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Post 1: shawnee (January 5th, 2004, 01:43 AM)

Yeah due to the cyclical nature of life many of the mod's decided to start the year off w/a clean two week induction to blow past the holiday season. We decided we could all keep each other motivated I announced around Thanksgiving I wanted to let my body get used to my new lower weight. If you've read my posts you know I actually suggest hanging out & getting used to the new you before heading out on another losing spree at predetermined intervals. But hey that's just me since I'm a former Diabetic my Blood Glucose levels are what I care about most & losing pounds is secondary to that. I also was going to concentrate on exercise & trying to find my carb equilibirium level or whatever the heck the latest acronym it is they call it now. I did just that, ate more carbs than I had been, even feasted on some low carb chocolates a few times, had a few bean based stews, etc-at one point I was up around 4lbs but came out at the end exactly where I started which is what I planned. So several of the other mods decided for various reasons to join me just to start the new year off right. We are all human; we celebrate during the celebratory season so now it's time to buckle down for a while. I don't know how the other mods will feel about me starting this thread but you know maybe we can post daily starting today & others can join in-sort of like an exercise challenge type thing or ??? who's got some other ideas how to structure it to keep a lot of people motivated & doing it. Another idea I have is maybe we can post some sample meal menu's we're doing for the newbies to see. I remember when I was 1st starting out on this WOL I was really confused about what/how to eat. I read the book carefully but Atkins leaves it kind of open when it comes to actual meal plans & you have to figure out what dishes work for you. Later on I appreciated his open ended approach which allows everybody to work out their own menu that works for them based on the list of approved induction foods, but at 1st I was frantically looking for specific menu plans/meal ideas & they just weren't there. So why don't all you new members join us? I know for a fact that we have had a very large number of new members join us over just the past few days. Also for all the mod's as we reinduct we can refamiliarize ourselves upfront & personally w/induction & help ourselves focus on the correct & relevant info for getting others going. & to the other Mods now I've brought us out of the closet so to speak, any ideas how to do this so that most people can benefit from it? So today, was my 1st day back on it. Breakfast was Turkey Pastrami scrambled together w/eggs NYC style Lunch was a mixed salad, some home-made chicken-veggie soup & a little smoked trout w/lemon squeezed over it & lots of good old water Oh yeah just had a snack of a few almonds & a couple of walnuts too. :D

Post 2: Bren (January 5th, 2004, 04:51 AM)

I am right here with ya Skank. Reinduction! lets go guys.......lets do a 2 week CLEAN induction and get it over with!!!! Starting today: I am going to do a CLEAN induction I am exercisisng 5 days a week. I am going to use Fitday for this whole 2 week period...to stay right on track. I am going to take my supplements. I will drink ALL my water PLUS more!!!!!!! I have this written here and on my goals sheet! Anyone else care to join us on this challange?????????????? I challange everyone to write it down!!!

Post 3: Betty (January 5th, 2004, 07:04 AM)

I am with you Skank and Bren. It has been awhile since I did this as you know so let's all stick together on this. However ummmmmmmmm Skank you had a snack of what did you say, almonds and walnuts. Now I ask you are those legal induction foods? ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Just asking? All the newbiew will be waiting to here on this one or busy checking their books to see. since it is only early morning here where I am, I had sausage, egg, and cheese, and a cup of decaf coffee with half & half creamer in it. Yep I have already used up an oz of my cheese allotment but that is okay I have if figured out and the only time I use the half and half is in the morning in that first cup of decaf. Now on to the water.

Post 4: BikerGoddess (January 5th, 2004, 08:24 AM)

I'm joining the Mod Re-Induction Challenge, but I'm not going to do a totally clean Induction because I'm so close to goal weight. I have real issues with body image and as tempting as it is to keep losing, I know that it's not healthy and it doesn't look good when you're too thin. With that in mind, I'll point out where I'm not following Induction or where newbies might see some problems. 4:30 am (My God, I'm crazy) 1 hr cardio/weight tape Breakfast: sugar-free vanilla latte, made with heavy cream and a mini-carb cinnamon apple muffin (3 net carbs). This is *not* a good breakfast: no protein, caffeine, low-carb replacement. Normally I'd have fried eggs or an omlette, but someone made me the muffins and they won't wait two weeks. Lunch: 'Pizza' and broccoli with cheese sauce. This one's a little heavy on the cheese. The 'pizza' is legal because the 'crust' is made with cheese and eggs. About 5 carbs. The cheese sauce is cheddar and heavy cream. When I'm actively trying to lose, I can't have this much cream or cheese. Planned dinner: Steak and veggies. Going out and I'm not sure what's available. Laura

Post 5: shawnee (January 5th, 2004, 08:49 AM)

I think the nuts are 'legal' if you just eat a couple (a small palmful is the books wording) That is why I make it almonds & walnuts as I can do just a couple Peanuts or Cashews I can't control & end up eating a bunch.

Post 6: Bren (January 5th, 2004, 08:52 AM)

nuts are introduced on the third rung of OWL!!!!!!

Post 7: Tommy (January 5th, 2004, 09:03 AM)

I think the nuts are 'legal' if you just eat a couple (a small palmful is the books wording) That is why I make it almonds & walnuts as I can do just a couple Peanuts or Cashews I can't control & end up eating a bunch. Sheesh am I gonna have to referee you guys, Nuts are NOT on the Acceptable Foods List�. LOL :laughing

Post 8: BikerGoddess (January 5th, 2004, 09:04 AM)

Skank, are you reading an old book? No nuts until OWL!! (or, in my case, no nuts until after braces!! :grimble ) Laura

Post 9: Janice (January 5th, 2004, 10:01 AM)

Oh nuts!!!! No, I mean --- NO NUTS!!! LOL Nuts is one reason why this re-induction period is going to be so hard for me. "Yall" all know that my favorite dish is a spoonful of extra crunchy peanut butter (with the jar being kept in the refrigerator) and I can lick it off of the spoon little by little-- real slow. BUT ------ not until OWL, skank!!! I think this IS the Induction Forum. We gotta go by the good ole' DANDR Revised 2002 edition. The same time we're doing this we are inspiring other newbies to follow along so we have to teach 'em the right way. This will be hard but I've sent my husband to the commissary with an induction foods list already this morning. I had an egg and two pieces of bacon for breakfast and a big bottle of water!!! YUM!!! I can't wait until lunch which will be homemade tuna salad with nothing but tuna, eggs and sugar free mayo. I plan supper to be a pork loin with a side salad and more water, of course. I'm concerned about eating hamburger and it was a BIG part of my menus earlier. Just don't know what to do. I think I need to find a butcher to grind my meat for me. Would that be safe enough? Also, I cook my meat very WELL done. I don't like any pink in it so maybe that will even be safer. This mad cow debate going on has given me lots to think about but ultimately it's a personal decision everyone is going to have to make. That's all folks! I'm in this with the rest of you. I will confess that I DO need this re-induction time. I'm only human too, skank!! Nobody is anybody else's judge here. I'm not worried because I know I can do it with the help of my friends at this wonderful site. I LOVE THE ADBB!!! Hey, where's Tom?? He's got to commit on this thread. TOM, where are you????

Post 10: chickprn (January 5th, 2004, 10:31 AM)

Hello- Is this a challenge group? I would love to partake. Just fill me in on what I need to do. :) Today is day 2 of induction for me. So far so good. I lost before on Atkins so I know it works. I am not sure what "MOD" means could someone please explain?? TIA

Post 11: Bren (January 5th, 2004, 10:58 AM)

Tia, Challange is open to all! We have all done induction before and decided to jump start the year...so by all means come and join us!! The more the merrier! We should call it.......... INDUCTION.....the second time around!!!!!

Post 12: julestar98 (January 5th, 2004, 11:46 AM)

This is my first post, so I hope I did it right. I started the beginning of November. I didn't do my measurements, journal, or anything else I was supposed to. I blew it big for the holidays and knew I had gained some back. What shocked me most is that I had lost ten pounds during induction, went off the routine for three weeks and gained seven back. As depressing as that is, I realized that any other diet would have put all the weight loss pounds back on and then some, in that period of time. I've tested the water and now I am convinced!!!! Consider me on board for this challenge. I just poured the last of my vanilla coke down the drain and got my big glass of water. It'll be tuna salad for lunch.

Post 13: BikerGoddess (January 5th, 2004, 12:18 PM)

. o O ( And to think I was actually missing 2big.... ) Ok, Ok, I'll start tomorrow on the challenge, then :grimble Laura

Post 14: Bren (January 5th, 2004, 12:19 PM)

:lol: :lol: ................ only 2 big!

Post 15: Bren (January 5th, 2004, 12:41 PM)

Laura has been grumblin the whole time!!!!!! lol lol lol lol lol..........

Post 16: Janice (January 5th, 2004, 12:48 PM)

Oh my goodness! I FORGOT she was back. After this, I won't forget again. Guess we should say that our challenge is to get back in ketosis (IF we were out for a tiny bit) and then keep the limit of carbs low so we can get our weight loss kicked into high gear again. Most of us had been rolling along losing weight very slowly and enjoying our new pre-maintenance existence. We just now decided that we should be striving harder to reach our goal that we set in the beginning. Only then should be relax and enjoy pre-maintenance. So --- our efforts are doubled and re-doubled to get our bodies moving again and our weightloss kick started. That's all that was intended by this challenge.

Post 17: Betty (January 5th, 2004, 01:37 PM)

Now wait a minute, I was the one who originally said the nuts weren't allowed. Well I indicated it by my tone. I wanted skank to fess up and I wanted the newbies to go hunt for the answer. As a teacher if you learn it for yourself you learn, if I tell you it goes in one ear and out the other. or whatever. lol 2Big you are absouletly right we should not do this for 2 weeks. I think I said that in mod. when this came up. lol Well what I actually said in a whining tone was "you mean I have to do a full 2 weeks of clean induction?'' and then I could hear all of you calling me a pansy and twisting my arm (ouchhhhhhhhh) so I caved under pressure. Anyway that is my story and I am sticking to it. LOL :out

Post 18: Desertthorn (January 5th, 2004, 06:57 PM)

Ok, now I am so confused. First Skank eating nuts, and legendkeeper eating muffins, and 2big telling us off.....(and I called Iap a party pooper for not joining us.. :boom ) What is the challenge...... I had a mushroom and cheese omelet for breakfast yesterday, a cobb salad made with chicken breast, bacon, bleu cheese, lettuce, cherry tomatoes with oil and vinegar dressing. I had a can of sardines and a cheese crisp for dinner.

Post 19: Bren (January 5th, 2004, 08:44 PM)

Day one down and I met all my goals!!!!!!!! And I feel GREAT!

Post 20: Tom (January 5th, 2004, 09:15 PM)

breakfast : omlette with turkey bacon mushrooms and cheese coffee lunch: chinese ... 1/2 container chicken with brocolli and and some green beans dinner: chinese food ... chicken with garlic sauce plenty of water. what is the total carb count here ... how much did I miss by? Tom

Post 21: Janice (January 5th, 2004, 09:17 PM)

I did good too. I can already feel that my body is telling me I'm doing the right thing. I want to do FitDay tomorrow and open up the journal like was suggested. I'll try to go back and put today's foods in also. I did not exercise today like I intended but will start tomorrow FOR SURE.

Post 22: shawnee (January 5th, 2004, 09:58 PM)

OK maybe I should rephrase & clarify the whole thing here. Our old friend correctly pointed out that 'induction' is designed to jump start ketosis in our bodies as many of us who have lived in the developed carb rich world have never been in fat burning mode. It is a severe regiem that awakens this process in our bodies & for 1st timers it is used to deplete all the stores of glycogen, turn on the fat burning switch & often if done 'cleanly' usually results in a very large weight loss of approximately 10% of body weight in the space of just a few short weeks. As we move on through the phases of Atkins now that we've been in ketois our body then burns carbs AND fat as fuel. I never have used the 'purple pee strips' but everytime I get a physical the urinalysis shows a big + in the 'ketones' column even though I'm eating more carbs. This means my body is now regularly burning both carbs & fat as fuel. For the past 1&1/2 Monthes I increased my carbs substantially for several reasons, because I exercise a lot now(twice a day), I also happend to think holding steady for a while after a period of substained losing is good for the body & also helps let the skin catch up & tone up too, & well it was the holiday season & why not celebrate life a little especially in light of the huge gains(or losses actually) I've made healthwise over the past half year. So now I decided to see if I can start losing regularly again by 'dropping my carbs back to induction level carbohydrate consumption' & at the same time letting those who have just joined us know how to do it in a step by step basis. I do not anticipate a 10% weight loss, I'm just simply striving to start the losing process up again after 'putting on the brakes' & maintaining for a while. Finally here is something else that I feel is of utmost importance. I started this WOL because a few years ago I became one those late life SyndromeX/Type II Diabetic persons you read about. By eating Atkins & taking a specific group of recommended supplements within a few monthes I was able to get rid of the prescription meds that the MD was prescribing that somehow only worked for a while then the dosage had to be upgraded, etc. The bottom line is that those meds work only temporarily. But by doing Atlins slowly but surely my Blood Glucose levels have completely normalized (w/o any meds now) & even when I was playing around with my 'holding pattern' weight by increasing the carbs the diabetes was just plain nowhere to be found. Atkins is a great thing for people who want to drop lbs. For Diabetics it is a lifesaving plan that completely 100% controls Diabetes which is one of the world's largest killer diseases & growing every day. I will openly admit that for me Atkins is primarily about curing my degerative diseases/conditions & the weightloss is a secondary (yet just as exciting & obviously more visible) goal/result. Atkins is not just about losing weight, together w/exercise & supplements it is a nutritional plan that truely can help 'heal' Diabetes, Hypertension & High Blood Cholesterol. Of course these diseases or conditions are often directly linked to obesity but that is not always the case. So for anybody just startying this WOL if you suffer from any of the above afflictions this is going to really change your life if you stick with it. As for this 'challenge' I'm thinking maybe we can make 3-4 threads to keep up in this section to help all the newcomers titled Breakfasts, Lunches & Meals on the Go, Dinner, snacktime & post specific induction allowed meals that we have eaten for people that have just started. Anybody like that idea? If yes I'll start doing it right away.

Post 23: Bren (January 6th, 2004, 06:21 AM)

If anyone is interested here is the link to my fitday journal. http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=brenda14031 Well, I for one am still cheat free and in Ketosis. Have not messed up. I am doing this challange because I want to and for the life of me can see no harm in going back on induction to make a fresh start for the New Years. I have a challange going here on the home front with two newbies in my family and I told them I would do it with them. They are inspiring me and I am excited. I have been cheat free and in ketosis for over 9 months (opps.....antibiotics knocked me out for 2 weeks in November), redoing induction for me is purely a refresher.......along with many other New Years things I am redoing and doing. So.....lets go all you newbies I am with you and IMHO I am not hurting myself nor anyone else. Also....IMHO.....2 big is correct. You never "need" to go back to a full 2 week induction. Again......once your are on this plan for an extended period of time it becomes very personalized. I do not feel I am in any danger of induction abuse and again am excited to do ANOTHER clean induction.

Post 24: karleen613 (January 6th, 2004, 01:13 PM)

Thanks guys ... I'm on my second day of re-induction today and new to this board. I love this WOE. :love Breakfast: slices off the ole' ham bone, cut up & sauteed in 1 tsp butter, with about 1 tsp fresh onion in there; throw in 2 eggs, top with 1 tsp cream cheese & some Frank's hot sauce Lunch: tuna salad (1 can tuna w/mayo & chopped HB egg, celery stick Dinner: B/S chicken breast in the George Foreman grill, bagged Caesar salad (no croutons); Jello s/f jello 3.5 oz snack size w/TBSP cream I'm on my way to the treadmill now, ok? Gotta run ~ LOL

Post 25: BigWalt (January 6th, 2004, 01:14 PM)

Well I would like to join in on this as well. It has been a while since I have been on the boards. I started on October 7th and lost 28lbs in 30 days. So far I have lost 31 lbs but I have stagnated. Due to holiday indulgence. Fortunately I didn't gain weight so that is somewhat of an accomplishment. Anyway time to kick off the New Year right. I have a long way to go to my goal so I need to get on it. I would like to lose another 30lbs. by the end of Feb. That's going to take some work but I am going to do it. This is the best way to get started. Walt

Post 26: Janice (January 6th, 2004, 01:29 PM)

Walt, glad to have you aboard. Congratulations on NOT gaining any weight through the holidays. When you have time, list some menus that you eat so we can help others who are doing this too. We want to make it as easy as we can for newbies and having them see what they can eat while on Induction is going to help them stay on track. Good luck to you. Thanks for joining our challenge. We CAN do it!! P.S. ROLL TIDE!!! I'm a BAMA fan, too!!

Post 27: BikerGoddess (January 6th, 2004, 02:18 PM)

2big, please pull the pins out of my vodoo doll now... :smileangel I appear to be sick now, so I slept through my workout time. Was late for work, so I had one of those muffins that's not made its way to the freezer yet. Had tea at work to help ease my sore throat and some coffee to help keep me awake through our team meeting. Hot seems to work better than cold and hot water is just yuck, so I'm down on my water, too. Lunch, however, was acceptable. 1/2 of the 'pizza' and some asparagus. Dinner might have to be a shake because I had the braces tightened this afternoon. Tomorrow I plan on just shooting myself... :roll: Laura

Post 28: starseeker (January 6th, 2004, 02:38 PM)

Hi all, I just joined and would like to jump in on the clean induction challenge. I'm not new to Atkins - we started last year and had great success til the holidays. Both my hubby and I put on a few lbs. and my BP really skyrocketed when I started grazing on junk. I'm pretty close to my goal weight but have craved sweets like crazy after eating too many! We started induction yesterday and I could use the support and advice. [/code]

Post 29: Maxie (January 6th, 2004, 03:55 PM)

Hi Ya'll, I just started also and would like to join in the challenge! Sample menus and all tips would be wonderful. First question.....what is a clean induction? Are you keeping to 0 carbs? Breakfast- 1 egg, 1 thin slice of ham Lunch-McDonald's cheeseburger (no bun), celery, small salad Dinner-7 baked chicken wings (single pieces not whole wing), saute green squash. Drinking lots of water. What do ya'll think? Eat less, more, change anything? :flowerki:

Post 30: BikerGoddess (January 6th, 2004, 05:54 PM)

Hi Ya'll, I just started also and would like to join in the challenge! Sample menus and all tips would be wonderful. First question.....what is a clean induction? Are you keeping to 0 carbs? Breakfast- 1 egg, 1 thin slice of ham Lunch-McDonald's cheeseburger (no bun), celery, small salad Dinner-7 baked chicken wings (single pieces not whole wing), saute green squash. Drinking lots of water. What do ya'll think? Eat less, more, change anything? :flowerki:A clean induction is following all of the Induction rules. As you can see, the mods are having some problems with that... lol Don't want to have 0 carbs for the day, ever, but less than 20 is ok. From the Atkins's website: You will follow these basic rules:

There are a number of dos and don'ts you must adhere to for successful weight loss. You must:

You can:

You must not: -Overeat. You may have heard that you can eat as much as you desire of the acceptable foods. No so. Stuff yourself with steaks and cheeseburgers, and some of that protein will convert to glucose in your body. Instead, simply eat the amount that allows you to feel satisfied. -Drink alcohol in any form. -Use more than three packets of sucralose (Splenda) daily. (More and more products are being made with Splenda so if you use any, don't forget to include those grams in your tally.) -Cheat. It takes two to three days for the body to switch from burning carbohydrates (in the form of glucose) to fat burning. One cheat and you're back to a glucose-burning metabolism, and you can lose the effects of two or three days of fat burning. You must not eat any of the following: -Sugar (in any form, including corn syrup, honey and maple syrup) -Milk or yogurt (cream is allowed in limited amounts) -Fruit and fruit juice -Flour products (breads, pasta, crackers, etc.) -Grains or cereals -Beans and legumes -Starchy or high-sugar vegetables (potatoes, yams, corn, peas, parsnips, beets, carrots) -Sweet condiments (such as most ketchups, barbeque sauce and balsamic vinegar) -French dressing, Thousand Island dressing (check labels for carb count) -Cottage cheese, farmer's cheese and other fresh cheeses -Nuts and seeds

Post 31: shawnee (January 6th, 2004, 09:09 PM)

I forgot about our old Induction friend 'constipation' Man I'm Stuck I'm eating my fibre rich veggies & downing my Psyllium Husks but darn'it. Now I'm trying Japanese Green Tea I'm about ready to try a Bar loaded w/Sugar Alcohol or something Help! It's good to do this-its a real reducation Will start some induction meal idea threads, yes I know we have a recipe section but this will just give 1st timera some ideas & if we all post what we're doing there maybe we can all get some new meal ideas.

Post 32: Pam Pierce (January 7th, 2004, 06:45 AM)

Hi. I'm new too, although I did Atkins before and lost 50 pounds. Shame on me, I gained it back. Now I'm doing it again, and struggling. I'm in deep purple ketosis...lol...but the weight isnt' rolling off like it did the first time. I am wondering what I have to do??? I know I'm being vry good about the carbs, not drinking enough water, but the first time I didn't drink enough water and the pounds just came off anyways. I'm exercising too. Going to keep at it and keep doing induction until the weight comes off. I don't care how long I have to do induction. I am from mid-Wisconsin. It's only 1 F today...brrrrrrrrr. I have two young kids 10 and 7 and three grown kids. I try to be a Writer full time...lol. I love to write novels. Although I can't type a decent post, I do pretty well when I'm doing my novels. It's a different type of writing, I guess. Thanks for having this board :)

Post 33: James'Girl (January 7th, 2004, 09:39 AM)

Just in case anyone was wanting ideas of what to eat. Breakfast: 3 fried eggs in butter Mid Morning Snack: One 1 oz mozzarella cheese stick with half a stalk of celery Lunch: 1 hamburger patty home-made italian dressing (oilve oil, salt, pepper and italian spices) Topped with 2 tsp parmesan cheese, 10 green olives. (sometimes I have my own gourmayo chipotle sauce (mix mayo with chipotle sauce) or justy plain mayo. mid Afternoon: ther other half of celery stalk and 1 oz cheese stick Dinner: Few pieces of collards made from the recipe posted last week. (the recipe rocks, but I made it with Kale, Collard and Spinach) Left over meat loaf & mayo for dipping (meat loaf ingredients: ground turkey, eggs, parmesan, green peppers, onions, cauliflower and broccoli finely chopped (1/8 cup veggies per serving), hotsauce & spices) Since the vegetables are spread thoough out two pans of meatloaf (12 servings) I will probably fry up a cup of mushrooms in oil. Yummy, I am super full now! Late night snacking: one of the following maybe three times a week....mock danish (3 oz cream cheese, one egg and stevia).....whipped cream w/stevia....sour cream with 1/4c pork rinds. Sometimes I include cream cheese or sour cream with dinner instead. I also drink 3/4 gallon of water and after the water is consumed 3/4 gallon of stevia geraric koolaid. I am in heaven.

Post 34: Erin K (January 7th, 2004, 01:59 PM)

Since I can see the "light at the end of my tunnel" for my first 2 weeks of induction,(3 days left) I am here for support! You guy rock, and are such insiprations for all of us "newbies". (actually I noticed I was upgraded to explorer! LOL [br] FYI I do plan on doing induction for 5 weeks...but the critical 2 week point is approaching! :D [br] AND I just had to say, skank as wonderful of a person you are (is that sucking up enough?) the DANDER states: [br] Rule of Induction #4 ~ Eat absolutely no fruit, bread, pasta, grains, startchy veggies, or dairy products other than cheese, cream or butter. Do not eat nuts or seed in the first two weeks. Foods that combine protien & carbs such as chickpeas, kidney beans, and other legumes are not permitted at this time. [br] So now that I have given you a hard time...I know you can do it! LOL [br] Go Mods![/i]

Post 35: Janice (January 7th, 2004, 03:10 PM)

Go Mods! Hey thanks Erin!!! I needed that!!! Actually, I'm doing great and back to within one pound of where I was before Christmas. This WOE constantly amazes me. Another reason I'm doing induction again for a while again is to encourage my husband. He wants to get back into his 34's and he knows this is the way to do it. It's easy to cook for both of us on this WOE. I cooked a roast beef in the crock pot yesterday and we had it for supper along with a side salad and a small portion of rutabagas. I'm going to cook an eggplant tonight by coating it in parmesan cheese and frying it in olive oil. I haven't decided if we'll have the leftover roast or if I'll bake chicken. I'll probably steam some brocolli too. I LOVE steamed brocolli in butter sauce. I wanted some fresh turnip greens but they didn't have any at the commissary when I went. I'll have to go back out to the base and try again soon. Anyway, -- thanks again for the encouragement. I appreciate 'ya, girl!

Post 36: shawnee (January 8th, 2004, 12:48 AM)

It's working I was down a pound today back to my lowest weight ever on this plan & man I didn't even eat half my lunch. Induction level eating really does kill the hunger drive. Feel the Power!

Post 37: BikerGoddess (January 8th, 2004, 07:25 AM)

I'm starting to feel like my mother - "Do as I say, not as I do" :speechle: Yesterday's breakfast: Codeine and coffee Yesterday's lunch: Egg drop soup (bullion and eggs) Yesterday's snack: Diet Coke and codeine Yesterday's dinner: Egg drop soup Today's breakfast: Coffee Today's lunch: Pizza, broccoli and cheese Today's dinner: Have no idea. Probably more soup.. However, I was able to get up this morning and do my Firm tape. Laura

Post 38: BDawg (January 8th, 2004, 01:19 PM)

I usually try to stick pretty close to an induction regimen, so I'm in too. Today: B - 3 Jimmy Dean microwave sausage links (net carbs 0) L - Rotisserie Chicken salad w/ blue cheese (net carbs probably around 5-6) D - ??? we'll cross that bridge later Drinks - 24 ounces of Diet Cheerwine, 33 ounces of fruit water. I'll probably find time to drink some actual water today. :)

Post 39: Cwaziegurlie_89 (January 9th, 2004, 03:02 PM)

I need to start the induction Challlenge vount me in!! a

Post 40: Janice (January 9th, 2004, 03:17 PM)

Ahani ------ You're in!!!!!! Welcome to you. We're glad to have you join us. So far sounds like everyone is doing FANTASTIC!! You be sure to keep us posted on your progress.

Post 41: Erin K (January 10th, 2004, 09:16 AM)

Keep up the good work Guys (and Gals)! (Tomorrow is the end of my 2 weeks!) :laughing

Post 42: Janice (January 10th, 2004, 09:23 AM)

GO, ERIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post 43: magoo (January 11th, 2004, 12:06 AM)

Hi, I started in June and lost 35 lbs., went off over the holidays, gained 5 back. I started induction on Mon and was glad to find this board. Count me in for induction phase! :tweety

Post 44: Janice (January 11th, 2004, 07:29 AM)

Welcome back --- consider yourself "in"!!! We're all doing GREAT!!! I'm BELOW 150 for the second straight day! WOO HOO!!!!!!

Post 45: BikerGoddess (January 11th, 2004, 09:21 AM)

Ok, back on track, finally :) Really wanted a pizza last night, but grilled a T-Bone instead. Served with broccoli and cheese. It tasted better and then .... Second day I've been 125, so I think I might have finally made goal :mrgreen: Laura

Post 46: Elleth Faewen (January 11th, 2004, 09:44 AM)

Woohoo!!! Congrats, Laura!!!!!

Post 47: Janice (January 11th, 2004, 10:56 AM)

Second day I've been 125, so I think I might have finally made goal. Laura, that is fantastic. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!! I don't know about you but I have to chalk my recent victory of getting below 150 to this induction challenge. I want to reach the 145 lb. goal by Valentines so I have about 5 more weeks to work on that. I think I'm staying with induction foods at least one more week and will then return to OWL and let the last few pounds come off slow and steady. Who knows, I might just move my goal down to 140lbs. and try to stay between 140-145 for the rest of my life. I certainly miss my "OWL" foods and do plan to get back there in a week. But this has certainly "kick-started" my weightloss again and being here to encourage other newbies is lots of fun. How is everybody else doing??

Post 48: BikerGoddess (January 11th, 2004, 05:18 PM)

Thanks, Janice :) Even though I didn't follow the rules precisely (planets were against me or something) I stuck as close to the rules as I could get. It was enlightening to see how hard it was and I have a new appreciate for our newbies now... lol Laura

Post 49: Bren (January 11th, 2004, 05:37 PM)

ditto on that Laura! but.......it is so good for us, physically and mentally. And CONGRATULATIONS on making goal! WWWWWOOOOHHHHHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! :laughing :laughing :laughing :laughing :laughing :laughing

Post 50: magoo (January 11th, 2004, 07:23 PM)

Way to go Laura!! :flowerki: I'm down 4 since restarting induction this week :tweety

Post 51: Janice (January 11th, 2004, 07:36 PM)

Weigh to go, Lisa!!! :tigger

Post 52: Shiva (January 12th, 2004, 10:48 PM)

I would like to do this challenge also. I just signed up tonight to join this board. I can't get to the store until Friday to load up on the right foods but I think I have enough things on hand to get by until then. I have eggs, bacon, canned tuna and salmon, plus some hamberger pattys. Shiva Starting wt: 258 Goal 138 :flowerki:

Post 53: Janice (January 13th, 2004, 06:15 AM)

Shiva, welcome. Count yourself in!! That list of foods sounds good. Got any green leafy veggies you can add to it?? When you get a chance, go to our FAQ's Forum and read the list of Induction Foods and maybe you'll find some other things you have in your pantry or fridge. Good luck to you! Keep us posted on your progress. You're on your way!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!

Post 54: AM-06 (January 13th, 2004, 01:08 PM)

You guys have great will power!!! I was induction for a longtime, say around 4 months. I was doing it clean, but had some slip ups. Now, I found it easier to just go ahead and leave induction (sigh!) and move on to on going weight loss. I still eat under 20 grams of carbs a day, but have expanded my variety of foods to include low-carb breads and tortillas (3g carbs per roll or tortilla), drink crystal lite, and sometimes eat the sugar free candies. I don't drink diet soda because I don't like the way I feel a day later or like the way the scale feels either. So far, with a few slip ups here and there, I have done fairly well on Atkins. But for me, go back to induction, no way! I don't think I could make it with only water and no bread and no candies.

Post 55: AM-06 (January 13th, 2004, 01:11 PM)

Hey BikerGoddess, I didn't always follow the rules down to a "T" either. I think Dr. Atkins knew alot of us wouldn't be able to. I think alot of his guidelines for induction are what we should strive for and anywhere close to them is good.

Post 56: BikerGoddess (January 13th, 2004, 06:47 PM)

AM-06, I absolutely agree. The problem comes in when someone doesn't understand the science behind the diet and starts making modifications willy-nilly. Some people do need to get pretty strict to lose weight, though :( Best of luck to everyone who started the challenge with us. I'm going to drop out now (and pull those muffins out of the freezer :mrgreen:) so I don't lose too much. As tempting as that is :boom Laura

Post 57: shawnee (January 14th, 2004, 05:57 AM)

Well it started having it's effect on me, see my post on the main board titled 'Finally' for details Down another pound again today! Yeah! Same for me actually, they are selling some Atkins stuff here in Singapore now, I bought the Pancake & Muffin Mix then decided to do this, next week I'm gonna try em!

Post 58: CK's Mom (January 14th, 2004, 07:55 AM)

Hi all! I've just finished my first week on induction and I've lost 5 pounds. I'm moving ahead with the faith that I will stay on track. My first week, I think my weight-loss stalled because I was still having a couple of diet sodas each day and gave myself a sugar free candy treat everyday...no more! I would like to join the challenge that you've all taken for re-induction. I have around 60 pounds to lose and I know I will do it! :laughing

Post 59: CK's Mom (January 14th, 2004, 07:58 AM)

Make that 55 pounds to lose !!! :laughing

Post 60: whiptheweight (January 15th, 2004, 10:15 PM)

Hi All! I have read everyone's story. Sounds like mine. I love you guys! I lost 25 lbs from August 1, 2003 to October 31, 2003. I went from 160 to 135. I was so excited! I love this new way of eating. Then I went to my mother's for Thanksgiving, from Southern Califronia to Southern Florida and since then have gained back 5 lbs. I don't want to gain anymore, so I decided to get back into the 2 wks induction. I still am cautious of what i eat but not on a strict basis, that is why i want to get back into the 2 wk induction. I love reading and also looking at before and after pictures. I have some great shots but don't know how to incorporate it into my messages. Any tips would help! You guys, keep up the good work..... it really shows! Thanks for being there for me. Love ya... whiptheweight

Post 61: Mariposa79 (January 15th, 2004, 11:22 PM)

Needs to be said... I have been reading this thread and I don't understand why some of the mods are congratulating themselves on going through induction when they didnt even follow it. Some were drinking coffee, eating pizza and others ..well, you be the judge. Even though I didn't follow the rules precisely (planets were against me or something) I stuck as close to the rules as I could get. It was enlightening to see how hard it was and I have a new appreciate for our newbies now... lol How can the "mods" give advice when they themselves arent following atkins?m After all, it is the ATKINS diet bulletin board. Why would someone who is at goal or even 5 lbs away from goal go on induction again? that is something that I dont understand? I guess I am just confused as to why people would give wrongful information to the people on this board. Maybe if someone could explain.. I never said that i am the know it all of atkins.

Post 62: Bren (January 16th, 2004, 02:33 AM)

Mariposa79, You are correct. We need to walk the walk.......not just talk the talk. I am almost through with my 2 weeks and have done a clean induction. And feel a heck of alot better for it. Not only physically, but mentally. I have also not touched the scale......which is a first for me! I know my loss will be minimal, but this was more a refresher for me then anything else as I was not out of Ketosis. As Dr Atkins says.......Induction not only jump starts your weight loss, it is also a great place to go when you are in a plateau, stall, or have fallen off of life maintenance. It is not necessary to go back into induction for the full two weeks. Only to return to ketosis. Dr. Atkins goes on to state and I think this is important to point out that making a habit of going back to induction can be dangerous. It can cause the yo-yo pattern of cheating and returning to induction which is not what this nutritional approach is all about. All of us mods who joined in on the reinduction challange have been on Atkins for many months, some for a year, many still cheat free and many at goal or very near....... therefore we felt no danger of going back to induction. I do not feel going back on induction once a year can be classified as Induction abuse. I feel it is an appropriate use of induction. This is IMHO. I also think I will do this on a yearly basis even when I am at goal not to jump start anything, but to keep me on the straight and narrow. The infamous refresher course! I truly believe after being on Atkins cheat free for as long as I have that doing induction again is a highly personal decision and that I find is one of the greatest things about this WOE and the reason I will be able to do it for life is that it is so personalized. After 48 years I can say I finally understand my body more then I ever did and in control! Again, Dr. Atkins states there is nothing wrong with going back to induction just do not do it frequently. I have decided as I renew many things every New Years, and one of my New Year renewals was to clean up my act, do a good clean induction and to move up the carb ladder as directed and I may make it a yearly event. But again I must stress.....this is a personal decision.

Post 63: shawnee (January 16th, 2004, 06:19 AM)

Bren that was pretty eloquently put & I 100% agree. For me I hit a barrier in late Nov, decided to up the exercise & the carbs but stay on a Maintenance type diet through the holidays, I never did any 'cheating' of non Atkins things but played around w/berries, nuts, & some Sugar Alcohol based low carb treats. I tried to find my equilibrium & found that if I exercise two one hours seesions a day I can do like 50-60 grams carbs a day w/o gaining. The one rung that did not go down well w/me was legumes (other than peanuts) I tried a lentil soup recipe out of an Atkins book & it boosted my blood sugar & made for the one real gain over the whole period. I also wanted to see if I stopped the losing & exercised & stayed low carb just under or at my equlibrium point if some of that 'flob' would tighten up. Seemed to help greatly but my chin is still pretty 'flobby' So I decided to reinduct like you as a once a year thing & it has been good. The 1st couple of days I felt pretty rough, then bang came the energy surge & the last three days the scale has dropped pretty much a pound a day. I'm so amazed at how much I've learned & how in control of your body you can be armed with the proper information. I've been doing this so long & read so much on these boards my knowledge of how to do & handle this WOL is so much better than when I was starting out. Like you I think maybe this would be a good once a year type cleansing. I am so glad I did this. Three more days & I will get to taste some Atkins Pancake Mix, Cereal & Muffin mix throughout the coming weeks. Hope that stuff is good. Its now all over Singapore, today I saw the pasta & cereal. Cereal looks good but pasta looks a little too high carb for me, there must be something better. The brownie mix looks almost like a nonAtkins food to me, I'm definitely not gonna touch that.

Post 64: Bren (January 16th, 2004, 06:50 AM)

Bren that was pretty eloquently put & I 100% agree. Gee whiz!! I have to save this post as do not think I have ever put anything very eloquently! Heck.....can barely spell it!! :wink:

Post 65: Janice (January 16th, 2004, 07:45 AM)

Thanks Bren for making the "air" around this subject a little cleaner. Maybe the "fog" some people have had questions about will now be understood and our intention and motives made clearer. I hope so! I will admit I had some cheats during the holidays and I knew I did not have to do Induction for two full weeks but, like you and skank, wanted to do a refresher course and start back in OWL feeling good and ready to move on with a healthy life. I do not think I harmed my body or hurt anyone. I came here to encourage new people while I was doing Induction again. It was hard and definitely gives me more patience to help new people going through the "flu" symptoms, etc. Anyway, I'm down between 6-7 lbs. and below 150 lbs. for the first time in many years. My size 14's are getting loose which is exciting. Getting into a '12' is very motivating for me. I would love to make my goal by Valentine's Day. We shall see!! I want to say welcome to the new people who have joined us. Please know we are here for you when you need anything.

Post 66: shawnee (January 18th, 2004, 09:09 PM)

And finally down another lb yesterday waited to see if it stayed down today & it did. So at the end of the two weeks of dropping my carbs back to close to induction levels the losing picked up again & I dropped 3 pounds during the two weeks. Of couse, since I been doing Atkins all along I wouldn't have the huge inital loss that comes the 1st time you stop eating carbs. I am very satisfied with the results. You know I set the goal as some dream number to go for within 1 year the day I started & thought to myself if I ever get there it'll be a small miracle & now here I am sort of closing in on it! It's like when I do my 5Km jungle runs when I turn the last curve in the path come out the rain forest into this big open area & see that long last straightaway. I think I'm actually gonna do this!

Post 67: Tom (January 21st, 2004, 10:05 PM)

I am down 14 lbs ... Wow that was easy. I am going to stay on induction for another week. up until superbowl Tom

Post 68: Bren (January 22nd, 2004, 04:03 AM)

WEIGH TO GO TOM!!!!! ok,,,now here is one for you I did a clean induction for two weeks, no problem what so ever. Lost one pound. Which is fine. Moved back into OWL and lost 3 pounds! So.....it is true. Sometimes making a move causes a WHOOSHIE!!!!!

Post 69: smiley2 (January 26th, 2004, 02:16 PM)

I realize that I am a little late for the challenge but I am on day 9 of induction and lost 6.5lbs by day 5. However, I cheated yesterday and after finding this site, realize how much damage I've done for 5 minutes of indulgence. (So not worth it) I have read several posts and I'm happy I found you because this is exactly what I need. You guys are a wonderful source of inspiration and information. THANK YOU!! :love So with my cheat behind me and a new source of ammo...I begin again. I will be posting my mealplans and keeping you wonderful people up to date with my progress. I started at 201.5 lbs minus the 6.5 on a 5'5 frame

Post 70: richele (January 28th, 2004, 01:58 PM)

i have a question i have been doing atkins for 3 months now, w/ little success i'v only lost 11lbs. is it okay to redue the introduction period again, to maybe help get me moving again?