I was getting horribly bored with the induction foods. I felt like if I saw another plate of bacon and eggs I would hurl. Anyway, I lost 8.5 lbs. during my 2 week induction so decided to still try to stay below the 20 g but to introduce some foods other than the recommended veggies.

I stopped at Walmart and purchased a box of the Atkins breakfast bars and I can't tell you how much I enjoy nibbling them in the a.m. at my desk with my cup of coffee/decaf. I'm sure I'll get back to where I can handle bacon and eggs again sometimes but not quite there yet. I also bought some organic whole milk yogurt (with 6 active cultures) and have been having a 1/2 cup with 1 tsp of sugar free jam (7 g carb in tbsp). Yummy! I plan on having a couple of strawberries tonight if I can find some nice ones, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

So far I haven't had any trouble with cravings by adding some sweetness to my diet. It's only been a few days, of course, but I am hoping that because I am aware of the possibility I will be able to avoid them. I purchased several different types of low carb chocolate bars just in case.

I feel good except for occassional leg weakness. I am taking a potassium supplement now so that will probably help. And even though I haven't lost that much considering I have about 30 lbs more to go, my clothes are starting to hang on me. The capri pants I have on today were a tad snug a couple of weeks ago, now I have to keep pulling them up at the waist and they are BAGGY in the butt. I don't mean just a little loose, I mean grab hold and pull them out about 6" or so. I didn't bother taking measurements when I started and I regret that now because I would love to see the results. Even my wrists look smaller. I have never experienced this with a diet before unless I had lost 15 lbs. or more. Amazing.

Laurie

Congrats on your success Laurie!
Always good to hear such stories.