True Atkin's Induction Rules
Folks,
Induction is not just "under 20gC" net carbs a day. I went back and re-read the induction menus and rules recently. Please also realize that induction was created BEFORE Dr. Atkins allowed fibre to be subtracted from carb totals!
The original induction was 20gC TOTAL CARBS for the day. That's the real 1972 Original Atkins Induction.
In a nutshell, you are only to eat fowl, beef, pork, lamb, eggs, fish, shellfish and diary products such as cheese, cream* and butter.
*Note that there is also a limit of 2-3 tbs of cream a day on induction.
Only TRUE low-carb veggies allowed - mainly lettuces and things like cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus (see the induction vegetable list).
NO CAFFIENE, NO ASPARTAME or ASPARTAME beverages. All artificial sweeteners cost you 1G or CARB no matter WHAT it says on the packet.
NO BREAD. I don't care if the bag says 'OK for INDUCTION' It's not in the rules.
NO FRUIT. I don't care what fruit it is; clearly no allowed.
NO NUTS or SEEDS. Really? Yes, I found this one to be mind blowing (some of the Induction sample menus in the book have nuts and seeds in them!)
Look at the Twelve Rules of Induction; I will single out the one's I see ignored by people on this board regularly:
1,2,3 * no problem
4. "Eat ABSOLUTELY no fruit, bread, pasta, grains, starcchy vegetables, or dairy products other than cheese, cream or butter. Do not eat NUTS, or SEEDS in the first two weeks. Foods that combine protein and cabohydrates such as chick peas, kidney beans and other legumes, are not permitted at this time."
- Rule 4 note: people are eating low-carb tortillas and bread because they are "low-carb". Sorry, not in the rules. Even strawberries, rasberries, blueberries and melons are not allowed on induction.
5,6,7,8 * no problem
9. "Avoid food or drinks sweetened with Aspartame. Instead, use sucralose or saccharin. Be sure to count EACH packet of anyone of these as 1 GRAM OF CARBS."
- Rule 9 Note: You count 1G whether the packet says 0.2g or 0.5 or 0.8. Count 1G!!!!!
10. "Avoid coffee, tea and soft drinks that contain caffeine. Excessive caffeine has been known to cause low blood sugar, which can make you crave sugar."
- Rule 10 note: I admit it, I am addicted to caffeine. If I stop for 2 days I get headaches. However, rule 10 clearly says to avoid these beverages for two weeks.
11, 12 * no problem.
Quotes taken from "Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution" Chapter 11, And Away You Go: The Induction Phase, pg 122,123,124 ISBN 0-06-001203-X
Rules are to be OBEYED. If you are not following ALL the rules, you cannot call what you are doing INDUCTION.
Please realize that this book has been added to so many times that there are contradictions through-out the book. That's just human nature and Dr. Atkin's wasn't out there to mislead anyone.
I always wondered why I could not do induction and so many others had done it! What was wrong with me? My problem is I'm too bloody anal and follow rules too strictly!!!!
Hey, if you break a few of the rules and still lose 15lbs in TWO WEEKS WHO CARES???? I put my hands together and pump my fist in the air - awesome!
My issue is with the many people who are honestly trying to follow the induction "rules" they have been told and can't get things going.
Re-read the Induction chapter and start Induction clean. It's a tough two weeks; I've never gotten past THREE DAYS without giving up.
If you are truly stuck, then re-visit these rules; it will help you troublehoot your stall.
Good luck!
PS I'm not afraid of criticism; FLAME ME PLEASE! I have a journal on the board; you are free to put in your 2 cents worth.
Tom.
Last edited by tomsej : Sat, May-29-04 at 22:33.
Reason: Add eggs and change two to two-three
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