Atkins Diet Quick Hits: Induction is not only 20g or less
In the fourth video of the “Atkins Diet Quick Hits” series, I deal with a question I get from new people asking about a certain lower carb food or frankenfood and if it is ok due to its low carb. It is often not on the Acceptable Foods List or filled with ingredients not on the list. This is when I get into the discussion why the first phase of the diet is more than just reduce your carbs to less than 20g per day.
Here are the main goals of any Induction phase:
1.) Get into ketosis and see its benefits
2.) Get used to the food selection
3.) Control one’s eating habits and prove that control to yourself
4.) Set stage for future weight loss and ability to detect future problem foods when you readd them later
Not following the Induction rules and the Acceptable Foods List erodes the guarantee of your success.
Atkins Induction Rules:
http://www.atkins.com/articles/atkins-phases/phase-one/the-rules-of-induction
Atkins Induction Acceptable Foods List:
http://www.atkins.com/articles/atkins-phases/phase-one/acceptable-foods
You can also watch my Induction videos to see my take on Induction Phase.
Duration : 0:2:6
Tags: atkins, Bowulf, Carb, diet, exercise, fitness, Indcuction, Low
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I know of many …
I know of many successful Atkineers with pre-existing thyroid issues.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
i hv a thyroid …
i hv a thyroid problem .can atkins help me.plzzz help
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
thanx
thanx
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Ketosis is short …
Ketosis is short for ketosis – lipolysis, which is the burning of fat for fuel in the presence of lack of carbohydrates. It happens naturally in the body when the body gets below 50g or less per day. Ketones are the by-product of this process.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Whats kelosis (sp?)
Whats kelosis (sp?)
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
it does apply 2 me …
it does apply 2 me becuz im 14 so thanks for the advice
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
One final note, …
One final note, which I am not sure applies or not, teens should probably just start at a higher rung or at Maintenance phase just due to them still growing. Perhaps for teens, 50g might be more reasonable. You won’t see the as much appetite suppression of ketosis, but you will get your blood glucose under control.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
That the Atkins …
That the Atkins Diet is probably not the diet for you if you can’t do it for at least 2 weeks. After that you can gradually add more carbs and new foods back into your diet. Good luck!
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
will i not lose …
will i not lose weight if i eat more than 20 g because thats way to small for me
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
You are a Diet God! …
You are a Diet God! Bless You and Thank You Very Much!
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! …
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I am not one to …
I am not one to disagree with a father, but it is true he missed part of the diet. Check out my Induction rules and acceptable foods video for how Induction should be done. (Hint: 3 cups of salad veggies per day) Also remember, that Induction progresses to other phases like the Ongoing Weight loss and maintenance, which ensure you keep the weight off.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
i remember my …
i remember my father saying all he did was eat a lot meat, and drink a lot of water and diet soda. was there anything that he was missing to this wonderful diet?=)
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
thank u thank u …
thank u thank u thank u great info
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Diet Coke with or …
Diet Coke with or without caffeine has aspartame which like caffeine can stall people. If you choose to have it, 3 servings (cans) or less per day but it also counts against your daily sweetener limit of 3.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
hi, what about diet …
hi, what about diet coke caffine free is it ok?and how much ber day? god bless you and ur family.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Check out my water …
Check out my water video. It talks about this issue more, but during Induction (first 14 days), it is important that it not be sweetened even artificially sweetened. However, seltzer water without sweeteners is perfectly fine for Induction even with flavoring like lemon, etc.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Hello bowulf, …
o bowulf, thanks for your quick reply on the comments. I have been doing the diet for about one month now and I have lost alittle over 30 pounds. However I have aquestion about what is acceptable to drink. i did see your video about alcohol, but my qeustion is about Selter water. Is it an acceptable beverage during the induction phase of the diet? If s, does it matter if they are flavored?
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Check out my Atkins …
Check out my Atkins Diet: Exercise — It’s Non Negotiable video… In order to do the Atkins Diet, it requires you to exercise or be at least active.
Really, I would encourage you to read the whole book. There is a chapter on exercise.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
does it help or …
does it help or speed up the weight loss if i do exercise like some cardio or is the atkis diet enough?
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Yes, Green beans …
Yes, Green beans are in the other veggies (1 cup per day) category. Congrats on starting, and keep me informed on your progress to becoming that success story. Thanks for watching..
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Are green beans …
Are green beans allowed on the induction?
I have just started my atkins diet. I am on the first phase. I can not express to you how helpful your posts are. I went out last night and bought foods to start Atkins. I bought shakes and bars but now I am thinking about not using them. I am so looking forward to becomeing a success story.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I started the diet …
I started the diet without seeing the doctor, but I did have a company annual physical within a month of starting. My doctor was very supportive of my decision and plan.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
did you went to the …
did you went to the doctor when you first stardted atkins diet or you did it yourself???????
September 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
i forgot to add …
i forgot to add that i do exercie on a tredmill for about 30 min about 5-6 days a week.. i did cheat on chritmas but im back on inudction again and after being bloted from woman issues i started ketos again and now lost 3 lbs i want to make sure im eathing what im supposed to .i know how to plan ahead now and i know no to cheat again it felt like i threw everything away and now having to start over kills me becuse im tying to loose 20 lbs by feb 14th for my one year anniv. started at 160 now 148