But I started out with 100+ pounds to lose. From what I have read on these forums, it is ok to branch out of induction after two weeks. But you have to branch out in effective LC ways. Steak sauce has sugar, for example. There are lots of ways to create marinades and sauces for your steak w/o sugar. If you need a sweet sauce for your steak, add some splenda. Have you discovered mayo and a variety of mustards (read labels, a few have sugar)? I never liked mustard but it is on induction and mixed with mayo it can become all kinds of things. Also, look at hot sauces. Tabasco has no carbs. I am in love with Louisiana Hot Sauce, much cheaper than Tabasco and a bit mellower. I have used it as steak sauce.

Some of the things you said you want to put back in your diet at not quite LC. Read more. Take a good look at the recipe forums. Now that I am paying so much attention to my food, I cook a lot more than ever in my life and I have much, much more variety than EVER.