Re: atkins induction question about fruit
From: amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 14:10:02 -0600 (CST)
Thanks to all for the advice, suggestions and the website.
There are traps everywhere - the ham I brought for lunch had a glaze on
it.
I've already lost 4 pounds since Sunday and that is pretty motivating.
:)
Amy
At Mon, 20 Jan 2003, sally wrote:
>
>Hi,
>
>if you are trying to follow Atkins strictly then there is no fruit
>during the induction phase - and fruit is quite limited even during
>maintenance. Following the atkins not so strictly you could have small
>amounts of fruit. Just a word of caution - if you are following atkins,
>please focus on healthy fats. Don't go all out with fatty meats,
>cheese, etc. Keep your fats healthy. If you are not going into ketosis
>total calories will also be important.
>
>If you are having so much trouble you may wish to try a less strict
>approach such as carbohydrate addicts, sugar busters, etc.
>
>Best wishes
>
>--
>Sally
>
>Mon, 20 Jan 2003, amy renee wrote:
>>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>I just started the induction phase yesterday. Giving up the bread has
>>been easy and I knew I would have the most trouble with sugar. I love
>>the stuff.
>>
>>Anyways, I was wondering if you have to be that strict in induction to
>>have results. Did anyone add a little more carbs to the induction
>>period and still have good results?
>>
>>I'm DYING for a piece of fruit. I want it more than anything.
>>
>>Any general advice on Atkins is appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Amy
>
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