Another Atkins question....

[tiggerlover]

Hi everyone, I have two questions for the folks who follow Atkins. I really feel stupid asking, but my momma always told me if you don't know, ask. What is ketosis and induction? I know what the word induction means, but what does it mean in context with Atkins?

Thanks, just trying to understand some of the Atkins posts a little better.

 

[glo]

Induction is what they call the beginning and the most strict part of the lifestyle change. You are limited in the veggies you eat and can not have more than 20 garbs a day. Ketosis is the process where your body, because it does not have carbs to burn starts burning fatb instead. You can measure this with some people using keto stix....This is all explained in the book and website, which I suggest you read before starting.

Good luck and it can be done...I am livving proof

 

[wovenwonder]

Here is information that you might find helpful -

What is Ketosis?

Rules of Induction
What can you expect the first week on Induction?

 

[tiggerlover]

Glo and Jody,

Many thanks for the information. I am not considering Atkins, I am happy with Weight Watchers, I just wanted to better understand what all of the Atkins people are posting about. A few times I have been reading the posts and just said "huh" because I didn't understand, but now I do. You both have helped tremendously, thank you.

Debbi