Is there such a thing as extended induction - MY way?

[SEHostetler]

Ok, so I thought I would be smart and stay strict and strong on my induction phase, then I'd just try really hard to keep my carbs under 20 while incorporating an occasional treat, such as low carb ice cream or a diet pop. Is that ok? Will I still continue to lose, or am I just totally screwing things up for myself? I guess I thought I could get away with treats as long as I kept my carbs low, but maybe thats not the case? I really don't see myself succeeding if I can't have a goody once in a while because it just keeps me from going off the deep end. Anyway, maybe you guys could give me some advice on how to go about my extended induction. Thank you!

[JulieB]

Re: Is there such a thing as extended induction - MY way?

Climb the rungs! You aren't doing induction anymore if you're having non-induction legal treats.

Diet pop with splenda (max 3 splenda's/day, 1 splenda/8oz pop) is induction legal. Low-carb ice-cream is rung 2.

[SEHostetler]

Re: Is there such a thing as extended induction - MY way?

I was really afraid that I was gonna hear that. Hmmm, well I guess I'll just have to give up the ice cream for now. I only have one pop a week, at most...so I should be fine there. Thanks for your answers!!

[liv]

Re: Is there such a thing as extended induction - MY way?

There are many good things that you can do that you may still consider treats and that would satisfy. I suggest to try some stuff out and see how you feel about it.
I like treats that has to do with cream cheese. I like a mixture of cream cheese and canned pumpkin with some spices and splenda once in a while.

Ice cream is not going to get us thin or keep us thin. It is a sad fact but one that we have to live with I am afraid.