Atkins induction

I just bought the book yesterday and I am already half through it... its super interesting and I am gaining a whole nother perspective on how to eat and why. I plan to start the Induction phase this week. I am having a hard time looking at the carbs portion of the nutritional value when shopping and less on fat and calories. I am so used to do low fat and low cal. Good luck bluebird!

Yep. I'm in! I have been doing it again for about a week.

I have never tried it but have always wanted to. I will research this tonight and do it with you. Are we starting tomorrow?

Hi everyone
Glad I found you all cuz I was really thinking of trying this again. The support will be good and I know I'll need it, have my meat and cheese ready to begin induction tomorrow! How long to you all induction and how many daily carbs are you allowing yourselves. I think I remember no more than 20 but I haven't read any of the latest info yet! Good luck to us all!

I started Induction last Friday, going to stay on for another week or so. It's between 20-25g net carbs isn't it? I'm having a really difficult time eating enough calories this time. I even ate a tsp of coconut oil today to bring them up. Does anyone have some higher calorie induction foods they wish to share the recipe or idea? I eat a ton of omelettes which are great but it's hard to eat calories at breakfast and lunch. I'm not really hungry for them but I wouldn't mind eating about 1600 calories/day. Especially on my exercise days.

It's a little quiet nowadays but there is a low carb forum: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/273-la-vida-low-carb I keep my net carbs to under 30-40g. It's been a lot slower for me now since I've quit smoking than it was before. But I'm trying my best anyways!

Hi Everyone
day 2 of induction and so far so good - even took a 20 min walk during lunch and it's been a really long time since i felt like doing that - YAY me!
small steak and broccoli florets for dinner and of course plan for tomorrow. I also found some low (good ) carb bread that will work once i get to add more healthy carbs back in. I have to say it's nice to feel differently after cutting out the sugar and bread. im sure the kinds of food choices will continue to change and hopefully improve but for a start this feel good and like something i can stick to.
I plan to get to the grocer on the way home and pick up some:
green onion, celery, red peppers, portabellas, romaine and spinach to use for snacks and add ins and my beloved tarragon! tart cheese like a gouda and some creamy swiss. Plan on making some tuna salad and some chicken salad (with a little fresh lemon) to have on hand -on cuke slices rather than crackers.

i can't believe i'm motivated again - i think i may do a turbo jam dvd when i get home!

if i dreaming don't wake me - don't wake me!

To the poster who just quit smoking - good for you for doing something to help save your life!! Much respect!!

Here's to all of us making changes for the better :drinker: - btw - this is water in my cup!

make it a great day
jj

Been reading a lot on the Atkins and Im going to start this week. I exercise regularly and eat a healthy balanced diet so I need to try something. I like that the plan encourages exercise. Nervous about katosis because I've read about some complications, but I'm healthy and like I said need to try something different. I will miss eating fruit though.