I think the book is very clear about the fat fast. There is a chart to check about weight lost during induction. I don't think folks should be afraid of it. Don't stay on it more than 5 days. Then do the 1200 for a week. I have been extremely resistant to this diet in general. But if you are going to do it, then it seems to me that going by the book makes sense. I am coming to the end of the 1200 calorie fat fast and I didn't lose that much during this week, and I am tired, but I feel pretty good in general.
I would ask again, however, that folks respond to my request for keeping the calories low during induction. I am concerned because it is clear to me that I have a resistance and I want this diet to work but am not sure how to do meals low calorie.