Induction For 9 Days

[chrisf]

I've been in the induction phase for 9 days now and the scale has not moved at all. I've been in ketosis for 6 of the days. I've not been eating a whole lot (don't have much of an appetite). I just eat when I'm hungry. I ride a recumbent bike for an hour each evening and also do 50 situps. I stand/walk all day at work so I'm at least somewhat active. I'm definitely smaller (I can feel the way my clothes fit), but I haven't lost any weight. I'm being very patient, as I know everyone is different... but does anyone have any tips or insight?

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

>>I've not been eating a whole lot>>

That could be a problem. Undereating is generally counterproductive on Atkins.

>>does anyone have any tips or insight>>

If you want to post exactly what you've been eating, with quantities and net carbs, we can take a look.

And ... welcome to ADBB!

[chrisf]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

Well, I know you're supposed to eat relatively often - I mainly meant I'm not over-saturating my body with dietary fat.

I really have been eating mostly romaine lettuce salad (with low-carb italian dressings), celery (with cream cheese), cauliflower, some meat (lean center-cut round steak). As for the amounts, not exactly sure.. not very much - just enough until I'm not hungry then I stop. I don't "stuff" myself.

I've been keeping track of the net carbs each day and I average about 16-19g per day.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

>>really have been eating mostly romaine lettuce salad (with low-carb italian dressings), celery (with cream cheese), cauliflower, some meat (lean center-cut round steak). As for the amounts, not exactly sure.. not very much - just enough until I'm not hungry then I stop. I don't "stuff" myself.>>

It's hard to help you without amounts.

>> I've been keeping track of the net carbs each day and I average about 16-19g per day.>>

Then can you show a typical day's eating with the net carbs of each food?

>>I mainly meant I'm not over-saturating my body with dietary fat.>>

You know that Atkins is high fat, right?

[chrisf]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

>>really have been eating mostly romaine lettuce salad (with low-carb italian dressings), celery (with cream cheese), cauliflower, some meat (lean center-cut round steak). As for the amounts, not exactly sure.. not very much - just enough until I'm not hungry then I stop. I don't "stuff" myself.>>

It's hard to help you without amounts.

>> I've been keeping track of the net carbs each day and I average about 16-19g per day.>>

Then can you show a typical day's eating with the net carbs of each food?

>>I mainly meant I'm not over-saturating my body with dietary fat.>>

You know that Atkins is high fat, right?

I understand, I didn't strictly measure the amounts of each. I just kind of keep track as I go along. No problem.

I could give you an idea today.

2 eggs, 1
4 sausage patties, 0

2c romaine lettuce, 3
2tbsp italian dressing, 2
2tbsp colby jack cheese, shredded, 1

1/4lb hamburger, 0
1srv cauliflower sour-cream mash, 7
1/4c cottage cheese, 3

I do know that Atkins is a high-fat diet, but there is still a point where if dietary fat is in extreme excess - no body fat will be burned because a sufficient amount of dietary fat exists.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

Are you counting net carbs?

And ... cottage cheese isn't allowed on Induction.

>>there is still a point where if dietary fat is in extreme excess ->>

Many of us have 60-75% of our calories from fat ... and lose ... or maintain our loss.

[chrisf]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

Yeah, net. I didn't realize that. Hmm - well, I've only eaten it twice during this 9 day period so it shouldn't affect things THAT much I suppose.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

Are you reading Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002)?

[liv]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

If you are getting smaller you are losing - the scale is not always the best way to measure losses. Your body is redistrubing things and changing its composition and that is great.

I eat plenty of fat - I love fat. It is almost impossible to put on weight when you eat fat. Wonderful stuff.
You also need to eat more - you barely ate anything. Not eating is going to make your body store every bit and lower its own metabolism We eat on this diet. You had virtually no protein for lunch - not good

You need to increase your veggie carbs (Most of your carbs now are coming from other sources) The rule is most carbs should come from veggies.

On your menu in addition to what J said you are heavy on dairy - Atkins told us to be careful with that stuff. Many stalls on it. If that is pre graded cheese it may have starches

[Shrew2u]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

How many calories are you eating, on average? If your caloric intake is too low, your body may think it's starving and your metabolism will slow to conserve energy. Also, are you taking a multi-vitamin and keeping yourself hydrated?

You should also be tracking body measurements, since it's possible to lose inches without losing weight - and losing inches = losing fat.

[chrisf]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

How many calories are you eating, on average? If your caloric intake is too low, your body may think it's starving and your metabolism will slow to conserve energy. Also, are you taking a multi-vitamin and keeping yourself hydrated?

You should also be tracking body measurements, since it's possible to lose inches without losing weight - and losing inches = losing fat.

I'm eating approximately 2000 calories, +/- ~200.

I have always taken a multi-vitamin.

I am actually tracking body measurements also.. only every 3 days or so for the past 6 days.

[chrisf]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

If you are getting smaller you are losing - the scale is not always the best way to measure losses. Your body is redistrubing things and changing its composition and that is great.

I eat plenty of fat - I love fat. It is almost impossible to put on weight when you eat fat. Wonderful stuff.
You also need to eat more - you barely ate anything. Not eating is going to make your body store every bit and lower its own metabolism We eat on this diet. You had virtually no protein for lunch - not good

You need to increase your veggie carbs (Most of your carbs now are coming from other sources) The rule is most carbs should come from veggies.

On your menu in addition to what J said you are heavy on dairy - Atkins told us to be careful with that stuff. Many stalls on it. If that is pre graded cheese it may have starches

I had great luck on this diet before a few years ago. I went back to my old ways of drinking and eating whatever. I'm not going to make that mistake this time.

I think I need to eat more. I also need to do as you said and cut down on dairy and increase vegetables. I will make this change starting tomorrow!

[Georgiana]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

I'm not sure you're counting net carbs, Chris...

2c romaine lettuce, 3

3 net carbs in 2 cups of lettuce is more than it should be. According to the USDA database, a cup of romaine lettuce has 1.55 g carbohydrate and 1.0 g dietary fiber. That's 0.55 net carbs per cup... so 1.1 net carbs for two cups.

[Elizellen]

Re: Induction For 9 Days

As has been said, Chris - if you are losing inches you are losing FAT

And let's face it - nobody looking at you knows what your scales weight is but they all will see the slimmer you as you drop those clothes sizes, so you are doing great

BTW how much weight are you looking to lose?