Common eating mistakes during induction
 

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) (For salad dressing, use oil and vinegar (but not balsamic vinegar, which contains sugar) or lemon juice and herbs and spices. You can eat prepared salad dressings without added sugar and no more than two carbs per tablespoon serving.)

Cottage cheese, farmer's cheese and other fresh cheeses

Nuts and seeds

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good tips
 

That was some good sugestions V! thanks. I have a question this is my 2nd go around with Atkins.I lost 65 pounds 2 years ago on this LC way of life.Gained back 25 and now more determined than ever to go all the way. The question is this, last time in 4 months time I lost the 60 pounds and I was on induction the whole time. Do you see any harm in that? Thanks Chrissie :dazzle:

Induction is induction, period. It introduces you and your body to the initial process of low-carbing.

How sustainable is the whole process of fat loss based on Induction?

You now have less fat, but have missed all the finer points and experience you gain with OWL, and then becoming familiar and comfortable with the process of Maintenance.

OWL and Maintenance IMHO, are the cornerstone upon which the success and solid future of your well being lies. Without them, you have fat loss without knowing how to be thin in your new world.

That could be the harm with doing Induction all the way.

Karen

From Atkin's site:
How long can I stay on Induction?

The longer you consume no more than 20 grams of carbs daily, the more body fat you will burn. Depending on how much weight you need to lose, you can safely continue with Induction as long as the following three conditions are met:

Your blood chemistries, lipid values, blood pressure or blood sugar levels continue to improve or remain stable and within normal limits.

You feel well and are experiencing a high energy level, normal sleep patterns and stable moods.

You are not bored. Boredom could lead to cheating and undermine your efforts.

However, it is important to understand the entire Atkins Nutritional Approach. The ultimate goal of the program is to advance from the Induction phase through Ongoing Weight Loss and Pre-Maintenance, culminating in Lifetime Maintenance, which should become your permanent way eating. By following these steps, you can find your Critical Carbohydrate Level for Losing (CCLL), also known as your carbohydrate threshold for losing, and ultimately your Critical Carbohydrate Level for Maintenance (CCLM), also known as your carbohydrate threshold for maintaining. Segueing from one phase to another will help you maintain a healthful weight, feel good and decrease your risk factors for chronic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.

That being said, if you have a great deal of weight to lose, you can certainly stay on Induction for six months or even more. When you switch to Ongoing Weight Loss, your rate of loss will naturally diminish. On the other hand, if you have a modest weight loss goal, say 20 pounds, and lose the first pounds rapidly, it is important to move through the more liberal phases so you can establish the good eating habits that will become part of your ongoing lifestyle and end yo-yo dieting.

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Another important common eating mistake
 

Can I eat Advantage bars during the Induction phase?

An AtkinsTM Advantage Bar can serve as either a snack or an occasional meal replacement. Feel free to eat them during Induction as long as you continue to lose weight. (We generally recommend no more than one bar or shake a day during the first two weeks of Induction.) But keep in mind that neither the Atkins shakes nor the bars were formulated to be total meal replacements. Atkins does not recommend the use of meal replacements for more than one meal a day; instead, it is important to eat whole, unprocessed foods to learn wholesome eating habits.

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