For anyone who has tried or has been on Atkins for awhile, you know that induction is probably one of the most daunting stages of the program. Induction usually lasts about 1-2 weeks, and it is the time period where you adjust your body for this way of eating and try to get yourself into fat-burning mode, or what is normally called a state of ketosis.
Today, August 1, 2012, I'm going to stray away from normal low carb in order to go through a week of Atkins induction. Induction has always helped me jump start my low carb journey when I hit a plateau, fall off the wagon, or just endure any other complications. After becoming very ill recently, I went ahead and consumed foods that weren't exactly low carb for the sake of just feeling better. I feel much better now and am no longer ill. So, induction it is.
If anyone out there is also on induction and has read DANDR, yet don't feel like going back to read it for the sake of essentially re-learning the process or the foods you're allowed - or heck, even if you haven't read it and just want to know what you can have on induction - there is a cheat sheet available!
Induction Foods List via SugarFreeSheila.com
SugarFreeSheila.com is pretty much a lifesaver. Her website is an INCREDIBLE resource for anyone who needs advice or motivation while doing Atkins or any kind of general low carb WOE. I have used her foods list numerous times in the past, and today is no exception. Her acceptable foods list for induction is based off of DANDR. There is a printable grocery list (I always find these things so cute!) for if you need it handy while shopping for your induction goodies. Just looking at her list, I already have several ideas in mind for some delicious snacks and meals I will be enjoying.
"Do not give up, the beginning is always the hardest."
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