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Old Sun, Feb-16-03, 09:47
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Plan: Bernstein Diabetes Soluti
Stats: 260/-/145 Female 5' 3"
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Progress: 63%
Location: Michigan
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Nuts on induction are a no-no. Cashews are also one of the higher carb nuts as well. If you're feeling hungry and/or faint, it might be a good idea to add more fat and/or protein.
Yogurt is also not on the allowed list for induction foods, but the full-fat unflavored type is 4 grams of carb per cup. Unfortunately, dairy seems to be a staller for some people so you'll have to decide for yourself if you want to eat it or not.
After a month on induction, you might want to start thinking about moving on to the ongoing weight loss phase (OWL).
Staying where you are losing the fastest may be tempting, but it can backfire on you if your body adapts to the lower carb intake and stops losing. You also won't have anywhere to retreat to if you happen to hit a stall or plateau. You'll also be able to add a bit more variety in the OWL phase, like the nuts and perhaps some fruit as well.
You want to make this a plan that you can live with for life, so don't be tempted to stay at induction levels until you get to goal or you won't have much of an idea on how to maintain your losses.
Looks like you've almost made it to your goal already for March, so you're doing great. Keep it up!
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