started today and a bit confused

[amyliz]

hey
this is my first day i have the book but am still a bit confused

as well as counting carbs am i meant to be watching calories/fat?

also some sauces like mayonnaise contain sugar the one i have is light (been using my mums) and contains 1.4g of carbs, 0.7g of which is sugar

is this good or bad?

so far for breakfast i have has 2 bacon rashers with scrambled egg with butter and cream cheese

and for a snack i had 2 sticks of celery with mayo and dijon mustard

and tea were having a barbecue so ill have loads of meat and stuff then and then snack on some of it cold later on

also is there a time you shouldnt eat past? because im a student i have a rubbish sleeping pattern and usually get up at 12 and sleep at 3am!

thanks alot

[Georgiana]

Re: started today and a bit confused

Welcome to ADBB!

as well as counting carbs am i meant to be watching calories/fat?

Calories, not necessarily. You should eat when you are hungry or when 6 hours have passed since your last meal, and you should stop when you're satisfied (not full/stuffed!).

Fat, not necessarily either. The percentages you should aim for during Induction are approximately 65% fat, 5% carbs and 30% protein, where these are calculated from your total caloric intake.

also some sauces like mayonnaise contain sugar the one i have is light (been using my mums) and contains 1.4g of carbs, 0.7g of which is sugar

That's not good. You should use the full-fat, sugar-free kind. Some people tolerate full-fat mayo even if it has some small amount of added sugar in it (not 1.4 carbs per tablespoon though!), but I would rather make my own.

and tea were having a barbecue so ill have loads of meat and stuff then and then snack on some of it cold later on

Go easy with the loading. Remember that too much protein will be used as sugar, so you don't want to overeat it. Aim for the percentages I wrote above; if you keep your protein at 30% and don't stuff yourself, then you should be fine.

also is there a time you shouldnt eat past? because im a student i have a rubbish sleeping pattern and usually get up at 12 and sleep at 3am!

Nope. During my finals I sometimes ate at 3am and went to bed at 5. Not smart as lack of sleep can interfere with weight loss, but there's no rule that says you shouldn't eat after ____.

[imagood1]

Re: started today and a bit confused

other than celery I don't see any vegetables -- you are suppose to be eating veggies everyday. Also, how much plain water are you drinking? 64 ounces of plain water is minimum daily - nothing added except ice.

What type of exercise are you doing? Exercise is mandatory. Georgiana is right about full fat mayo and butters - the "light" brands add extra things you don't need or want. Are you using FitDay or some other program to track your daily amounts? You can get a free version of FitDay and after you figure it out it's a very useful tool.

Read the stickies in the 14 day induction area so help get you started -- you need more than meat on this plan! Here are some links that will also help you.

Rules of Induction:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6782
Induction Acceptable Foods List:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html
http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/RecipesPage.html

Exercise is not an option – it is mandatory ….. don’t say you can’t find a way and start today!

Atkins bars and shakes are NOT acceptable during induction – they are made with non-induction ingredients and cause stalling in many people. Just remember - if it’s not on the acceptable food list – it doesn’t go in your mouth!

This is from the "Read before you start" thread in the 14 day Induction area:
Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

After your 64 ounces daily you can have the following:
Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label)
Club soda
Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three Tablespoons a day; note carb content)
Decaffeinated coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda); be sure to count the carbs (may cause a stall in weight loss)
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame)
Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added)
Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three Tablespoons

*Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine.
Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases.

[chinadoll]

Re: started today and a bit confused

Well, Georgiana and Carole beat me to the advice so I will just say Welcome and feel free to keep asking questions. Its the only way you will learn what you need to succeed.

[amyliz]

Re: started today and a bit confused

hey
thanks for all your help

ive drank about 3 litres of water already today

and had some chicken and lamb for tea but also had loads of salad. my grandma only did salad, rice and pasta to go with the barbecue so i could only have salad there but from tomorrow ill be eating at home so ill have more choice

i have had a lot of protein today but i understand the idea more now so ill try and work on the ratios tomorrow

again thanks for your help!

[chinadoll]

Re: started today and a bit confused

you are welcome