I do a LCHF diet and aim to keep my carb intake at under 25g net per day. Not sure I remember what the carb goal of induction is, but I do believe it's low, like my goal. You'll find plenty of kindred spirits in all the low carb groups and boards. The general boards aren't very low carb friendly, but I wouldn't hold that against them. There are a lot of people who seem to think that a low carb diet is akin to magic and just ignore everything outside of that.

If you decide to go drinking, have a glass of water between every drink. The hangovers (and the buzz, quite frankly) can be much more intense and you don't want to be caught off guard.

If you're starting out and begin feeling sick, most things can be fixed with water and salty chicken broth. Hot water and a chicken buillion cube should fix you right up. Sugar free Powerade has helped me in a pinch, as well. Electrolyte issues are quite uncomfortable but not unheard of.

If you're especially hungry for the first bit, that's fine. It's normal. Just eat until you're no longer hungry and focus on higher fat foods. Your body is transitioning from burning carbs for fuel to burning fat for fuel. It may mean you go over your calories for a week, but that all balances out when your hunger subsides.

The low carb boards are quite friendly and have many knowledgeable people. Make good use!

I'm in my 2nd week. So far, its great.

Read everything and absorb all the info these lovely people have to give. Ketostix are a binary measure, just in case you didn't know. A darker reading does not indicate a higher degree of ketosis. The sticks only measure excess ketones in the urine. A light reading can indicate that your body is efficient with the ketones or that can also result in a false negative. A darker reading can mean your body is producing more than it needs or that your urine is concentrated and you should drink more water.

If you crave biscuits, see if a flax muffin would fit your needs. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/453964-low-carb-muffin-in-a-minute Flax is 100% fiber, which means it's 0 net carbs.

Whew!! I'm glad you mentioned that about the keto strips because I made a "milkshake" with some diet, caffeine free orange soda and whipped cream. It tasted like one of those orange Creamsicles. It was *SO* good and I was sure that it was ok on induction and when I got a negative reading on my strips I was pretty disheartened.

Hi, I've just started atkins induction too, on day 6 but seem to be going up in weight each day?!! TOM so would that have anything to do with it? Grateful for any advice!

TOM would most likely be the culprit. Also, give it some more time, those high first week losses don't happen for everyone. When I started Atkins, I didn't see any loss until week two, and it was only about 5 pounds at that point.

HI!
I'm so happy I found this group!
I'm also on first week of induction and I gained a pound and I'm so confused. Everywhere I read it seems people drop alot of weight first couple of weeks and I'm going in the wrong direction.

very surprised to see gain during induction! If you become ketotic the decreased insulin and glycogen dpletion should lead to fluid loses.... Check that you do have ketones. You may have hidden carbohydrates you are eating

Low Carb is amazing, but calories count. If you're not losing any weight after a week, or 2, the culprit might be a little too much of all the lovely low carb options. Count your calories for a week and see if it makes a difference.

Hubby and I started induction today!