3rd try at atkins! Need some info

[xecutech]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

Actually, I hate tomatos, especially raw! I can eat them cooked in sauces and juices, but the texture of tomatos gag me for some reason. You would think that living in the south, that I would love them. I will go through the vegetable isle today and pick up some new stuff to try out.

You don't think the 2-3 v8's I drank will mess up my induction do you?

[ValidRouge]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

Nah, just keep going. This is just an 'adjustment'. Kind of like learning to drive, you veer off too far to the right or left...you just correct and get back between the lines and keep going forward.

[xecutech]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

Thank you Joy. Your before and after pics are very motivating.

[julirama723]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

Check out Linda's Low Carb site:

http://genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html

She has LOTS and LOTS of great recipes. Recipes with an asterisk (*) are suitable for induction.

[ValidRouge]

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You're welcome!

Yeah, Julie...that sight is fantastic! Thanks for posting it.

[xecutech]

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Thanks Julie, going to check it out asap.

[Scooterjam]

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Tom,

Try a cup of mushrooms, sauteed in a tablespoon of butter, and sprinkle a touch (carbs in spices) italian seasoning.

The best!

[xecutech]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

Well, it's almost 8pm and I feel ok tonight. I keep waiting for the sick feeling and my head feels a little funny, but I think I am going to be ok.

I am getting a little bored with the water. Any drink suggestions?

[ValidRouge]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

64 ounces minimum of pure water. No substitutes, sorry. Actually, it's recommended that you divide your weight in half and that is how much water you should be drinking. Only after that can you have some other splenda or saccharine or Acesulfate potassium sweetened beverage.

[xecutech]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

Is this just through induction?

[ValidRouge]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

No, throughout the entire diet.

I drink at MINIMUM 125 ounces of water per day.

Here's some information on the importance of water
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6778

[xecutech]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

I thought someone on here said that some diet drinks were ok if sweetened with splenda?
This doesn't sound too good for me, as I am craving soft drinks really badly. I can deal with no caffeine, but I have been sluggish the past 3 days.

Today is the best I have felt, but I do feel a little sick or a mild headache from time to time.

[ValidRouge]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

That's what is called induction flu. Basically, it's withdrawal symptoms. Stick through them and they'll go away in a couple days. The things you crave are your "addictions" if you can outlast them the cravings will go away and those things won't have control over you anymore.

The diet drinks ARE okay if sweetened with Splenda but ONLY IN ADDITION to your water requirements, not in place of. So, if you want to have a diet beverage with say, dinner and you still get in your daily water, then go for it.

[boonie stomper]

Re: 3rd try at atkins! Need some info

.....and remember each one is a serving of sweetener, which you are allowed no more than 3 per day of, in any food or drink.

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