Starting Day 7...I am halfway there!

[Erin K]

Well I was a busy beaver this past weekend. Between Working, having a soccer party withour Provincial Championship team, and having to do my boy's birthday shopping (they are turning 4 & 6 on April 9 & 15) I am TIRED!

I also don't feel like I am progressing anywhere. I am not particularly noticing changes in my figure or my clothes. ...But I will trudge on. And I refuse to step on the scale for another week....

My eating has been very good. I have not waivered from the Acceptable foods list, though at our little soccer party I may have overdone it on the cheese platter...but I had no cheese at all for the following 2 days.

I do Have a Question...SHould I go and make a few tbsp of hot flaxmeal...I think I may be having an elimination issue there

Anyway I just finished my 4th of 8 nights shifts in a row...so forgive me if I am not on here very much until the weekend.....

Have a good one!

[wannabslim]

Congradulations on 7 days!! I'm also on 7th day, and dont see or feel any change either...your not alone! I also plan to keep on, so we'll trudge on together!! Keep up the good work!! :wave Cathy

[Elizellen]

Hi Erin & Cathy :wave - not everyone sees big losses in the first 14 days of induction.
Betty lost nothing the first 2 weeks :yikes but went on to reach goal.
Here is a post from her describing how her Atkins journey went

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=70303&highlight=

so just keep on following the rules and I am sure you will be a loser in time - your own body's good time :hug
If you have been having no progress in the 'potty department' this may be one reason your weight has stayed the same :yikes so try adding some flax by all means.
Start with one Tablespoonsworth initially - not several or you might find the problem increases!!
Not everyone likes the consistency of hot flax cereal so be warned!
Flax crackers are a tasty way to get some flax in you - just mix equal quantities of flax & water, leave to thicken then spread out on parchment paper and nuke for a minute or so in the microwave. I have mine with cream cheese but you could use your favourite dip. You can also mix grated parmesan with it for a more cheesy taste.

[AWAaviatrix]

Great job Erin and Wannabslim! :clapping
You have been disciplined enough to make it thru 7 days. I know you can reach 14.
I've made it thru Day 4 and that potty problem you mentioned is catching! :help LOL I may have to try that flax myself but it sure doesn't sound very appealing. Is there another option like Colace instead?

Well being on a trip and Induction eating hasn't been to bad. Taking my own food was a smart idea. I've kept it cool with dry ice from the beverage carts in the airplane and my own plastic ice pack. Tonight I did eat out and had sashami which was yummy. I then walked the 3 miles back to the hotel in Dallas. I was also VERY good and didn't take the chocolate chip cookie the Doubletree always hands out too!
2 more days to half way!
Misty