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Hello, my name is John and I just joined this group and have found
some helpful information.
I am looking for some advice/tips on going back on the Induction
diet after you have already been on a low carb diet for sometime (in
effect, going on a “Re-Induction” diet). Let me give a little
background on myself.
I am 5′8″ and generally will work out with weights whenever I can
find the time. In April of 2000, I weighted in at 232 lbs and was
tired all of the time. My wife and I just had our 2nd child and I
knew I needed to get back in shape, especially since I live in
northern NJ and my commute to NYC is an hour and a half each way. I
read Dr. Atkins book and decided to give it a try. After the first
two weeks, I lost 12 pounds and within 3 months, I dropped down to
205 lbs, finally bottoming out at 191 lbs in late 2000. Since then,
I have fluctuated between 200 and 215 lbs, staying pretty much on a
low carb diet since April of 2000.
I have gone on the Induction diet a few times since then in order to
bring the weight down when it got a little too high. Sometimes I
would lose weight, other times I would not.
Since I have a big vacation coming up in late March of 2005 (over 4
months away), I’d like to get my weight down under 200 lbs again
since I’m around 210 lbs right now. So once again I am going to go
back on the Induction diet to try to bring the weight down.
However, I have a couple of questions I was hoping someone could
help me with:
- Would it be a good idea to go off a low carb diet completely for a
week or two before going back on the Induction diet again or should
I stay low carb and just go on Induction?
- I an into working out with weights and my workouts can be pretty
intense at times. I am fully aware that a low carb diet and
especially an Induction diet will take away some of the energy I
used to have. I have experienced this first hand. But can working
out be harmful for an Induction diet? My concern is that I might
put my body in “starvation mode” insetad of a ketogenic state.
- I usually suppliment with L-Carnitine and chromium picolinate to
help the fat burning process. Is it helpful to increse these
suppliments during Induction?
- Does anybody have any other useful tips on going back on the
Induction diet after low carbign it for some time?
Any advice/tips would be greatly appreciated.
John

Hi, I’ve been on the induction diet for two weeks now and have lost
8lbs. I was going to go off it just for Thanksgiving. I was
wondering what everyone else is planning on doing - are you going to
stick with it or indulge for the day???
Heather

Wow - the subject line for me says it all. Be aware of everything you
eat and most of all - how much. Just because it says low carb or has 0
carbs doesn’t mean it is safe. I have been eating way too much of those
fantastic little cream cheese/chocolate bites and baking with my almond
flour and flaxseed and let me tell you………………the scale showed
it! I have been cooking all week trying new things here and there loving
every minute of it. But I did notice something on
Saturday………….had a day of way to many carbs (around 40 to 50)
earlier in the day and then oh god, I felt awful and bloated and slept
most of the afternoon. Too much cream cheese”cake” and flaxseed muffins
and almond crusted pumpkin pies…….LOL Thank god I have the will and the mind to stop that cycle, refocus and
slow down a bit. And on another note…….With the holiday around the
corner, I think my no fail strategy will be to eat BEFORE I go over to
the families house. LOL
Shari

What is a good substitute for Soy Flour? When I cook with it all I taste
is…….plant food……….green plant stems………yuk!
It takes over the whole recipe and ruins it! GAG!!! I hate this stuff.
Help!
Shari

I remember we all had a craving for hot chocolate and Marshmallows last year
when the temperature hit below 0. Hopefully this will help!
LOWCARB MARSHMALLOWS
Recipe By :Oriole
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories: 0-5G Low Carb Confectionary-Others
Znew
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method

I have been doing so well so far (end of week 3 on induction)
and then…my co-worker brought me the chocolates I ordered from his
child (last month).
I broke and ate one. Raspberry truffles…how could I resist!!
Now they are sitting here staring me down.
Raspberry truffles and peppermint bark….god. Help! lol.
Sarah Anne
(who is back on the wagon)
210/208/155

Thanks, Em!! I am so excited!!! Sharon

This is my 11th day back on induction and I am down 10 lbs! I am so excited.
It took me several months to get going again but I think I am on my way to
losing more weight!! Sharon

In a message dated 11/18/2004 6:43:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,
sarahvalenti@… writes:
http://www.health-n-energy.com/paragone.htm
I cannot say enough about this product…. of course I personally never used
it… but will now (Thanks for posting!! Really!! It was the nudge I needed
as this has been on my mind for the past few weeks actually!!).
I used the Paragone for kids with my son with incredible results!
Cognitively and in his eating habits… it was great!

Strange subject I know, but wanted to mention it. I have recently
tried taking a colon cleanser and have noticed a great difference.
Not only have I lost 4 lbs (after being on a 2+ month stall) but I
feel so much better. The reason I decided to do this was because I
have really bad constipation and have been feeling so ‘weighed down’
and sluggish. I was researching online and found lots of information
about an unhealthy digestive tract ( ie. candida, parasites, toxins,
etc.) and all the benefits of having a healthier tract(increased
energy, improved weight loss, lessened allergies, better skin,
etc.). So, since I couldnt get the courage to get a colonic, I
decided to do this one, here is a pic (I got mine at a local health
food store) …
http://www.health-n-energy.com/paragone.htm
With all the red meat I eat I thought this might be beneficial to me
and it has certainly proved to be. So just wanted to pass this along
as a research topic for those of you who are interested. Do a google
search for colon cleansers and lots will pop up. This one is
informative
http://www.drnatura.com/?
ovchn=GGL&ovcpn=Google&ovcrn=colon+cleanser&ovtac=PPC
Sorry if Im going overboard folks, but it may be helpful information
since it has helped me.
Sarah
193/168/155