after Induction how many grams of sugar can i eat

[colicce]

next week is my las week of induction , but im planing to stay here untill i reach my goal
i know i have to limit sugars and stay under 20 netgrams carbs , but what about sgar after induction ,, ???

[liv]

Re: after Induction how many grms os sugar can i eat

Sugar is not going to be easy to reintroduce. Atkins thought that was one we should always avoid - but we should try just about everything else. After induction you will eat more carbs.
Did you have a chance to check out the book yet?

[colicce]

Re: after Induction how many grms os sugar can i eat

i do have the book atkins essentials , but im planning to losse more than 100 puonds ,,so i will stay in induction , i read in this but the after the 2 wweeks of induction, you must add some sugar ,even thought if you stay in induction for 6 months , you can eat PEsto that have suggar , so i was wonder what other things can you eat , and how many grms os sugar per day

[liv]

Re: after Induction how many grms os sugar can i eat

You need to check out the The New Diet Revolution. It is the last book Atkins wrote before his passing and it is the one we go by here.
Atkins and sugar are not compatible. We really do our best to totally emilminate sugar on all stages of the diet.

Edited to add that by sugar here I mean added sugar. There are some things like fruit and vegetables that have natural sugars in them. That would be OK to eat as long as you count the carbs (if the item is legal on the rung you're at)

[Sherri]

Re: after Induction how many grms os sugar can i eat

Hello Collice,
I agree with Liv. Please buy DANDR 2002 (Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution), and read it. It is the one we go by on this site and the last book Dr. Atkins wrote before he died.
Atkins is 0 "added sugar" tollerance. Don't expect to be adding that back in too soon unless you go off of Atkins.
If I had to choose a place in the Atkins Journey where one would choose to re-introduce "added sugar" would be at maintenace, better yet, NEVER!
Also, I would like to suggest you read all the Stickie in the 14 Day Induction thread. Lots of great information there.
Here's a Sticky to start you out with-

Before you begin:

1. Read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 2002 edition.
At the very least, read chapters 10 through 14. These chapters tell you how to do the diet, what to expect, and why the first 14 days are so important.

ADBB uses DANDR 2002 as its reference. Granted there are other publications by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. but we like to do the diet as it was written by Dr. Robert C. Atkins because in our collective experience Dr. Atkins' diet is more effective than Atkins Nutritionals, Inc's version.

2. See your physician.
Dr. Atkins recommended this himself. See your physician for a complete physical exam, including blood tests before beginning this or any other diet and exercise program.

Also take the Blood Sugar Symptom Test found in the book.

3. Make a commitment.
Commit yourself to giving the 14 day Induction a fair shot. If you can't commit yourself to 14 days of following rules and eating the foods listed in the acceptable foods list, this diet might not be for you.

4. Prepare your kitchen
If it's not on the list, remove it from your home. If you live with people who aren't on a low carb diet, then put your food(s) in areas separate from theirs. Also make sure you have low carb snacks available to you at all times, in case you get hungry.

5. Recruit your family and friends.
You are about to embark on a completely new lifestyle. Getting the support of your family and friends will help you through this. Be frank with them and tell them your intentions and that this is very important to you. If they have any doubts about this diet, ask them to read the book because knowledge is power.

6. Keep the Induction Rules and Foods List handy.
Make two copies of these documents: keep one on your refrigerator at home and keep the other one on your person at all times. This will save you a lot of guesswork and worry when eating out or grocery shopping.

The Rules of Induction can be found here:
What are the Rules of Induction?

The Induction Acceptable Foods List can be found here:
What foods can be eaten on Induction?

7. Read the entire label, including the ingredients.
Some foods have little carbs, but contain things like hydrogenated oils (trans fats) and sugar, which makes them unacceptable for Induction.

8. Keep a food diary
It is of utmost importance to keep track of your daily carbohydrate intake to make sure you are not exceeding 20 net carbohydrates daily.

Some people keep a notebook journal. Others like to track their progress online.

Here are some resources:
An Atkins spreadsheet:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=4570

http://www.fitday.com ---This is a free online service (registration required) that allows you to input your foods, track your exercise, etc.

Carbohydrate Counters:
http://www.atkins.com ---The Atkins site has a downloadable Carb Counter.
http://www.calorieking.com ---This site has nutritional information for most foods and beverages.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/ ---This is the United States Department of Agriculture Nutrition Database.

9. Exercise
According to Dr. Atkins "exercise is non-negotiable"! So get moving. Begin according to your level of fitness. Visit the Exercise Forum.

10. Vitamin Supplements
These are also recommended by Dr. Atkins because many of us have poor nutrition and we need extra nutrients. Visit the Vita-Nutrient Forum.

11. Weigh AND Measure Yourself on Day 1

Make sure you weigh and measure yourself before you begin this diet. Contrary to what we are lead to believe, the scale isn't the best tool for measuring weight loss (fat loss). It doesn't tell you how much muscle you gained. It doesn't tell you how much water weight you gained or lost. It doesn't tell you that you will fit into that pair of jeans.

Tips for weighing:
a. Weigh yourself at the same time of day under the same conditions. You can weigh "more" after a meal or after you drink water or you can weigh "less" after you exercise or have a bowel movement. So pick a time and stick to it. Likewise, clothing can also add on "pounds". So if you choose to weigh yourself wearing clothes, make sure you are wearing the same clothing or nearly the same clothing.

b. Use the same scale. Scales differ slightly. So the scale in your doctor's office or at the gym might have you weighing more or less than the scale in your bathroom.

Tips for measuring:
a. You can measure whatever body areas you want: chest, waist, hips, thighs, upper arm, wrists and ankles. To make the measuring easier, you body landmarks like your belly button or a mole or scar, to guide your tape measure placement. For chest measurement, women can either measure under their armpits and/or under their breasts.

b. Don't "pull" on the measuring tape because that will give you a false reading (and stretch the tape). The tape should be snug, but not tight.

c. Don't suck in to make yourself smaller. Again, that will give you a false measurement.

Measuring tapes can be purchased at craft stores (the sewing section) for under $5.00. If you can't find one, you can use a piece of string. Just mark that string with a marker pen to indicate your "start" points". Or if you have an old belt, you can use that too.

Another good "measuring tool" is your clothing. Non-stretchy clothing like a dress shirt, jeans, or dress is the best thing to use. Stretchy fabric (like t-shirts or anything with spandex) will conform to your body as you shrink so you might not see the results. Try on this article of clothing periodically to see how you are losing inches.

Good luck to you on your 14 day Induction journey.

[Elizellen]

Re: after Induction how many grms os sugar can i eat

i do have the book atkins essentials , but im planning to losse more than 100 puonds ,,so i will stay in induction , i read in this but the after the 2 wweeks of induction, you must add some sugar ,even thought if you stay in induction for 6 months , you can eat PEsto that have suggar , so i was wonder what other things can you eat , and how many grms os sugar per day

I have a feeling you have misinterpreted something in the book, Colicce
In what section of the book 'Atkins Essentials' did you find that information? I think I have a copy of that book at home and could look it up for you when I get home tonight, or if not me I am sure someone else here will be able to look into it.

[colicce]

Re: after Induction how many grams of sugar can i eat

its on the master list ,,, it says you can eat pesto ,, and all the pesto that i know have no less than 2grm of sugar ,,,another thing is about the cream cheese have 2grms of suggar per tablespoon , i know you can have no more than 4 onzs m so im wonder also if cream cheese is also induction freindly

[liv]

Re: after Induction how many grams of sugar can i eat

I don't know about the pesto but with the cream cheese the story is that all cheese will have natural sugars in it (lactose is a sugar). But you are allowed to have this natural sugar. It is the added sugar we avoid. Look at the list of ingredients. If the list of ingredients shows sugars then we avoid it.

[Scribbler]

Re: after Induction how many grams of sugar can i eat

Hello.. Yes, you should avoid eating sugar (that is refined white sugar).. All fruit has all the sugar we normally need. In any way, we are able to live without it.. It is more a matter of taste, and there are lots of replacements, if the taste is what you miss, but not for the induction phase, with the exception of sucralose.
Yes, carbohydrates are sugars, but.. it would be a disaster to get 20 grams of sugar, would it not?
what is your goal weight? Did you have a drop this one week? I too have more than 100 pounds to lose (150 to be exact), so we are on the same wagonAre you experiencing cravings for sugar or is it just something on the back of your mind?
Do not fret about sugar, just leave it behind..

[Elizellen]

Re: after Induction how many grams of sugar can i eat

I assume they are meaning you could eat pesto made without sugar in the ingredients.

Most recipes for pesto I found on a google search do not include sugar but contain basil leaves, pine nuts (or walnuts) garlic, salt, parmesan cheese and olive oil, so they would have some natural sugar carbs from several of the ingredients.