Accidently had a strawberry :(

[ss3walkman]

Hello all,

I'm somewhat familiar to the atkins diet. Before my mom passed away we were on the diet and she told me the guidelines to this diet and I allows followed them.

I'm on Day 9 of induction. One thing I didn't know was that you couldn't have fruit on induction, then again I didn't know anything about induction. So I just read the guidelines for induction and now I know there's no fruit! I just assumed it was safe cause it was low in carbs. I ate a strawberry about an hour ago. This is the first time I have ever had fruit on Atkins so I'm a little concerned.

I have never cheated before! What will happen? Am I in trouble? Will I not lose weight? Will I have to start all over?

I promise it won't happen again!

[Georgiana]

Re: Accidently had a strawberry

What will happen?

Was it a poisoned strawberry?

I promise it won't happen again!

LOL!

Seriously, a strawberry is not the end of the world. Nothing will happen. Just put the strawberries aside for now and you can add them back in OWL Rung 4.

I would suggest you get a copy of the 2002 edition of Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution as soon as possible. It's the book we follow at ADBB and it explains how to do Atkins correctly.

In the meantime, here's a copy of the Acceptable Foods List for Induction:

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

and the Rules of Induction:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

[Elizellen]

Re: Accidently had a strawberry

And there is no need to restart your 14 days of induction, so if today is day 9, tomorrow will be day 10.

[ss3walkman]

Re: Accidently had a strawberry

Are you sure? I was up all night worried about it. I'm really trying hard. Cheating is not an option

[Georgiana]

Re: Accidently had a strawberry

Are you sure?

Very sure!

Just continue Induction without strawberries.

[Elizellen]

Re: Accidently had a strawberry

One strawberry has how many carbs? According to fitday one extra large one has 1 net carb.
So unless you went on to eat other off-plan foods and exceeded your CCLL it is unlikely to have done anything bad to your weightloss progress except give you a sleepless night

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Accidently had a strawberry

Do you have a copy of the book, Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002)?

Do you have a list of acceptable foods?

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

[mission to lose]

Re: Accidently had a strawberry

Hi, and as all have said, do not stress about the strawberry...and...
do not stress about anything...Educate yourself so that you will not set yourself up for these type of situations. Read all the links in the forums, get that book ASAP. and RELAX. You will do fine.

Here are the basic Induction Intro Rules---


This phase of the Atkins Nutritional Approach must be followed precisely to achieve success. If you do it at all incorrectly you may prevent weight loss and end up saying, "Here is another weight-loss plan that didn't work." Also, check out "Extra Cautions," below.

Memorize the following rules as though your life depends upon it. In fact, it does.

1. Eat either three regular-size meals a day or four or five smaller meals. Do not skip meals or go more than six waking hours without eating.

2. Eat liberally of combinations of fat and protein in the form of poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs and red meat, as well as pure, natural fat in the form of butter, mayonnaise, olive oil, safflower, sunflower and other vegetable oils (preferably expeller-pressed or cold-pressed).

3. Eat no more than 20 grams a day of carbohydrate, most of which must come in the form of salad greens and other vegetables. You can eat approximately three loosely packed cups of salad, or two cups of salad plus one cup of other vegetables (see Acceptable Foods).

4. Eat absolutely no fruit, bread, pasta, grains, starchy vegetables or dairy products other than cheese, cream or butter. Do not eat nuts or seeds in the first two weeks. Foods that combine protein and carbohydrates, such as chickpeas, kidney beans and other legumes, are not permitted at this time.

5. Eat nothing that isn't on the Acceptable Foods list. And that means absolutely nothing. Your "just this one taste won't hurt" rationalization is the kiss of failure during this phase of Atkins.

6. Adjust the quantity you eat to suit your appetite, especially as it decreases. When you're hungry, eat the amount that makes you feel satisfied, but not stuffed. When you're not hungry, eat a small controlled carbohydrate snack to accompany your nutritional supplements.

7. Don't assume any food is low in carbohydrate instead, read labels. Check the carb count (it's on every package) or use a carbohydrate gram counter.

8. Eat out as often as you wish but be on guard for hidden carbs in gravies, sauces and dressings. Gravy is often made with flour or cornstarch, and sugar is sometimes an ingredient in salad dressing.

9.Avoid foods or drinks sweetened with aspartame. Instead, use sucralose or saccharin. Be sure to count each packet of any of these as 1 gram of carbs.

10. Avoid coffee, tea and soft drinks that contain caffeine. Excessive caffeine has been shown to cause low blood sugar, which can make you crave sugar.

11. Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day to hydrate your body, avoid constipation and flush out the by-products of burning fat.

12. If you are constipated, mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husks in a cup or more of water and drink daily. Or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat bran on a salad or vegetables.

13. At a minimum, take a good daily multivitamin with minerals, including potassium, magnesium and calcium, but without iron.

Extra Cautions:

Stay away from diet products unless they specifically state "no carbohydrates." Most such foods are for low-fat diets, not controlled carbohydrate plans.
The words sugarless, sugar-free or "no sugar added" are not sufficient. The label must state the carbohydrate content; that's what you must go by.
Many products you do not normally think of as foods, such as chewing gum, breath mints, cough syrups and cough drops, are filled with sugar or other caloric sweeteners. They must be avoided.
Be wary of prepared salads at salad bars or deli counters. For example, cole slaw or even tuna-fish salad may have been prepared with sugar.




Some links to read (while you are ordering the book---not meant to take the place of reading the book):

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

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

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html

Atkins Low Carb Dieting - FAQ's - Atkins Diet

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/useful_files/CARB_COUNT.pdf


Recipes

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

The Lighter Side of Low-Carb


Atkins Food and Recipes - Atkins Diet

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html

Drink at least 64 ounces of plain water every day

Don’t Forget to Start Moving and Fit Some Exercise into your Day.


*It helps everyone answer your questions better if you put your info in your signature so it can be seen every time you post.
*Click the "profile" button at the top of the forum and then set up your signature with the following: start weight/current weight/goal weight also----height, start date, is helpful as well as age and sex.
*None of this is required, just helps us help you.)


Veggie Help----

Go to this journal, and click on her blog link in her siggy. Then navigate around until you find her 11 in 3 series.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ournal-14.html

Or try this link- you are looking for her 11 in 3 series...It shows how to get 11g of carbs in 3 cups. Scroll thru menu 1, menu 2, etc. She did a lot of work putting this together:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ml#comment3330

[ss3walkman]

Re: Accidently had a strawberry

thanks!!!