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    My quick intro

    Hi everyone, my friend and I are both starting Atkins for the first time. My name is Ashley, and I am 24, and Tina is 22. We are both looking to lose about 42lbs (3stones) each...

    If anyone has any words of wisdom / helpful hints to get us started successfully - please feel free to let us know!

    Also - we have come across a chocolate bar (in England) "Sainsburys Sugar-Free chocolate". Nutritionally it contains:

    Per 100g

    Calories: 502kcal
    Carbs: 36grams
    Of which sugars: 2grams
    Polylos: 29.6grams
    Of which starch: 4.5grams
    Protein: 9.1grams
    Fat: 41grams
    Of which saturates: 26.9grams
    Mono-unsaturates: 14grams
    Polyunsaturates: 1gram
    Fibre: 10grams
    Salt: 0.11grams
    Of which sodium:0.50grams


    Is this okay to eat on induction??

    Anyways, that's all for now. We'd love any other advice..

    Smiles, love and support
    Tags: intro, quick
  • #2
    Re: My quick intro

    Carbs: 36grams, nope. No good. And before everybody gets all over your case, and they will, I suggest reading the book on what food are okay on induction. Or: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...tion-faqs.html It's Gerogiana's link.
    sigpic Me, at 195 lb. September 24, 2009. It's 5:30 a.m. and can't wait to hit the coffee.

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    • #3
      Re: My quick intro

      Welcome to !

      Read DANDR 2002 and follow all the Rules of Induction. If something is not on the acceptable foods list (see link below), don't eat it. Drink your water (min. 64 oz daily), exercise, take a multivitamin and, before you begin, take body measurements.

      No chocolate, sugar free or not, in Induction. Plus it has a bunch of sugar alcohols (polyols) in it, which some of us metabolize as real sugar and should therefore be counted as net carbs. Try to use the Induction phase to kill your sweet tooth.

      This is the link to the acceptable foods list: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html
      And these are the Rules of Induction: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html

      Ask questions when you have them and let us know how you're both doing.
      "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

      -- Theodore Roosevelt

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      • #4
        Re: My quick intro

        Cheez...Georgiana beat me to it!
        sigpic Me, at 195 lb. September 24, 2009. It's 5:30 a.m. and can't wait to hit the coffee.

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        • #5
          Re: My quick intro

          Originally posted by neutronnorman View Post
          Cheez...Georgiana beat me to it!
          Georgiana is very good, Norman!!

          When you are alone in your head, you are in a bad neighborhood.
          Start:494/current:170
          Began Atkins 1/4/2004

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          • #6
            Re: My quick intro

            Read the stickie section and make sure if what you are thinking of eating isn't on the acceptable food list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What foods can be eaten on Induction?) it doesn't go in your mouth -- no exceptions.

            Just because something says low carb or no carb doesn't mean it can be eaten on the Atkins plan......the food on that list is what you can eat. Learn ways to cook your meals so you don't eat the same thing over and over check the recipe sites for great meal ideas.



            Recipe Sites
            http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)

            Before you start:
            *take your measurements and get on the scale so you have accurate numbers to start with - don't weigh again until the end of your 2 week induction.
            *Eat a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also make sure you get your fats, carbs and protein in daily – www.fitday.com will help you keep track of this.
            *Drink 64 ounces of pure water -nothing added daily (Legal water is considered Filtered water, Mineral water, Spring water and Tap water).
            *Take your supplements and start an exercise routine today.

            The Atkins shakes and bars are not legal on induction – there are non-induction ingredients in them and they are not listed on the acceptable food list. If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list it doesn’t belong in your mouth – no exceptions!

            Good luck to both of you.
            Carole
            _____________________
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            DON'T FORGET.....DRINK YOUR WATER TODAY
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            PLEASE


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            • #7
              Re: My quick intro

              Hi, you've gotten some good advice already..so I'll just add that posting your menu in the 'review my menu' forum can be really helpful, the mods & experienced atkineers will look it over & make suggestions that can help you

              Best wishes for your journey.
              Julie__________________F/37/5'2"__________________Start April 15, 2009


              Milestones:ozers6p4
              240 - University grad weight - Met July 29, 2009
              213 - 50% of the way to goal - Met October 21, 2009
              Onederland - Met December 23rd, 2009
              180 - High School grad weight - Met May 5, 2010
              163 - No longer obese______
              136 - No longer overweight (yes, I know this is lower than my goal weight)



              Left-Apr/09 Right-Dec/09

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              • #8
                Re: My quick intro

                If you can do it, I suggest staying away from all sweet tasting things so you retrain your palate. The advice you have gotten above in this thread is all good sound advice so take it to heart. Welcome to ADBB.
                JILL

                HW 298
                HW (this time) 248
                GOAL ONE 228                 (take 2)
                GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                FINAL GOAL 165

                 It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                • #9
                  Re: My quick intro



                  Sorry about the chocolate :-( it will be ok though.. you will soon not even need it.
                  Goals

                  Start Weight: 257
                  Current:247
                  Mini Goal: 25 lbs
                  2nd Mini Goal: 25 lbs
                  3rd Mini Goal:25 lbs
                  Goal Weight: 158 lbs

                  Female from Nova Scotia Canada!!

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