problem with induction

[scottieboy561]

I have been in induction for about a week. I dont feel any different. I read about all the side effects and havent encountered any of them. I drink about 10 glasses of water a day and havent touched any of the forbidden foods. Am i doing this right.

[not2late]

Re: problem with induction

Some people don't experience the carb withdrawal symptoms at all. You might be one of the lucky ones. Let's face it....some of the symptoms include things like splitting headaches and fatigue---who wants that? So consider yourself fortunate that you aren't having a headache or feeling very tired and washed out.

[Elizellen]

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I agree with Megs just count yourself as one of those lucky ones and continue to plan!

I look forward to hearing how your first 14 days go

[poobears1972]

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I had very few symptoms this time. Usually it totally wipes me out. I was shocked. I do have the dry metallic keytosis mouth which I hate but I can live with that.

Has your appetite diminished?

[scottieboy561]

Re: problem with induction

The only thing that i might consider is that my under my fingernails and my fingertips have gotten very itchy? idk if anyone has experienced this but it happens during the day sometimes idk if thats a side effect or a completely different thing.

[poobears1972]

Re: problem with induction

If you haven't lost at least some of your appetite and have no other keytosis symptoms maybe something you are eating is keeping you out. Can you post a couple days of food so we have an idea of your menu?

[scottieboy561]

Re: problem with induction

ussually eat eggs or bacon maybe some salsa in the morning only a serving.

lunch maybe lettuce with a very small amount of italian dressing and cheese.

dinner ussualy pork or a burger no bun of course. Spinach

snacks- olives, 1 or 2 grape tomatoes left over meat.

usually some sort of variation.
I have definitely lost my desire to eat. I deffinitly feel hungry less often.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: problem with induction

That doesn't seem like very much food. Do you know how many net carbs and calories that is?

Does the salsa or the Italian dressing have added sugar?

[scottieboy561]

Re: problem with induction

its probably close to 15- 16 carbs
and i dont think the dressing has added sugar the salsa may. I do eat throughout the day but being unemployed i tend to sleep in on days i dont have class. job hunting takes the most out of me these days lol

[Georgiana]

Re: problem with induction

its probably close to 15- 16 carbs

Net carbs? I doubt!

i dont think the dressing has added sugar the salsa may

Can you check?

If that is a typical menu, then you're not eating enough... especially for lunch. You could add some meat there.

How many calories have you been consuming on average?

Consistently undereating can mess up your thyroid, slow down your metabolism, lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, cause muscle weight loss...

[synthetic]

Re: problem with induction

Isn't having tomatos and salsa essentially fruits? Which isn't supposed to be consumed during induction?

I am on an extended induction and won't go near any tomatos or salsa... that would raise insulin levels..

For myself, I didn't go through carb withdrawl myself at all either. No headaches or anything!!

[Georgiana]

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If you check the Acceptable Foods List, you'll find tomatoes there:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

Salsa can be fine, depending on the ingredients.

[scottieboy561]

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both the salsa and the ingredients has 2g of sugar per serving is that to much? also when you say that you dont believe its 15-17 net grams of carbs is that saying im eating to much of to little? because after that you told me to eat more

[Georgiana]

Re: problem with induction

both the salsa and the ingredients has 2g of sugar per serving

We count net carbs on Atkins, not grams of sugar.

Besides, those two grams can come from naturally occurring sugar or from added sugar. Can you list here the ingredients in the salsa and in the dressing?

when you say that you dont believe its 15-17 net grams of carbs is that saying im eating to much of to little?

I am saying it is probably not correct. Can you repost your menu and add net carbs and quantities for all foods?

[scottieboy561]

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yea sure ill do it after i get back from class. Net carbs is carbs minus fiber right?