Newbie

[MRC2CWO3]

Just checking in here. I am new to the Atkins approach, though I have seen others do well with it.

As with most people on here, or at least starting on here, weight is an issue with me. I am sick and tired of being overweight.... Of having a fat wardrobe and a skinny wardrobe, getting scrutinized every 6 months for my military physical readiness exam and body fat composition test, having my little son tell me I look like I have a baby in my tummy; all of this has driven me to the point that I am now.

I am a carb-addict. I love all things bread, breaded, chips, crackers... Giving these comfort foods up will be tough, but not exceptionally. I have good resolve when I set my mind to it! I just need to stick in there for the long haul.

I have been on induction for 6 days now. I have read portions of the Atkins book, and gone so far a getting Ketostix. After six days, my ketosis test shows only trace, so maybe I am doing something wrong... Last week, I did have coffee every day; although just black. Additionally, I probably ate too much cheese (like between 4 and 5 of those mozarella sticks/day). I will cut back on the cheese and eliminate the coffee to see what happens with the ketostix.

Oh yeah, I have hardly eaten any vegetables..... Certainly none that were not on the induction list and definitely not over the limit... Is this a problem for induction?

Cheers-
R

[liv]

Re: Newbie

Hi R
Welcome to ADBB. So glad to have you here and congratulations on starting your new life style.
Sounds like you are off to a good start.
Vegetables are the goods that is going to replace a lot of your old carb eating so yes they are important in that sense. And it is good to try to find out what you can do with them and how incredible versatile and tasty they really are.
Check Linda's Low Carb for some good recipes to try out.

Vegetables also give you good nutrients. The body like nutrients.
So keep working on them.
And good luck on the rest of your induction

[imagood1]

Re: Newbie

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

Re-read the book (2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution) often and always refer to it when you have questions. If you're online, at the top of the induction page you’ll find a condensed version of the book - (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html

Make sure you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), exercise starting today and taking a multi-vitamin without iron (you should get enough iron with the foods you are eating on Atkins).

Make a copy of this list (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)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. Learn to read the label on all foods you buy - 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”). Make sure you aren't overeating any 1 food (you know you're over-eating cheese - it's 3-4oz daily.)

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)(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)(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!