New from California

[beachlady]

Hi everyone,

I am new today.
I am female, 45, 5' 7" and weigh 188. I live in Southern California.
I started induction today and about to go grocery shopping to get all the things I will need.

[liv]

Re: New from California

What you need will be basic whole foods - staying away from fruits and starches for the time being. Printing out the allowed list is very helpful. And also learning to really read labels.
Hope things works well for you.

[IrishIrish]

Re: New from California

I also agree that printing out the Acceptable Food List and the Rules of Induction is key to success. I carried them in my car, my briefcase, my purse, kept one in my office, at home, on the refrigerator! I was a slow learner and needed the reminders!

Welcome.

[imagood1]

Re: New from California

Hi and welcome to ADBB.

We follow the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) it would be a helpful for you to have a copy of the book to refer to. At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condensed version of the book - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/60133-if-you-new-read.html

Liv and Irish are right....make a copy of this list: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html and take it with you when you go to the store

If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list don’t eat it. Make sure you don’t just look at the “carb” number look at the ingredients list of everything and check the ingredients against your list. Just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. Also check for hidden sugars (learn the names used in place of the word “sugar”). We count "net carbs" (carb minus fiber = net carbs) – you can keep track of your daily food on FitDay or another program.

The recipe sites are helpful for meal planning – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck to you!

[chinadoll]

Re: New from California

Hello! You already have some great advice here so I will just say "welcome"!