Starting TODAY

**imagood1** · June 17, 2009, 07:42 AM

Re: Starting TODAY

welcome back to Atkins......you know how the plan works so that's the biggest part of starting. The easiest way to not overeat is by weighing your food. Cut cheese into 1 ounce portions and wrap them in cling wrap or put them in a baggie -- if it's not a block of cheese there's no reason to eat more. Same with your veggies....measure them before you go to the table. When I first started I filled my plate before I went to the talbe then put any extra veggies away in the fridge before we ate so they aren't sitting on the cupboard when we finished...that way I wouldn't reach in and get more cauliflower, broccoli, green beans....whatever I had eaten during my meal.

Plan your meals the night before so you know you have the food you're going to eat and if you don't you can stop at the store to get it. Make sure you get enough fat with your meals and snacks to begin with to curb hunger and cravings. I put everything into FitDay to see what my meals will look like and the fat/protein/carb ratios.

Here are a few links with good info to refresh your memory...Good luck!!

We follow the 2002 edition of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) - reading the book will give you all the information you need plus will explain the science and reasoning behind each step of the plan. If you can't find a copy locally www.half.com and www.Amazon.com have them pretty inexpensively – mine was under $5.00 with shipping.

Exercise is not an option – it is mandatory ….. don’t say you can’t - start today! Most of us aren’t active before Atkins – but once you get going you’ll find it’s so easy to carve out some time each day to walk, run, swim find something you like and just do it!

Atkins bars and shakes are NOT acceptable during induction – they are made with non-induction ingredients and cause stalling in many people – you can use them further up the Rungs but not to begin with. Also remember - if it’s not on the acceptable food list – it doesn’t go in your mouth!

Here is a thread that will give you loads of information to be able to follow the plan correctly. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-approach.html (BEFORE you begin the Atkins Nutritional Approach...)

Here is a little more information you'll need:
Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html
http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/RecipesPage.html

www.fitday.com get a free membership and track your daily food intake. Track NET CARBS daily … and also use the journal, for your daily moods, etc….it’s a great tool to help you.

Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

Crystal Lite, sugar free drinks of any kind are not acceptable – PURE water is the only thing that count toward your daily water intake.

After your 64 ounces 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 (causes weight stall in many people)
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

Drink

**lilblackdress** · June 17, 2009, 08:07 AM

Re: Starting TODAY

Thank you so much for all the info - and what a great idea about putting the cheese and veggies into portions. I do have a fitday account so I just have to use it. I love Linda Sue's recipes and also Sugar Free Shiela so these other sites will be fun to look at. Will have to do that when I get home from work.. for some reason they want me to do my work when I am here..lol

You have done wonderful Carole and again thanks I look forward to looking into these sites tonight.

**chinadoll** · June 17, 2009, 09:04 AM

Re: Starting TODAY

Welcome Carla. Regarding the alcohol question-- I used to order a sparkling water with a twist of lime or lemon. Looks like a gin and tonic and I can sip it since I am so so on sparkling water. No one knows the difference so no questions about why you are off alcohol.

**imagood1** · June 17, 2009, 02:40 PM

Re: Starting TODAY

You can also volunteer as the designated driver -- I love Jill's idea -- I bartended a long time and can tell you there are a lot of people who go into bars and don't drink a drop of alcohol. Ask for Sparkling Water in a martini glass with olives ---- or Sparkling Water with a twist in a rocks glass like Jill said. You will appreciate how you feel the next morning this way!!

**lilblackdress** · June 18, 2009, 07:22 AM

Re: Starting TODAY

Thanks for the ideas - I am going to try that! I know I will appreciate how I feel in the morning compared to those who indulge so much. I have also found with myself if I have alcohol I can't sleep so sleep does sound better also.

I was not perfect yesterday in my plan but better than the day before and today will be better than yesterday.

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