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**Moochiecat** · January 21, 2006, 09:35 AM

Re: 3 Days Induction - Look Okay?

You're on the right track, but it does need some tweaking to give you the best chance for success.
Here goes!!
If the Diet Dr. Pepper contains aspartame then you have to ditch it, as aspartame is not allowed.(page 128 in DANDR) It's a good idea to ditch soda, period. Induction is a time to detox from all the bad stuff we've been eating and learn how to eat fresh foods close to their natural state. Facing your sweet tooth and beating it is the best plan during this time of changes and will benefit you greatly in the long run. Also, ask yourself what that soda gives you nutritionally and why do you even want to keep it in your diet?

You need to make sure you get the full amount of veggies in and you need to spread them out through your day, and not carbload them all at one meal. Trust me here, your body will thank you for it! *Holy Constipation, Batman!!*
Make sure you get a good variety of veggies as well...your body needs the nutrients and fiber that a variety will offer you...plus it combats food boredom. Go through the two veggie lists and go crazy...lol

I see a lot of sodium in there in the form of pork rinds, bacon, pepper ham, sausage patties, sausages. All the meats you mention, with the exception of the chicken and tuna, are processed. This means preservatives and salt. You don't need to get rid of these foods, just limit them. A handful of pork rinds a day is really all anyone should be having.
This is where some planning comes in. You can make up meatballs (ground beef or turkey, spices, bake on a sheet in the oven...good hot or cold dipped in ranch dressing) and have those at mealtimes or as snacks. You can make up some chicken fingers coated in egg and parmesan and baked, to snack on later as well.
A boiled egg mashed with celery and mayo, or a piece of cheese with some leftover meat is a better snack nutritionally than Diet Dr. Pepper and pork rinds, isn't it?
Think nutritionally when it comes to snacks. You can choose something yummy AND good for you. When having a snack, think about different fat/protein combos...They will fill you up faster and sustain you longer. There are some good recipe and snack forums on this board and if you do a search here on snack you'll get zillions of messages.

So, to sum up, review DANDR regarding sweeteners, the veggie list and the Rules, just to brush up.
Ditch the soda and banish that sugar monster for good.
Choose foods closer to their natural state instead of processed foods.
Watch the sodium intake.
Look for snacks other than pork rinds.
Plan ahead.
Think nutritionally.

Use Fitday to chart your foods and see where you are...here's a link to help you with it. Fitday is a wonderful tool!
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5235

Hope that wasn't too overwhelming for you...I just want to see you do well!

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