Good Morning NavyWife,
I just wanted to say that I am on Day 12 of Induction. I had started reading up on Atkins about a month before I actually started Induction. The more I read the more panicky I got. I was freaking out about everything that I was not gonna be able to have, even tho I have been eating low cal and low carb (only good carbs) for a long time. The more panicky I got, I felt that I needed to go ahead and start Induction or I was gonna start eating royally and gain some more weight before I even started.
Now, I have to say, that I have been pleasantly surprised at how easy this has been. I am not hungry at all - really! it is amazing! Also I have been tempted many times over the past few days by different people to "just have a bite, it won't hurt", etc. but my mind was totally made up that I wasn't gonna cheat while on Induction. Now in order not to cheat on Induction I did allow myself to have sf jello whenever I am "wanting" something sweet. I figure if allowing myself the sf jello helps me stay on Induction that it's ok, but that is just my thinking.
I 5' 3 1/2" and was 205 lbs, and even at that I am someone who NEVER loses weight no matter what I do, but I am thrilled to tell you that I have already lost 3 lbs! I am sure most people my size would lose a whole lot more then that, but it is a good weightloss for me. Everybody is so different!
Also, I feel good. Better then before that is for sure. and I feel like I have more energy and I'm sleeping soundly. The only thing I have noticed is that when I am working out with my handweights that I feel "weaker" but that may just be bec my strength training routine has been royally interrupted by my too busy life.
It has really helped me to post on the weekly food log, so that these fine ladies can keep an eye on what I'm doing. It really helps to get support and info. And it really helps me to see other people's food logs so I can get ideas.
Please let us know how you are doing.
hugs,
cathy
(the new atkinite)