atkins

jess_1993

Hi guys! I'm glad I found this group, I'm very new to Atkins. I'm on the induction phase (Well, technically on OWL since I've kept my net carbs between 35-50) and that's kinda my issue right now. I usually have vegetables with 2-3 of my meals so I'm guessing those carbs are adding up, but the veggies really help keep me full! Also, I do eat greek yogurt almost daily out of convenience so that adds up as well. Can some of you post your daily meal plan so I can get some ideas for snacks and meals?

Also, how many eggs do you guys eat daily? And I also asked this is another one of the forums but do you guys count calories at all?

Sorry for all the questions and Thanks in advance!!

tekwriter

Hi, I have been going for about a week. I was working on Paleo but got frustrated with my blood sugar. My diary is open if you want to take a look.

StephanieE3456

I generally stay around the 1200 calorie mark, some days less, some days more. I'm one of the unlucky few on Atkins that have to keep calories on the low side otherwise I don't lose.

You can add me a friend and see what I eat.

timwhoa

I am down 65 pounds in just over 3 months, i have NEVER counted a single calorie, but I also stay on induction phase and keep my carbs under 20 per day , the newest atkins book promotes vegies and they do the net carbs idea's. I personally see nothing wrong with net carbs just so long as the scale moves downward for you, in OWL atkins predicts that you have found your "critical carb level" , that place where you still lose weight without counting calories. thats the nice part of doing atkins is your only counting one thing ,, carbs,, also for me there is not any hunger what so ever, I eat so much meat and eggs and cheese, I personally eat any where from 6-8 eggs every day,
hope this helps
TIm

jess_1993

Thank you all very much! Personally im finding it hard to eat more (Im eating around 1200 daily) which im trying to eat more, but kinda difficult when I'm full!

timwhoa

never eat past being full, just keep smiling and being happy as you lose weight

jess_1993

Thanks for the advice! Also, do you guys use low carb tortillas on induction at all? If so, which ones?

timwhoa

I personally have not read the brand new atkins book, ( written by his co worker doctor after his death),, she allows the net carbs on induction phase, but Atkins himself did not allow it during the 2 week induction phase,, I personally dont eat any of that stuff while induction,, you can during the OWL phase, if your chosing to do OWL then go for it, but weight loss will be slower,, hope this helps

EddieHaskell97

I share timwhoa's viewpoint, and I didn't use tortillas during induction. I was wrapping EVERYTHING in lettuce leaves as a burrito until the Induction phase came to an end. After Induction when I started using tortillas again, I bought a package of FiberOne Wraps.

Friends don't let friends eat FiberOne Wraps.

There are lower-carb wraps that aren't naturally slimy, and taste INFINITELY better. FiberOne Wraps are just revolting...

Currently, I eat Tumaros Gourmet Multigrain Low Carb Tortilla/Wraps (4 net carbs) and they're pretty good, as far as low-carb wraps go.

http://www.tumaros.com/



Finally of course, Welcome! Wecome! to the group! It's great to have you here!

tekwriter

I have been using the website and there still are no bread of any type during induction. Sorry. According the theory this is the break that sugar connection.

jess_1993

Thank you all very much! I actually did the protein pancakes today for breakfast, extremely low on carbs but I guess since I got that "bread" feeling it brought my carb cravings back a little Well tomorrows another day!

abbyolurin1

I hope you went with the zero carb protein from my post, it'll keep the cravings at bay