A question from a new starter.

[Atkinsloser]

Hello, I am ready to begin tomorow. Lunch prepared for work, all sorted.

But what I am confused about and have read the book but I can not find an answer.

Introduction is 20g net carbs
Does this 20g include the salad/veg from the acceptable list.

So do I count the carbs if I had 2/3 cups from the list? Then say eggs/cheese. Do I count all this up to make the 20g,

Or is it the salad/veg list. + add 20g on top of this?

Hope someone can clear this up for me

Thank you
x

[Georgiana]

Re: A question from a new starter.

Welcome to the Board!

You count the carbs for everything that goes into your mouth. The total should be not more than 20 g. So you don't have to reach 20 net carbs, 11 would be okay as well as long as you are eating at least half of them (in this example, that would be 6 net carbs) from the required 3 cups of vegetables.

This is the list of foods acceptable during Induction: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html
And these are the Rules of Induction: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html

By the way, at ADBB we go by the 2002 edition of "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution", so all the advice you receive is based on the 2002 Atkins plan.

[Atkinsloser]

Re: A question from a new starter.

Okay!! I get it!

Thank you for the quick response!!

I have a notebook to right all this in, so I can kep track of what I have had.

[IrishIrish]

Re: A question from a new starter.

And while the notepad is a good idea, you may want to use a tool like Fitday.com. You can track your food and your weight and journal.

[imagood1]

Re: A question from a new starter.

Hi and welcome -- glad you got your questions answered! Irish is right about using a program like www.Fitday.com to track your food. I wouldn't be without it.

Here is a little info to help get you started:

Before you start:
*take your measurements and get on the scale so you have accurate numbers to start with - don't weigh again until the end of your 2 week induction.
*Eat a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also make sure you get your fats, carbs and protein in daily – www.fitday.com will help you keep track of this.
*Drink 64 ounces of pure water -nothing added daily (Legal water is considered Filtered water, Mineral water, Spring water and Tap water).
*Take your supplements and start an exercise routine today.

The Atkins shakes and bars are not legal on induction – there are non-induction ingredients in them and they are not listed on the acceptable food list. If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list it doesn’t belong in your mouth – no exceptions!

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.
Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.