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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / January 2004Subway Atkins wrap... why NOT for induction?
Hey all, my GF just started this Atkins thing a few days ago, and so I'm to try and keep her on it. However, I have a stupid question: Why is that atkins friendly wrap at Subway NOT for induction? It's below the 20 carbs, so what am I missing? I'm trying to help her, but I don't understand it all..... What foods should/could she eat during this phase? She really likes food, but wants to knock about 30 lbs off. Already she's looking for low carb ice cream and what not. help! Spike > Why is that atkins friendly wrap at Subway NOT for induction? It's > below the 20 carbs, so what am I missing? A couple of reasons: * Induction is about breaking the carb addiction. The approved foods are high in fat and very low in carbs to get you through this phase as fast as possible. * Foods that mimic "forbidden" foods may trigger cravings, and you don't want those during induction. * The 20g carbs need to be saved for your salad veggies, eggs, cheeses, etc. An 11g wrap uses up half your carbs for the day, which makes it hard to fit in all the filling foods that help you get through Induction. > What foods should/could she eat during this phase? Those that are on the approved foods list, of course. It's in the book and on the web site. > Hey all, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Spike They don't fit in because you're supposed to get the 20g from veggies like salad, brocolli, spinach. If you want to help her, get her an Atkins book. If I were in her situation, I would really love you if you bought that book for me.  SignatureMichelle Levin http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws. :: In article <wvIPb.2867$BA2.2297@newssvr26.news.prodigy.com>, :: "Spike Spiegel" <spikelives@sbcglobal.net> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] :: her an Atkins book. If I were in her situation, I would really love :: you if you bought that book for me. In addition to that, do LC with her. You don't have to try to lose weight (don't do induction, for example), but cutting out the high carb foods when you're with her will help her. Also, read the book and/or the website yourself, and help her make the right choices when you're with her. And since you're here asking questions, you're already on the right path. Good for you. Are those low-carb tortillas on the list of foods allowed during induction? No? Well, there's your answer. ;-) LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 265/236/140 & hubby- 310/264/180 I agree with the responses already posted, but will add this: if she finds the 20 grams too restrictive and there's a chance she will ultimately give up and won't stick with Atkins, you should have her look into Protein Power, which allows 30 grams a day on its more liberal induction. Here you can easily fit in an Atkins wrap and have plenty of carbs left over for the day. I've done both methods of induction, and lose pounds just as quickly on PP. :: I agree with the responses already posted, but will add this: if she :: finds the 20 grams too restrictive and there's a chance she will [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] :: have plenty of carbs left over for the day. I've done both methods :: of induction, and lose pounds just as quickly on PP. No doubt. Induction, while it has some benefits, it not necessary to successful weight loss on LC. > I agree with the responses already posted, but will add this: if she finds the > 20 grams too restrictive and there's a chance she will ultimately give up and > won't stick with Atkins Since the 20 gram phase of Atkins only lasts 14 days, this is nonsense. If she finds 20 too restrictive have her move on to phase 2 on schedule on day 15 and be at 25, and have her follow the schedule of increases as written in the book. 20 is only for people who decide to extend Induction. Absolutely not mandatory and in fact not the core Atkins process. "Only" lasts 14 days? There are many folks who can't stick to strict induction for even 4 days and give up low carbing completely. My point is there are other low carb plans that are just as effective and easier for some people. After a 4 month break I started Atkin's again.....this time with my girlfriend joining me. She hummed and hawed t the limitation of only 20 grams of carbs a day saying that she couldn't do it. so we decided that 30 would be better for her to try for a few days at the beginning. She still finds it a little restrictive at times but after a week she is holding strong and the complaints are getting fewer and fewer as she knows now what she can eat. I myself am limiting myself to 15 or less per day. We are oth in Ketosis from day 3 >> I agree with the responses already posted, but will add this: if she finds the >> 20 grams too restrictive and there's a chance she will ultimately give up and [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >Induction. Absolutely not mandatory and in fact not the core Atkins >process. > Why is that atkins > friendly wrap at Subway NOT for induction? "Atkins friendly" does NOT mean the same thing as "allowed during Induction". Induction is a very specifically designed process that has reasons behind it. From these reasons a list of allowed foods was built. "Atkins friendly" is a marketing jingle that ignores those reasons. There is perfectly fine Induction food available at Subway. Have the {any 6" sub as a salad} deal. Add Induction allowed stuff, use only oil and vinegar dressing. |
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