need a friend - induction - UK

[laura1986]

Could really do with a friend from UK to get me started and help with some menus for induction stage???

[pantera negra]

Re: need a friend - induction - UK

You know...if you write in here more people can give you advice...people with great knowledge and willing to support us...give it a tryxx

[imagood1]

Re: need a friend - induction - UK

I'm not from the UK but I can help you out with recipes. Here are links I send to newbies to help them get started. Good luck!

The Rules of Induction can be found here:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6782 (What are the Rules of Induction?)
The Induction Acceptable Foods List can be found here:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781 (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Daily Menus
Sugar Free Sheila's Atkins Low Carb Induction Friendly Recipes!
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...pes-added.html

This is from the "Read before you start" thread in the Induction area

Be sure to drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

Additionally (after your 64 ounces daily), you can have the following:

Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label)
Club soda
Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three tablespoons a day; note carb content)
Decaffeinated coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda); be sure to count the carbs (may cause a stall in weight loss)
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame)
Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added)
Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three tablespoons

*Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine. Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases.

[sham]

Re: need a friend - induction - UK

Hey i live in the u.k i can try 2 help u where i can if you need me.

[charlotte birmingham]

Re: need a friend - induction - UK

hiya can someone please help me through the first 14 days induction please

[Skeptika23]

Re: need a friend - induction - UK

hiya can someone please help me through the first 14 days induction please

Sure! What are you struggling with?

I'm in week 1 of Induction (I've done this before) and I'll be happy to help however I can!

[mommyseemommydo]

Re: need a friend - induction - UK

i'm an american living in London-- but would love an atkins buddy. everyone i know is super skinny and has never (really) been on a diet.

[mommyseemommydo]

Re: need a friend - induction - UK

Oh and I'm freaking out about a few things.

if you stop for a day, can you restart induction? or do I need to just keep going?

I'm getting a little confused with navigating the induction recipe area...argh.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: need a friend - induction - UK

> if you stop for a day,>>

Why would you do that?

>>do I need to just keep going?>>

Yes.

As has been noted here, you can't do "day 1" again!

[mommyseemommydo]

Re: need a friend - induction - UK

As has been noted here, you can't do "day 1" again!

What does that mean? Does this mean I can't go back into induction?

[atkinsgal08]

Re: need a friend - induction - UK

What does that mean? Does this mean I can't go back into induction?

Of course you can go back into Induction. It can't ever be "day 1" of Induction though ... that's already happened.

And if you are doing Atkins for life, you're not going "back" to Induction ... you're moving forward ... all the time.

And "stopping for a day" ... well, that's not really how Atkins "works".

Don't abuse Induction ... don't abuse Atkins.