Day 8 of Induction, down 6.5lbs

[poobears1972]

Re: Day 8 of Induction, down 6.5lbs

Glad to hear you are feeling better.

[momneli]

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Hey everyone, I was reading over your alls great success and one congrats, you all are doing great, and two, I need some advice big time. I was wondering what supplements all of you take, especially during induction. I am only on day 5 of induction but even though my body is in ketosis I have gained FOUR pounds. I am just confused about what i am doing wrong and thought maybe it was the supplements. Any suggestions are much appreciated, thanks everyone.

[Georgiana]

Re: Day 8 of Induction, down 6.5lbs

I have included more veggies in the day (last night, brussell spouts, the best veggie ever) and have included more protein and fat. And yes, I do feel much better.

Glad you're feeling better!

I was wondering what supplements all of you take, especially during induction.

What supplements do YOU take?

I am only on day 5 of induction but even though my body is in ketosis I have gained FOUR pounds.

It's impossible to say without a menu. If you want to post a complete menu, with quantities and net carbs for all foods and drinks, we'll take a look.

And welcome to ADBB!

[momneli]

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Currently the supplements i am taking are a multivitamin, but it has iron in it, I didn't want to take iron out until I knew I needed to, 600mg of calcium, and 500mg of Flax seed oil, let me know what I am doing wrong and what I need to replace or take out. Also i have Lupus, but I am not medicated at all, but I need to take a supplement because I just can't function without them, I get severely tired and cranky. Besides having Lupus I am very healthy, fat, but healthy, so what do I need to do?

[Ms. Manning]

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I am no expert on this at all but I do know it is difficult to find a mulitvitiam w/o iron in it. I have found if you get a supplement geared for "senior" age, some of those have no iron.

[atkinsgal08]

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>> I do know it is difficult to find a mulitvitiam w/o iron in it.>>

As you noted, just get a senior. They shouldn't be hard to find at all!

[Georgiana]

Re: Day 8 of Induction, down 6.5lbs

Men formulas are usually iron-free as well.

[momneli]

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Great idea, I will have to look for that tonight, I never even thought of that. So do you think that the rest of my supplements are okay then as long as i eliminate the iron?

[Georgiana]

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do you think that the rest of my supplements are okay then as long as i eliminate the iron?

They wouldn't hurt your weight loss.

The reason for taking an iron-free multivitamin is not related to weight loss. Dr. Atkins considered that we should be getting enough iron from the foods we eat on this "diet". Excess iron is not good for you.

[momneli]

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Makes sense to me, thank you and I ended up buying Centrum Silver, no iron at all, so thank you for your suggestion, I appreciate your help.

[Ms. Manning]

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Momneli,
Glad to help! Have a great weekend and good luck to you!

[momneli]

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You too, and thanks again for the help...and btw I dropped a pound when I weighed myself this morning! yeah, I can't believe how much more confidence that gives me to move on with this, it's amazing! Thanks again everyone, I truly appreciate your alls help.

Elizabeth