Atkins Diet: Not losing on Induction?
This week’s episode is in response to a comment, and frustration on not losing on Induction. It can happen for many reasons, but here are a few practical examples of how to get over hump of Induction. * Get the Atkins Diet book (2002 DANDR) and read at minimum chapter 11 www.amazon.com * Memorize the rules and Acceptable Foods List, so you can read the ingredient labels for hidden sugars and starches * Eat the 12-20g per day with most coming from the 3 cups of vegetables, like peppers, mushrooms, etc. * Drink your water 64 oz each day * Drop any aspartame or faux sweeteners from your diet until the scale drops 5-10 pounds, and then add sparingly (1 additional serving per day) * Drop caffeine (also causes stalls) * Start posting your daily menus at a place like Fitday.com * Watch my “why am I not losing video?” There are a number of foods, which certain people may be more sensitive to, such as dairy or even eggs. These food sensitivities can impede weight loss. There are certainly other reasons for a less successful Induction, but the above ones should help eliminate the most common pitfalls of Induction. One final thought, though, weight loss is only one reason or result of Induction. There are others – energy, health benefits of stabilizing blood sugars, setting the stage for future weight loss, and finally once and for all proving you can control your eating and what enters your mouth.
