Oh My I need Help...

[Mommy2LittleMissBellaBre]

Ive done Atkins Before and did so Great on it , i had my daughter 16 months ago and still have all this extra meat on me lol, I started a week ago and ive only lost a few pounds, i dont understand why i eat meats all day dont cheat drink water i do drink diet soda when out, and i eat some cheese eggs but i having been eating my veggies like i should , im obsessed with weighing myself so i made my b.f hide it lol .. am i doing something wrong ?? ive been eating atkins bars in replace of some meals but still im staying the same weight lately PLEASE HELP ANY INFO OR ADVICE WOULD BE GREAT,

[liv]

Re: Oh My I need Help...

You eat meats all day? Shouldn't you try for some meals. Fill yourself up instead.
Diet soda can be a staller so cut that out. And thos Atkins bars are not good to eat on induction. Another thing to cut out. Plan with boiled eggs, deviled eggs, left over meat, tuna salad (which is quick) in stead. Make sure you stick under the cheese limit. And have some good fats at all your meals.

Congratulations on your loss so far. It has started. That is great.

[Carb Addict]

Re: Oh My I need Help...

You have been at it only a week and you HAVE had some weight loss. That is really good! It will take your body some time to get with the program. If you had not lost anything, I would be concerned. Make sure you keep track of everything - it all has a cause and effect. I would definitely stay away from the Atkins products during induction. If you read the carb count, it is rather high. I looked at them yesterday and did debate using my carb count for that small bar and then decided I want to be a bit more creative with them. The key for me was to keep track of everything in Fitday and then to post my menu.
Stay strong!

[Mommy2LittleMissBellaBre]

Re: Oh My I need Help...

See i thought you could eat the atkins bars cause they say there net carbs at like 2 -3 carbs and they say for all phases but maybe thats were my downfall is..

[Sherri]

Re: Oh My I need Help...

Hello Mommy,
It's best to leave the Frankenfoods like the Atkins bars alone for induction. You want to have as clean as an Induction as possible. There are some ingrediants in those bars that are not meant for Induction, but for the higher rungs. For example, if the ingediants in the bar contains nut, you would have to save it for Rung 3 Seeds and nuts. If it has soy, you would have to wait for Rung 6 Lagumes.
The Induction stage is meant to detox your body from all the processed foods, sugars and chemicles that we had consumed Pre- Atkins. Those Atkins bars are processed foods {Frankenfoods}.
We should be getting most of our carbs in by eating our veggies. So important!
Diet sodas are known to be stallers. It's best to stick to water and lots of it. It will flush your body from all the toxins. You will find by drinking water that you will have better results on the scale aswell.
Here's a Sticky from the Induction Thread with lots of great info.
Stick with fresh and wholesome foods the best as possible and you will find better results. Get your allowed 2 cups of salad veggies and 1 cup of other veggies in and you will see that will help with your losses aswell.
This is not a diet. It's a lifestyle change. It takes time to learn what foods our body is tollerable and intollerable to as we move up the rungs. You're setting a strong foundation by following Induction to the T. This is a learning journey. It's been over 4 years for me on the Atkins Lifestyle and i'm still learning.
Hang in there! CONGRATULATIONS on the pounds gone forever!
Keep at it! Keep your DANDR close by and read it often. It will help guide you along your way.
Sincerely, Sherri

Before you begin:

1. Read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 2002 edition.
At the very least, read chapters 10 through 14. These chapters tell you how to do the diet, what to expect, and why the first 14 days are so important.

ADBB uses DANDR 2002 as its reference. Granted there are other publications by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. but we like to do the diet as it was written by Dr. Robert C. Atkins because in our collective experience Dr. Atkins' diet is more effective than Atkins Nutritionals, Inc's version.

2. See your physician.
Dr. Atkins recommended this himself. See your physician for a complete physical exam, including blood tests before beginning this or any other diet and exercise program.

Also take the Blood Sugar Symptom Test found in the book.

3. Make a commitment.
Commit yourself to giving the 14 day Induction a fair shot. If you can't commit yourself to 14 days of following rules and eating the foods listed in the acceptable foods list, this diet might not be for you.

4. Prepare your kitchen
If it's not on the list, remove it from your home. If you live with people who aren't on a low carb diet, then put your food(s) in areas separate from theirs. Also make sure you have low carb snacks available to you at all times, in case you get hungry.

5. Recruit your family and friends.
You are about to embark on a completely new lifestyle. Getting the support of your family and friends will help you through this. Be frank with them and tell them your intentions and that this is very important to you. If they have any doubts about this diet, ask them to read the book because knowledge is power.

6. Keep the Induction Rules and Foods List handy.
Make two copies of these documents: keep one on your refrigerator at home and keep the other one on your person at all times. This will save you a lot of guesswork and worry when eating out or grocery shopping.

The Rules of Induction can be found here:
What are the Rules of Induction?

The Induction Acceptable Foods List can be found here:
What foods can be eaten on Induction?

7. Read the entire label, including the ingredients.
Some foods have little carbs, but contain things like hydrogenated oils (trans fats) and sugar, which makes them unacceptable for Induction.

8. Keep a food diary
It is of utmost importance to keep track of your daily carbohydrate intake to make sure you are not exceeding 20 net carbohydrates daily.

Some people keep a notebook journal. Others like to track their progress online.

Here are some resources:
An Atkins spreadsheet:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=4570

http://www.fitday.com ---This is a free online service (registration required) that allows you to input your foods, track your exercise, etc.

Carbohydrate Counters:
http://www.atkins.com ---The Atkins site has a downloadable Carb Counter.
http://www.calorieking.com ---This site has nutritional information for most foods and beverages.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/ ---This is the United States Department of Agriculture Nutrition Database.

9. Exercise
According to Dr. Atkins "exercise is non-negotiable"! So get moving. Begin according to your level of fitness. Visit the Exercise Forum.

10. Vitamin Supplements
These are also recommended by Dr. Atkins because many of us have poor nutrition and we need extra nutrients. Visit the Vita-Nutrient Forum.

11. Weigh AND Measure Yourself on Day 1

Make sure you weigh and measure yourself before you begin this diet. Contrary to what we are lead to believe, the scale isn't the best tool for measuring weight loss (fat loss). It doesn't tell you how much muscle you gained. It doesn't tell you how much water weight you gained or lost. It doesn't tell you that you will fit into that pair of jeans.

Tips for weighing:
a. Weigh yourself at the same time of day under the same conditions. You can weigh "more" after a meal or after you drink water or you can weigh "less" after you exercise or have a bowel movement. So pick a time and stick to it. Likewise, clothing can also add on "pounds". So if you choose to weigh yourself wearing clothes, make sure you are wearing the same clothing or nearly the same clothing.

b. Use the same scale. Scales differ slightly. So the scale in your doctor's office or at the gym might have you weighing more or less than the scale in your bathroom.

Tips for measuring:
a. You can measure whatever body areas you want: chest, waist, hips, thighs, upper arm, wrists and ankles. To make the measuring easier, you body landmarks like your belly button or a mole or scar, to guide your tape measure placement. For chest measurement, women can either measure under their armpits and/or under their breasts.

b. Don't "pull" on the measuring tape because that will give you a false reading (and stretch the tape). The tape should be snug, but not tight.

c. Don't suck in to make yourself smaller. Again, that will give you a false measurement.

Measuring tapes can be purchased at craft stores (the sewing section) for under $5.00. If you can't find one, you can use a piece of string. Just mark that string with a marker pen to indicate your "start" points". Or if you have an old belt, you can use that too.

Another good "measuring tool" is your clothing. Non-stretchy clothing like a dress shirt, jeans, or dress is the best thing to use. Stretchy fabric (like t-shirts or anything with spandex) will conform to your body as you shrink so you might not see the results. Try on this article of clothing periodically to see how you are losing inches.

Good luck to you on your 14 day Induction journey.

[celesteazul]

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Yes...I actually started to read the Atkins book and it has helped plenty...also been reading the Atkins shopping guide

The bars are great and tasty but as mentioned it can stall weight loss during induction.

I read in the book that you need to be careful because some people are sensitive and will not lose weight if eaten.

I think you should have them either after induction or if your on extended induction (Have a lot of weight to lose) like I am....only eat one when you have a dying craving for sweets....and even then maybe half....