Hello...Just trying to figure this all out :)

[Duckey66]

Hello everyone thought I would introduce myself. My Name is Michelle, I work as a Phelbotomist. I'm on my feet for 10 -12 hours a day so felt that I really needed to get some weight off. My partner and I started the Atkins diet two weeks ago today and I have lost a total of about 8 pounds give or take what scales I'm using.

We are a bit confused tho about it all still she did the diet years ago and all she ate was meat, cheese and SF Jell-O...lol. I've been reading where you shouldn't eat anything (ex. Atkin bars and shakes) during induction which we had been doing. Is 8 pounds the right amount to lose during induction (she lost about 10 - 12) Should we stay on induction for a couple more weeks not eating the bars and shakes or move on? Just curious thanks and glad to get loads of helpful advice in the future!

Michelle

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Hello...Just trying to figure this all out

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>> We are a bit confused tho about it all still she did the diet years ago and all she ate was meat, cheese and SF Jell-O...lol.>>

That was never how Atkins was done. At least if one followed the book.

>>Is 8 pounds the right amount to lose during induction (she lost about 10 - 12)>>

There is no "right amount" ... there is only what you lose.

Are you reading the book, Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002)?

[blueberrylady]

Re: Hello...Just trying to figure this all out

Welcome to the board, Michelle!

Be sure to check out the Atkins Phases here to get the answers to your questions. You are on the right track but you need to stay away from the sf jello, shakes and bars for now. It's best to make a complete break with sweet things.

Congrats on your loss so far. You're doing fine.

[liv]

Re: Hello...Just trying to figure this all out

I think if you are eating your veggies and not just junk and drinking water and losing you are doing good.
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