New to Atkins - Day 1 Induction

[kellyg2]

Hi Everyone!

I just started my first day of induction, but reading through some of these posts, I realized that I didn't do it right. I had about 18g carbs and 1400 cals total. But I drank a protein shake (7g carbs) in one sitting. I ate no vegetables but ate about 200 cals worth of almonds and pistachios.

Reading through this site, it looks like protein shakes don't fly during induction? Also no nuts? Lastly, I should be getting 12-15g of carbs from veggies. Screwed up badly! Why does it matter where I get these 20g of carbs from?

Are there any protein shakes that I can drink during induction? I really like the idea of drinking whey as a replacement for lunch when I'm at work since I never have time to pack my own lunch.

Thank you!

[JerseyGyrl]

Originally Posted by kellyg2

Hi Everyone!

I just started my first day of induction, but reading through some of these posts, I realized that I didn't do it right. I had about 18g carbs and 1400 cals total. But I drank a protein shake (7g carbs) in one sitting. I ate no vegetables but ate about 200 cals worth of almonds and pistachios.

Reading through this site, it looks like protein shakes don't fly during induction? Also no nuts? Lastly, I should be getting 12-15g of carbs from veggies. Screwed up badly! Why does it matter where I get these 20g of carbs from?

Are there any protein shakes that I can drink during induction? I really like the idea of drinking whey as a replacement for lunch when I'm at work since I never have time to pack my own lunch.

Thank you!

With all due respect to you, I strongly recommend you read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002 or prior editions) and then you will understand why it matters where the 20g of carbs come from when doing Atkins.
You CAN do this!
All the best to you!!