Hi, I'm new!

[mozartrules]

hey all,

i'm new to this site, and have been on atkins 8 days now. It's amazing how much weight is going off, 8 lbs already! Am so lucky to have finally made the choice to do this.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Hi, I'm new!

Welcome to ADBB!

[blueberrylady]

Re: Hi, I'm new!

Welcome aboard, Mozartrules!

Good for you for taking control of your eating and congrats on your loss so far!

[foxfire1977]

Re: Hi, I'm new!

Hello, Congrats on your loss. Keep it up!!

[mozartrules]

Re: Hi, I'm new!

Hey thank you guys!! i'm excited, but a bit overwhelmed trying to stay under 20 carbs on the induction!! but, hey, it's the only way!!

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Hi, I'm new!

>>ut a bit overwhelmed trying to stay under 20 carbs on the induction>>

You can be at 20 net, too!

What's overwhelming?

Maybe we can help.

[imagood1]

Re: Hi, I'm new!

After your 2 week induction you can start adding foods back (in a specific order) and will be eating more than the 20 net carbs that induction calls for. You are counting net carbs correct - that's carb minus fiber equals net carbs.

Eat a variety of foods listed on the acceptable food list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html. Make sure you eat a variety of foods and vegetables and count all “net carbs”. Plan your meals for a few days so you have everything in your home and you won’t be tempted to eat something not allowed. Check Linda's recipe site it will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html.

Keep up the good work.