Starting tomorrow...need help

[LuvsHorses]

So I am starting as of tomorrow and I could really use some help. I tried to do this a couple of years ago and didn't make it past day three. I had a terrible headache, was shaking constantly and was as cranky as a bear. How do I get past this? Does anyone have any suggestions to get me past the worst part? What is a reasonable amount of weight to expect to lose each week? I would appreciate any help!

[shari_dawn]

Re: Starting tomorrow...need help

push through. You can do it. You just remember that once you get past the induction flu the weight melts off and your energy goes through the roof. I'd say that during the first month you could possibly lose between 10-15 lbs. maybe more. It all depends on your level of commitment, your exercise and your positive attitude.

[Promise]

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make sure you drink LOTS of Water! this really helps with the Induction Flu... and if you feel Tired & Headachy, just rest and drink lots of water and let it ride... it will only be a coupla days... you'll be ok... Good Luck To You!

[Giving_It_Another_Try]

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The best advice that I can give you is to:

Read the book. Reading the book from cover to cover and coming to this website for support is the best way to have success.

[montanaman]

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come here often. We all face obstacles along the way, but there is support.

[tmn]

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Make sure you're eating the 20 carbs! Too many people try to cut out ALL carbs. Can't do that! Get those 20 carbs in! Preferably vegetables. Find and check out the Veggie Challenges here to get the skinny on it all...

And GO GET 'EM!!

[D14965]

Re: Starting tomorrow...need help

it also helps to time your start with a few days off or a holiday so you can have your induction flu without the stress of having to go to work etc. THen you can just take it easy and ride it out . Once you get past those few days you will feel great!!

[Brook]

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You can expect to lose between 5-10% of the total amount of weight you need to lose during induction. Less than that is an indication of metabolic resistance. More than that is a gift. From there, a reasonable expectation for *healthy* weight loss is 1-2lbs a week. That's standard on every WOE.

Know that even though 1-2lbs a week is a fair and reasonable expectation, weight loss is not a linear process. There will be weeks when you drop remarkable amounts of weight and there will be weeks were you drop nothing. So long as the general trend is down, you're good to go.

Be sure to take your measurements. There will be plenty of times when you are not rewarded by the scale but the inches will be moving and in the big picture, it's the inches that count. Don't lose sight of that!

Be sure to arrange your schedule so that you can get plenty of sleep for your first few days of induction while you detox. If your experience with it tells you you're gonna feel like crap, well then..be prepared. Drink tons of water, be sure you're taking your supplements and make sure you are eating the majority of your carbs in veggies. Stay away from low-carb junk food. If it's not on the Allowed Foods List for Induction- it doesn't cross your lips. No exceptions. No excuses.

You can do this. You really can. The only way it's gonna get done is if you do it...so do it!

"The chief cause of failure is trading what we want most for what we want at the moment."



Ask lots of questions.
Be sure to take the time to read through all the Sticky posts (pinned to the top of each forum.)
Read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, and then read it again.
If you have a question about menu ideas/products/ect - be sure to use the search feature. You will find instant comprehensive answers and opinions on just about everything you can think of!
Start a journal.
Get a fitday.com account and USE it.
Write out your goals.

You're gonna do famously if you decide to!

I wish you success.
~Brook

[LuvsHorses]

Re: Starting tomorrow...need help

Thanks everyone. I have officially started. I love meat so I think I can do this. My biggest challenge is going to be snacks. What do you all snack on?

[b'sgirl]

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luvs i know the feelin all to well.I tried so many times to get past induction and could'nt but decided to give it a go again and i did not really get the induction flu.I think what really helped is eating all my veggies.Do not just eat meat and cheese and lettuce.Experiment with your veggies and measure them.I truly eat all my 3 cups of veggies a day.I think it realy has helped me and i am on day 9 of induction and feel great.I hope this helps.And i asked this same question before about how to get past induction and some people say to have tylenol handy and take hot bubble baths.anyways hope this helps.

[LuvsHorses]

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So I made it through day 1 and haven't faltered yet! LOL I still haven't found snacking food though. I was munching on bacon tonight. Is it okay to have 0 Carb Jello? I also have no idea how anyone can drink that much water. I drank 1 litre today and that was from morning til night. I don't know how I'll drink more than that. Day 1 has been good...no headache, no shaking...just a little upset stomach and hiccups that won't go away!

[FunnyActressInLA]

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Good job on your 1st day! Have you tried making the cheese chips? You make them on wax paper (or is it parchment paper) in the microwave. I'm making these for Halloween on Wednesday. You can find the recipe (and a bunch of other great ones) here at this website... http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/snack_recipes.html

I had the "induction flu" myself during the first week of induction and once it was gone the scale started moving. Mine lasted quite a few days but I think it's generally only a couple days. As far as water I drink ice water with a straw out of a 32 ounce bottle and try to refill it 3 times for 96 ounces per day. The minimum is 64 ounces that I drink. I like water though...

[LuvsHorses]

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Thanks LA for the link. I am having a tough day today. Not so much because I am not feeling well...although I am a little nauseated...but mostly because I am craving like crazy...chips, sandwich, icecream...I know this is the hard part but I don't know if I have the will power to get past it.