Originally posted by tfek70
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Sarina, you are amazing!! I have to ask a question though. How long did you stay on induction, and what rung are you on now? Many people here feel that extended induction is the only way to lose weight quickly, others say moving up the rungs can actually speed things along. With the results you have worked for and achieved, you are most certainly an expert voice that I would love to hear from. 
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Well, I don't know how much help I can be in regards to your question about Induction and moving up on the rungs....I'm a bit of a tricky case and have had to adjust this way of eating in a way due to major food allergies (I didn't change how this way of eating is to be carried out...but just had to adjust it a bit).
Looking at page 171, I would have to say I am probably on #1. of the Carbohydrate ladder. I stayed on Induction up until just a couple weeks ago or so, it didn't bore me at all and I've rather enjoyed it. As Dr. Atkins states in his book (pg. 156) it is safe to stay on Induction for 6 months or longer if desired or need be (in my case I have had a lot of weight to lose so I decided to stay on it longer).
So as of recent, I began to add more veggies into my diet and have had no problems increasing them. Now, for me...I will be skipping a few "rungs" on the ladder due to major food allergies. I will not be able to do #2 (Fresh cheeses) or #3 (Seeds and nuts)....and that too was part of the reason I opted to stay where I have been for so long. I didn't feel my system was ready to shoot directly up to #4 (berries) so early into it. I have thought about adding berries (which I will have to be careful with because some of them react with my allergies) in the next month but I'll have to see how things are going with the extra veggies I have introduced within the last few weeks.
After berries, I can not do #5 (Wine and other spirits low in carbs - due to allergic reactions), #6 (Legumes - allergic reactions) #7 (Fruits other than berries - this will be very limited for me due to the food allergies) #8 (Starchy veggies...very limited as well due to food allergies) and # 9 (Whole grains - I will not be able to do this one at all due to food allergies).
So, I don't think my example can be a good one for people who don't experience food allergies like I do...however, it is an example in a sense that if one follows the way it's suppose to be administered (even if there are rungs one can't eat) this way of eating still works very well and is satisfying!!!
I would say that moving up into the other parts of the ladder is a good thing as people have suggested if one gets bored or their weight loss doesn't seem to be moving....I would totally agree with these reasons for moving up the ladder...there are certainly a lot of great examples of people's successes on this board doing this. However, I think it also comes down to how the individual is doing and if they don't mind being on Induction for a longer period of time...certainly there is nothing wrong with is according to Dr. Atkins.
Sorry for being so long winded but I wanted to be able to answer your question as best I could.
Thank you for stopping by to share my newest update...it's very good to meet you!
All the best,
Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs.
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
(151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 249 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160
Good grief that was a scary sight!!! I think someone posted the link for you here...if you still can't find it, no worries I will send it to you. Just let me know.
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