[aleaham]

I'm on my third day of re-induction ( Thank god the headaches are gone!) after the holidays. I have a question though.. I have a very difficult time being without anything sweet at all.. I used to have mock oatmeal in the mornings, and that would take care of it, but I just found out that I'm not allowed ricotta cheese during induction, (Is that true) also I made a bowl of SF/FF Jell-o and I read yesterday that even that isn't allowed. I also heard that SF/ syrup isn't allowed, so LC cream cheese pancakes wouldn't do me any good.I had a couple of TB's of Unsweetened Soy nut butter yesterday out of frustration. Would I be completely throwing my diet off track if I kept the jell-o or natural PB. It says only 1 net carb for 2 TB. I haven't noticed a stall in my weight loss because of them.

Also, does anyone count the carbs in their eggs? I've been counting them because I saw that they have .6 carbs in 1. Am I too anal? It says to eat them liberally, but then again cheese is supposed to be liberal too, and then it says to count 1 carb for 1 ounce. I'm so confused. I would appreciate a little help.. and maybe some answers to my questions. Thanks in advance!!

[bnbsmommy1]

yes, that is true. no sugar free junk, no peanut butter, just the eggs, cheese, meat and approved foods from the book I know it is hard but it will be worth it in the long run. Peanut butter is a big staller for me personally and I LOVE it! According to the book your body needs to be in ketosis during this induction, eating the splenda stuff and everything not approved will knock your body off track. I'm halfway to goal and wouldn't even consider having a pancake right now, I'd probably die of guilt. If you haven't read the book and you are wanting to do Atkins, definitely grab it up and see the reasons behind the strict induction period.

I count 1 carb for each egg, and cheese has a constipating effect on some people if they eat to much so be sure to take your vitamins and whatever natural softener if that is what is needed I hope I helped a little

Good Luck!!

Lacey

[RobinW]

what Lacey said.

Personally I count everything except for my cream in my coffee. I have 3 coffee a day. But everything else I count.

Try to stay away from the sweet stuff as much as you can. Part of Atkins is to break the cravings for sweets. I know its hard....just too hard some times, but try. After about 3 days if you keep away from the stuff it will subside considerably. After about a week its gone completely. You may find that substituting with sweeteners will cause you to crave more.....just giving more fuel to that fat lady in your head.(Mine's a real b*tch!!)

Anyway I hope that answered some of your questions