2nd timer - failing !!

[seagrass]

Hi - this is my second time. I lost 2 stone about five years ago. But this time can't seem to get going. Have been on induction for more than four weeks now. Initially lost a couple of pounds and turned the stix pink, but now not losing anything and ketosis not registering in spite of sticking to the induction rules. Not doing anything different to last time, so would welcome any advice.

[chinadoll]

Re: 2nd timer - failing !!

Try posting a menu and let us take a look. Be sure to include quantities as well.

[seagrass]

Re: 2nd timer - failing !!

a typical day would be - Breakfast - 2/3 eggs, some chesse, ham or bacon. or an Atkins breakfast bar. Lunch - few macadamia nuts and piece of cheese. Dinner - meat (usually chicken) with small amount of salad or veg. Snacks - protein drink (sometimes with cream added) 1/2 an atkins snack bar, a few nuts. A couple of times a week 1/2 a cup of berries with cream. To drink - 1 coffee in morning, rest of time peppermint tea, water or very weak sugar free squash. The odd de-caf coffee or lemon tea.

[liv]

Re: 2nd timer - failing !!

You are not doing Atkins induction. Way too many items in there that are not induction friendly. And some foods that we call frankenfoods (processed replacement foods) that often give people trouble.
Check the book for the rules of induction and follow them to a T.

Here are some threads in our FAQ that will help you.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What are the Rules of Induction?)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...lent-tips.html (A "MUST READ" for Newbies... 40 excellent tips!)

[imagood1]

Re: 2nd timer - failing !!

Like Liv said you aren't doing induction the way it was written - the bars aren't allowed on induction -- neither are any type of nut (that is rung 3) -- or berries. I don't know where you got your information but you really need to read the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR), it’s the book we follow on this bulletin board.

Make sure you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), exercise starting today and taking a multi-vitamin.

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!