Hello warriors,

How is everyone doing today?

Welcome to our new posters Glenda, Gail and Jand!

I have been shoveling since 4:30 this morning another 4 inches of snow today! However, this should be it until Friday! I am a praying 🙏!

Jane, Good luck on starting HC -A72 tomorrow! I have never stopped A-72 it is my way of life! So I eat this way no matter what! I think you have a very positive attitude and along with hubby you have every opportunity for success!

I see a nap coming Have a spectacular Sunday warriors and take care of yourself today!

Hi Bernie - does that mean that you are on phase 1? Or have you gone up to some of the other phases?

I noticed that you and a number of other posters here have achieved your goal weight and it is so inspiring to see that. I would love to hear the story of how you did it, how long it took, challenges, what a typical day in your life looks like, etc. I could really use the motivation.

Hi Gail, i would like to see you hang around this thread if you want to. I got to goal on induction levels, but then after I had some health issues I needed to up my vegetable carbs a bit, so I know where you’re coming from. I am a grandmother to 5 and retired. I’d like to chat with you some more. It is a big change to cut out carbs you’re used to. I know I felt so much better though without all the bad carbs. Not many doctors approve of low carb eating, but then they aren’t really trained in nutrition usually. It can be a rare find to get doctor approval. It isn’t always easy, but well worth the effort to go low carb. PM me if you want to.

You are making a good decision to commit to Atkins 72. It’s a great way of eating for those of us addicted to carbs! I haven’t given up dairy. Some people use almond milk, but it’s not my favorite. There’s also coconut milk if you like that. Once your body is used to low carb eating it is easier to give up the treats.

DelaneyLC - was unable to send pm, I do not have permissions, I think because I am fairly new. I do like this group, and perhaps I was too sensitive with my reply. I plan to stick to induction as closely as I am able until I get this diabetic/med thing figured out. Thanks for your kind words.

Hi Gail, oh yeah I think you might need a few more posts before you can PM. Maybe it’s around 25. It sounds like you’re on the right track and I think low carb will really help with your diabetes. You might be able to cut back on your meds eventually if you stick to low carb. You could also think about starting a journal, you would get help and feedback that way too. Starting out can be a challenge and I know how much it helps to have people in the same situation to talk to. I started back in 2014 when I was pre-diabetic and going strict low carb turned that around for me. Keep posting and also check out as much of the board as you have time for. It really helped me when I first started to read journals and other threads, which is how I ended up on the hardcore thread.

I liked the Rizzoli & Isles tv show too. It didn’t exactly follow the books, but I was sad to see them end the show.

This post is for GailMN, if you happen to drop by and read this, I agree with Bluesinger, this may not be the place for you, but we encourage you to start your own Journal, where you can meet and visit with others for the support that you need.

Stop by my Journal sometime, I love company, ttys, have a positive day...

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Good Monday Morning, Warriors!!

Hope all is well and wishing each of you a totally marvelous day in every way possible!

Stay WARRIOR Strong!

Carb-Free Food for Thought:
If you EAT what you’ve always EATEN, you’ll WEIGH what you’ve always WEIGHED!!

~ unknown

Onward WARRIORS! We've GOT THIS! Woot! Woot!

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We've got 17 Days til SPRING!

De: I totally agree and I love this thread too!

I have no problem with anyone doing A '72 joining our merry band of Warriors b/c our ultimate goal is to help support, encourage and inspire each other every day.

The only roadblock I can foresee is that we don't have experience climbing the carb ladder. So we wouldn't be much help there...

Climbing the carb ladder doesn't work for me with my carb metabolic processing disorder and food related issues, so that's why I've stuck to Induction carbs all this time, as you guys know!

And Dr. A did say this which resonates with me to this day:jane: We're totally here for you if you're doing Atkins '72! Hiya Jane, nice to meet you!

That's terrific that your DH is gonna be doing this with you! Sure will make cookin' that much easier and will eliminate the carby treats which could be a temptation!

I really adore the vanilla favored almond milk...makes me feel like Imma having an expensive foo-foo coffee... Which I've never had since I refuse to pay THAT much for a cup of Joe! Gees, almost the price of a lb of coffee... Yeah Imma pretty frugal!

In any case, wishing both of you much success as you start your journey to better HEALTH! You'll have to let us know how your DH is doing...

Berni: Holy Hannah! You've gotten a lot of snow... is it a record???Hope you had a chance to take a nap!

And I hope the stock market is on an up swing this week b/c I know how that affects how much work you have to do!

Karen: Didn't you also start the LC Our Way thread couple of years ago, where everyone is all over the place on how they approach an LC WOE? NOT at all a criticism but an OBSERVATION...

That thread is still going strong and you've managed to stick to your ZC WOE w/o any problems.

I don't personally think having people in here doing A '72 is going to distract us from following our own LC WOE. That's all Imma saying...

Gail:
Hope you continue to post in here! B/c I know I'll support and encourage you 100%!

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Ok, I think I've been confused about this group and now it makes sense. I thought this was a '72 Atkins group, but I see that it's a '72 Atkins Phase 1 Only group. The '72 book does not use the word Induction, that's from a later book and in that book, Induction is a two week period only - with the option to continue if needed. I think the newer books even have Induction be a one week period.

In the '72 book, Phase 1 is very critical and Dr. Atkins notes that some people cannot venture beyond Phase 1 if they want to continue to lose weight - even maintain it. I think this is what you guys are saying - that Phase 1 is where you need to be permanently.

I can see how having a thread specifically for Phase 1 is good for people who need to stay on it permanently. I was really annoyed by the Atkins site because they keep pushing the increase of veggies and moving beyond the 20 carbs after one week. I wouldn't want to deal with that everyday, especially if I find that I have to stay at Phase 1 for a long time or permanently. It would just be a constant reminder of my limitations and would make me feel bitter and resentful.

I think if someone reached weight goal and is in maintenance using A72, that person might be a good candidate to start a new thread for those wishing to try the different phases to see how they do on it, without upsetting people who are restricted to Phase 1.

One of the things in the book that made the most impact on me was the fact that Dr. Atkins said he made the program for EASY weight loss. He said the goal is to lose weight easily, not rapidly.

I've been using that as my mantra. My goal is to find the easiest way to lose weight. If people have found that already, and it's being on Phase 1 permanently, I certainly wouldn't want to mess that up for them. I would be perfectly happy to move to another thread to do my experimenting with carb levels where I can post about my meals without feeling like I might be upsetting or triggering someone else. And where I can chat with others going through the same thing.

I mentioned that Dh is doing this with me. And that's a bit tough because he has a high metabolism and does not have any issues processing carbs. I have about 75-80 lbs to lose, he has 20 at the most and he will drop them quickly. He will probably be adding fruit within weeks and be okay. Not me. And it's going to be challenging to be around that kind of food everyday and not allow myself to eat it. I asked him to join me on this to give me a few weeks without distractions because I was starting to feel like I was punishing myself for being fat. There he would be, happily eating bagels and fruit and cookies. And I would just try to ignore it or leave the room and try to focus on something else, like reading. But it's hard. Just writing this out has brought me to tears. I don't want to do the same thing to anyone else.

Good Morning - had a very successful first week on my journey to a new eating plan. I have lost 3 pounds and realized benefits from the low carb intake. I have found valuable information on this thread, Just Jo, you are amazing in the time and resources you add. I have learned so much from all your shared info. Thank you. At a suggestion I posted to the Journal/Bootcamp thread. I will continue to visit this thread for ideas etc. At this time I cannot follow induction completely so I am outside of the reason this thread was begun. I anticipate getting to induction and then will rejoin. Have a blessed day.

Hello warriors,

How is everyone doing today?

Jane.... I have been on HCA-72 Induction level since March 2014. It took me 28 months but I lost 100 lbs. I am hypothyroid and have a metobolic resistance body! I have never been able to eat more than about 5 carbs a day and maintain my weight! Yep I am highly sensitive to the blood sugar level that even higher carb veggies have. I mainly eat eggs, ground turkey, and chik breast! Along with leafy greens or spinach. I have never gone higher than Induction level. For me there are no other levels!

Gail.... I understand that you will need to see your doc before lowering carb level. Diabetes very serious so do what doc says. My mom was able to keep her diabetes under control with low carb. Her doc always told her that her only carbs should be above ground veggies! Never any veggies shucked 🌽, in pods, or grown underground! I hope that helps you set you plan until you can do HCA-72.

Jo.... that was my big worry about opening our thread to
Higher level carb users. I don’t know anything about the imaginary ladder and will never be able to go above Induction level and maintain my weight loss! Heck I wouldn’t even try!

Karen... you know me girl I can overeat on zero carbs so I have to watch the leafy greens and Spinach! Never go over 85g. I
would be to afraid of waking the beast of cravings!
I look at this sight like an AA group. We are addicted to carbs can’t be around them can’t have even one bite or just like an alcoholic we be off the wagon and falling down the hole to oblivion!
I can ignore carbs around me just see them as cardboard but I
have no advice or help to give someone advice on losing weight with carbs!

De... your vacation on the beach 🏖 sounds fantastic! I think you gave Gail some excellent support!
Have a marvelous Monday warriors and take care of yourself!










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Today is Day 1.

A few food related questions for y'all:

1. I notice that in the book, Dr. Atkins says that BBQ pork at an Asian restaurant is okay because the sugar in the sauce will have been cooked off. I have a Vietnamese marinade that I like to use on pork and it has a couple tbs of sugar. Do you think it will be okay to keep using it? Most of the sauce gets thrown out. I grill the meat and I think the sugar gets cooked off.

2. Ham. I just bought the Costco ham because DH needs a hearty breakfast. I think it might have minimal sugar in it, is it Phase 1 compliant?

3. Salad dressings - what are your favorites? Brands or recipes welcome.


As an aside - last week I was on my cycle and was drinking lots of coffee. But since Saturday, when my cycle ended, coffee has been upsetting my tummy. This morning I could only drink 1/2 mug (I was drinking 3 mugs last week) before I had to throw it out. Anyone else find this with going low-carb?

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