im looking for a buddy to work with me that i can support too.. i have been on this induction phase a little over a week .. i thought i was doing pretty good untill i realized i may be eating some hidden carbs .. i have lost 9 pds so far ... anybody want a buddy ?

I am always up for a buddy.....but I do not kno wmuch about this stuff either......

Hi cpretty, looks like you live right up the road from me, I live in St. Pete. I started my induction all over again after joining this forum and figuring out all I did wrong. I wanted to do it right with no cheating. But you have lost 9 lbs, so you must be doing something right. I think that is great. So a big CONGRATULATIONS to you...keep up the good work.

hey sprissy... yeah looks like we are pretty close.. i did lose the 9 pds but it stopped so i got to looking and im not real tight on the induction and so im trying to get real strict with it but its hard when there are so many hidden carbs out there .... how are u doing on yours ?

Hi, cpretty, I have been sticking to the basic foods. Meat, eggs, veggies and cheese (in small amounts). I try not to eat big portions of meat. I try to buy fresh veggies whenever possible. I also quit drinking the shakes but I allow myself 1/2 of an Atkins advantage bar a day. I consider this my treat and can't wait every day to eat it. But no matter what I only eat half. I still seem to be losing weight so I don't think it has hindered me. If you keep it simple I think you do better because you don't have to worry about those hidden carbs. If you can't pernounce it my rule is don't eat it. I bought an Adkins journal and I fathfully write down everything I eat. My biggest weakness is not getting enough exercise. I work 10 hours a day and when I get home I don't feel much like exercising. But I am trying to work on that. I think you could be right about the hidden carbs. You have to read the labels very carefully. I don't like the hassle that's why I decided to keep with the basic foods for now. No matter what keep a possitive attitude and remember your goals and you will succeed. I log on to this forum everyday and read, read, read. Sometimes it is the only support I get. And it helps me to stay focased.