30 days of induction 28 lbs lost so far

[socalkevin]

Started induction on jan 1, 2010..as of this morning 315 down from 343 on the 1st..very happy....seems to be the diet for me...but still crave carbs and sugar...i dont know how long i will be able to stay on the induction phase....I still have 65 lbs to lose....hope it goes as fast...anyone with similar situation?
I'm new here...if anyone has any questions about my diet so far just msg me....hope to read some good tips and hopefully motivate someone if they need it.. thx

[chinadoll]

Re: 30 days of induction 28 lbs lost so far

Kevin, you are not meant to stay on induction. Move to Ongoing Weight Loss- you will still lose, get more carbs, and start learning the lessons you will need to maintain your loss. And congrats on a great start!

[imagood1]

Re: 30 days of induction 28 lbs lost so far

Hi Kevin -

Have you read the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book so you understand the different phases of the plan? Are you eating a variety of foods or the same thing over and over? How much of your food has sweetners in it that you are still having sugar cravings?

Moving to the OWL Rungs sounds like what you need to do. Good luck.

[Kntrylady]

Re: 30 days of induction 28 lbs lost so far

Started induction on jan 1, 2010..as of this morning 315 down from 343 on the 1st..

28 pounds in 30 days... WOW!!! Congratulations
You have done a fantastic job so far. But I agree with Chinadoll, if you

but still crave carbs and sugar.

then something is off somewhere. Check your food logs and see what you are eating that could be triggering it. ie: too many sweetners, diet sodas, diet jello, or a food you may be sensitive to? (example: cream cheese with splenda gives me cravings over the edge, but cream cheese by itself or splenda by itself is ok)

Keep working it.

[socalkevin]

Re: 30 days of induction 28 lbs lost so far

thx guys..but i thought I was suppose to stay on the induction phase until i got my desired weight. i started at 343 and i want to get down to 250...this moring 315 still.
I stick to the diet exact..no sugars at all... I usually eat the same things like 2 bacon 2 eggs and 1oz chees for breakfast..then like 6 oz chicken breaast grilled and a few cups of salad greens and 1oz cheese for lunch and for dinner maybe a 6 oz can of tuna with a tablespoon of mayonaise and a cheese stick and maybe a 1/2 cup coliflower..been doin this pretty much with the exception of changing meats around from chicken to ground sirloin ...to pork chops....but basically the same exact things everday...I must say it works good and I guess ill continue as long as I lose weight.

[Desertthorn]

Re: 30 days of induction 28 lbs lost so far

You might be craving because you haven't varied your meals any. No induction is really just for the first two weeks. Read the Ongoinging Weight Loss section and he explains how to "climb" the ladder and still lose. It helps because it adds to the selection plus the added nutrients. You can still stick with induction for about 6 month, but then it's recommended you start the move up.
Lynne

[mamad8]

Re: 30 days of induction 28 lbs lost so far

wow 28 pounds in 30 days thats amazing! I am also eating pretty much the same things as you I started 03/12/10 amd already am down 10 pounds my goal is 40 pounds I plan on staying with the induction phase until then. I am not really craving anything sweet, well so far. are you working out?

[chinadoll]

Re: 30 days of induction 28 lbs lost so far

You should be trying more veggies and eating more than a half cup of them. That will help too and some folks lose faster when they add more veggies. Go to Owl to lose and learn how to keep it off long term.