Bill1956's Journal, 27 February 2012

Disapointing week. Keeping the carbs well below the Induction requirement, but I didn't loose any weight this week. I think I really need to focus on keeping the calories between 1200-1500. 

You could do that but from looking at your food diary it's my opinion you don't need to be more restrictive calorie wise; in fact going too low calorie might slow your metabolism which is like driving with the emergency brakes on. Perhaps you could aim for including the two-three cups of salad vegetables recommended by Atkins or try to get your carbs from at least 2 cups of salad greens per day; making sure the dressing you use is mostly fat. You might also up your daily fat intake to try to maintain a 60F/30P/10C ratio for your day's consumption at least while you're still doing induction. Just suggesting. Praying you see those scales move whatever you decide! 

Looking again, I think your ratio is pretty close already, but if you added a salad with your dinner (if it wouldn't bother your system) making sure to use a fatty dressing to what you're already doing, rather than decreasing your totals, it might make a difference. I seem to always slow down when I don't get enough fresh leafy greens. 

Thank you Dlynne. I am working to add more salads to my diet. I have started taking a bag of the Italian blend "fresh to go" salad with me to work and have a bag at home now. Lets hope that helps.