What are the Rules of Induction?

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Editor's note: the original archived page reproduced the "Rules of Induction" from Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (2002) word for word. That copyrighted book text has been removed and replaced with this original summary.

As members practiced it, induction came down to a handful of habits. Eat regular meals — either three normal-sized ones or several smaller ones — rather than skipping food for long stretches. Keep net carbohydrates to about 20 grams a day, taking most of them as salad and other low-carb vegetables. Meals centered on protein and natural fats, while bread, grains, fruit, starchy vegetables, sugar, and milk stayed off the menu during this phase.

Members also reminded each other to read nutrition labels rather than trusting front-of-package wording, since "sugar-free" products, gum, mints, cough drops, and even deli salads often hide sugar or other carbohydrates; to drink plenty of water; to eat to satisfaction rather than gorging; and to treat caffeine and artificial sweeteners with moderation. Anyone taking medication — especially for diabetes or blood pressure — was urged to involve their doctor before starting, because a sharp change in diet can change medication needs.

For a current, fully original walkthrough, see the community's first-week induction tips and induction food list. The verbatim rules are in Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (2002), which this page now cites rather than reproduces.