Thu, May-15-03, 19:05
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Plan: Atkins induction
Stats: 220/154/140
BF:
Progress: 83%
Location: Canada
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) If you do 20 carbs as is needed during induction, but 4 of your carbs come from something that is not on Atkins induction list, say carrots or a piece of chocolate, are you going to eliminate your ketosis by eating them, even if you are still at 20 carbs? Or is the point just to eliminate them so as not to cause cravings and binges? eDiets lets me chose my veggie, and doesn't exclude any of them, even though it is supposed to be an Atkins plan.,
I have been on the Induction phase for around 3 months now...I am still new to Atkins, but I can help you a little. Yes, eating something like carrots of chocolate will take you out of ketosis. They contain sugar, and sugar is not allowed during Induction. it makes no difference if you are within the Induction carb count if you eat sugar, or grains or whatever you aren't supposed to eat. Eating even a bite will make you stop the ketosis phase. Plus, I'm pretty sure that chocolate is very high in carbs, is it not? Hmmm.
Cutting these items out will help eliminate cravings and keep you in ketosis. Every now and then you still may feel like having something sweet, but that's normal, in my opinion.
I definately reccomend buying Dr. Atkins' book, it is not expensive at all and it will detail what to eat and why you should eat it. It helped me like crazy. If you look at my stats, you'll see that I haven't updated. I don't own a scale, and so I weigh myself rarely, but I have lost quite a bit in the 3 or so months I have been on Induction. All my pants fall off me and have had to be sewn.
Also, you will not starve on this, and that is nice
I'm not sure about the rest of your questions but I'm sure someone else will have something more informed to say to answer your question. I hope I helped you a bit.
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