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    Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

    Hey All,

    HELP!!!

    I am new to the board and want to get started on the 14-day Induction. (I followed the Atkins Diet once before - several years ago - and did remarkably well (25 pounds in 6 weeks.)) Truly, I ended up losing too much weight and became a 5'7" size 4 (way too skinny!!!) So, in an effort to put SOME weight back on, I did not follow the OWL and Maintenance phases of the diet, and put ALL of the weight back on, plus plenty.

    This time around, my problem is that I just can't seem to get started. My habit over the past couple of years has been to skip breakfast and lunch, drinking only coffee and water until I get off of work - around 3 pm. Then, of course, I eat just about anything that doesn't eat me first....

    Does anyone know of some really easy breakfast items that I can either prepare the night before, or that don't have to be cooked at all, so I can just grab and go. (We have a microwave at the office, so that helps.)

    One more thing... I've been wanting to get back to the gym, but just don't have the energy yet - - I'm sure it's because of all the heavy carbs I eat late in the day and my sluggish metabolism during the day.

    Any advice and breakfast ideas you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!!!
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    Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

    Hi and welcome! I really hope you make the decision to go back on Atkins. It worked so well for you and I'm sure it will work again.

    I am in your boat on the fast breakfast thing. For me, I hardboiled about eight eggs the night before I started induction. For breakfast I've been having two eggs and tomato slices (also cut up the night before) Just bag them together in little packages of two eggs and three slices and you can grab and run. I also take some string cheese for a snack but so far I haven't gotten hungry enough to eat the snack before lunch. Good luck and I hope to hear that you started soon.
    Tim
    __________________

    28 male
    Restart Date: 07/23/2008
    Height: 6' 1"
    Start Weight: TBD
    MG 1: 377 ß
    MG 2: 367 ß
    MG 3: 357 ß
    MG 4: 347 ß

    Milestone: 337 ß Serious spa session or a new graphics card for my computer

    Ultimate Goal: 190lbs



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    • #3
      Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

      Thanks so much for the information, Tim. Have a Great Evening!!

      If anyone else has any ideas for me, please post them.

      Thanks All!!

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      • #4
        Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

        I make a large crustless quiche once a week which does me for 6 satisfying breakfast slices!
        My recipe for this is in the Recipes database - link in my signature or click on the link at the top of every forum page.
        Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
        Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



        Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





        F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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        • #5
          Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

          I do a hard boiled egg and a piece of string cheese. Or the quiche.
          Jen
          Female 30 5'6"
          SW 176
          CW 118
          GW 135
          NEW GOAL (cause I can do this)...140
          HIT 2nd GOAL...CW 140
          NEW GOAL (cause I can still do this)...135
          HIT 3rd Goal...NOW 118!!!!!!!!














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          • #6
            Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

            I'm not a breakfast snob ... I'll eat dinner leftovers or a slice of cheese with some ham or turkey or hard boiled eggs or egg salad and celery.

            When you are alone in your head, you are in a bad neighborhood.
            Start:494/current:170
            Began Atkins 1/4/2004

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            • #7
              Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

              Originally posted by Elizellen
              I make a large crustless quiche once a week which does me for 6 satisfying breakfast slices!
              My recipe for this is in the Recipes database - link in my signature or click on the link at the top of every forum page.
              Love quiche for breakfast too! I made this one, QUICHE
              this week and love love love it. Never had a quiche with sausage in it before, it makes it nice and "breakfastie". You can give it a slight zap in the microwave, wrap it in a napkin and you're good to go.
              Start Date: 1/12/08 - 243.5
              First weigh in: 1/26/08 - 234.5
              2nd - 233
              Healthy Goal 160 -
              Main Goal 145 -
              Ultimate Goal 125 -



              Onederland - Mini Goal








              45, Female

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              • #8
                Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

                I usually hard boil eggs in advance and warm up some turkey sausage to go with it, or grab some turkey and cheese. Chicken salad or celery and cream cheese is also a satisfying start.
                Holly
                26, female, 5'6"

                Start Date 1/17/08
                Reinduction Date 4/12/2010
                 Restart SW215/CW206/GW160


                Mini Goal 1: 210 <--new book; made! 4/19
                Mini Goal 2: 199 <--spa!
                Mini Goal 3: 185 <--out of obesity BMI!

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                • #9
                  Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

                  I am so initmidated by the quiche but I know I really should attempt to make it. I love Elizellen's idea of making it ahead. I'm all about easy morning because mornings are never easy for me anyway.
                  Tim
                  __________________

                  28 male
                  Restart Date: 07/23/2008
                  Height: 6' 1"
                  Start Weight: TBD
                  MG 1: 377 ß
                  MG 2: 367 ß
                  MG 3: 357 ß
                  MG 4: 347 ß

                  Milestone: 337 ß Serious spa session or a new graphics card for my computer

                  Ultimate Goal: 190lbs



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                  • #10
                    Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

                    Here's another breakfast thread that you can get ideas from too!



                    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ight=breakfast

                    I seem to eat leftovers a lot for breakfast myself.....
                    Julia 43F
                    2nd time around ...1.10.08 ?inaccurate?/206.2/160
                    1st time 8.29.04 217/173/160

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                    • #11
                      Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

                      I was the same way about eating breakfast. When I started atkins I had to find something quick and easy. My favorite thing to make is Pumpkin Treat.

                      1/2 cup pure pumpkin (I used Libby's canned pumpkin), 1 ounce cream cheese, pinch of cinnamon, and a packet of splenda. Heat in microwave and enjoy. It's delicious!
                      LIZ
                      27/5'3''
                      Highest: 365
                      Restart: 352 on 10/1/07
                      *Mini goal 3: 299*
                      Goal: 150 (going skydiving!)

                      The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!


                      My First 5K! (that's me in the middle)






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                      • #12
                        Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

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                        Originally posted by inhisgrip
                        I was the same way about eating breakfast. When I started atkins I had to find something quick and easy. My favorite thing to make is Pumpkin Treat.

                        1/2 cup pure pumpkin (I used Libby's canned pumpkin), 1 ounce cream cheese, pinch of cinnamon, and a packet of splenda. Heat in microwave and enjoy. It's delicious!
                        If you added an egg to this and whipped it a little, would it turn out like a pumpkin "mock danish" ya think?
                        Start Date: 1/12/08 - 243.5
                        First weigh in: 1/26/08 - 234.5
                        2nd - 233
                        Healthy Goal 160 -
                        Main Goal 145 -
                        Ultimate Goal 125 -



                        Onederland - Mini Goal








                        45, Female

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                        • #13
                          Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

                          Originally posted by Bettestress
                          0

                          If you added an egg to this and whipped it a little, would it turn out like a pumpkin "mock danish" ya think?
                          You might have invented a new favourite there, Bettestress

                          Maybe reserve a little of the pumpkin and spoon it on top after cooking to look pretty?
                          Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                          Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                          Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                          F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                          • #14
                            Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

                            This is my favorite breakfast:
                            http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/sausage...e_squares.html

                            Enjoy!!
                            "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

                            Glenda
                            F/5'10/47
                            261/xxx/???
                            "Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard
                            "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

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                            • #15
                              Re: Want to Begin Induction, But Need HELP!!

                              Originally posted by Elizellen
                              You might have invented a new favourite there, Bettestress

                              Maybe reserve a little of the pumpkin and spoon it on top after cooking to look pretty?
                              I made it, and tasted pretty good! Takes one more pck of Spenda though.
                              I even added the little pumpkin rosebud on top like you suggested.. hah


                              I'm not Gordon Ramsay, I didn't wipe of the bowl edge. But it tasted good. (and my rung1 "other" is done for the day).
                              Start Date: 1/12/08 - 243.5
                              First weigh in: 1/26/08 - 234.5
                              2nd - 233
                              Healthy Goal 160 -
                              Main Goal 145 -
                              Ultimate Goal 125 -



                              Onederland - Mini Goal








                              45, Female

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