Day 4 in intro

[honeybee1]

Hi everyone,
I am day 4 in the intro phase and I must say that it has been pretty hard but I am sticking to it. One thing I am not to sure on is the salad dressings are we able to have that in the beginning?

[bmarie]

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I've been sticking to blue cheese dressing based on the amount of carbs. It is hard in the beginning but the longer you stick with it, the easier it gets. I'm actually at a point now, at almost three weeks, that I'm not hungry at all. Stick with it, you'll do great

[atkinsgal08]

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>>One thing I am not to sure on is the salad dressings are we able to have that in the beginning?>>

Yes. This is discussed in your copy of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002).

>>I must say that it has been pretty hard but I am sticking to it.>>

What are you finding hard? Maybe we can help!

[liv]

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Welcome Honeybee
Nice to have you here.
Day four is good. Just keep going. It really does get easier and seeing the pounds come off is extra motivation.
If you want to join our December Challenge - set some goals for December and jump in. That may be great motivation too.

Salad Dressings - Atkins says they are OK as long as they are without sugar and have no more than tow parbs per tablespoons. He suggests using oil and vinegar though. That is what I used. And I sometimes use mayo. You can make your own dressings too. Lots of options there.

So what are you struggling most with? Maybe we can help?

[Georgiana]

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One thing I am not to sure on is the salad dressings are we able to have that in the beginning?

The Acceptable Foods List for Induction: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html

[honeybee1]

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Thanks a lot you guys for replying I bought the book titled Atkins for Life but I have a feeling I should have purchased the original book, in there it really didn't answer my dressing question but again thanks I think I am going to try the oil and vinegar, and IVE well right now I am having a real hard time making different things to eat and now that I am getting into the weekend this is were I always fall off the boat but I am fighting threw today I had a huge craving but I got up and made some eggs and bacon and now I am drinking a whole lot of water. I really want to reach my goal by March so I am not going to give in...

[Georgiana]

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Atkins for Life

That's mostly aimed for Pre-Maintenance/Maintenance.

For weight loss, DANDR 2002 is what you want.

right now I am having a real hard time making different things to eat

Why? Do you need some low carb recipes?

Linda's site might help: Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

now that I am getting into the weekend this is were I always fall off the boat

It's good that you know the pattern. Now plan what you're going to do this weekend, so that you don't "fall off the boat". Maybe try some new recipes to jazz up your menu.

I really want to reach my goal by March

Deadlines on weight loss usually lead to disappointment. Focus on following Atkins correctly. Weight loss will come, but you cannot control your weight loss rate.

[honeybee1]

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Ok thanks I am going to try and go purchase the book today and the recipes are def going to help and hopefully keep me focused the weekend thanks and ill let you know how my weekend turns out!

[honeybee1]

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I have a question I had some sausage and it said in the lable 0 carbs and no spot for sugar but when I looked at the ingredient's it had sugar so is that a no go?

[Shrew2u]

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I have a question I had some sausage and it said in the lable 0 carbs and no spot for sugar but when I looked at the ingredient's it had sugar so is that a no go?

Correct - stay away from that sausage.

Also - for a nice, legal salad dressing, I like a basic Greek dressing - 3 parts olive oil, 1 part lemon juice with oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Very tasty and no added sugar (which is found in many commercial dressings).

[honeybee1]

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thanks shrew2u I threw it away and the dressing is really good! now this may come off a lil nasty but is it normal to be constipated?

[Georgiana]

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is it normal to be constipated?

No, it's not normal... but it is relatively common during Induction.

How many net carbs from vegetables are you eating?

How many grams of dietary fiber?

Supplementing your diet with fiber will help. You can use flax meal. Make sure you drink extra water with it, or it might have the opposite effect.

Exercise helps too.

How much water are you drinking?

[atkinsgal08]

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This might help:

SINCE BEGINNING ATKINS I AM OFTEN CONSTIPATED. HOW CAN I AVOID THIS?

Some constipation is common during the first week of the Induction phase. This is due to the change in overall diet and especially the reduced amount of fruit and vegetable fiber. Be sure you are taking in at least 3 cups of salad vegetables and not using your carb allotment on other foods. After the first few days, your body should adjust and constipation shouldn't be a problem. And when you begin to add carbohydrates, your first choices should be more vegetables, followed by berries.

If constipation continues, there are several remedies. First, make sure you are drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. Inadequate hydration is the main reason for constipation. Most people, especially women, don't drink enough water and are slightly dehydrated almost always. Second, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of wheat or oat bran fiber on salads or mix in protein drinks. The amount needed to stay regular varies from person to person. It may take a few days to find the amount that works for you.

Finally, increasing physical activity often helps.

[honeybee1]

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well I am taken in my 20 carbs but I should add more veggie I don't think i am getting that much in but I am exercising a whole lot and ill increase my water intake and see how it turns out thanks you guys!

[Georgiana]

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Aim for at least 12 net carbs from vegetables and choose vegetables high in fiber.

Avocado is a good source of dietary fiber too. You can have 1/2 per day during Induction.