Acceptable Low/NO carb induction foods : if you're stalling...

Ok for those of you who are asking about induction.... induction is the stage of fat loss that makes the WLS patients REALLY burn fat.  It's your body's way of turning into a fat burning machine.  It harnesses the power of real fat loss and how to keep it off by avoiding carbs.  Induction is a forced version of ketosis....(this is how we tell that fat is leaving our bodies because or body will burn fat and release these little hormone-kinda tracers called ketones.  (you can pee on a little strip to find out if you're burning them or not burning them and to what degree you are burning them.

If you workout or keep your diet to nearly zero carbs (like tons of green beans, salads, etc.), and very low fats, then you will lose BIG AMOUNTS OF FAT.  like I told you before, i lost 80 pounds 3 times a year for the past 5 years by doin this and it only took me about 3 months to lose the 8 lbs each time, but I was "MILITANT"....you don't have to go crazy, just be watchful and careful and get back to the original plan of being skinny and taking care of yourself, and please...WORKOUT too!

this lifestyle isn't for everyone.  You need to be serious and keep to a near zero carb intake for basically 2 weeks (this is why the 5 week pouch test uses this method for a shortterm test), if you cheat JUST ONCE you will find yourself back at the first stage and must do the 2 weeks without ANY CHEATING.  There are 4 stages.  I have all of the food lists, so if you want the others, just let me know....  or I'll give you the whole mealplans and recipes, however they will need to be altered to fit your new typeof WLS and portioned for one of us WLS special people. (big appetite, tiny pouch).

The stage one induction food list ,is, as follows:

All fish including:

• Flounder
• Herring
• Salmon
• Sardines
• Sole
• Tuna
• Trout

All fowl including:

• Cornish Hen
• Chicken
• Duck
• Goose
• Pheasant
• Quail
• Turkey

All shellfish including:

• Clams
• Crabmeat
• Mussels*
• Oysters*
• Shrimp
• Squid

*Oysters and mussels are higher in carbs so limit to about 4 ounces per day.

All meat including:

• Bacon*
• Beef
• Ham*
• Lamb
• Pork
• Veal
• Venison

*Be aware of processed meat and that some may be cured with sugar, which will add to the carbohydrate count. Also steer clear of meats with added nitrates.

Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious creations. That’s why eggs are a staple breakfast.

Feel free to get creative with your eggs, add mushrooms and onions, or even green pepper. Top them off with feta cheese or add spices like basil and oregano.

All Eggs including:

• Deviled
• Fried
• Hard-boiled
• Omelets
• Poached
• Scrambled
• Soft-boiled

Keep in mind that cheese does contain carbs, about 1 gram per once. You may have about 3 to 4 ounces of cheese per day. An ounce is about the size of an individually wrapped slice of American cheese.

Cheese including:

Type	Serving Size	Net Carbs
Blue cheeses	1 oz	0.7
Cheddar	½ cup	0.0
Cow, sheep and goat	1 oz	0.3
Cream cheese	1 oz	0.8
Feta	1 oz	1.2
Gouda	1 oz	0.6
Mozzarella	1 oz	0.6
Parmesan	1 tbs	0.2
Swiss	1 oz	1.0

 

Vegetables:

You should be eating approximately 12 to 15 net carbs a day from vegetables, which is equivalent to several cups depending on the Net Carb count of vegetable used.

1 cup is equal to approximately the size of a baseball

Vegetable	Serving Size/Prep	Net Carbs
Alfalfa sprouts	1 cup/raw	0.4
Argula	½ cup/raw	0.2
Bok choy	1 cup/raw	0.8
Celery	1 stalk	0.8
Chicory Greens	½ cup/raw	0.6
Chives	1 tablespoon	0.1
Cucumber	½ cup	1.0
Daikon	½ cup	1.0
Endive	½ cup	0.0
Escarole	½ cup	0.0
Fennel	1 cup	3.6
Jicama	½ cup	2.5
Lettuce Iceberg	½ cup	0.1
Mushrooms	½ cup	1.2
Parsley	1 tablespoon	0.1
Peppers	½ cup/raw	2.3
Radicchio	½ cup/raw	0.7
Radishes	10/raw	0.9
Romaine lettuce	½ cup	0.2

 

The following vegetables are slightly higher than the salad vegetables listed above; they also provide important nutrients and add variety to your daily foods. Make sure you stay within the 12-15 grams net carbs.

Vegetable	Serving Size/ Prep	Net Carbs
Artichoke	¼ of medium/boiled	4.0
Asparagus	6 spears/boiled	2.4
Artichoke hearts	1 canned in water	1.0
Avocadoes	1 whole/raw	3.5
Bamboo shoots	1 cup/boiled	1.1
Broccoli boiled	½ cup	1.6
Broccoli raw	½ cup	1.0
Broccoli rabe	1 ounce	1.3
Broccoflower	½ cup	1.4
Brussels sprouts	¼ cup boiled	2.4
Cabbage	½ cup boiled or raw	2.0
Cauliflower	½ cup boiled or raw	1.0
Chard	½ cup swiss/boiled	1.8
Collard greens	½ cup boiled	4.2
Eggplant	½ cup boiled/raw	1.8
Hearts of palm	1 heart	0.7
Kale	½ cup	2.4
Kohlrabi	½ cup	4.6
Leeks	¼ cup boiled	1.7
Okra	½ cup boiled/raw	2.4
Olives green	5	2.5
Olives black	5	0.7
Onion	¼ cup raw	2.8
Pumpkin	¼ cup boiled	2.4
Rhubarb	½ cup unsweetened	1.7
Sauerkraut	½ cup canned/drained	1.2
Peas	½ cup edible podded	3.4
Spaghetti squash	½ cup boiled	2.0
Spinach	½ cup raw	0.2
Summer squash	½ cup boiled	2.0
Tomato	1 raw	4.3
Turnips	½ cup boiled	2.2
Water chestnuts	½ cup canned	6.9
Zucchini	½ cup sautéed	2.0

Salad Garnishes
Crumbled bacon	3 slices	0.0
Diced hard-boiled egg	1 egg	0.0
Grated cheeses	(see above carb counts)
Herbs and Spices (make sure they contain no added sugar)
Basil	1 tbs	0.0
Cayenne pepper	1 tbs	0.0
Cilantro	1 tbs	0.0
Dill	1 tbs	0.0
Garlic	1 clove	0.9
Ginger	1 tbs sliced root	0.8
Oregano	1 tbs	0.0
Pepper	1 tbs	0.0
Rosemary	1 tbs	0.0
Sage	1 tbs	0.0
Tarragon	1 tbs	0.0
Sautéed mushrooms	½ cup	1.0
Sour cream	2 tbs	1.2
Salad Dressings - Any prepared salad dressing with no added sugar and no more then two net carbs per serving (1 - 2 tablespoons is a serving)
Blue Cheese	2 tbs	2.3
Caesar	2 tbs	0.5
Italian	2 tbs	3.0
Lemon juice	2 tbs	2.8
Oil and vinegar	2 tbs	1.0
Ranch	2 tbs	1.4

 

 

Fats and Oils – No net carbs here, but keep in mind the serving size is approximately 1 tablespoon.

• Butter
• Mayonnaise – make sure there is no added sugar
• Olive oil
• Vegetable oils – especially good if they are labeled “cold pressed” or “expeller pressed” One of the best oil to use is olive oil.
  • Canola
  • Walnut
  • Soybean*
  • Grape seed
  • Sesame
  • Sunflower*
  • Safflower

*Do not allow these oils to reach high temperatures when cooking. Use olive oil for sautéing.

Artificial Sweeteners

• Splenda – one packet equals 1 carb

Beverages

• Clear broth/ bouillon (make sure there are no sugars added)
• Club soda
• Cream – heavy or light, be sure to note the carb count
• Decaffeinated or regular coffee and tea*
• Diet soda - be sure to note the carbs
• Flavored Seltzer (must say no calories)
• Herb tea (no barley or fruit sugar added)
• Water – at least 8 eight ounce glasses per day including...
  • Filtered water
  • Mineral water
  • Spring water
  • Tap water

* One to two cups of caffeinated tea or coffee is allowed as desired and tolerated by each individual. If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia or cravings as a result, do not use caffeine. If you have a true caffeine addiction, it is best to break that habit during the induction phase.

NO ALCOHOL EVER....and please....cut the soda....seriously...it's not meant for us and will stretch your tiny tummies out!!!

P. S. Stop cheating....for real....


Big Love...

T.

Thanks Thomas.  I think this will be very useful!!

if you think this is useful, I can't wait till you see what I sent you in your email!  It's a great tool with tons of fun flavors for some great gourmet tasty stuff that is super low carb...

T.

THOMAS I WANT THE TASTY STUFF. SEND IT TO ME IF YOU DON'T MIND. MY EMAIL IS [email protected].

THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL ADVICE!!

T. - this is a great guide! It should really be helpful when in doubt! Thanks!!

T~ I hope you don't mind if I save this into my blog for future reference.  This will come in super handy for taking off the "baby" pounds in 6 weeks or so.

Hugs!

Cowboy, I was planning on writing you a note to ask you about all this....I am working on my preop loss still but I need to get more serious now as I want to be ready just in case!! I am so glad you took the time to do this for us. I have found out that me skipping meals is causing my liver to dump sugar into my body anyway and causing my readings to be so high....Eating by this list will help me in every area!! You are a doll!  Sherry

Sherry, I've found the lower in calories I go, the more important regular eating becomes.

Sherrie, when I was on the pre-op diet I lost extremely well by eating the agressive plan.  It seems like I was eating all the time but by golley it worked.  Skipping meals just caused me to shut down plus I was hungry!  I'm so glad you're getting a head start....I just know it's all going to work out for you SOON!!!

I am sure trying... I figure if I don't have rice, pasta, or bread in my house now and am not eating it. Then I will better adjust to the regime afterwards. I sent all my rice or noodle side dishes home with my mother the other day. I have been cleaning out everything NOT allowed.  It is an adjustment. that is for sure, but well worth it.   Sherry