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    Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

    Hi all! I started Atkins in January '08 (almost a year now), and have 30 pounds gone for good now. This summer and fall were pretty crazy for me--I wrote and defended my thesis, moved across the country, and started a new job. So I made the decision to quickly move up the OWL rung and basically go into maintenance for awhile and keep exercising.

    Now I'm ready to start focusing on weight loss again, so I'm going to re-induct and move up the OWL ladder at a proper pace. I'm starting this thread for any of us going through induction who just wants a place to moan about cravings and carb headaches or look for a word of encouragement.

    Here we go!
    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!

    Tags: 11/30-12/13, buddies, induction
  • #2
    Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

    Woot!
    I started 12/1 (officially yesterday) and want to go through to 12/14.
    Would love a buddy.

    I'm living/working in South Korea (originally from NY/NJ) and can't really read or write Korean, so my challenge is mostly with the language barrier. It's most problematic when it comes to vegetables and figuring out what the heck they are... anything that's not lettuce or spinach and I'm lost... Oh, well.

    Happy Inducting!

    P.S.:
    What was your thesis topic?
    aka..."Alexis"
    F/26
    Re-Start: Summer 2009
    Current: 151.1
    Goal: 125

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    • #3
      Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

      Just started today 1/12. I'm excited and ready to roll, would be cool to have similar people to talk to to keep me going.
      Age: 21
      Height: 5ft7
      Weight: ~13st
      Phase: Induction
      Start Date: 1/12/08


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      • #4
        Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

        Great, welcome guys! Woke up this morning and had my turkey-cheese-spinach rollups, yum!

        Focused--I bet food labels would be almost impossible to decipher too, good luck! And my thesis was on the effects of radiation. It was fun but I'm glad it's over!

        Stay clean today!
        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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        • #5
          Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

          I would like to join too, been trying to redo atkins again for the last 3 weeks but always end up cheating before the end of my first week is up hopefully this time will be different

          im in england havent yet read the book, have ordered it online though but the wrong one came through hopefully i will get it soon and it will help me to get on track.
          F/4"11 - SW 269lbs - 16/11/09

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          • #6
            Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

            Welcome! I really hope the book comes in soon, it's a must-read. These forums have most of the key information though.

            This is a great link--
            Atkins Low Carb Dieting - FAQ's - Atkins Diet

            Good luck. After the first week, the cravings should start fading and the weight loss should kick in!
            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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            • #7
              Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

              I dont know if there are any charity shops near you, but I often see copies of DANDR for under a pound in our local ones. In fact recently I bought 3 copies for a pound so I have spares to lend or give to anyone interested in learning more about the Atkins WOE
              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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              • #8
                Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

                Would like to do a clean induction as well. Ate way too many carbs over the holiday weekend. Had coffee today and "Atkins" bar so I will start my clean induction tomorrow. Will you be posting a new thread each day?
                Age: 41
                Height: 5'3
                SW 217.5/CW206.0/GW130
                Restarted 1/5/09 @ 208.5
                Second Time Around
                1st Mini Goal 203.5 -
                2nd Mini Goal 198.5 -
                3rd Mini Goal 193.5 -
                4th Mini Goal 188.5 -

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                • #9
                  Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

                  focus83~ Welcome aboard! I just ordered the book, too.

                  Philliha~ Had a "salmon fritata" for breakfast (left over salmon from dinner) ... Makes me feel so indulgent.

                  Elizellen~ I've seen the book for cheap, too. I got my copy for something like $3...

                  Tuesday~ Happy Inducting!

                  ~~~
                  Slept really well last night. I know it's too early to tell anything, but I've heard people say that they sleep better after starting on the ANA and I'm hoping this will happen for me (as I'm prone to insomnia).

                  From past experience, my biggest Induction problems are staying *ahem* regular and the ketosis breath. I've started drinking mugs of plain hot water to help w. regularity issues and carrying around a little flask of mouthwash to help with the breath (since I'm not sure about carb content in the gum here...)

                  Can feel a bit of the "Induction Flu" coming on, but am hoping to be able to push past it. Haven't had any cravings so far, which is good, but it's still early in the game...

                  Stayin' Clean!

                  ~Focused
                  aka..."Alexis"
                  F/26
                  Re-Start: Summer 2009
                  Current: 151.1
                  Goal: 125

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                  • #10
                    Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

                    Well day 2 is here. I havn't eaten yet, does anyone know if my irregular appetite will be a problem? I hardly ever get hungry in the mornings and usually do all my eating after about 3-4 in the afternoon.

                    Already had 2 pints of water though, I'd forgotton how much water your body needs with this WoE.
                    Age: 21
                    Height: 5ft7
                    Weight: ~13st
                    Phase: Induction
                    Start Date: 1/12/08


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                    • #11
                      Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

                      Im on my second day again cant seem to get passed 3 days on induction. I ordered a copy of the book online and when it arrived they had sent me the cook book. I emailed them and they said i could keep the cook book and that they would resend the original book to me so i get 2 for the price of 1 which is great but cant wait to get my hands on it hoping it will help me along the way through my induction .
                      F/4"11 - SW 269lbs - 16/11/09

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                      • #12
                        Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

                        Divine~ Recommended allowance is 8 eight-oz glasses a day (64 ozs) There are 16 ozs in a pint. (33 ozs in a liter).

                        focus83~ Way to go 2 for 1! Hope the right book arrives soon. I've heard that the 3rd day can be the worst...

                        ~~~
                        Am prepping for Day 3. Prepared to take a "rest day" if necessary. Feeling fine so far: No cravings, decent energy, etc. Am also planning to do a bit of yoga tomorrow as well.
                        aka..."Alexis"
                        F/26
                        Re-Start: Summer 2009
                        Current: 151.1
                        Goal: 125

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                        • #13
                          Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

                          Good evening all! I hope everyone had a wonderful, clean low carb day! I feel thinner today, but I know that's just a mind trap. I'm going to try really hard to wait to weigh for a week.

                          Tuesday: Welcome to the thread, and I hope you passed on the Atkins bars today. I'm not planning on posting a new thread because it will clog up the board, but if you want to start a "roll call" of sorts, that would be cool!

                          Focused: I had induction flu last night before bed. A tylenol pm knocked it out pretty well. I'm definitely back in ketosis--I forgot what that taste felt like!

                          Devine: I'm drinking a lot of water today too. Also, I'd try really hard to eat breakfast. We're supposed to spread out our carbs over the day and breakfast is a great way to start.

                          Focus: I'm so glad you're getting the right book...it's the best! And make sure you post any yummy recipes you find.
                          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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                          • #14
                            Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

                            Phil~ I know what you mean about "the taste". I was eating dinner last night and realized that spinach (albeit sauteed spinach) tasted sweet to me. Spinach! Imagine.

                            ~~~~
                            Just woke up and am feeling kinda bleh. I've been wanting to binge on cheese lately. It's tough to keep to 4 oz. Not good. Other than that, I'm doing OK. Am just to punch through this feeling...
                            aka..."Alexis"
                            F/26
                            Re-Start: Summer 2009
                            Current: 151.1
                            Goal: 125

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                            • #15
                              Re: Induction Buddies 11/30-12/13

                              Hi guys, on day 3 today, feel okish, hoping to get past the first week. Havent done that yet this time around really wish i had my book lol because then could have my head down in that. But anyway, how is everyone else?

                              how do you know when you are getting the induction flu? alot of ppl around me are ill so i could be either coming down with something or have been hit with the induction flu lol
                              F/4"11 - SW 269lbs - 16/11/09

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