2 weeks induction over

Debra D said:

Hi,

This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited
because I have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin
with but was very strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if
I should stay on induction a little longer (have good willpower for
the moment!) or switch to ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11
pounds left to lose. I am thinking I will keep things the way they
are now but maybe adding something here or there like a glass or wine
or more veggies/salad. What do you suggest?

debra

I would proceed to the ongoing weight loss phase. Remember, this is not just
about weight loss. It's about learning how to eat for a lifetime. Just a
warning.......don't expect the next 11 pounds to come off as quickly as the
first 9 did even if you do stay on induction. Much of that first 9 pounds
was water weight. Once you get rid of the excess water your weight loss will
slow down. It may even stop for several weeks. Don't get discouraged! Just
keep doing what you're doing and it'll resume.

One last thing.....if you do decide to add things but stay at 20g carbs
please don't say you're still on induction. You may be at induction level
carbs but if you aren't sticking to the list of induction foods then you
aren't on induction.

Good luck with the rest of your weight loss however you decide to proceed.
:o)

I'm following Protein Power Plan, not Atkins, but they're similar in a lot
of ways and I agree with Jeri. It's not just about getting the weight off,
it's about learning to eat properly for the rest of your life. If you do
stay at the ultra-low carb level, you won't lose weight any faster, you'll
just get very bored and might be more tempted to fall off your plan.
She's also right about the weight loss slowing down considerably because
you're already so close. It took me about 5 months to lose my remaining 13
pounds after losing 10 pounds during my first 2 weeks.
The biggest thing now is to learn how to eat properly and to not be
concerned about weight so much as inches. Most weeks I lost less than 1
pound but the tape measure kept consistently shrinking. I went from a size
10 to a size 2, but it went slowly.

Jeri said:

I would proceed to the ongoing weight loss phase. Remember, this is not just
about weight loss. It's about learning how to eat for a lifetime. Just a
warning.......don't expect the next 11 pounds to come off as quickly as the
first 9 did even if you do stay on induction. Much of that first 9 pounds
was water weight. Once you get rid of the excess water your weight loss will
slow down. It may even stop for several weeks. Don't get discouraged! Just
keep doing what you're doing and it'll resume.

One last thing.....if you do decide to add things but stay at 20g carbs
please don't say you're still on induction. You may be at induction level
carbs but if you aren't sticking to the list of induction foods then you
aren't on induction.

Good luck with the rest of your weight loss however you decide to proceed.
:o)

-----
Bev

On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:30:13 GMT, "Debra D" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Hi,

This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited because I
have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin with but was very
strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if I should stay on
induction a little longer (have good willpower for the moment!) or switch to
ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11 pounds left to lose. I am
thinking I will keep things the way they are now but maybe adding something
here or there like a glass or wine or more veggies/salad. What do you
suggest?

debra

My personal feeling is that wine could be a problem. It would be for
me, but I realize everyone doesn't react to alcohol the way I do. Add
some more veggies - make a bigger salad, or maybe even experiment with
a few strawberries. You've had amazing success so far - keep up the
good work!

Lybbe
Highest Weight - 308
Started Bernstein Diet October 2, 2004 - 243.0
Today's weight - 229.5
Goal - 150

Very good advice! Your body uses alcohol before burning fat for fuel so
adding wine to her diet at this early stage would definitely slow things
down even more for her. Everyone reacts to alcohol this way, not just you.
:-)

Lybbe said:

My personal feeling is that wine could be a problem. It would be for
me, but I realize everyone doesn't react to alcohol the way I do. Add
some more veggies - make a bigger salad, or maybe even experiment with
a few strawberries. You've had amazing success so far - keep up the
good work!

-----
Bev

On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:30:13 GMT, "Debra D" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Hi,

This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited because I
have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin with but was very
strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if I should stay on
induction a little longer (have good willpower for the moment!) or switch to
ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11 pounds left to lose. I am
thinking I will keep things the way they are now but maybe adding something
here or there like a glass or wine or more veggies/salad. What do you
suggest?

debra

Definitely add some wine (and beer) to your diet. I'd suggest a
small glass though. Say 6 oz a day. Studies have shown that you
will live longer and healthier than those that abstain completely and
those that have 2 or more drinks per day.

Pj

It would be fine if she were moving into maintenance, but she's just
finished her induction (or whatever Atkins calls it). It's too soon and
could slow her weight-loss at this point.

PJX said:

Definitely add some wine (and beer) to your diet. I'd suggest a
small glass though. Say 6 oz a day. Studies have shown that you
will live longer and healthier than those that abstain completely and
those that have 2 or more drinks per day.

-----
Bev

"Jeri" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

Debra D said:

Hi,

This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited
because I have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin
with but was very strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if
I should stay on induction a little longer (have good willpower for
the moment!) or switch to ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11
pounds left to lose. I am thinking I will keep things the way they
are now but maybe adding something here or there like a glass or wine
or more veggies/salad. What do you suggest?

debra

I would proceed to the ongoing weight loss phase. Remember, this is not just
about weight loss. It's about learning how to eat for a lifetime. Just a
warning.......don't expect the next 11 pounds to come off as quickly as the
first 9 did even if you do stay on induction. Much of that first 9 pounds
was water weight. Once you get rid of the excess water your weight loss will
slow down. It may even stop for several weeks. Don't get discouraged! Just
keep doing what you're doing and it'll resume.

One last thing.....if you do decide to add things but stay at 20g carbs
please don't say you're still on induction. You may be at induction level
carbs but if you aren't sticking to the list of induction foods then you
aren't on induction.

Good luck with the rest of your weight loss however you decide to proceed.
:o)

If you add more vegs and salad, sounds like you are moving to OWL,
since that will up your carbs. And you don't have to necessarily add
5g more each week, you could just up it to say 30 or so and hold it
there, see how it goes.

thanks for the advise...I know I wont lose as quickly after this....I have
done this before but really planning to stick with this forever this
time...and since I have less to lose it will come off slow but that is
okay...my pants are already loose so that is good incentive 🙂

"Jeri" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Debra D said:

Hi,

This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited
because I have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin
with but was very strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if
I should stay on induction a little longer (have good willpower for
the moment!) or switch to ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11
pounds left to lose. I am thinking I will keep things the way they
are now but maybe adding something here or there like a glass or wine
or more veggies/salad. What do you suggest?

debra

I would proceed to the ongoing weight loss phase. Remember, this is not
just
about weight loss. It's about learning how to eat for a lifetime. Just a
warning.......don't expect the next 11 pounds to come off as quickly as
the
first 9 did even if you do stay on induction. Much of that first 9 pounds
was water weight. Once you get rid of the excess water your weight loss
will
slow down. It may even stop for several weeks. Don't get discouraged! Just
keep doing what you're doing and it'll resume.

One last thing.....if you do decide to add things but stay at 20g carbs
please don't say you're still on induction. You may be at induction level
carbs but if you aren't sticking to the list of induction foods then you
aren't on induction.

Good luck with the rest of your weight loss however you decide to proceed.
:o)

yes I guess I will put off having the wine...save it for special occasion
....thanks everyone 🙂

"Bev-Ann" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Very good advice! Your body uses alcohol before burning fat for fuel so
adding wine to her diet at this early stage would definitely slow things
down even more for her. Everyone reacts to alcohol this way, not just
you.
:-)

on Tue, 26 Oct 2004 07:41:30 -0400, Lybbe <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

My personal feeling is that wine could be a problem. It would be for
me, but I realize everyone doesn't react to alcohol the way I do. Add
some more veggies - make a bigger salad, or maybe even experiment with
a few strawberries. You've had amazing success so far - keep up the
good work!

-----
Bev

for that special occasion...is white or red lower in carbs...say chardonay
versus merlot or cabernet?

"PJX" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:30:13 GMT, "Debra D" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Hi,

This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited because I
have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin with but was
very
strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if I should stay on
induction a little longer (have good willpower for the moment!) or switch
to
ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11 pounds left to lose. I am
thinking I will keep things the way they are now but maybe adding
something
here or there like a glass or wine or more veggies/salad. What do you
suggest?

debra

Definitely add some wine (and beer) to your diet. I'd suggest a
small glass though. Say 6 oz a day. Studies have shown that you
will live longer and healthier than those that abstain completely and
those that have 2 or more drinks per day.

Pj

I use box wines and love them.
Thank you for taking the time to contact us about Almaden wines. We
appreciate hearing
from you!

Per your request, I am including nutritional information for all of
our
wines:

SUGAR, CALORIES & CARBOHYDRATES

Blend
SUGAR
CALORIES
CARBS

Approximately
per 100 ML*
Approximately
per 4-OZ
Approximately
per 5-OZ
Alfresco Red
3.7g
86
10g
Blush Chablis
3.0g
93
10g
Cabernet Sauvignon
0.6g
92
6g
Chardonnay
1.6g
94
6g
Chenin Blanc
2.2g
87
10g
Chianti
1.2g
64
6g
Emerald Riesling
1.8g
88
10g
French Colombard
1.6g
89
6g
Golden Chablis
2.6g
92
10g
Light Blush
2.4g
64
10g
Light Chablis
2.0g
63
11g
Light White Zinfandel
3.0g
68
10g
Mellow Burgundy
1.0g
89
6g
Merlot
0.6g
91
6g
Mountain Burgundy
0.8g
89
6g
Mountain Chablis
1.0g
87
6g
Mountain Rhine
4.0g
100
11g
Mountain Rose
3.6g
95
10g
White Grenache
2.8g
88
10g
White Zinfandel
3.7g
87
10g

Sodium: Table wines are low in sodium. Our winemaker says that there
are
approximately 4 mg per 4-oz serving.

Sulfites: Sulfites are a natural by-product of the fermentation
process,
and as with other
wineries, we add a small amount of sulfites as a preservative. The
BATF,
Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, requires that no more than 300 ppm
(parts
per million)
or 0.03% of sulfites, be added to wines. Our wines average
approximately
180 ppm or
0.018%.

* 100ML is approximately 3.4 oz.

On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:04:18 GMT, "Debra D" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

for that special occasion...is white or red lower in carbs...say chardonay
versus merlot or cabernet?

"PJX" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:30:13 GMT, "Debra D" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Hi,

This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited because I
have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin with but was
very
strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if I should stay on
induction a little longer (have good willpower for the moment!) or switch
to
ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11 pounds left to lose. I am
thinking I will keep things the way they are now but maybe adding
something
here or there like a glass or wine or more veggies/salad. What do you
suggest?

debra

Definitely add some wine (and beer) to your diet. I'd suggest a
small glass though. Say 6 oz a day. Studies have shown that you
will live longer and healthier than those that abstain completely and
those that have 2 or more drinks per day.

Pj

these wines have on average 8-10 carbs per glass that sounds like a lot....

"PJX" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

I use box wines and love them.
Thank you for taking the time to contact us about Almaden wines. We
appreciate hearing
from you!

Per your request, I am including nutritional information for all of
our
wines:

SUGAR, CALORIES & CARBOHYDRATES

Blend
SUGAR
CALORIES
CARBS

Approximately
per 100 ML*
Approximately
per 4-OZ
Approximately
per 5-OZ
Alfresco Red
3.7g
86
10g
Blush Chablis
3.0g
93
10g
Cabernet Sauvignon
0.6g
92
6g
Chardonnay
1.6g
94
6g
Chenin Blanc
2.2g
87
10g
Chianti
1.2g
64
6g
Emerald Riesling
1.8g
88
10g
French Colombard
1.6g
89
6g
Golden Chablis
2.6g
92
10g
Light Blush
2.4g
64
10g
Light Chablis
2.0g
63
11g
Light White Zinfandel
3.0g
68
10g
Mellow Burgundy
1.0g
89
6g
Merlot
0.6g
91
6g
Mountain Burgundy
0.8g
89
6g
Mountain Chablis
1.0g
87
6g
Mountain Rhine
4.0g
100
11g
Mountain Rose
3.6g
95
10g
White Grenache
2.8g
88
10g
White Zinfandel
3.7g
87
10g

Sodium: Table wines are low in sodium. Our winemaker says that there
are
approximately 4 mg per 4-oz serving.

Sulfites: Sulfites are a natural by-product of the fermentation
process,
and as with other
wineries, we add a small amount of sulfites as a preservative. The
BATF,
Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, requires that no more than 300 ppm
(parts
per million)
or 0.03% of sulfites, be added to wines. Our wines average
approximately
180 ppm or
0.018%.

* 100ML is approximately 3.4 oz.

On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:04:18 GMT, "Debra D" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

for that special occasion...is white or red lower in carbs...say chardonay
versus merlot or cabernet?

"PJX" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:30:13 GMT, "Debra D" <[email hidden]>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited because
>I
>have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin with but was
>very
>strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if I should stay on
>induction a little longer (have good willpower for the moment!) or
>switch
>to
>ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11 pounds left to lose. I am
>thinking I will keep things the way they are now but maybe adding
>something
>here or there like a glass or wine or more veggies/salad. What do you
>suggest?
>
>debra
>

Definitely add some wine (and beer) to your diet. I'd suggest a
small glass though. Say 6 oz a day. Studies have shown that you
will live longer and healthier than those that abstain completely and
those that have 2 or more drinks per day.

Pj

On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 14:04:34 GMT, "Debra D" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

these wines have on average 8-10 carbs per glass that sounds like a lot....

For the proven long term health benefits, I don't see it as a bad
thing. In fact, it is a great tradeoff.

Pj

Quoted message said:

"PJX" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

I use box wines and love them.
Thank you for taking the time to contact us about Almaden wines. We
appreciate hearing
from you!

Per your request, I am including nutritional information for all of
our
wines:

SUGAR, CALORIES & CARBOHYDRATES

Blend
SUGAR
CALORIES
CARBS

Approximately
per 100 ML*
Approximately
per 4-OZ
Approximately
per 5-OZ
Alfresco Red
3.7g
86
10g
Blush Chablis
3.0g
93
10g
Cabernet Sauvignon
0.6g
92
6g
Chardonnay
1.6g
94
6g
Chenin Blanc
2.2g
87
10g
Chianti
1.2g
64
6g
Emerald Riesling
1.8g
88
10g
French Colombard
1.6g
89
6g
Golden Chablis
2.6g
92
10g
Light Blush
2.4g
64
10g
Light Chablis
2.0g
63
11g
Light White Zinfandel
3.0g
68
10g
Mellow Burgundy
1.0g
89
6g
Merlot
0.6g
91
6g
Mountain Burgundy
0.8g
89
6g
Mountain Chablis
1.0g
87
6g
Mountain Rhine
4.0g
100
11g
Mountain Rose
3.6g
95
10g
White Grenache
2.8g
88
10g
White Zinfandel
3.7g
87
10g

Sodium: Table wines are low in sodium. Our winemaker says that there
are
approximately 4 mg per 4-oz serving.

Sulfites: Sulfites are a natural by-product of the fermentation
process,
and as with other
wineries, we add a small amount of sulfites as a preservative. The
BATF,
Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, requires that no more than 300 ppm
(parts
per million)
or 0.03% of sulfites, be added to wines. Our wines average
approximately
180 ppm or
0.018%.

* 100ML is approximately 3.4 oz.

On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:04:18 GMT, "Debra D" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

for that special occasion...is white or red lower in carbs...say chardonay
versus merlot or cabernet?

"PJX" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
> On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:30:13 GMT, "Debra D" <[email hidden]>
> wrote:
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited because
>>I
>>have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin with but was
>>very
>>strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if I should stay on
>>induction a little longer (have good willpower for the moment!) or
>>switch
>>to
>>ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11 pounds left to lose. I am
>>thinking I will keep things the way they are now but maybe adding
>>something
>>here or there like a glass or wine or more veggies/salad. What do you
>>suggest?
>>
>>debra
>>
>
> Definitely add some wine (and beer) to your diet. I'd suggest a
> small glass though. Say 6 oz a day. Studies have shown that you
> will live longer and healthier than those that abstain completely and
> those that have 2 or more drinks per day.
>
> Pj
>
>

Debra D said:

Hi,

Quoted message said:

This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited because I
have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin with but was very
strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if I should stay on
induction a little longer (have good willpower for the moment!) or switch to
ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11 pounds left to lose. I am
thinking I will keep things the way they are now but maybe adding something
here or there like a glass or wine or more veggies/salad. What do you
suggest?

With so little left to lose, OWL seems like a good next step. Don't be
impatient about losing the rest of the weight. Instead, take your time
learning how to eat in a way that will let you live your life 20 lbs
lighter for the rest of your life.

Dan
325/197/190
Atkins since 1/1/02 (yeah, it was a New Year's Resolution)
Besetting sins: good beer, German bread, and Krispy Kremes

"Debra D" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

Hi,

This is the end of my second week of induction and I am excited because I
have lost 9 pounds. I only had 20 pounds to lose to begin with but was very
strict and glad it paid off. Now I am wondering if I should stay on
induction a little longer (have good willpower for the moment!) or switch to
ongoing weight loss. I only have about 11 pounds left to lose. I am
thinking I will keep things the way they are now but maybe adding something
here or there like a glass or wine or more veggies/salad. What do you
suggest?

debra

Stay on almost induction, but add an occasional shot of straight
Vodka. Drink it slowly and enjoy every milligram. To me, nothing
tastes better when you're starved for carbs.