Hi! I think there are two takes on the induction thing. To me, being on induction means only eating what is on the induction lists of acceptable foods. To others, it means staying under 20 carbs, regardless of whether it comes from the induction list or other foods, like nuts and berries. It is really up to you how you interpret it. Of course, I think I am right but the bottom line is it really depends on how your body reacts to the different foods.

As for the bars and such, I think you will find on here that a lot of people avoid them because they cause stalls. I have personally been trying to stick to real foods, not processed foods for the most part. While the carbs might be higher in some nuts than in a bar, I would eat nuts instead of the bar because they are not processed like the stuff in the bar is.

For the cheese, usually 1 slice is 1 ounce or very close to it. To figure it out, take how many ounces are in the pack and divide it by the number of slices. That will give you the number of ounces in each slice.

I hope this helps a little. Don't worry about the ups and downs in your weight. It will all work out in a downward motion in the end!

Amy

You sound alot like me. I was 5 weeks into this and had only lost weight the first two weeks of induction. Last week I tried cutting out cheese altogether and the dietrite soda. Nothing happened. I haven't used the bars or shakes at all and just added a little more veggies from the induction list after the first two weeks. Over the weekend i went back to cheese and my soda and even had some pepperoni. I was so hungry on Saturday that I ate over 3000 calories. Then this morning I finally lost a pound. Who can figure? I'm just commited to staying on this diet until the weight comes off. Probably will take longer than I hoped.

Hi Toeie,

As you know already, I'm one of those sticking to Induction level carbs, but adding in a few other food items now that I'm into week 6.

However, you should still be careful with these items. I allow myself 2 peanut butter cups (from the recipe forum) twice per week. Other treats are a breakfast shake (cause I get sick of eggs) and a bit of plain yogurt -- again no more than twice a week, not every day. Nuts and berries have also been added to my plan, but in very limited amounts and again, not daily.

Dr. Atkins recommends adding in new foods one at a time to see how they affect you. Right now, it would be hard for you to determine if it's the bars, the nuts, or what causing your slow down. Could also just be your body adjusting.

He recommends adding more veggies first and then moving up the carb ladder as he calls it. You'll find this in your book on the section on OWL.

Good luck!

Bag up those pre-sliced turkey or regular pepperonis into individual baggis and eat them in the car(or table) with 1 serving of peanuts or a oz of string cheese for breakfast (or lunch). If you are allowed more carbs, add a few strawberries or a handful(1/4 cup) blueberries. Have hard-boiled eggs on hand as well as LC seeds (Pumpkin or sunflower). These help in a bind. If you prepare just a teensy bit the night before, the morning meal is as easy as grab and go... like the bars, but without all the "frankenfood" additives. Also, my new favorite raw veggie to have with or without ranch dressing is Brocoliflower, yes the combo of brocoli and cawliflower...nice flavor change! If I see one mor chicken I'll grow feathers!!!!