Can someone please help me

[Wagamama]

by explaining induction and atkins? I need a very dumbed down version especially of induction.
thanks!

 

[Mom2Princesses]

Hi!

I started Atkins July 2, without a book. I got all my information off the website. My best advice is to go to Atkins.com, click on the "How to do Atkins" button across the top of the screen, and then click on Phase 1: Induction on the toward the upper left hand corner. There is a lot to read here. I printed out everything, you especially will need the Rules of Induction and the Acceptable Foods Lists. They are very easy to understand.

Once you have read this website thouroughly, and printed out everything you will need (allow some time, this may take a little while), it is time to really study that acceptable foods list. Figure out what appeals to you most, what you can eat and really enjoy--and then take the list and go shopping! If you can, get rid of the foods that are NOT on the list that are already in your house. If you cannot, put them all in a remote location and FORGET they exist!

It truly is a wonderful program. The first few days may be hard, but once you cleanse your body of all those carbs, you truly don't miss them! Just yesterday, I made mashed potatoes for the family and I didn't even have the urge to lick the spoon! Stick it out! Don't let one bad day take over your plan---it is worth it!

Let us know how it is going!

 

[audflash]

I second Nancy's advice. I printed out the carb counter and the induction instructions so I could keep them in the kitchen. There is a lot of info on the Atkin's site and recipes, too.

Good luck!

 

[scarlett873]

DH is the one who convinced me to give atkins a try...we're on day 9 of induction and doing ok so far! i've had my moments...but overall, i've done pretty good.

we began this program by talking to friends/co-workers currently on this plan as well as researching online.

my one piece of advice for induction: VARIETY!!!! i was so sick of eating eggs by day 4...and thanks to the wonderful fols on this board, i've been able to re-think my meals...i don't eat typical breakfast foods at breakfast...i'll have leftovers from the night before or a hamburger patty or whatever (as long as it's legal on induction).

i've only lost about 4 pounds so far. DH has lost nearly 10! the weight's coming off of him quicker than me, but that's ok.

oh yeah...buy a tape measure and measure yourself instead of relying so much on a scale. i waited until this morning to begin measuring myself when i should have done that on day one. i will never know if i lost any inches within my first week or not now...

best of luck to you!! again...the folks on here offer such wonderful support!! ask any questions you need to!!

 

[RaySharpton]

You've probably already seen this, but I have a link in my signature below with direct links to the Adkin's website on induction.

I'm on my 11th week of induction at 15-grams of carbs per day. When I tried increasing them to 20 grams, I gained weight.

But every person is different. I hope to add more carbs later.

Good luck.

You can do it.

God bless you, best wishes, and encouragement, RaySharpton

 

[nativetxn]

I can email you the rules for induction if you want, Von. Let me now. I would suggest you either buy the book or check it out of your library. It is very informative and helpful and it's interesting to read.

Let me know if you want me to email you the rules for induction.

Katholyn

 

[Wagamama]

that would be wonderful Katholyn, thank you!

I've visited the atkins.com website and printed out a tree's worth of induction "techniques". Thanks everyone!!

 

[glo]

Hey Von...you got great advice here...just wanted to wish you luck and tell you I know you can do it