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[preciouspunkass]

i AM going to go and buy the book resolution and read it.I have started on my own eating maybe 20-22 carbs a day and i feel better.But i want to do it right.How long do i have to stay on this induction thing?.I have seen on several different items that at the bottom of the calories,sat.fat, and carbs listing on the package that for 2000 a calorie a day diet that u should comsume 300 carbs a day.So why only 20 carbs a day for atkins induction ?.I am trying to understand all of this. I want to lose at least 50 lbs.


thanks,
tammy

[pammie]

hello and welcome

induction is a minimum of 2 weeks...but you may stay on up to 6 months if you choose to.

however, I suggest you start your induction AFTER you have read the book. Starting it before and just doing your own thing...while you might lose weight, and you will undoubtly be eating better...most likely you will not be doing induction properly and you will have to start over anyway.

20 grams is the number Dr. Atkins felt would get even the most metabolically resistant into ketosis.

[Betty]

Pammie said it, get the book and read it first and then do the induction right.

[deb_t]

Hi - as stated by the other posts - READ THE BOOK. It contains very specific information regarding exactly what to eat. I would also suggest the Dr. Atkins carb counter book (it's the size of 1/4 sheet of paper). At the beginning - I used it continuously. Good luck in your endeavor - if I can do this - anybody can
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