How to survive the Atkins Diet Induction period

Many people have tried the Atkins Diet thinking that it's going to be super easy to lose weight, but if you're not careful you could sabotage your weight loss before you've even begun! Here are a few tips to get you through those first tough few weeks.

Instructions

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First of all, read the book! Once you get your head around why you must eliminate most carbs for a little while it will be easier to make the right food choices! Also there are helpful recipes in the book and that will give you a jumping off point in case you are unsure of what to eat.

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Family support is critical, but you cannot expect the whole family to do this diet with you! Kids especially are going to need lots of healthy carbs that you won't be able to have for a while, so get used to saying 'No thanks' every time your darling little ones offer that piece of fruit or sweet treat! But this is a great opportunity to eliminate some of the not so good foods from the house...the candy, potato chips, and other high fat processed junk food. Seek out healthy alternatives and you might even find something you can all enjoy together!

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Try and keep snacks handy in the fridge. Raw vegetables (as long as you stay within the diet guideline limits) with salad dressing are good, but remember to check the dressing label! Many salad dressings are loaded with sugar and that will sabotage your diet! Chicken drumsticks are a great snack...cook them up and eat them cold or reheat them. And string cheese is one of my favorites! Great to eat on the go!

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Don't be afraid to try new food combinations, just stay within the guidelines. And try recipes! Some great ones can be found in the websites below.