Laura1

[Laura1]

I'm new to the site. I was on the Induction Phase for 20 days - today. I lost 2lbs. I weight 157. I'm wondering why I haven't lost more. I've heard stories where people are losing 10lbs, plus - in the Induction. I followed the book. I'm wondering if I should move to the next rung, whatever that is. Does anybody have a list of all nine rungs, so I can follow? Pleaseeeee.

[Georgiana]

Re: Laura1

Welcome, Laura!

I followed the book.

What book? It certainly wasn't the 2002 edition of Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution.

I lost 2lbs. I weight 157.

How much weight do you have to lose?

If you post a typical menu, with quantities and net carbs for all foods, we'll take a look.

[Georgiana]

Re: Laura1

I moved your post into a separate thread.

[Laura1]

Re: Laura1

I have to 2002 book edition. I've been on the 20 grams a day Induction. I'm 5'4, 157. I should be at 135 -140.

Any suggestions? Should I UP the carbs in the next Phase? Today is day 20!

[Georgiana]

Re: Laura1

Does anybody have a list of all nine rungs, so I can follow?

I have to 2002 book edition.

If you have the book, why do you need anyone to give you a list of the nine rungs?

It's in your book. Chapter 14.

Should I UP the carbs in the next Phase?

Yes, you increase your net carbs with 5 net carbs from Induction vegetables.

And you don't add a new food more than three times a week.

Have you read Chapter 14?

[Laura1]

Re: Laura1

Typical daily menu:

2 hard boil eggs w/2 slices of bacon (might have 2 oz of cheese instead of bacon, every other day) - one decaf coffee w/one splenda
2 cups of salad veggies w/vinigar and oil
1 cup of brocoli or spinich or brussell sprouts w/steak or chicken or porkchop - one cup of decaf coffee w/one splenda
1 cup of decaf tea w/one splenda before I go to bed
All day WATER... 5 or 6 (16oz) bottles

I counted the carbs, it's like 19 - 20.

[Georgiana]

Re: Laura1

2 cups of salad veggies

What kind of salad veggies?

If that's a typical menu, you are undereating... unless the amount of meat you eat for dinner is huge. How many calories have you been consuming, on average?

I counted the carbs, it's like 19 - 20.

Net carbs?

[Laura1]

Re: Laura1

I will check out Chapter 14 again, I must have missed something. I just started this diet. Thanks for your help.

[Laura1]

Re: Laura1

Salad veggies:
cucumbers
tomatoes
avacado
lettuce

[Laura1]

Re: Laura1

As for meat:
I eat a steak (which is not normal for me)
I eat a half of cornish hen
1 eat a large porkchop

I've never eaten like this before. I think it too much food.

[Georgiana]

Re: Laura1

Salad veggies:
cucumbers
tomatoes
avacado
lettuce

Avocado and tomatoes are not salad vegetables in DANDR 2002.

Avocado is a Special Category food and does not count as a vegetable at all.

[Georgiana]

Re: Laura1

which is not normal for me

You don't have to eat steak if you don't want to.

I think it too much food.

How many calories, on average?

[mission to lose]

Re: Laura1

Hi Laura,

Have you looked at using www.fitday.com to help you track?




This is listed in your book, Chapter 11-the Chapter About Induction... Also the stickie-

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

There is a list of "SALAD VEGGIES" and "OTHER VEGGIES"

Salad Vegetables
You can have two to three cups per day of:

alfalfa sprouts
daikon
mushrooms
arugula
endive
parsley
bok choy
escarole
peppers
celery
fennel
radicchio
chicory
jicama
radishes
chives
lettuce
romaine lettuce
cucumber
mache
sorrel
These salad vegetables are high in phytonutrients and provide a good source of fiber.

Other Vegetables
You can have one cup per day of these veggies if salad does not exceed two cups. The following vegetables are slightly higher in carbohydrate content than the salad vegetables:

artichoke
celery root
pumpkin
artichoke hearts
rhubarb
asparagus
chard
sauerkraut
bamboo shoots
collard greens
scallions
dandelion
snow peas
bean sprouts
dandelion greens
spaghetti squash
beet greens
eggplant
spinach
broccoli
hearts of palm
string or wax beans
broccoli rabe
kale
summer squash
brussels
kohlrabi
tomato
bean sprouts
leeks
turnips
cabbage
okra
water chestnuts
cauliflower
onion
zucchini
If a vegetable, such as spinach or tomato, cooks down significantly, it must be measured raw so as not to underestimate its carb count.

[Laura1]

Re: Laura1

Thank you - I've seen all those other veggie (don't really care for them) does it really matter if I use avacado and tomatoes in my daily salad if I am still within the 20grams a day?

[Laura1]

Re: Laura1

How many calories, on average?
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Georgiana- I don't know, I thought this was a low carb diet, been counting those. I don't have a calorie counter book. By looking at my daily menu, what would you think it is?