I'm surprised your doctor suggested it. I told my doctor I was doing Atkins and he does NOT support me. We did some bloods and my cholesterol is 'in range' for the first time in over 20 years and he changed his mind

I had done low calorie diets before and my doctor recently advised me to try Atkins. I had a terrible battle with a medicine I was on that caused me to gain... While on it I couldn't lose So she said because my body is used to the low calories to try Atkins. It seems like a great diet and I have done much research before getting started. I would like to know what are the normal every day foods people incorporate into the diet?? I'm a working mother and some of the meal planning just seems too expensive. I am a simple gal and like my food that way as well :-)

I have lost 30 lbs in 90 days. If you have 100 to lose, you will see a big difference right away. Very excited for you! Good luck!!!

I did not buy the Adtkins book.. I went by the web site for my induction ( my diary is open). I did not read anything about net carbs.. Are you low carbers counting carbs or net carbs? I just finished week two and since I only have 10lbs to lose I am moving on to phase two. It would be easier to use net carbs and choose high fiber low carb items. Just want to be sure that using net carbs is okay. Also, for any of you who are in stage 2 or 3 can I have a beer now if it is low carb? Mich ultra is 3 carbs for 12 ounces? Thanks in advance

Today is day 3 for me. I've done Atkins induction 4 times over the past 18 years and I have always been quite successful! Last time I did it I lost 30 lbs in 90 days. I gained 35 lbs in the past 11 months and am beside myself with disgust. On my profile you can see what has changed in the past 11 months that likely caused the gain (all extreme life changes having nothing to do with food specifically).

When I weighed in this morning (48 hours after starting) I lost 4 lbs and I'm drinking 100+ oz of water daily to ensure no water weight loss confusion. I have always been able to stick to Atkins Induction unlike any other diet I've tried before so I'm not worried about "falling off" at all. Hopefully this will be the same this "go-round!" I'm so focused on staying in ketosis and proving it to myself a few times per day that I stay motivated and don't want my ketostix to ever be anything other than pink or darker. I've never experienced Atkins Flu (amen), and hope not to. I do remember being hungrier for the first few days and that dissipating fairly quickly. I'm not too hungry right now but have been snacking on cheese more than I should (staying at 19 or 20 carbs/day). I'm allowing this for the first few days assuming that this urge will go away soon, as it has in the past.

I've really been enjoying feeling full after each meal!! I have some extra energy but I'm expecting more soon. I've been enjoying the food since I know what my staples have been in the past in induction...I just started with all of those and they are still very enjoyable. I'm sure I'll be branching out to try new recipes as my time in induction goes by to keep it interesting but for the moment I'm very satisfied and excited to see those results that I've seen in the past!!

Best wishes and willpower to everyone!!

Hi. I decided to try atkins in Jan because my doctor visit resulted in my doctor saying I am about to become a diabetic. So I did Atkins for about amonth and lost a few pounds. My downfall is that I start really craving sweets....and peppermint candy the most. I know that is weird, I should be craving chocolate right?

Today decided to try once more. I need suggestions on how I can fight off the sweet cravings which for me are the begining of the ending of all the progress I make.

Thanks for your help.

Hi there everyone, I am new here. To begin with i started the atkins diet 3 days ago. I am 42yrs, 5ft 1 and i weigh 66 kilos. I really only want to lose around 10 kilos. Anyway the reason i am posting is to ask a few questions. I am on phase 1 of induction but last night i went to a wedding and yes i drank around half bottle of wine, but i only ate meat and a few lettuce leaves. My question is will this set me back. Really want to get slimed down before my daughter's 18th birthday bash. Another question i have is with me needing to lose 10 kilos will this take a longer time?
Thanks Elektra

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So now I'm on day 15 and not super happy with the weight loss so far...but I'm one of the 3 who lost 30 lbs in 90 days about 4 years ago...so between everyone on this forum who does so well and my past personal experiences I'm keeping the faith. I remember 4 years ago I lost nothing at all in the first 2 weeks so...I'm really doing great!!!

Here is a great Atkins Induction recipe link: http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=313288

Best wishes to everyone!!

vapordeb, :smooched: Thanks for the recipe link, been really stuck on what to cook. With kids and a husband who love pasta, rice and potaoes i have found it a chore to make 6 meals per day 3 for the family and three for me...lol

Thanks merlynn, I am starting to get the hang of it now..lol. However i do hate watching them eat all the carby food i used to enjoy. Went out with the family last night and i only ate a meat chop, kids had pizza and husband has meat, fries, rice and lots of bread... Was horrible to witness. But i stayed strong...

You're in the same range both weight wise and age wise as me and I know what you are talking about with family eating their usual foods! I also felt really bad at the beginning, really I felt pretty bad up till about day 11 :frown: Sorry! But everyone kept saying that it would pass and it has! So happy! :bigsmile: My weight loss was significant in the first week: around 14 lb, but now it has come to a halt almost (as far as the scales are concerned). I'm not concerned about the halt it's been a few days at the same weight, but I really think this is kind of normal. Now we are down to burning fat!